Photowalk: Sunday Sunrise at Glenwood Cemetery

PHOTOWALK: GLENWOOD CEMETERY (*SUNDAY*)

It’s been a while since we visited Glenwood Cemetery, and it was one of our most popular photowalks. Join us for another visit to this historic Houston landmark. Space is limited to 20 photographers, so RSVP early.

NOTE: This is the *SUNDAY* photowalk. This walk starts 1 hour earlier than the Saturday photowalk, so meet near the offices *AT 7AM*. NOTE: GATES DO NOT OPEN UNTIL 7AM. Be patient with security, they will open and we'll MEET NEAR THE OFFICES BEFORE WE START WALKING AROUND.

EVENT DESCRIPTION

Established in 1871, Glenwood Cemetery is an 88-acre historic garden cemetery beside Buffalo Bayou, just outside downtown Houston. Its landscape, trees, historic statuary, and some views of the downtown skyline, Memorial Drive, and Allen Parkway offer plenty of subjects to explore.

We have permission to visit as a group. Please keep your photograph sharing limited to your personal social media and within the Houston Photowalks group. Photography publication of the cemetery is restricted per Glenwood Cemetery Photography Rules.

IMPORTANT INFO

• This is a photographers-only event, limited to 20 people.
• Arrive through the front entrance only, on Washington Avenue between Studemont and Sawyer Street. The gates open at 7:00 a.m.
• If you arrive early, please wait for the group meetup and check-in before exploring the grounds.
• After entering, follow the signs and meet by the office for a brief check-in. Please park near the office and do not block roads or access to burial sites.
• If security asks, say you are with the Houston Photowalks group and have approval from Carmen in the office.
• Glenwood is an operating cemetery. If a funeral is taking place, please be respectful and move to another area.
• Please read and follow Glenwood’s visitor guidelines.
• There are no public restrooms on the property. Please pee before you leave home.

PARKING

Enter through the front entrance on Washington Avenue and park near the office. Do not block roads or access to burial sites.

WHAT TO BRING

• Camera and a wide-angle lens for skyline views
• A walking zoom lens for cemetery details
• Tripod, if you use one
• Comfortable walking shoes and water
• Weather-appropriate clothing and camera protection if rain is forecast
• A towel for yourself or your gear, if needed

This event is rain or shine.

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 for payment, RSVP, and other questions.
• Organizers may not see emails, texts, or comments during events, so please ask questions early.