Malachi Sanchez — Director · Photographer · Editor
Sr. Ops Manager & Head of Creative @ MediaKingsmen
The Big
Kahuna
Photo, film and design that stops the scroll.
↓ Paddle out
Concerts
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Brand Films
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Big Wave Energy
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Publication Photography
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Event Recaps
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Album Concepts
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Documentary
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Sports & Lifestyle
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Concerts ✦ Brand Films ✦ Big Wave Energy ✦ Publication Photography ✦ Event Recaps ✦ Album Concepts ✦ Documentary ✦ Sports & Lifestyle ✦
01 / Who
A multi-hyphenate creator. Photographer, director, editor and designer — building visuals that stop the scroll and move people.
Senior Operations Manager & Head of Creative at MediaKingsmen since day one. Venue Marketer for First Financial Credit Union. Former Creative Media Director at Aura in Houston. Concerts, campaigns, events and documentaries — end to end, from the script to the final color.
ka·hu·na (n.)
Hawaiian: an expert — a master of the craft.
Big Kahuna: the one who runs the set.
02 / Experience
Years in the lineup.
Now
MediaKingsmen
Albuquerque · Phoenix · Houston — since day one
Senior Operations Manager & Head of Creative
Now
First Financial Credit Union
Current role
Venue Marketer
2023 →
Aura Company — Houston
Built the creative + video team from inception
Creative Media Director
Earlier
Integrity Automotive
Took a luxury dealership fully digital
Advertising & Promotions
03 / Featured Film
SKN Aesthetics — 2025 Campaign
Kingsmen Media © — End-to-end production, writing to editing
B-Cam Daimen Martinez · Location PA Daniel Torrez
04 / Selected Work
Baca Realty Group
2025 Advertisement · End-to-end production
Kingsmen Media ©
YAFL 8U Super Bowl
Sports & Lifestyle · End-to-end production
Kingsmen Media ©
Body Phenom Clothing
Fall 2022 Collection · Head Retoucher & Lighting Director
Kingsmen Media ©
SKN Aesthetics
2025 Opener · Head Photographer & Retoucher
Kingsmen Media ©
05 / What I Do
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Concert Photo & Video
Bold colors, dynamic action. Any venue.
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Brand & Publication Photography
Product, campaign and editorial stills.
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Film & Small-Crew Production
Writing, directing, shooting — end to end.
04
Editing & Color
High-grade edits, color and revisions.
05
Album Concepts & Design
A visual language for your sonic masterpiece.
06 / Trusted By
Trusted by brands.
Seen by millions.
Balmain Paris
First Financial Credit Union
UH Sugar Land
eXp Realty
City of Houston
Perry Homes
Coventry Homes
Chesmar Homes
Johnson Development
Empire Communities
Smith’s / Kroger
Rio Rancho Events Center
+ Countless home builders across Houston & New Mexico
07 / Word on the Beach
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“Wouldn’t trust anyone else.”
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“Wouldn’t trust anyone else.”
✦ “Wouldn’t trust anyone else.” ✦ “Wouldn’t trust anyone else.”
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“A unique approach to a boring industry.”
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“A unique approach to a boring industry.”
✦ “A unique approach to a boring industry.” ✦ “A unique approach to a boring industry.”
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“Seriously… how the f*** did you do that?”
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“Seriously… how the f*** did you do that?”
✦ “Seriously… how the f*** did you do that?” ✦ “Seriously… how the f*** did you do that?”
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“Best decision I ever made.”
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“Best decision I ever made.”
✦ “Best decision I ever made.” ✦ “Best decision I ever made.”
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“How do you come up with this?”
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“How do you come up with this?”
✦ “How do you come up with this?” ✦ “How do you come up with this?”
08 / Paddle Out
Trust a
true artist.
Have a project in mind? Let’s catch the next wave.