Houston Photographer
Aric C. Hoek BFA, CPP, Author
the Master of Shadows ®
713-524-3303

Archive for November, 2008

Times Up!

November 2nd, 2008

Last night I photographed a reception at one of the most exotic and beautiful locations in Houston.  The Gem Exhibit at The Museum of Natural Science.  Absolutely amazing!
Red carpet covers the floors.  Black ceilings.  Dark wood walls.  Wait staff everywhere with fantastic food and drinks.  Glass cases cover the walls containing the most beautiful gems [...]

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Lunch with a friend.

November 5th, 2008

I am having lunch today with a good friend, Patrick Bertolino, to discuss the directions of our studios as we approach the Januaray Bridal Extravaganza. The largest bridal show in the United States with over 6000 brides on attendance.
We will be discussing what specials we will be offering Brides-to-be that reserve our services at [...]

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Obama’s Acceptance Speech – Election Night – Chicago 2008

November 5th, 2008
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Martin Luther King – I Have a Dream

November 5th, 2008
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Heaven On Earth

November 14th, 2008
Heaven On Earth

Without a doubt this is my signature image.  
There’s a difference between a commercial photographer and an art photographer.  99.9% of all wedding photographers are commercial photographers, specialized in weddings. The commercial photographer produces photographs that are in focus, well lit, and capture a lot of detail. The commercial photographer is a flatterer.
The Art photographer [...]

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Fallen In Love

November 14th, 2008
Fallen In Love

Location:  Williams Tower

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Distance

November 14th, 2008
Distance

 
It is the amateur photographer that feels every picture he or she takes of their clients need to be well lit, and the subjects standing next to each other smiling at the camera.  They feel that the only way that they will be able to sell a photograph to their client is if they are smiling.
Notice how [...]

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La Bella Donna

November 14th, 2008
La Bella Donna

This is one of the hardest images that I create for my clients.
This particular image has won awards both locally and nationally.
Let me create this image for you.

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Pillar of Strength

November 14th, 2008
Pillar of Strength

Location:  Venice
While I absolutely love this image, it never scores well at competition as the shadows on the Bride’s back are to black and don’t show any detail.
Dark shadows are kind of my thing though, and I refuse to make any changes to the image.

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Corinthian Bride

November 14th, 2008
Corinthian Bride

Location:  The Corinthian

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