NMatthew Anello BUSINESS OWNER/PHOTOGRAPHY Matthew Anello Blu Skye Media, Inc. 650.209.0546 matt@bluskyemedia.com bluskyemedia.com What makes Peninsula life most meaningful to you? The Peninsula has a special place in my heart. When I was young and inexperienced it was so hard to get any traction as a real estate photographer. The Peninsula was the only market that gave me a chance. Over the past 20 years in the business, I’ve met amazing clients who have stuck with me after all these years. I now call many of them my friends today. I love running into them at the coffee shops in Menlo Park, or a grocery store in Los Altos. Where do you find inspiration on the Peninsula? Not only is the area gorgeous, the people I work with are rock stars. They are so intelligent, artistic and lovely to work with; they inspire me every day. What puts a smile on your face? Besides my family and dogs, creating a photograph of someone’s home that brought them to tears brings me tremen- dous gratification. What was your biggest accomplishment in 2024? I was able to secure a position with a luxury watch brand as one of their West Coast boutique photographers. It’s an unbelievable opportunity. It keeps me on my toes as I get to venture out of my comfort zone and learn new techniques that I can bring back to my clients. [ NOTA B L E MEN PHOTOGRAPHY: ANNIE BARNETT
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