September 2007 Archives
I hate it when I'm shopping online looking form information about a product, and I’m unable to find that information. My standard response to a site that does not provide me with the information I’m seeking is to just find another site that will!
So, I have decided to Zig, while my competition Zags. Standard operating procedure for a photography studio is to create a website displaying their best work and not much else. This is done so the viewer will become emotionally attached. However, there really is not much else. What would happen if I provided as much information as I could?
My guess is that people would like to see more! How much more confident will people be in purchasing my services when everything is out in the open? So I have decided to make my company as transparent as possible. Visit the new site! A few bits here and there are still being worked on, but for the most part it is ready to go. The new front end to the Solaris Site was produced by Houston Website Designers - Major Websites.
PLEASE! Let me know what you think by taking the Site Survey, also located as the last link on the right of the new site.
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So, I have decided to Zig, while my competition Zags. Standard operating procedure for a photography studio is to create a website displaying their best work and not much else. This is done so the viewer will become emotionally attached. However, there really is not much else. What would happen if I provided as much information as I could?
My guess is that people would like to see more! How much more confident will people be in purchasing my services when everything is out in the open? So I have decided to make my company as transparent as possible. Visit the new site! A few bits here and there are still being worked on, but for the most part it is ready to go. The new front end to the Solaris Site was produced by Houston Website Designers - Major Websites.
PLEASE! Let me know what you think by taking the Site Survey, also located as the last link on the right of the new site.
Houston Wedding Photography - Aric C. Hoek, the Master of Shadows
713-524-3303
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Reviews Needed! The good, the bad, and the ugly.
When I visit a website and I see a testimonials page, I find that I am unwilling to believe what I am reading. How do you know that the company didn't write the testimonials themselves?
Reviews can be looked at in the same way, but it sure is nice to see that 5 star rating next to a product that I am thinking about buying, and being able to read the reviews that gave that product it's five star rating to begin with is great information!
So, I have decided to create a Customer Reviews page as opposed to a testimonials page, but I am adding a very cool twist. People that write a review can leave their email address which will allow readers to contact the author of the review! This way you know the review is authentic!
I need to populate my brand new Customer Reviews page with reviews from past clients. So, if you are a past client, and you have the time, then please submit a review. Please visit the Customer Review Page and click the Submit Review Button.
Thank you for your participation!
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When I visit a website and I see a testimonials page, I find that I am unwilling to believe what I am reading. How do you know that the company didn't write the testimonials themselves?
Reviews can be looked at in the same way, but it sure is nice to see that 5 star rating next to a product that I am thinking about buying, and being able to read the reviews that gave that product it's five star rating to begin with is great information!
So, I have decided to create a Customer Reviews page as opposed to a testimonials page, but I am adding a very cool twist. People that write a review can leave their email address which will allow readers to contact the author of the review! This way you know the review is authentic!
I need to populate my brand new Customer Reviews page with reviews from past clients. So, if you are a past client, and you have the time, then please submit a review. Please visit the Customer Review Page and click the Submit Review Button.
Thank you for your participation!
Houston Wedding Photography - Aric C. Hoek, the Master of Shadows
713-524-3303
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When I have time to watch TV, one of my favorite shows to watch is a British automotive show called Top Gear. I have to record it because I never have the time to watch it when it's actually on.
Top Gear is smart and fast, and it’s all about cars. Cool cars. Guy stuff. And because it’s British, it really takes a different twist on things, which I like.
Well, I was surfing through past episodes today, and I came across this. If you are tired of planning your wedding and you need a bit of comical relief, then have a look.
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Top Gear is smart and fast, and it’s all about cars. Cool cars. Guy stuff. And because it’s British, it really takes a different twist on things, which I like.
Well, I was surfing through past episodes today, and I came across this. If you are tired of planning your wedding and you need a bit of comical relief, then have a look.
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On 7/18/06 Isaac and Marjan signed with me to photograph their wedding for 9/16/06. If you are a long time reader of this blog you may remember their wedding images.
One year later, almost to the day, Isaac and Marjan find themselves back in my studio. Thank you both for your continued business, and congratulations!
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One year later, almost to the day, Isaac and Marjan find themselves back in my studio. Thank you both for your continued business, and congratulations!
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Continue reading One Year Later..
My good friends Houston Wedding Photographer - David Jones and Houston Videographer - Mitch Daniels and I have been off and on now for lunch at the Museum of Fine Arts. It's something that we have been doing on Fridays for I guess the past three years now. We like to call it Fine Art Fridays. There have been times when others have tagged along with us, but for the most part, David, Mitch and I seem to be the big die -hards.
We first meet at the Café Express located on the bottom floor of the newest building, and after lunch we don our iPods and walk through the museum looking for inspiration and insights into how we can develop our own work.
