Multimedia & Community Projects

Along with photography, I am interested in various community documentation projects. Check out my blog for more projects and details.

I contributed a photo series for a 30 second commercial highlighting the 'Mentoring Matters' program, a Communities in Schools of Central Texas mentoring project. Mentoring Matters allows mentor matches to meet both at school and in the community. The PSA is airing on the local Univision TV channel.

Here is a audio recording that I produced at a volunteer, Austin community radio station - KOOP 91.7fm The show aired on "People United" hosted by Allen Campbell.

Radio Project - Austin History Center & 'Mexican American Firsts- Trailblazers of Austin and Travis County' (September 3, 2010)

This short video clip includes still photography of my work with the Indigenous Cultures Institute in San Marcos. The video will be used to introduce high school students to an innovative cultural program series titled, "Hispanics' Indigenous Identity" which was created by Dr.Mario Garza. The piece includes videography from Ed Fuentes. The clip was edited by Jeff Zavala of Z graphix.

Here is a slideshow that documents the opening of the Twin Oaks Library near my neighborhood which includes comments about the importance of libraries and the role they play in our public lives in Austin and across our nation.

Twin Oaks Library Grand Opening (August 21, 2010)

Here is a slideshow featuring my documentary work at the 1st Annual Sacred Springs Powwow & Indian Market, held on Saturday, May 1, 2010 at Aquarena Center, 921 Aquarena Springs Drive, San Marcos, Texas.

My documentary photography was featured on PODER's (People Organized in Defense of Earth and her Resources) website. Their gallery highlighted the 9th annual Cesar E. Chavez "Si Se Puede!" March which took place on Saturday, March 27th, beginning at the Terrazas Library on E. Cesar Chavez Street and ending at the Austin City Hall.

Take a look at PODER to learn more about their on-going community work regarding environmental, economic and social justice issues.

Here is a slideshow featuring Orquesta Ritmo's Salsa Night performance - live at Triple Crown in San Marcos TX.

Orquesta Ritmo is a thirteen piece Latin orchestra from San Marcos Texas. The sound of the group is not limited to but primarily based on Salsa sounds of the 70ï¿½s and 80ï¿½s while tastefully blending in motown style funk. Orquesta Ritmoï¿½s three very talented singers, grooving percussionists, swinging rhythm section and ï¿½in syncï¿½ brass quartet keeps the dance by mixing Latin American styles such as Mambo, Son, Guaguanco, Merengue, Cumbia, Mozambique, Bomba, Plena, and Timba.

The slideshow by Rene Renteria Photography features a monthly Salsa Night performance in San Marcos, TX. Documentary stills and editing by Rene Renteria.

Members: Vocals: Roberto Moreno, Celeste Rios, Julian Veracruz Trumpet: Kristie Davis, Eric Peña Trombone: Eugene Grey, Victor Orduña Jr., Nathan Rolfe Saxophone: James Duty, Jeremy Rodriguez Piano: Daniel Wyman Guitar: Juan Cavazos, Nick Garcia Bass: Wes Istre Percussion: Marshall Johnson, Ernest Luna, Kevin Reading, Nick Tozzo

General Manager: Wes Istre Booking Agent: Daniel Wyman Press Contact: Kevin Reading