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This blog entry is really for the photographers out there that read this blog. I recently upgraded my main retouching station on my network to Mac’s new operating system Lion. Immediately I ran into a problem when trying to import images into Adobe Lightroom 3. For whatever reason I was unable to see my Drobo [...]

Would you like to see another executive portrait by Aric? John Lemos, of the Lemos Law Firm, located in Cypress, Texas, loves the challenge of truly making a difference for his clients in their greatest times of need and giving them hope for their future.  When I asked Mr. Lemos where he wanted his portrait created, he [...]

Please only fill out this form if you have completed your retainer, both parties have signed your agreement, and have returned your agreement to the office of Aric Hoek. The Solaris Wedding Detail Form is a total of 6 pages, and this information is needed in order for Aric to give you the best service [...]

        Would you like to see another executive portrait by Aric? Aaron and Paul Doud are brothers, and they are two of Houston’s premier landscape architects. Their company, Archer Services, recently completed a job for one of their best clients. A back yard complete with a basketball court, putting green, and a [...]

Aric C. Hoek BFA, CPP Professional Photographer

Executive Potrtraits Created By: Houston Executive Portrait Photographer Aric C. Hoek Would you like to see another executive portrait by Aric? Inquire about an executive portrait session.     Aric C. Hoek BFA, CPP Professional Photographer

One thing I love about photographing at Houston’s Courtyard On St. James Place is the wonderful available light.  There are just so many opportunities to create beautiful portraits for my clients everywhere I turn.  If your planning a special event or wedding in Houston, then The Courtyard On St. James should be on your list [...]

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Corporate Event Contact Form Your Contact Information Referral Source(required) Your First Name(required) Your Last Name(required) Your Phone Number(required) Your Email(valid email required) Company Name The best time to contact you? Event Information Type of Event(required) Event Date(required) Event Start Time Event End Time If applicable, Subject’s Name If applicable, ceremony location If applicable, reception location [...]

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  Please fill out the contact form below to the best of your ability so we can provide you with an accurate quote for your needs. Executive Portrait Contact Form Contact Information Referral Source(required) Your First Name(required) Your Last Name(required) First Name of Subject(required) Last Name of Subject(required) Company Name(required) Work Phone Number(required) Work Email(valid [...]

Family Portrait Contact Form Referral Source(required) First Name(required) Last Name Phone Number(required) Email(valid email required) Desired Shoot Date(required) # of people in portrait?(required) Names and ages of all. Family Reunion? Yes No Anyone with special needs? Location family portrait is to be taken?(required) Where in your home will you place your family portrait?(required) May we [...]

Wedding Contact Form Contact Info Referral Source(required) Event Date(required) First Name(required) Last Name(required) Bride’s Name(required) Groom’s Name(required) Phone Number(required) Email(valid email required) Wedding Information Is this a local Houston wedding? Ceremony Location Reception Location How many people at your reception? Do you need a referral for any of the following? Videographer Florist DJ Honeymoon Cruise [...]

It’s funny. My wife and I just finished watching Black Swan and not but a day or two later I was given the opportunity to photograph a Houston Ballerina. The images contain a few behind the scenes shots as well. It looks as if I photographed my clients infront of a black background. But in [...]

I love working on my company’s website. Today I cleaned up our home page, and have completely reconstructed the home page slide show. Please let me know what you think of the new slide show in the comment form below. Have a good one. Aric C. Hoek BFA, CPP Professional Photographer

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I’m very excited about a project that I have been working on for some time now. Recently I traveld to photograph a client in New York. I created some fantastically stunning images, but on top of that my very good friend Mitch Daniels came with me. Mitch is to video, what I am to photography. [...]

To the parents of Primrose School at Crossroads Park, My name is Aric Hoek, and I too am a Primrose Parent, and our twins Gavin and Katie currently attend Primrose School at Crossroads Park as well. On April 5th and 6th I have the privilege of creating the Spring portraits for the the school. This [...]

I am looking for a life size mannequin that I can use here in my new home studio. I want one so I can study posing and different lighting techniques. Anyone know where I can find one? Thanks. Aric C. Hoek BFA, CPP Professional Photographer

I took the weekend off, and it felt great, mostly because it was my 10 year wedding anniversary with my beautiful wife Toni. We spent it eating great food and giving ourselves a short break from the kids. We were gone two nights, but we were both really ready to have our kids jump into [...]

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 [...]