The Best Places in Houston for Photo Sessions

Posted by Clovis African on April 7th, 2018

Houston is a hotbed for photography. There are plenty of places in and around the town that can play host to beautiful and memorable photo opportunities. Considering the fact that the right location plays a huge role in determining the difference between great photos and “ho-hum” ones, Houston is definitely the place to be if you want to opt for a great photo shoot with some pretty amazing backdrops. Here are some locations in the town that are worth checking for the purpose.

North and South Boulevard

Houston is home to several oak tunnels, which offer the perfect backdrop for stunning photos. The North and South Boulevard in Houston, in particular, is great for such photos, as there is no dearth of the number of picture-perfect oak arches you can find here. Although a part of a residential property, the area remains peaceful with less car and pedestrian traffic. There is not much walking to do between shoot locations as well, which can be a boon if you have children accompanying you. 

Centennial Gardens

Let the story of your love and friendship be translated into beautiful prints with the famed Centennial Gardens lighting up the background in them. Although just over a year old, the town’s Hermann Park’s Centennial Gardens have become quite popular for photo sessions. With so many different kinds of backdrops within a walking distance of each other, there is no limit to the number of unique photo ops you can enjoy here. Some of the best locations in the gardens include the jagged stone steps near the gates, the fountains, the gray pavilion backdrop, a 30 - foot hill with a spiral path circling it, and the piece -de- resistance.

11^th Street Park

Located right in the middle of Houston, 11^th Street Park is a hidden gem that lets you experience a feeling of being in the middle of nowhere even though you are in the middle of the town. Located in the Heights, the park sits amidst 20 acres of forestland and scenic walking trails. A hit with photographers, the park is at its busiest in the evenings when the best photos can be captured with the sunset playing a stunning backdrop. Looking for a photographer in Houston? You will be surprised to find quite a few of them over here, offering their services for photo sessions.

The Waterwall Park

A classic Houston site, the Waterwall Park will play a great host to your photo shoot with its semicircular, 64-foot cascading fountain. Perfect for maternity portraits or fun family photos, the Waterwall Park is also a great location for a winter Houston senior shoot. Just be sure to be fast enough to capture the myriad emotions that go through everyone’ face as they play in the water.

Graffiti Park

Graffiti Park may not be your cup of tea if you prefer more traditional photo sessions. This is because, as its name indicates, Graffiti Park is nothing but walls and more walls filled with dozens of graffiti that cover a few blocks in and around St. Emanuel Street and Leeland. The perfect host for fun, colorful, and vibrant photo sessions, you will be surprised to see this art wall wonderland create a unique backdrop for your photos.

Houston is home to several beautiful locations for photo sessions. If you are on the lookout for a scenic locale for your next photo shoot, consider these places and plan your shoot around them to get some really fascinating and memorable photos.