HoustonPhotowalks Photography Club

Photowalk: Lovett Hall, Moody Center

Sat, Mar 14 · 5:45 PM CDT

Lovett Hall, Rice University, Houston, TX 77005, Houston, Te, US

We’ve worked again with Rice University to have the opportunity to host another Photowalk there. Locations for this photowalk include Lovett Hall and Moody Center. Note that James Turrell's “Twilight Epiphany” Skyspace is currently closed.

We'll meet at the front of Lovett Hall. Tripods or PlatyPods are ok to use. As some of the walkways are marble, please make sure the feet on your tripod is in good repair.

This photowalk is limited to photographers only. If you want to do portraits, you will need to set that up directly with Rice University for a separate date.

Please note the following guidance from our contacts at Rice University:
As a reminder, the architecture and public outdoor art at Rice is open for everyone to enjoy and photograph, provided that the photos are not used for any commercial purposes without explicit written permission from Rice University and Moody Center. Photography at James Turrell's “Twilight Epiphany” Skyspace (currently closed), indoor art exhibits, and campus residences are prohibited.

Parking: Recommend that you park across Fannin at Hermann Park (free) given that parking costs at Rice University will cost you $12.

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Photowalk and Lunch: Heritage Village Museum & Pickett House Restaurant

Sat, Mar 21 · 9:13 AM CDT

Heritage Village Museum, 157 Private Road 6000, Woodville, TX, US

TL;DR: Let's visit the Heritage Village Museum with a tour, then enjoy an All-You-Can-Eat lunch at Pickett House. Note, prices at the museum and the restaurant have changed since the last time we visited. Meetup price includes tour fee, lunch, and the restaurant's 15% gratuity.

Join us for a photowalk to one of East Texas’ most interesting historic villages. We'll explore the preserved pioneer-era buildings, then sit down together for a Southern lunch at the famous Pickett House Restaurant.

Based on the Museum's group pricing policy, we will collect in advance, the cost of the tour, lunch, and gratuity for the restaurant staff.

Heritage Village and Pickett House Restaurant are located at 157 Private Road 6000, Woodville, TX 75979 (Google Maps).

Click here to read more about Heritage Village on their website.
Click here to read more about Pickett House Restaurant.

WHY PHOTOWALK HERITAGE VILLAGE MUSEUM?

• Heritage Village Museum in Woodville is like stepping into a small East Texas town from the late 1800s. Spread across the property are historic structures and artifacts that show what life looked like in the region during the pioneer era.

• The Pickett House Restaurant was originally a two-room schoolhouse called Midway School built in 1909 before being relocated and turned into the restaurant visitors know today.

• The site includes historic buildings, including a blacksmith shop, church, schoolhouse, and homesteads, many filled with period artifacts that make for interesting interior photography.

EVENT DESCRIPTION:

We’ll meet at Heritage Village Museum and enter together at 9:13 AM to begin our photowalk through the historic grounds.

At 11:00 AM, we’ll gather for lunch at the famous Pickett House Restaurant, located right behind the village. The Pickett House serves an all-you-can-eat family-style Southern meal — no menus, just bowls of classic favorites like fried chicken, chicken and dumplings, vegetables, and cobbler brought to the table.

After lunch, the museum remains open until 3:00 PM, so attendees are welcome to continue exploring and photographing the village for the rest of the afternoon.

During this time of day, the village provides a mix of interior and exterior photography opportunities. You’ll find weathered wood buildings, antique tools, historic household items, and quiet East Texas scenery throughout the property. It’s a great place to slow down and practice seeing small details and historic textures.

As always, our photowalks are open to all skill levels and all types of cameras — from professional gear to hobby cameras and even camera phones. The goal is simply to enjoy photography and spend time with others who share the same interest.

To keep the experience comfortable and avoid stepping in each other's shots, attendance will be limited to 25 people.

IMPORTANT INFO:
• The typical costs are about $10 + tax for museum entry and $19.45 for the all-you-can-eat lunch, which will be included in the event price when you register.
• Please arrive on time so we can confirm our headcount before entering the museum.
• Tripods are allowed, but please do not use flash inside buildings.
• Wear sturdy shoes. If it rains, some areas of the grounds may become muddy.
• Lunch includes a 15% gratuity already included in the group meal price.

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