| January 2011 |
 FINALLY! Our KICKPICS site has been updated. Going forward, we will only update this site every quarter, if that. Not that we're abandoning you, but our Facebook Page has been working GREAT for us. The exposure we are getting off of the Page is INCREDIBLE. Our normal hits on this website averages right around 7,000 to sometimes up to 10,000 hits per month. In one DAY, our status updates and photos got 129,525 views and in a month, we got 1,744,457 views. So please join us there - we upload photos EVERY day and as of today, there are almost 2700 kicking photos from all over the world in our 9 month-old Page. |
| 2010 was by far our best year shooting at martial arts schools. More and more school owners are taking advantage of our unprecedented incentives package but not only that - they realize that Martial Arts Photography IS our passion and customer service is the core of our business. |
 "We got our photos in this week and EVERYONE LOVES THEM! They look great! Thank you so much for everything you do. Hope all is well. – Sensei Nancy Walzog, Owner of Satori Academy of Martial Arts in New Jersey |
 Here is what one of our martial artists wrote to KICKPICS after landing a spot on the set for 'VAMPIRE DIARIES' and two music videos: "Thanks man. I couldn't do it without you. Those shoots with you lit a spark in me. You are always encouraging and supportive. I can't thank you enough!"
- Kristopher Schmetzer |
| Now let's get to some of our most exciting photos we've taken in 2010. |
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| 2010 has been an exciting year! I finally got to meet and shoot pics with some high-profile martial artists like 9x WAKO World Champion, Stunt Person and Actress, Christine Bannon-Rodrigues.... |
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| I also met UK-based Martial Artist and Actor, Silvio Simac, who was recently in 'TRANSPORTER 3' and has also worked with Jet Li.
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| We also did a photo shoot with Grammy-Nominated, Dave Egger, at the Brooklyn Bridge in New York City accompanied by Shihan Kai Leung's school, SHOTOJUKU.
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| KICPICS has been endorsed by Choi Kwang Do International as the Official Photographer for the entire organization. "Mr. Sanchez is a world renowned martial arts photographer. I have had the pleasure of meeting and working with Mr. Sanchez recently and in my experience, he is a very skilled Martial Arts photographer. I am thoroughly impressed by his skill, efficiency, and creativity; as well as his character. " – Grandmaster Kwang Jo Choi
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| KICKPICS was also named the Official Photographer for the USA-hosted 2010 World Martial Arts Games that were held in Vegas.
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| But the endorsements didn't stop there. KICKPICS was also named the Official Photographer for the reality show 'THE NEXT DRAGON' and shot at the Houston, Texas auditions…"
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| KICKPICS continues to capture the attention of martial artists from around the world…..and it's evident through our 2011 Calendar which features martial artists from the USA, Canada, The UK, France, Scotland, Poland, Saudia Arabia and India. The calendar is available for purchase for $45 which includes shipping if mailed in the USA. Email us at kickpics@gmail.com for an international shipping quote. |
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| A HUGE shout out goes to our 2010 SCHOOL OF THE YEAR - New York's SHOTOJUKU under the leadership of Shihan Kai Leung – they had the highest sales of the year and the best one-day shoot in the history of KICKPICS. |
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| We are constantly listening to what our school owners and students want and we've added Inspirational Posters that can be purchased 'as is' or customized with your photos and school logos. |
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| The year was full of our martial artists getting published in magazines and websites in the USA and internationally. But 2012 is already starting off with a bang. Starting March 2011, KICKPICS will have a two-page spread in each edition showcasing our most exciting photos from the world's most talented martial artists. |
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| Speaking of magazines……….our photo shoot with 6x World Eskrima Kali Arnis Federation World Champion, Mariah Moore, landed the COVER of KWON USA's 2011 Catalog!!! This is our FIRST cover ever "Can't wait to have another shoot with you! The commentaries you are receiving are exactly on. You made me feel competent and comfortable and then when I saw the proofs I was stunned. Your timing is AH-MAY-ZING! And, to land the cover of Kwon in just one shoot with you! Yah! We need to work together again soon! – Mariah Moore |
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| We are excited to announce our first KICKPICS BEYOND THE BELT Calendar that will be rolled out in 2012. This will be our male/female version of the steamy swimsuit edition featuring the most eye-catching, talented martial artists in the world. And it's not just about looks – we're looking for good, quality people, too. So do YOU have what it takes? We are looking to shoot potential candidates throughout the year. |
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| And our 2011 international trip? ITALY!!!!! A history-making vacation, exhibition and exchange program. We're taking Masters from the USA and will teach and train with our Italian martial brothers and sisters. And all the while – we will be shooting some of the most beautiful martial arts photos in Italy's most scenic spots. It promises to be life-changing event. Would you like to join us? Email me at kickpics@gmail.com We still have room! |
| Download the PDF: Italy |
"We got our photos in this week and EVERYONE LOVES THEM! They look great! Thank you so much for everything you do. Hope all is well. – Sensei Nancy Walzog, Owner of Satori Academy of Martial Arts in New Jersey
Here is what one of our martial artists wrote to KICKPICS after landing a spot on the set for 'VAMPIRE DIARIES' and two music videos: "Thanks man. I couldn't do it without you. Those shoots with you lit a spark in me. You are always encouraging and supportive. I can't thank you enough!"
- Kristopher Schmetzer
