Nino Batista
Nino Batista, a visionary in fashion, editorial erotica and sensual portraiture, has crafted a remarkable artistic journey. Born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, in 1975, Nino's creative spirit found fertile ground when his family moved to Houston, Texas, at a young age.In 2009, Nino officially embraced photography, setting the stage for his exploration of captivating genres. With an eye for detail and an innate ability to capture sensuality and elegance, his work transcends boundaries and evokes a spectrum of emotions.
Recognized for his artistry, Nino's photographs grace prestigious publications, captivating viewers worldwide. Beyond his mastery behind the camera, he shares his expertise as an educator, empowering aspiring photographers to explore their creative potential.
Nino is also the driving force behind NBP Retouch Tools, a renowned company offering cutting-edge retouching resources. As a master portrait retoucher himself, he understands the importance of precise editing techniques and provides innovative tools for photographers and retouchers worldwide.
Throughout his journey, Nino's personal trials and triumphs have shaped his work, infusing it with depth and resilience. These experiences, though unspoken, resonate within his photography, connecting with viewers on a profound level.
Nino Batista's remarkable story embodies the transformative power of passion and dedication. Through his lens, he invites us to appreciate the intricate beauty within each individual. His contributions as a photographer, educator, and the visionary behind NBP Retouch Tools have left an indelible imprint on the world of photography, inspiring others to overcome personal obstacles and find their creative voice.
It’s not a surprise, after all these years, that Nino Batista summarily dropped commercial photography to focus on what he simply has to do – has to make. Hardly a new journey, but now a focused one that will (and already has) cost him quite a lot, he views this all as his calling, his new will, replete with the integrity, the probity, and the sincerity that’s been dormant far too long. A solitarian but never a misanthrope, Nino Batista's sole purpose is the creation of beauty for beauty's sake, and to leave behind a legacy of art that perhaps, just maybe, inspires humanity to live and love.
Selected credentials:
FHM
Photographer: pictorial, October 2019 with model Amanda Paris
Photographer: pictorial, December 2019 with model Shelby James
Photographer: pictorial, July 2020 with model Tayler Mercier
Photographer: pictorial, November 2020 with model Tayler Mercier
Photographer: pictorial, November 2020 with model Korina Kanela
Photographer: 2021 Calendar with model Korina Kanela
FHM Sweden
Photographer: cover & pictorial, September 2021 with model Tayler Mercier
Photographer: cover & pictorial, February 2020 with model Maisa Kehl
FHM South Africa
Photographer: cover & pictorial, July 2020 with model Tayler Mercier
FHM France
Photographer: cover & pictorial, November 2021 with model Kayla Sherice
Playboy Australia
Photographer: cover & pictorial, October 2020 with model Tayler Mercier
Photographer: cover & pictorial, June 2020 with model Tayler Mercier
Photographer: pictorial, July 2020 with model Victoria Loren
Playboy Sweden
Photographer: cover & pictorial, November 2020 with model Lynnie Marie
Photographer: pictorial, February 2020 with model Missy Hartley
Photographer: 2021 Calendar with model Destiny Drift
Playboy Denmark
Photographer: pictorial, December 2019 with model Tasha Nickole
Photographer: cover & pictorial, January 2022 with model Tayler Mercier
Playboy South Africa
Photographer: pictorial, September 2020 with model Christine Mae
Photographer: cover & pictorial, April 2020 with model Maisa Kehl
Photographer: pictorial, January 2020 with model Tayler Mercier
Photographer: pictorial, November 2019 with model Maisa Kehl
Photographer: pictorial, November 2019 with model Sarah E. Evans
Playboy Africa
Photographer: pictorial, May 2020 with model Megan Drawdy
Photographer: cover & pictorial, April 2020 with model Tayler Mercier
Photographer: cover & pictorial, March 2020 with model Sarah E. Evans
Photographer: pictorial, November 2019 with model Sarah E. Evans
Playboy Suid Afrika
Photographer: pictorial, November 2019 with model Sarah E. Evans
Playboy New Zealand
Photographer: cover & pictorial, October 2020 with model Korina Kanela
Photographer: cover & pictorial, June 2020 with model Sarah E. Evans
Photographer: featured pictorial, June 2020 with model Shelby James
Playboy Slovakia
Photographer: centerfold & pictorial, July 2019 with model Sarah E. Evans (Playmate of the Month)
Playboy Venezuela
Photographer: featured pictorial, February 2015 with model Leslie Fontaine
Photographer: cover & pictorial, December 2014 with model Elsa Day