Most newborn photographers today like to use props or cute hats, and I must admit that at times I want to follow that path as well. My personal challenge is to create a beautiful portrait without the use of props, something I hope others, especially my clients, will view as fine art. My newborn sessions [...]
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You just knew the day would come. MySpace For Sale: The Bidding Begins [REPORT].
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First and foremost, welcome. If you have questions regarding this post, please leave a comment below so others can benefit from the answer provided. Gallery Access Instructions Click the link on the left marked “View Your Previews” and follow the instructions you find there. You will need an access code to view your gallery. Please [...]
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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. [...]
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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 [...]
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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.
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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 [...]
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Created by Houston Wedding Photographer Aric C. Hoek
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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 [...]
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