Another fun year of Entries! A big thank you to everyone who participated in this year’s Fix Joe’s Busted Images contests. We had a lot of excellent entries in both the traditional editing challenge and our new AI Prompt Battle contest, and it was genuinely difficult...

TL;DR: It costs us about $400 per year to keep HoustonPhotowalks on Meetup.com. Rather than charging yearly dues, we ask that members click on our sponsor links, such as Amazon.com during Prime Day Deals (today!). Prime Day Matters to HoustonPhotowalks Amazon Prime...

Is Photo Editing a Pain in the Back? After a photowalk, the real work begins. Many photographers spend hours sorting, editing, keywording, and sharing images. While photographers often invest in cameras, lenses, and monitors, one piece of equipment is frequently...

Meetup.com is deactivating inactive accounts starting January 15, 2026. Learn how longtime HoustonPhotowalks members can stay active and avoid being removed from Meetup groups.

It’s a new year, and there’s no better way to start 2026 than by planning something unforgettable. Whether it’s a resolution to travel more, take more photos, or simply say “yes” to new adventures, the Alaska Photography Cruise with HoustonPhotowalks is the perfect...

HoustonPhotowalks has always welcomed solo travelers. We make it easy for single travelers to book a cabin for themselves or find a travel mate to split costs. Traveling with a group is a great way for single folks to enjoy a safe, friendly, and low-pressure...

Looking for the kind of gift they’ll never forget? Here’s a hint, it’s not another sweater. Instead, imagine the look on someone’s face when they unwrap a trip to Alaska. Glaciers, whales, mountains, and memories, all wrapped up in a photography cruise setting...

Black Friday is almost here, so are the deals! Each year, HoustonPhotowalks receives early access to discounts, special bundles, and once-a-year offers from the brands and services our photography community uses most. This page will be updated regularly with the...

If anyone’s been avoiding events because of confusing “monthly fee” messages on the Meetup website, come on back.  Meetup organizers are paying ~$390/year with tax to run a meetup group.  The monthly Meetup “Plus” subscription is optional, you don’t have to pay it, and meetup organizers do not benefit if you pay it.

TL;DR: CreativeLive, a long-time resource and former HoustonPhotowalks sponsor, will shut down on December 31, 2025. Purchased classes can still be downloaded until then. The closure highlights how short-form content (like TL;DRs) has overtaken long-form learning. ...

When One Door Closes ... Every now and then, things change, and that's okay. Recently, 123Print, one of HoustonPhotowalks’ longest-running printing partners, made the decision to suspend our partnership, citing a “business reasons.” Although folks may not have heard...

Parallels Desktop 26 lets Mac users run essential Windows-only tools without compromise. Perfect for creatives, designers, and photographers—now with 35% off and full support for macOS 26.

July brings big Amazon sales—and big club expenses. Learn why HoustonPhotowalks shares more sponsor links this month, and how those clicks help keep the club going.

Amazon Deal Days are live! We’ve rounded up the best discounts on photography gear, organized by product type, from Amazon and trusted sponsors. Some links may be affiliate-based and help support HoustonPhotowalks at no extra cost. Check back for updates!

Amazon Deal Days 2025 are here, and HoustonPhotowalks sponsors are offering their own July photography gear deals. Support the club and save big this month!

HoustonPhotowalks celebrates 16 years of photography, friendship, and community in Houston. A big thank-you to members, organizers, sponsors, and venues who helped shape the journey.

A hands-on look at the Canon RF 16mm f/2.8 STM lens—compact, affordable, and surprisingly capable, with a few quirks. Ideal for beginners and travel photographers on a budget.

Does anyone remember the HDR photography craze? And no, not today’s subtle tone-mapping — I mean the wild HDR days. Sometimes Facebook serves up an old “memory” from that era and I cringe. No, I’m not resharing that over-baked, over-saturated, acid-trip of a landscape...