Well, something had to give…. And the blog was put on a side burner for a bit. Things got just a bit to busy around here. Let’s review.
The first weekend in January was The Bridal Extravaganza. Over 6000 brides in two days. Wow!
The Two weekends later I went to San Antonio for some continuing education at the annual Professional Photographers of America Convention. At the convention I took an exam to become classified by my peers as a Certified Professional Photographer. I passed. I was scheduled to return to Houston on Monday, but we all remember the ice storm that blew through here. I had the pleasure of staying in Houston one additional evening.
Now, while I was at the PPA Convention, I found something that I really liked, and if I do say so myself, it takes something pretty special these days to peak my interest. Over the past three weeks I have increased my workload in order to bring a new line of wedding albums to the table for my clients! I can tell you that it will be nothing short of spectacular! I have designed the album, printed the prints, and shipped them to the album company for assembly. The finished product should be back in about 3 – 5 weeks.
Now, if this wasn’t enough, as you may or may not know, I have been holding interviews for a job opening here at the studio. According to my records, over the past two years I have referred out over 140 weddings due to the fact that I was already booked. If that isn’t reassurance that it is time to bring on another photographer, I don’t know what is.
After 11 interviews, I have made a selection. Elizabeth will be assisting for me over the next three months and will then become a full time employee in June. Beth and I are both very excited to have her on board.
I will be posting again later this week with a few wedding album designs that I have recently completed for my clients.
Aric C. Hoek
Houston Wedding Photographer
The Master of Shadows
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