Houston Downtown at Night

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Date/Time

Saturday, October 5th, 2024 | 6:15pm - 8:30pm

Where We Will Meet

Balcony of U of H - Downtown, 1 Main Street

Where The Walk Will End

Meet for a meal at Finn Hall Dining Area

About This Walk

This is the 14th year of our Downtown At Night photowalks! Those who have joined us yearly have a library of images showing how our beautiful city has changed over the years.  It’s hard to believe we’ve been doing this every year since 2009!

We will begin at the University of Houston – Downtown balcony to shoot the sun going down over the city skyline. We will also have an amazing vantage point of the i-10 and i-45 intersection, offering plenty of “light trails” shots along the highways. You will also have a straight shot down Travis Street to shoot cars as they pass under the streetlights.

Once the sun goes down, we will start walking along Main Street, cut over to Travis Street, and then back to Main Street, shooting the exciting places, people, and activities along the way. We will end our journey near Central Station Square, on Main Street.

DETAILS

  • 6:15 PM – Begin Arriving
  • 6:29 PM – “Golden Hour”
  • 7:01 PM – Sunset
  • 7:02 PM – Walk down Main Street to start Photowalking
  • 8:30 PM (or so) – End the Photowalk at Finn Hall Dining Area (712 Main St) to enjoy a meal and/or drinks

PARKING

Parking can be a challenge downtown, but I have a way to make it easy for you. Park close to a Metro Rail center downtown. I usually park near the Bell Street metro station (corner of Bell and Main Streets). There is usually plenty of parking there.  Sometimes there is also free street parking nearby.  After parking, ride the rail NORTH up to the University of Houston Downtown. It’s a safer and more convenient way to park. Parking may cost a bit, and the rail will cost a couple of dollars, so bring your wallet.

WHAT TO WEAR/BRING

  • Good walking shoes
  • Flashlight
  • Tripod
  • Camera, batteries, your choice of lens(es)
  • Bug wipes (no spray please)
  • Parking and Metro both take credit cards

Wear good walking shoes and loose, comfortable clothing. There are a lot of very uneven walkways downtown, especially near Market Square Park. So don’t wear heels!

I suggest bringing a good tripod since most of the photowalk will be after dark.

The type of lens to bring depends on what type of photography you like to do. I usually bring a long lens and a fast prime. Don’t bring your entire camera and lens collection. You will be miserable with the weight and won’t use most of what you bring.

OTHER STUFF

Bring your favorite flavor of DEET or OFF! But bring the wipes rather than spray. Or spray at your car, not near people’s camera lenses; those dots are really hard to get off.

A small flashlight. Most of downtown is well-lit, but you might drop something in a dim area and need that bit of light.

If you are interested, I can do a night photography class at HoustonPhotowalks.com — just let me know if anyone is interested.

Weather info will be posted closer to the event date. Note, I run these events just like my HoustonPhotowalks.com club, it is a “rain or shine” kinda photography club. We get some AMAZING images when shooting wet streets. If it rains, come anyway. We only cancel if the mayor says to evacuate the city.

