Note from the artist

Hi there,

I am a Landscape and Night Sky Photographer, as well as a photo educator based in Malta, where I live with my wife and two children.

My passion for photography started way back in 2009 when I bought my first DSLR camera, a canon 500D. Little did I know at that time this "toy" would help me find my true calling. In search, I delved into the magical art of landscape photography, where I am in my element. Nature plays a vital role. It embellishes barren landscapes with sheer and unequivocal beauty. I am truly blessed to live in such a beautiful island where scenery and climate intertwine to produce such compelling aesthetics.

My photographs have been featured on books, stamps, calendars and TV. 

I also like to share my experiences through workshops specializing in landscape and astrolandscape photography.

Years have flown by. Yet I am still consumed by the desire to capture that "perfect shot". I am still in search for that fleeting moment of glory, which crosses one's path very few times during a lifetime. I still truly believe that my best shots are ahead of me.

Derren Vella