“As photographers, it is our duty to find both the good and the bad in this world and expose it as artistically as we can.”

— Michael Materazzi

Michael Materazzi, owner of BluSkyy Studios, has been involved in artistic endeavors for over 40 years. Amongst his many creative accomplishments, the following are especially noteworthy:

• Professional touring and studio musician
• Played with many local and national artists such as the late T-Bone Hannon, Doug Brown, Stanley Mitchell, Sam Adragna, and Fito Foster
• Recorded with Karen Newman
• Wrote the music, lyric, and book for a musical entitled: Dance of the Aphids
• Wrote copy for a large fund raising organization
• Graphic Designer
• Photographer for many non profit organizations as well as for his own business

Michael attended The Academy of Art University in San Francisco, which is what turned him from his past artistic tastes to photography. He immediately fell in love with the idea of freezing the moment; of capturing something special that has the potential to live on after he moves on.

Michael’s love for “the shot” is evident in every one he makes. And making the shot, not taking the shot, is what it’s all about. He is a constant student of the art and believes strongly that greatness is always just beyond the grasp; for if one believes he is great, then he will never push himself to achieve or learn more.

Michael has been married for over 30 years, has four children, and friends all over the globe. His passion for the art of photography is, as he sees it, a gift from God and as such, a thing to be honored, respected, and yes, loved.