ROSTER AS OF 2:15 PM, OCTOBER 5TH

  • 1
    Guna R

  • 2
    Sixto Ortiz

  • 3
    John O’Brien Jr

  • 4
    Matt Farias

  • 5
    Chuong Nguyen

  • 6
    David Jennings

  • 7
    Liliana Craig

  • 8
    Brandon Warfel

  • 9
    Robert Suntych

  • 10
    Susan Thorne

  • 11
    Bill Hunt

  • 12
    Marshall Mullen

  • 13
    Betty Gaw

  • 14
    Richard Yzaguirre

  • 15
    Theresa McGowen

  • 16
    John Thoele

  • 17
    MK Wheatley

  • 18
    Susan Strassell

  • 19
    Alma Montemayor

  • 20
    Calvin Heinly

  • 21
    Kelly Geohegan

  • 22
    Syed Bughdadi

  • 23
    Nelson Taveras

  • 24
    Sheldon Morton

  • 25
    raymond harkness

  • 26
    Barbara Pickthall

  • 27
    Tom Pickthall Pickthall

  • 28
    avi roy

  • 29
    Melissa Nicholas

  • 30
    Kendra Roberts

  • 31
    Dan Kabanuck

  • 32
    Christopher Nations

  • 33
    Kirubha Kittusamy

  • 34
    Scarlett Islas

  • 35
    Albert Chen

  • 36
    Justin Buenger

  • 37
    Guillermo Benavides

  • 38
    John Mccaskill

  • 39
    Natalie Lancaster McCaskill

  • 40
    Imelda Bettinger

  • 41
    Dale Berman

  • 42
    Zoe Berman

  • 43
    Alberto Legislador

  • 44
    David Stein

  • 45
    Oscar Aguirre

  • 46
    Ron Vachon


Final Updates for Downtown At Night Photowalk Saturday, October 5, 2024October 5th, 2024

Hello Photowalkers!

(As a reminder, we send out “Final Update” emails with critical information before every event to help you enjoy your time with our group.)

IMPORTANT DETAILS
We’re excited to have you join us for the Annual Downtown At Night World Wide Photowalk photowalk! We’ll meet on the University of Houston – Downtown balcony starting at 6:15 PM to capture the beautiful sunset over Houston’s skyline and the light trails from the i-10 and i-45 highways. After sunset, we will walk along Main Street, exploring all the vibrant lights and night scenes Houston offers, before ending at Finn Hall Dining Area for a meal and drinks.

Starting Location:
University of Houston – Downtown
1 Main St
Houston, TX 77002
(Balcony of the main building)

Ending Location:
Finn Hall Dining Area
712 Main St
Houston, TX 77002

PARKING

Downtown parking can be tricky, but I recommend parking near the Bell Street Metro Station (corner of Bell and Main Streets) and taking the Metro Rail NORTH up to the University of Houston – Downtown. Parking around Bell Street is usually less crowded, and the Metro Rail ride will cost just a couple of dollars. Bring your wallet for both parking and Metro fare.

WEATHER FORECAST

Here’s the latest weather forecast for this evening:

6:00 PM – Partly Cloudy, 86°F, 3% chance of rain, winds E at 14 mph
7:00 PM – Mostly Sunny, 84°F, 1% chance of rain, winds E at 9 mph
8:00 PM – Mostly Clear, 83°F, 1% chance of rain, winds E at 9 mph
9:00 PM – Mostly Clear, 81°F, 2% chance of rain, winds E at 7 mph
10:00 PM – Partly Cloudy, 80°F, 3% chance of rain, winds E at 6 mph

It’s looking like a beautiful night for photography, so get ready for some stunning evening shots!

Sunset: 7:01 PM
Moonrise: 8:56 AM
Moonset: 8:01 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent

WHAT TO EXPECT AND BRING

Our photowalk begins at 6:15 PM as we capture the golden hour light, transitioning into night shots as we walk along Main Street. We’ll explore a variety of photogenic spots, including light trails, street scenes, and Houston’s downtown skyline.

Recommended gear to bring:

Camera (fully charged)
Lenses: Bring a long lens for street scenes and a fast prime lens for low light shots.
Tripod: Crucial for night photography and capturing light trails.
Flashlight: A small one to help navigate and adjust settings in low light.
Bug Wipes: Apply bug spray away from the group if using spray.
Comfortable Shoes & Clothing: We’ll be walking quite a bit, so comfort is key.
Pro Tip: Only bring what you’ll actually use. Avoid bringing your entire camera collection, as it can get heavy quickly, and you may not use it all.

SAFETY NOTES

Downtown Houston is a great location, but keep an eye on your surroundings, especially when crossing streets at night. Please be aware of trip hazards, uneven walkways, and traffic along the photowalk route. **DO NOT STOP** and photograph on the railway. Metro rail staff will call the police, and you will be ticketed.

SCHEDULE DETAILS

6:15 PM – Begin arriving and setting up at U of H – Downtown balcony
6:29 PM – Golden Hour begins
7:01 PM – Sunset
7:02 PM – Start walking down Main Street
8:30 PM (or so) – End photowalk at Finn Hall Dining Area (712 Main St) for a meal/drinks

We look forward to seeing you there and capturing some incredible night shots together! See you in a few hours!

Happy Shooting!

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