Archive for January, 2011

Created by Houston Family Portrait Photographer, Aric C. Hoek BFA, CPP, Author Awarded Family Portrait of The Year 2010! Sometimes the simplest ideas can make for the best portraits. Of course, I had to use my own kids as models for these portraits. These used to be my blocks as a child, so I am [...]

One evening last November I was picking my kids up from school. They’re attend daycare/school at a fantastic facility called Primrose at Crossroads Park. Somehow the question was asked by one of the Directors about my photography, and if I would like the opportunity to photograph the kids with Santa. I said of course…. how [...]

Austin, Ashley, Angelica and I will be out of the studio starting today at 2pm until Wednesday morning. I am leaving to attend a continuing education conference and trade show in San Antonio hosted by the Professional Photographers of America. I go to multiple shows each year, but I always make a point of attending [...]

Welcome to the Solaris Studios Website. If you are in the beginning stages of searching for a Houston wedding photographer, then you’re probably not quite ready to make a decision yet. You need to research further. Which photographer is the best fit for you? How do you know what questions to ask? Do you use [...]

Photographers, would you like to learn how to sell destination photography to your clients? Join me on the Pro Photo Business Forum. Photograph created by Houston Wedding Photographer Aric C. Hoek BFA, CPP, Author Aric C. Hoek BFA, CPP Professional Photographer

This is the second of two portraits created for the Baker Family. The first portrait can be found here. Houston family portrait created by Aric C. Hoek of Solaris Studios Would you like to learn the business of professional Photography? Aric C. Hoek BFA, CPP Professional Photographer

Bridal portraits are without a doubt one of my favorite things to create right now. It’s like the ultimate play time in my studio. Everybody wins. I have fun and earn a living, any my patrons receive artwork to last generations. Photographers, make sure to visit my online community, the Pro Photo Business Forum. Bridal [...]