PHOTO: Took these while on the road yesterday during a location scout. SONG: Young Dreams by Young Dreams. Perfect for the driving around montage.

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION
In the preproduction phase of a new short film and I spent the majority of the week location scouting. I’ve got one location that I’m in love with, but I went searching all over western PA for a back up. I found a couple that might work, but none that really compare. Will know one way or the other next week.

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PHOTO: I took this in 2010 in Boston. I have no idea who the lady is, but the moment was too great to not take a photo. VIDEO: My reel for 2011. The song used in the reel is Majesty by The Panics, one of my favorites.

I finally got around to compiling and sorting a bunch of my photos and editing my reel. The result? My new website with a bunch of my photography and film work.  The site is going to be a “living site” that I’ll constantly be updating, so check back often. Also I’ve decided to turn BUENOSIRIS into my go-to place for news updates and will become the source for the behind the scenes look at my latest projects, while still showcasing my favorite photographers, films, and music. (I’ll be slowly revamping BUENOSIRIS soon too!) Finally, if you’re on twitter, you can also follow me on twitter @Andrew_Batista.

PHOTO: by Jacques Henri Lartigue. There’s no getting over this photograph. SONG: The Last Day by The Rest. First post in almost two weeks; I’ve been swamped in the best way with a bunch of work and new projects which backed into an awesome holiday with friends and family. To be working and surrounded by family - couldn’t be more thankful. For your patience, I’ve got a surprise later on this week…stay tuned!

PHOTO: by William Eggleston.  SONG: Let Me In by Snowmine. Love both of these. If you dig Snowmine, I’d recommend checking out this cool piece on their process as a band [hyperlink below]. Sometimes I like seeing what happens behind the scenes more than I do the performances (anyone else?). In this case I’m into both. Watch SNOWMINE create a song in two days *HERE.*

PHOTO: Steve Martin by Norman Seeff.  Just finished Steve Martin’s autobiography “Born Standing Up” which was pretty incredible/encouraging/and melancholy all at the same time.  I’ve been a fan of his for years and he is probably my favorite comedian.  I have to say, the thing that stood out to me the most in the book was how long it took him and what he had to do to find himself as a performer.  Mostly, as it turns out, it was a matter of working daily to perfect his craft.  A recommended read for anyone in the arts. (Tip: if you’re inclined toward audio books, Steve Martin, is the reader on this one which gives it a whole different tone.  It’s kind of like *THIS*)

VIDEO: Steve Martin flexing all sorts of talent via banjo.  Not my typical music post, but I love it just the same.

PHOTO: by Ernst Haas. I love his stuff.  SONG: So Long by Thieving Irons.  All of this feels right this morning.

IN OTHER NEWS: Prepping to launch my website this week - check back mid-week!

PHOTO: Natalie Wood.  Gorgeous all the time. [photographer unknown] SONG: Ivy by Active Child.  Made the mistake of drinking too much coffee this evening.  Too awake to sleep, it turned into a work/research night.  I’m okay with that.

Halloween has been one of my favorite holidays since I was a kid and I can’t help but get excited when it comes around.  Living in Western PA doesn’t help either.  The crisp air, cloud covered skies and golden foliage just encourage the spooky ambience.  Plus, its a great excuse to be a kid again.

If you’re in the mood for some halloween fun check out my *HALLOWEEN VIMEO CHANNEL* featuring all of my more frightening films!  Happy Halloween!

Shot some beautiful stuff and met some really great folks in Virginia Beach this week while shooting the documentary.  Excited to share more details when I can.

This is my first reblog, appropriately of fellow blog brother Parker Young who runs, in my opinion, the coolest Tumblr, COPASETICA, the inspirator of BUENOSIRIS.  He’s an amazing photographer, all around good guy and he just got engaged - Congrats man! Really excited for him.  If you’re on Tumblr, follow him.  He’s always posting amazing stuff. You won’t be disappointed.  You can see the track he matched and commentary below.

VISIT: Parker’s photography *HERE*. The best. 

copasetica:

{SONG} Justice “Newlands”. This is just what I needed. A certain classic-rock sound that hasn’t really yet been revisited well like this. A rock-n-roll song structure that somehow sounds tough even though the instrumentation has a pretty wimpy disco sound. I love the curve Justice throws with this. I’m SO into it.

{PHOTO} by Ernst Haas, 1963. LOVE this too.

Also worth checking out is a great little *interview/listening session* Coldplay did on NPR. I always love behind the scenes stuff.

PHOTO: Elvis [photographer unknown] SONG: Always Gold by Radical Face.  I feel like there’s a strong potential that I could in fact be coming down with some sort of cold so I’m just hanging around indoors tonight.  Tea and movies on a rainy evening - not complaining.

If you’re into the Radical Face track, I highly recommend “Wrapped in Piano Strings.” One of my all time favorites.