The Initial Hesitation: An Unwilling Muse When I first approached Rebecca Hall, the Principal Flute at the Malta Philharmonic Orchestra, about my first solo exhibition, Women in Malta (2015), she was honest: she hated being photographed. This is a sentiment I hear often, especially from high-achieving women—they are powerful in their careers but feel vulnerable and unseen in…
Look at this gorgeous portrait of Marcia! She is one of those strong ladies who took on a lot on her shoulders. A real-life superwoman. She takes care of her family, pets, elderly parents and a career. However, even the strongest among us need a moment to breathe and recharge. Recognizing the importance of self-care,…
Have you ever looked at a portrait and wondered why it’s considered a legacy piece? A portrait is more than just a picture; it’s a representation of a person or a moment in time that is meant to last for generations. Here are a few reasons why portraits are considered legacy pieces: Historical Significance Portraits…
book mockup Great news! The most exciting part is that 40 over 40 inspired a book project, and that the portraits from the project will be curated into a book! The goal of 40 over 40 is to highlight and appreciate the beauty, wisdom, and power of women over 40. I don’t want this important…
Location:Casa Rocca Piccola Helga Ellul – Director of ADVISE LTD, former CEO of Playmobil for over 30 years. Helga was the first of the 15 women I met. She responded to my invitation in a few days and we were soon corresponding, and set a date for our meeting very quickly. I couldn’t believe that…
Location:Casa Rocca Piccola Joan Abela – Historian Joan is the chairperson of the Steering Committee for the Rehabilitation of the Notarial Archives and the President of the Notarial Archives Resources Council. She has a cheerful voice when she talks and from her her eye shadow and her outfit I can see that she loves bright…
Location:Teatru Manoel Laurie Pace – Olympian, former Judoka I met Laurie on a Saturday morning at the National Museum. I was sitting by the sea with a cup of cappuccino. I was early. It was very beautiful late autumn weather, the sunlight, cloud, and the colour of the sea just wonderful. Unfortunately there was a…
Location:Teatru Manoel Sandra Mifsud – Dancer, Educator Sandra came into my studio wearing a t-shirt and comfy soft shoes, with the natural slim figure of a dancer. She gave me a beautiful smile as she walked in. She talks in a very soft tone and never in a hurry. I asked what she thought about the…