Professional Photographer @ Solaris Studios. Administrator of The Pro Photo Business Forum.
Houston, Texas Area
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- Administrator at Pro Photo Business Forum
- Professional Photographer at Solaris Studios, Inc.
- Past
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- Board Member at Professional Photographers Guild of Houston
- President at Advanced Digital Imaging
- Manager of Digital Department at Houston Photo Imaging
- Digital Retoucher at Gitting's
- Photographer at Jim Duke Photography
- Photographer at Bill flowers Photography
- Education
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- Northern Arizona University
- Studio Art Centers International - Florence, Italy
- Salem State College
- The White Mountain School
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Aric Hoek’s Summary
Photography has given me passion and purpose for the past 22 years of my life. I have traveled the world for my clients, and I am now located in Houston, Tx.
Solaris is the name of my studio, and Beth and I are here to serve your needs and provide you with a product that is so much more than a simple piece of paper.
Our studios is a place for people with a passion for photography. A place of creation. Our objective is to provide exceptional photographic services for our clients and photography classes for both professional and novice photographers alike.
Aric Hoek’s Specialties:
Wedding Photography, Executive Portraiture, Family Portraiture
Aric Hoek’s Experience
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Administrator
Pro Photo Business Forum
(Privately Held; Photography industry)
August 2009 — Present (4 months)
A private online community for photographers that want support in the business of wedding and portrait photography. http://www.prophotobusinessforum.com
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Professional Photographer
Solaris Studios, Inc.
(Photography industry)
February 2003 — Present (6 years 10 months)
Professional Photographer. Services include Executive Head Shots, Wedding Photography and Family Portraiture. Clients can have their portrait created in the comfort of our studio, or on location.
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Board Member
Professional Photographers Guild of Houston
(Photography industry)
June 1994 — 2009 (15 years )
Founded in 1950, the Professional Photographers Guild of Houston has grown to become one of the largest guilds in the United States. The Houston Chapter of the Professional Photographers of America is one of the most active guilds in the country. With over 180 members its purpose is to create an atmosphere in which professional photographers may associate and learn from one another and stay current with trends in the industry. Serious full time professional photographers realize the importance of being an active part of the association. The PPGH comprises professional portrait, wedding, videographers, corporate, industrial, advertising, and commercial photographers as well as electronic image makers and photographic artists, students, and individual firms servicing the photographic industry. Members are assessed annual dues according to the specific membership category in which they belong. All members are required to subscribe to our code of ethics and standards.
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President
Advanced Digital Imaging
(Photography industry)
1997 — 2003 (6 years )
Advanced Digital Imaging was a privately owned digital retouching lab that serviced professional photographers in the Houston area.
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Manager of Digital Department
Houston Photo Imaging
(Photography industry)
1997 — 1998 (1 year )
While employed at HPI I managed the digital department of the Shepherd location.
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Digital Retoucher
Gitting's
(Photography industry)
1995 — 1997 (2 years )
My time spent with Gitting's was a key turning point in my photographic career. The education that I received during my employment opened my eyes as to what true professional portraiture is.
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Photographer
Jim Duke Photography
(Photography industry)
1994 — 1995 (1 year )
During my employment at Duke Photography I worked as a photographer, and as a lab technician.
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Photographer
Bill flowers Photography
(Photography industry)
1993 — 1994 (1 year )
I consider my time here a time in my life when I was really paying my dues. The work was very repetitive and mundane. ostly little league photography and school photography. However, my time here was a good education of the business of running a photography studio.
Aric Hoek’s Education
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Northern Arizona University
BFA , Photography, Minor in Business , 1990 — 1993
Dr. Gene Balzar educated me on commercial photography as well as landscape.
- Activities and Societies:
- Sigma Phi Epsilon
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Studio Art Centers International - Florence, Italy
Advanced B&W, Cinematography 1990 — 1990
Classes were taken in Florence, Italy. Advanced classes were taken in Black and White Photography as well as Cinematography.
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Salem State College
Photography, Minor in Business 1988 — 1990
Here I studied commercial commercial photography.
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- For fun, I hosted a punk rock radio show on the college radio station called TNT (Thursday Night Trash!)
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The White Mountain School
1986 — 1988
This was a private high school, and it was where I first decided to become a professional photographer. From 1986 till present, photography has provided my income.
- Activities and Societies:
- Photography
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Aric Hoek’s Interests:
photography, art, sushi, travel, money
Aric Hoek’s Groups:
Professional Photographers of America
Professional Photographers Guild of Houston
Wedding & Portrait Photographers International
Member of The Better Business Bureau
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Professional Photographers of America -
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TPPA - Texas Professional Photographer's Association
Aric Hoek’s Honors:
Certified Professional Photographer from the PPA
2008 The Knot Best of Weddings Pick
2007 Photographer of The Year (PPGH)
2007 Bridal Portrait of The Year (PPGH)
2007 Second Best Entry of The Year (PPGH)
2004 Wedding Album of The Year (PPGH)
2004 Best Illustrative Image of The Year (PPGH)
2004 First Best Entry of The Year (PPGH)
2004 Second Best Industry of The Year (PPGH)
BFA
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