Gabi Mills, Editorial Director, Galley Press

Gabi Mills

Editorial Director

GABI thrives on transformations - and creating page turners for brands. She has many years of journalistic experience, writing a wide variety of features for publications in both the United Kingdom and Australia - including an award-winning story about playing online poker. She has edited a variety of magazines and industry newspapers, and launched several titles from scratch. She has redesigned and relaunched moribund titles and taken them to award nights as a result. She launched Galley Press in 2020 while twiddling her thumbs as the pandemic reeked havoc in the creative industries. It seemed a smart move to build on the success and reputation of her and co-conspirator Cally Browning’s magazine work with Premium Publishers, a custom publishing house Gabi launched in 2013. Always a firm believer in the power of print and an advocate of the ability of magazines to help transform the fortunes of businesses and destinations, you’ll most likely find Gabi planning her next project over a wine, somewhere in Subiaco, with Cally and the team.

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Cally Browning

Creative Director

CALLY is a conjurer - she can create magical magazine spreads, often while also designing clients’ advertisements, and facing a deadline which stretches beyond midnight. An avid consumer of the latest design trends, you’ll often find her researching new creative directions so the publications she creates with Gabi don’t follow the pack - they anticipate where the pack’s going next. A true creative, the intuitive relationship between designer and editor is a precious thing and goes in no small way to explain how the pair have produced so many publications over the years without heading to the divorce courts, metaphorically speaking. In her spare time, you’ll find Cally on the open seas - she’s an avid sailor and marine rescue volunteer. Either that or she’ll be walking her beloved rescue dog, Blade, who will no doubt be chasing something (or someone) he shouldn’t.

  • Shellley Tamsitt, Sales Manager Galley Press

    Shelley Tamsitt

    SALES MANAGER

    OUR sales manager Shelley has a genuine interest in people and their businesses and strives to be successful by giving 100% in all ventures, both personal and professional.

    Accomplished, enthusiastic, with above average customer service and interpersonal skills, and with a demonstrated history of working in print media advertising, you could say we’re pretty chuffed to have Shelley on board.

    For advertising enquiries contact Shelley on 0407 008 087.

  • Matt Jelonek Photographer Galley Press

    Matt Jelonek

    PHOTOGRAPHER

    MATT is a well-known figure around the Perth society circuit, snapping A-listers and Perthonalities at all the best opening nights and soirees. That’s only part of the story however. Matt is also a passionate fan of motorsport and often follows (in pre-COVID times) the sport around the world, capturing incredible action shots as cars hurtle around the course. He is also a gifted food, drink and portrait photographer and most importantly, is willing to go the extra mile to get the right shot for a major feature or cover.

  • Gail Williams Food Writer Galley Press

    Gail Williams

    FOOD WRITER

    SHE’S the undisputed queen of food writing in Perth and seems to know everybody who matters in the hospitality scene. Gail has interviewed everybody from the Queen to Heston Blumenthal, and thanks to her background as a home economics teacher, she can ‘bash her way around a kitchen,’ she says, as well as critiquing the food in restaurants. It’s a role that’s kept her busy for the past 20 years and one we are very glad she’s decided to continue under the Galley Press moniker. She has also written for the Sunday Independent, Sunday Times and The Australian.

  • Beverly LIgman Fashion Editor Galley Press

    Beverly Ligman

    BEAUTY & LIFESTYLE EDITOR

    BEVERLY (Bev to her mates) has a passion for beauty and fashion that started with playing dress-ups when she was three and is still going strong today. Keen to make a career out of her shopping and writing hobbies, Bev was drawn to a career in magazines and newspapers in Perth, London and Melbourne. Always the best-dressed journo in the room, Bev brings a light touch and excellent taste to her curated pages and lifestyle interviews. In addition to writing our beauty and lifestyle pages, she is also one half of popular fashion blog, The Style Trust and author of 'Welcome to D Town'.

  • Des Eddy fashion writer Galley Press

    Des Eddy

    FASHION WRITER & STYLIST

    DES has been working for over 30 years in the fashion industry, creating a reputation for himself and his clients working for Perth modeling agencies, including the renowned national agency Scene Models, as stylist, model scout, producer and choreographer. Des is also the resident Fashion Editor at the Western Suburbs Weekly and the Shopping and Fashion Guide editor for Subiaco: Eat Drink Shop. In addition to working as producer and stylist on some of the largest fashion and lifestyle shows in WA, Des has styled campaigns for major fashion and lifestyle brands. In short, Des is THE man.

  • Sloane Carvell Food columnist Galley Press

    Sloane Carvell

    FOOD & WINE WRITER

    SLOANE is a rarity - a scientist who’s also a passionate foodie and wine lover, with a genius knack for creating recipes and engaging content. As a contributor to Subiaco: Eat Drink Shop, she has created memorable pages of drool-worthy features about ingredients plundered from the local farmers market. Often accompanied by her trusty sausage dog, Chorizo, you’re most likely to find Sloane with a glass of Pet Nat in her hand, a Nigella Lawson cookbook in front of her and something delicious in the oven.

    See examples of Sloane’s published work here.

  • Craig Kinder

    FOOD PHOTOGRAPHER

    CRAIG loves shooting food; from paddock to plate is his ideal modus operandi However, he’s equally at home in his state-of-the-art studio, creating lush images, used all around the world. Inspired by the energy of chefs and the passion of food producers, he’s driven by the challenge of each shoot. He sets out to create food photography with a feel for the subject, not just a focus point. .One of his best attributes is the ability to work with anybody, whether it be the CEO of a big company, or a humble fisherman on a Sri Lankan beach. He’s been the photographer of choice for over 20 cookbooks – many award-winning – and has contributed photographs to many publications in Australia and abroad.

  • Dianne Bortoletto writer for Galley Press

    Dianne Bortoletto

    FOOD & LIFESTYLE WRITER

    DIANNE Bortoletto is a freelance writer and budding photographer with bylines in multiple lifestyle and travel title titles around the world. Di says that a good meal can keep her on a high for two days and in Perth, her favourite neighbourhoods are Subiaco, Leederville and Mount Hawthorn, home to some of the best Italian eateries in the city. It’s Di’s dream to live down south in summer, and in the winter, live in Italy. She wishes she could surf, pretends to keep fit and loves the sound of fast cars. She’s a people watcher, a recovering chocoholic and shamelessly addicted to travel and proper coffee. Bear in mind that if it’s Italian, it’ll get her attention.