Siemenjov Galdes Weddings

Siemenjov Galdes Weddings is a documentary wedding studio in Pembroke, a coastal town just north of St Julian's and Sliema. Its founder, Siemenjov, has been photographing weddings for more than thirteen years and became a full-time wedding photographer in 2019. The studio's motto is real moments, captured with truth, and it offers photography, print, cinematic film and photo booths.

It is listed in our directories of photography studios in Malta and video production in Malta. Couples marrying in Malta, local or from abroad, will find a studio used to both.

The team and the style

Siemenjov describes his own style as a blend of lifestyle and classic photography with a love of detail. The aim is a natural narrative of what matters most on the day, with a calm and unobtrusive presence so the wedding unfolds as it would anyway, while the team watches for the in-between moments: quiet gestures, bursts of laughter and the connection between people.

Over several years he has assembled a team of photography and filming freelancers and now works with ten trusted colleagues. The studio calls itself award-winning and Siemenjov is a qualified photographer, serving local couples and visitors from around the world across Malta, Gozo and Europe. You can ask about the lead photographer for your date when you enquire.

Photography, film and keepsakes

The photography blends modern creativity with documentary honesty, preferring real interactions to staged poses. Pre-wedding shoots are part of the offer, giving couples a relaxed first session in front of the camera.

Wedding films are described as elegant and natural, using natural light, ambient sound and unobtrusive techniques so the film keeps the mood and movement of the day. The studio also makes fine art prints and custom albums, because photographs are meant to be held as well as stored, and runs a modern photo booth setup to entertain guests.

Alongside the service pages the studio keeps a blog of real weddings, including a wedding in the rain and an article on civil marriage in Malta for non-EU couples. Couples with legal questions should rely on official guidance. If you are also thinking of moving to the island after the wedding, our Malta relocation guide covers the practical steps.

Where the studio is and where it works

The studio sits in Pembroke, a short drive from St Julian's and Sliema, so it is handy if you are staying in that part of Malta. Our hotels in Sliema page covers places to stay in that area, and where to stay in Malta compares the other regions. The flights to Malta page shows how to get here from the UK.

Weddings take place across Malta and Gozo. If you are choosing a setting, our Valletta guide, Mdina guide and Gozo guide describe popular locations, and the Malta weather guide helps you pick a season. The photographs on this page include candid dance floor scenes, a bridal party laughing, couples by a fountain and on old stone steps, and the studio's own entrance.

How to start

The first step is a free consultation, either at the Pembroke office, over a coffee, or on a video call if you live overseas. You talk through your vision and how to make it work, then choose the services that suit you and finalise a deposit and contract once you are happy with the package. Extra services can be added later if you are still in the early stages of planning.

The studio's own contact form asks for your name, ceremony location, wedding venue, guest count, date and whether the setting is seated or standing, and whether you want photos at home. Having this information ready speeds things up. Another studio to compare is Anaca Photography.

Use the VisitMalta.co.uk enquiry form on this page and we will pass your message to Siemenjov Galdes Weddings.