Studio Vella · Sliema
Ask Lina anything.I photograph buildings the way their architects see them. Studio Vella is one photographer in Sliema, working with architects and interior designers across the Maltese islands. Lina is the studio concierge — ask her about rates, dates, or scope. Scroll if you'd rather browse.
recent work
Three projects from the last year.
process
How a shoot works.
Brief
30-min call, look at floor plans, agree on the 10–15 frames that matter.
Walkthrough
I visit the space the day before the shoot and pre-set the shot list. You don't need to be there.
Shoot day
6–8 hours on site. Tripod, two strobes, one camera. You don't need to be there for this either.
Edit + delivery
7 working days for a curated selection of 25–40 images, plus one round of revisions.
rates
Three packages. Three add-ons.
| Package | What's in it | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Half-day | Up to 3 hours on site, 12-15 final images, one revision round. Suits one room or a tight scope. | €450 |
| Day | Up to 8 hours on site, 25-40 final images, one revision round. The default for a full apartment, restaurant, or small hotel. | €750 |
| Two-day | Two consecutive days, 50-70 final images, one revision round. For larger projects or two adjacent properties. | €1400 |
Add-ons
Drone
Where allowed by local CAA rules. Lina has the licence.
Twilight + interior pairing
Add a sunset / blue-hour pass to a Day. The exterior shot you actually want.
Extra revision round
Each. Rare — most projects need only the included round.
Lina is currently below the Maltese small-business threshold, so no VAT on the invoice. (This concept site is a portfolio piece — see footer disclosure.)
when I'm free
The next two months.
Click an open date to hold it via the concierge. Mondays are editing days; Sundays I don't shoot.
faq
Eight questions I get asked.
Are you available outside Malta?
Yes — Sicily and southern Italy. Travel is billed at cost.
Do you do weddings?
No, but I can recommend a few who do — Tom Borg in Mosta, Sarah Cassar in Sliema.
Do you shoot for property listings (sales/rentals)?
No. The frames you need are different from what I make.
Can I use the images for press / awards / social?
Yes. The licence is "your business, anywhere, forever." Resale and stock-library licensing are excluded.
Do I need to vacate the space?
No. I work around people, but the final shots will be empty unless you brief otherwise.
What if it rains?
We reschedule once for free.
How fast is delivery?
7 working days for the curated selection; 24–48 hours for one preview frame on request.
Can I book a quick call before deciding?
Yes — Lina takes 15-min calls Wednesdays. Ask the concierge to set one up.
book
Tell me what you're working on.
I reply within a working day. Or talk to the concierge for an instant quote.
Click the orange button bottom-right to start a conversation.