Nino Batista
Oh man, I gotta drop a bio on you now huh? Well, ok so for a while now, photography has been my way of making sense of the world — and maybe even leaving a little mark on it if I can. Along the way, I’ve been lucky to connect with incredible artists, share what I know, and watch others grow into their own creative voices (which has been just as rewarding as creating the work itself.)
For years, I worked hard to try to make a full career in commercial photography – for better or worse, and mostly the latter. It taught me a lot, but eventually, I knew I had to shift gears and focus on what really speaks to me. The path I’m on now? It’s not always smooth, but it feels true. It’s about chasing what I love, creating what matters to me, and hopefully, leaving behind something that resonates.
I’ve always worked best in my own bubble, but I’m not entirely closed off, I'd like to think. Art, for me, is about connection — sparking something in others, inspiring someone to look a little closer, love a little deeper, or just feel something real. If my work can do that, then I’m doing what I’m here to do, for whatever that's worth.
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Curated Highlights:
Nino Batista Workshops Instructor (2012-present)
https://www.eventbrite.com/o/nino-batista-6635945719
Founder, NBP Retouch Tools (2017-present)
https://www.nbpretouchtools.com
NBP Retouch Tools YouTube Channel
http://www.youtube.com/ninobatista
PRO EDU Instructor (2020)
http://www.proedu.com
CreativeLive Instructor (2016)
https://www.creativelive.com/instructor/nino-batista
AIBP Retreat Speaker/Judge (2015, 2016, 2019, 2022, 2023)
http://www.aibphotog.com
Shutterfest Speaker (2015-2019)
https://shutterfest.com
Sponsored Rep for Paul C. Buff Inc. at ImagingUSA (2018)
https://imagingusa.com
Sponsored Rep for UAF Photo Lab at WPPI (2022)
https://wppiexpo.com
Current Partners:
Paul C. Buff Inc.
Xencelabs
Fusion TLC
Laminart Industries
Aftershoot
Selected Mentions/Interviews:
Recent Discussion on Generator Podcast with Matt Stagliano:
15 Photographers that Will Inspire You
https://fixthephoto.com/photography-inspiration-best-photographers.html
Who is Nino Batista? Meet PRO EDU's Newest Intructor
https://proedu.com/blogs/news/who-is-nino-batista-meet-pro-edus-newest-instructor
Malvie Magazine Interview with Nino Batista (Alex Eissinger feature)
https://www.malviemag.com/post/nino-batista-beauty-is-the-delivery-as-i-enjoy-experiencing-it
Malvie Magazine Interview with Nino Batista (Valentina Pakhtusova feature)
https://www.malviemag.com/post/nino-batista-the-beauty-in-everything-trite-as-that-may-sound-drives-me
Meet Nino Batista | Photographer & Retoucher
https://shoutouthtx.com/meet-nino-batista-photographer-retoucher
Elysia Magazine Interviews Nino Batista (Kourtney Kellar feature)
https://www.magcloud.com/browse/issue/2037284
Furore Magazine Issue #11 Interview: Nino Batista
https://furoremag.com/print-issues/
PhotoWhoa.com Interview with Nino Batista
https://blog.photowhoa.com/high-end-beauty-retouching/
CreativeLive C1v9 Course
https://www.creativelive.com/courses/working-with-capture-one-pro-9-nino-batista-dave-gallagher
Capture Integration CreativeLive Announcement
https://captureintegration.com/creative-live-course-august-11-12-2016/
First Look: Paul C. Buff DigiBees
https://fstoppers.com/fashion/first-look-digibees-new-digital-strobes-paul-c-buff-138312
Copyrights & Consideration
https://fstoppers.com/editorial/copyrights-and-consideration-do-your-clients-know-3497
SLRLounge.com Review of NBP Plugins
https://www.slrlounge.com/nbp-plugins-actions
Retouchist Review of NBP Freqsep Control
http://retouchist.net/blog-1/freqsepcontrol
Tech Byte: "AI In Photography" – News Clip on WDEF News 12
https://youtu.be/v4e_doV_ak0?si=81EFkJveBeFCbEML
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Prominent Publications:
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 Australia
Photographer: 2025 Calendar with model Briana Noir
FHM France
Photographer: cover & pictorial, November 2021Â 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:Â 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:Â pictorial, December 2019Â 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 2020Â with model Maisa Kehl
Photographer: pictorial, January 2020 with model Tayler Mercier
Photographer: pictorial, November 2019 with model Maisa Kehl
Photographer: pictorial, November 2019Â with model Sarah E. Evans
Playboy Africa
Photographer: pictorial, May 2020 with model Megan Drawdy
Photographer: cover & pictorial, April 2020Â with model Tayler Mercier
Photographer: cover & pictorial, March 2020Â with model Sarah E. Evans
Photographer: pictorial, November 2019Â with model Sarah E. Evans
Playboy Suid Afrika
Photographer: pictorial, November 2019Â with model Sarah E. Evans
Playboy New Zealand
Photographer: cover & pictorial, October 2020 with model Korina Kanela
Photographer: cover & pictorial, June 2020Â with model Sarah E. Evans
Photographer: featured pictorial, June 2020Â with model Shelby James
Playboy Slovakia
Photographer:Â 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
Additional Selected Publications:
Lions Art
Faddy Magazine
Style Cruze
Scorpio Jin Magazine
Fienfh Magazine
Boudoir Inspiration
Marika Magazine
BEYONDall Magazine
Vanquish Magazine
Vanquish Automotive
Vanquish Tattoo
Moevir Magazine
6X Glamour
Grand Fashion
Goji Magazine
Goddess
Moveux Magazine
Magnifiqué Magazine
Socks and Pizza Magazine
Mob Journal
Ricochet Mag
Luxia Magazine
Lifestyle For Men
Malvie Magazine
Opium Red Magazine
GMARO Magazine
Dominante Magazine
INTRAmagazine
Andivero Magazine
Sarze Magazine
Ignite Magazine
ELYSIA Magazine
Furore Mag
Edith Magazine
Art Of Nude
Midwest Models
HLIfe Magazine
Finest Magazine
Soft Magazine
Sensuality Magazine
Huzzah! Magazine
Beautica Magazine
Luxia Magazine
Mancave Playbabes
Dreamy Magazine
Untold Magazine
Crush Magazine
Blur Magazine
Angels International Magazine
Hot Model Magazine
Dezire Magazine
Focus Factory Magazine
Epitome Magazine
Kandy Magazine
Spekture Magazine
Shutter Magazine
Southern Vixens Magazine
Muze Magazine
Glamour Model Magazine
Driven
SexyInk
GTSpirit
Secret Entourage
Casual Encounterz Magazine
Model Throwdown
Lustful Magazine
Ricochet Magazine