1. San Jacinto Battleground and the Battleship Texas: These two Texas monuments are located right next to each other and are great places for experiencing Texas history and getting some fun pictures. (Located East of Downtown Houston)
2. Mercer Arboretum and Botanical Gardens: This is a local favorite with photographers. There are beautiful paths and gardens located in the park. The gardens change based on the time year and season. This is a great place to hike and/or bike with the family and a great place to shoot pictures for special lifetime moments. (located north of Downtown Houston, near Spring)
3. Space Center Houston: Where else can you go and take pictures next to real rocket ships and see how NASA works. There are loads of opportunities for great pics here. Here's a hint, be sure to go through the museum and the tour of the grounds. The museum is usually accessed after viewing a short film, but you can bypass the film and enter the museum through the backdoor behind the kids climbing tower on the right as you enter the building. (Located South of Downtown Houston)
4. The Oil Ranch: This is a unique place for you to visit with children. They have many different activities that the family can participate in and have fun taking pictures doing. (Located Northwest of Downtown Houston)
5. The Woodlands Waterway: This area is newly built and really a great place to visit. You can take a water taxi, or visit one of the many offerings along the Waterway. (Located North of Downtown Houston in The Woodlands)
6. Bayou Bend Home and Grounds: This is a favorite location for wedding photographers. The grounds are beautiful and you can make arrangements to tour the home as well. (Located near Memorial Park, west of Downtown Houston)
7. Kemah Boardwalk: This is a great location for pictures. They have multiple restaurants, amusement park rides and a great splash/water play area. (South of Downtown Houston, very close to Spacecenter Houston)
8. Texas Renaissance Festival: This is coming up very soon and is a great place to capture people in costume. It is also a great place to take your kids in costume and get some fun pictures. You will meet lots of fun characters and the entire location is very pretty and can provide a great backdrop for your pictures. (Located in Planterville, TX, North of Downtown Houston)
9. Jesse H. Jones Park: This park located behind Kenswick in Northeast Houston is a gem of a park. There are some great play structures and then some fun walking paths created through the park. (Located in Northeast Houston, near Humble)
10. Bear Creek Park: This park has many different amenities for families. Whether you are looking for a playground with swings, large fields for playing sports, or just looking for a place to picnic. This is location is great. (Located West of Downtown Houston)
11. Mary Jo Peckham Park: This park has a really nice assortment of activities for the family. There is a nice little scenic lake with a path, putt putt golf and some assorted playground equipment located at this park. (Located in Katy, TX)
12. The Art Car Museum: This location offers you something a little different. Just like the Art Car Parade, this Museum is not your typical place. Each car displayed is unique and fun. This provides a great backdrop for some great pictures.
13. The Houston Zoo: It's such a fun outing to visit the zoo. There are so many great animals and this is great place for family pictures.
14. Hermann Park: This place is located right next to The Houston Zoo and the Houston Museum of Natural Science. There is fun playground equipment, a train and the lake is also a great place for pictures.