Business Details
Professional Business Headshots in Houston
Founded in 2025, Solaris Studios has established itself as Houston's premier destination for professional corporate portraiture. Our founder, Aric C. Hoek, brings a BFA-level artistic background and technical expertise to every session, specializing in business headshots that balance professionalism with approachability. Through our unique Collaborative Retouching process, clients actively participate in shaping their final images, ensuring results that align perfectly with personal expectations. We serve professionals and organizations seeking high-quality visual representation, offering same-day delivery for urgent needs and adaptive shooting environments that accommodate both studio and on-location preferences.Our team's experience extends to corporate events of all sizes, from intimate gatherings to large-scale functions, with a meticulous approach that includes pre-event preparation, comprehensive coverage, and post-production enhancements that maintain authenticity while refining presentation.
Services
Business Headshots
Team Photos
Event Photography
Headshot Retouching
Composite Backgrounds
Details
- Year established: 2025
Highlights and features
- We offer same-day headshot delivery with collaborative retouching
- Our photographer holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree
- Specialized in corporate portraiture since 2025
- Proven experience with events hosting up to 2000 attendees
- Houston-based with regional event coverage capabilities
What people say
Same-day delivery
Professional results
Collaborative process
Personalized service
Quick turnaround
Services
Business Headshots
Professional studio portraits tailored for business professionals. Our sessions capture your professional essence while maintaining approachability. Each session includes collaborative retouching where you guide the final image adjustments. Ideal for LinkedIn profiles, company websites, and marketing materials requiring polished professional representation.
Team Photos
Consistent, high-quality portraits for organizational teams. We photograph members individually then composite them into cohesive group images. Perfect for maintaining visual uniformity across departments while highlighting individual professionalism. Ideal for corporate websites and annual reports requiring polished team presentations.
Event Photography
Comprehensive coverage for corporate functions and special events. Our team documents key moments, speakers, and attendee interactions while preserving event aesthetics. Services include pre-event preparation, multi-angle coverage, and post-production enhancements. Suitable for conferences, galas, and company celebrations requiring professional visual documentation.
Collaborative Retouching
Real-time image refinement during your session. You direct adjustments to ensure final portraits match your vision. Includes natural enhancements like blemish removal and lighting adjustments while maintaining authenticity. Guarantees satisfaction with same-day delivery, eliminating post-session revision requests through immediate client involvement.
Composite Backgrounds
Professional headshots with customizable background options. We capture portraits against controlled studio backdrops then composite them into desired settings. Allows for creative flexibility while maintaining lighting control. Ideal for professionals wanting specific environmental contexts without on-location shooting requirements.
People
Aric C. Hoek
Founder & Lead Photographer
BFA-trained photographer specializing in corporate portraiture with a focus on collaborative retouching. Brings artistic expertise and technical precision to every session, ensuring professional results that capture individual essence while maintaining approachability for business contexts.
Questions
What types of photography services do you offer?
We specialize in business headshots, team portraits, corporate event photography, and collaborative retouching services for professionals and organizations.
How long does a typical headshot session take?
Sessions typically last one hour, including collaborative retouching that ensures final images meet your expectations before leaving our studio.
Do you offer event photography outside Houston?
Yes, we serve events in Boston, Washington DC, and surrounding areas with the same professional standards as our Houston-based services.
What makes your retouching process unique?
Our collaborative approach lets you guide retouching decisions in real-time, ensuring final images perfectly match your vision with same-day delivery.
How quickly can I get my headshots?
We guarantee same-day delivery, typically within 30 minutes to an hour after your session concludes, with rush options available for urgent needs.
Reviews (6)
Maribel Reyna
Jun 05, 2022
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I can't speak highly enough of Aric Hoek and Solaris Studios. It was very easy to schedule an appointment and the result was spectacular. He did not only capture an impressive business headshot, but also provided additional value by suggesting amazing poses for my book. I really thank him for his outstanding work and support. He is a talented photographer and a passionate artist. I highly recommend him. There is no doubt that you'll have an excellent experience!
Aaron Zatz
May 19, 2022
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I couldn't be more pleased with my experience with Aric Hoek and Solaris Studios. Aric establishes trust in his process from the start, and truly took the best business headshot photo that I could have asked for. There are photographers and there are artists, and Aric is the later. Thanks for bringing out my best!
Chris Work
Apr 27, 2022
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I was easily able to schedule an appointment online, I received an email confirmation immediately, I received an email reminder, and Aric called me on the day of the appointment. Aric did an incredible job on my headshot. I selected the alternative backgrounds, which I thought was well worth it. The whole process took less than an hour between the pictures and the edits. Within an hour and a half of leaving, I received an email with a link to all of the pictures for me to download (different backgrounds, different sizes, and different resolutions). The quality was amazing.
Kristen Rogers
Apr 05, 2022
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If you live in the Houston area and need a headshot (and quickly!), look no further. I'm never really excited about having photos taken but Aric made the process comfortable and easy. I was able to check availability and book online, and received confirmation of my appointment right away, along with directions for finding his home studio and guidelines for what to wear for the best results. I enjoyed sitting with him while he edited and explained the process. It was interesting and he's a genuinely nice guy with a great artistic eye. My photo was available to download within a couple of hours after the shoot. An overall great experience!
Ask Kimmy
Mar 19, 2022
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Excellent work! As a repeat customer for different styles, I am so impressed with the detail and fast turn around. I've worked with other photographers who did not offer the near quality. Immediately after my first photo, I received rave reviews on my portraits. Thank you Aric.
Stephen Fowler
Mar 15, 2022
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Aric was great to work with - ready on time and done super quickly. If you have time I'd suggest staying after so he can walk you through the post-production process. It's extremely interesting and it's cool to know what he did to get to the final product. Bonus points - I had to reschedule my original booking and he had me an appointment one week later within minutes.
