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At least once a month at HoustonPhotowalks.com, we drum up some crazy idea for a place to photograph and practice our photo techniques. We're a fun bunch, no pressure, no stress. Come ready to learn and share what you know among other photographers.
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This group is perfect for new camera owners, novice hobby photographers, and old dogs that have been shooting photos for a long time.
Our group has 3 main principles that guide our way:
• Fun and Safe (we want you to have a great time, and not die).
• Honor the amateur photography clubs that came before us. Their enthusiastic interest in photography paved the way for the technology evolution that allows us to capture light today.
• Education, of ourselves, each other and the community. We learn our best techniques from each other, and we teach the community that photographers aren't jerks, criminals or terrorists.
Upcoming events (2)
See all- Photowalk: AstroWorld Exhibit at Alvin Historical MuseumAlvin Museum Society, Alvin, TX$2.21
We’re gathering a small-group visit the Alvin Historical Museum to explore the Traveling AstroWorld History Exhibit and the museum’s fascinating permanent collections. Come capture moments across museum halls, souvenirs, and pieces of local history.
You may have seen some of the AstroWorld exhibits if you joined us on our Houston Toy Museum photowalk, or our visit to the Arcade Expo in 2024. Donald Hayes, the curator of the artifacts, has again invited us to a museum exhibition of his massive AstroWorld Collection.
NOTE: If you're not able to make it to this event, the AstroWorld Exhibit will be at the Alvin Historical Museum from July 5th to September 6th, 2025.
You can read more about the AstroWorld Traveling Museum on it's website, https://astroworldmuseum.com/. And information about the Alvin museum is available here: https://alvinmuseum.org/. Address to the museum is 302 W Sealy St, Alvin, TX 77511.
We’ll keep the group small to ensure everyone has space to shoot comfortably. Our photowalks welcome you no matter your gear, DSLR, mirrorless, or just your phone, everyone’s welcome to share in the creative energy.
WHY PHOTOWALK AT ALVIN HISTORICAL MUSEUM?
This museum is full of other interesting Texas history storytelling through artifacts:
- It’s housed in Alvin’s historic 1910 U.S. Post Office and former Santa Fe rail depot.
- The Emigrants at Nightfall Depression‑era mural by Loren Mozley was restored and sits here since 2015.
- With over 400 unique AstroWorld items, including wardrobe, signage, photos, toys, and keepsakes. It's an opportunity for detail-rich stills that tell a story of a beloved Texas theme park.
We’ll meet at the museum entrance in the morning.
IMPORTANT INFO:
- No tripods, no flash—standard museum policy
- Photography is for personal use only and please be mindful of other visitors
PARKING:
The museum (300 W Sealy St) has a small lot and plenty of street parking nearby. We’ll aim to meet at the museum entrance.
RSVP AND PAYMENT INFO:
- If you need to change your RSVP, please post a comment below so others know a spot has opened up.
- Rain or shine, no refunds, no transfers.
- See (our FAQ webpage)[https://houstonphotowalks.com/faq/] for Payment, RSVP, and other questions.
- Organizers may not see emails/texts/comments during events.
Come explore time‑pieces from Alvin’s past and AstroWorld’s legacy. It’ll be fun and full of photo-worthy discoveries. Hope to see you there!
