Dani Cassar Photography

Dani Cassar Photography is the work of Danielle Cassar, a Brazilian photographer who lives and works in Malta. Her portfolio is built mostly around love stories: weddings at palazzos and garden venues, elopements on the northern coast, surprise proposals on cliff tops and relaxed sessions for couples who want pictures before the big day. The business is listed in our directory of photography studios in Malta under Attard.

For a UK couple planning a ceremony overseas, a photographer who already knows the island's light, venues and quieter corners is a real advantage. Danielle describes photography as the most beautiful way to keep a good moment for ever, and her blog shows a habit of working carefully through a whole story, from the first look to the cake.

Wedding and elopement photography in Malta

Weddings are the heart of the portfolio. The blog follows couples through celebrations at Palazzo Parisio, a venue in Mdina, two different settings in Valletta and a garden venue in the countryside. Each write-up covers the day as it unfolded, including the small details, the family moments and the cake.

She also photographs elopements, which suit British couples who would rather marry with only a handful of guests. One recorded elopement took place on a summer day in Mellieħa, with views and Mediterranean warmth doing much of the work, and another featured a couple who chose Malta for its coastline and old stone architecture. If you are choosing between the capital and the north, our Valletta guide and Mellieħa guide explain what each area is like, and the Mdina guide covers the silent city and its surroundings.

Destination weddings often bring the guest list from several countries, so it helps to know that the work on the site includes Irish and Scottish families as well as couples from further afield. Our Malta weather guide is a useful companion when you are deciding which month suits an outdoor ceremony.

Proposals, engagements and couples sessions

Proposal photography is a clear speciality. The blog describes surprise proposals, including one at Dingli Cliffs, and offers a planning article on arranging the perfect proposal in Malta with a photographer and packages. The idea is simple: the photographer waits discreetly nearby, so the moment is captured exactly as it happens and you have pictures to keep afterwards.

Engagement and pre-wedding sessions are also part of the offer, with shoots set in Valletta among its honey-coloured streets. If you want ideas for a backdrop, the Upper Barrakka Gardens and St John's Co-Cathedral are among the most photographed spots in the capital, and the capital has many more. For a coastal setting, the best beaches in Malta and the Golden Bay guide will help you pick a stretch of sand, since one maternity session on the site was held at Għajn Tuffieħa.

Maternity, family and portrait work

Beyond weddings, the photographer works with families at every stage. The labels on her blog cover maternity and newborn sessions, baby bumps, kids, baptisms, Holy Communion, family portraits, bachelorette outings and Valentine's themed shoots. There are also professional headshots, including pictures suited to a business profile, and fashion work such as a bridal collection shoot staged at a luxury hotel with a model, a make-up artist and a designer.

One personal project shows a different side of her style: a fairy-tale shoot of her own daughter, planned so that the child could enjoy every second. That patient, playful approach carries into sessions with children, which can be hard to photograph if they are tired of posing. Horse riding sessions and photographs of Arabian horses appear too, for anyone who wants an unusual subject.

Planning a session as a visitor

If you are visiting from the UK, the most useful step is to decide what you want first. A wedding or elopement needs a venue and a date. A proposal needs a location and a discreet plan. A couples or family session is easier, since it can be fitted around a holiday. Our things to do in Malta page is a good starting point for places that suit a shoot.

Other wedding suppliers can sit alongside the photography. Fresh flowers are a natural pairing, and you can browse Alistair Floral Design in our directory. If you would like to compare other photographers before deciding, Anaca Photography is listed too.

The photographer's own site does not publish fees, so ask for a quote for your specific day. To get in touch, use the VisitMalta.co.uk enquiry form on this page and we will pass your message to Dani Cassar Photography.