Matteo Valente is a graphic designer, photographer and lifestyle author based in Lynn, Massachusetts.

He earned an Associate of Science degree in graphic design from North Shore Community College in 2018, followed by a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Suffolk University in 2022. Valente has provided design and photography services to a number of organizations, including Girls Inc. of Lynn, GLBTQ Legal Advocates & Defenders, and Cleaning by Celma.

In 2021, he founded the Shooting Stars Project, a nonprofit organization committed to increasing public awareness of addiction, anxiety and depression. The initiative aims to foster understanding, reduce stigma, and offer meaningful insight and support to individuals impacted by these issues. Its overarching goal is to cultivate a more informed and empathetic community capable of supporting mental health and addiction recovery.

Since 2024, Valente has contributed articles to the Daily Item and Itemlive, profiling creatives across the North Shore, including photographers, muralists, fashion designers, musicians and influencers. He is currently developing his brand, All That Flair, which seeks to expand this focus to a national audience.