Well, David and I thought that we would give an open invitation to any other photographers or artists out there that would like to join us on our next outing. I haven't talked to Mitch about this yet, but zI amsure if he is aailable he will be there too.
Come join David and I at Café Express on October 19th at 11am. After lunch we plan on taking an hour or longer to meander around and brain storm. If you are interested, then please email or call the studio at 713-524-3303.
Hope to see you there!
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People Attending
1) Aric Hoek - Solaris
2) Houston Wedding Photographer - David Jones
3) Jennifer Schafer - Publisher of Premier Bride
4) Mary Beth Touchstone
5) Andie Smith
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We first meet at the Café Express located on the bottom floor of the newest building, and after lunch we don our iPods and walk through the museum looking for inspiration and insights into how we can develop our own work.
Well, David and I thought that we would give an open invitation to any other photographers or artists out there that would like to join us on our next outing. I haven't talked to Mitch about this yet, but zI amsure if he is aailable he will be there too.
Come join David and I at Café Express on October 19th at 11am. After lunch we plan on taking an hour or longer to meander around and brain storm. If you are interested, then please email or call the studio at 713-524-3303.
Hope to see you there!
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People Attending
1) Aric Hoek - Solaris
2) Houston Wedding Photographer - David Jones
3) Jennifer Schafer - Publisher of Premier Bride
4) Mary Beth Touchstone
5) Andie Smith
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713-524-3303
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Crystal and Travis were married earlier this year on May 26th at The Moody Gardens in Galveston. I finished the initial design last month and this month I have completed the revisions. One thing that I did notice while designing this album is hwo well the color theme flows throughout the entirety of the design.
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Continue reading Swinson / Williams Wedding Album.
I had a great time Sunday at their wedding. Their wedding was held at The Courtyard on St James Place, and went off without a hitch. Hope was dropped off in a horse and carriage. Trumpets were sounding.
Aric C. Hoek
The Master of Shadows
Houston Wedding Photographer
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Tonight is the September meeting of The Professional Photographers Guild of Houston (PPGH). Each month brings a new print competition to all of the members that want to participate. It is this competition that determines who is awarded photographer of the year at the December Christmas Gala. I have never been awarded Photographer of The Year, but I am pushing hard this year.
There are multiple categories that you can enter prints in each month. This month I am entering into the Electronic Imaging category with a before and after entitled Hearts On Fire. The second entry is call The American Dream and is being turned into the Wedding category.
Wish me luck!
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There are multiple categories that you can enter prints in each month. This month I am entering into the Electronic Imaging category with a before and after entitled Hearts On Fire. The second entry is call The American Dream and is being turned into the Wedding category.
Wish me luck!
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Lori and Jeff’s wedding was in mid June of this year. Their wedding coordinators Schwartz & Woodward, were recently featured on Platinum Weddings. The ceremony was at Sugar Land First United Methodist, and their reception was held at Sugar Creek Country Club.
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Continue reading Lori and Jeff's Wedding Album.
Christina and Coby’s exchanged vows on June 9th of this year. You may remember from this earlier post. Now you can view their wedding album as well! What a fantastic family to work with and I think you will agree that their album is going to be spectacular!
The reception was held at The Sweet Water Country Club
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The reception was held at The Sweet Water Country Club
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Mariam and Waddah were a fabulous couple to serve! Everyone was so stress free and the party was fabulous! I really love the couples that hire me and then just set me loose without any restrictions. I was free to create!
As an additional bonus Waddah’s mother and sister were able to fly in from Egypt at the very last minute to attend.
Their ceremony and reception were held at Café Artista in Downtown Houston. However, Mariam was getting ready at The Hilton Americas. In the lobby hangs a chandelier from one of my favorite artists, Chihuly.
Chihuly Video.
Thank you both Mariam and Waddah for your business. I will have your images online this week!
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As an additional bonus Waddah’s mother and sister were able to fly in from Egypt at the very last minute to attend.
Their ceremony and reception were held at Café Artista in Downtown Houston. However, Mariam was getting ready at The Hilton Americas. In the lobby hangs a chandelier from one of my favorite artists, Chihuly.
Chihuly Video.
Thank you both Mariam and Waddah for your business. I will have your images online this week!
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Continue reading Mariam, Waddah and Chihuly..
The Gonzales / Dockal Wedding
It was a hot and humid one in Houston... but it didn't stop my couple from having a fantastic time! Here are a few of my favorite images so far.
Church: Holy Rosary 3600 Milm Houston, Tx
Reception: The Houston Club
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It was a hot and humid one in Houston... but it didn't stop my couple from having a fantastic time! Here are a few of my favorite images so far.
Church: Holy Rosary 3600 Milm Houston, Tx
Reception: The Houston Club
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Continue reading Gonzales / Dockal 8/11/07.
