Discover Medina
5 carefully curated photography spots with GPS coordinates, shooting tips, and local insights
Everfree Shire Ranch
Everfree Shire Ranch is a private rustic ranch offering rolling pastures, oak-lined fence rows, barns and occasional horses—great for pastoral landscapes, intimate animal portraits and rustic architectural details. Visit early morning or late afternoon for warm golden-hour light and long shadows; storm fronts can create dramatic skies. Access may be restricted—contact the owners for permission and parking; gravel driveway and on-site parking available when allowed.
Shooting Star Museum
Small roadside museum dedicated to UFOs and local sky lore — shoot quirky displays, retro signage and dark-sky astrophotography from the surrounding ranchland. Best at night for starfields and Milky Way; golden hour brings warm light to the building and signs. Rural location with roadside parking; confirm open hours/entry on site and expect limited facilities. Easy drive from San Antonio; bring insect repellent and dress for wind. Cultural note: a niche roadside attraction with strong Americana/
BellCreek Acres
BellCreek Acres is a rural Texas ranch setting with rolling pastures, stands of live oak, a small creek and rustic fencing—good for pastoral landscapes, intimate nature scenes and low-key rural documentary photography. Best light is golden hour at sunrise or sunset; summer afternoons can be harsh. Site is on private property—confirm access/permissions and parking on the driveway at the address. Expect unpaved roads; bring insect repellent and weatherproof footwear.
467 County Road 427
Rural southern Texas scene: open fields, low oak and mesquite, country roads and big skies make this spot ideal for wide landscape and sunset/sunrise work. Expect long vistas, dramatic cloudscapes and strong golden-hour color; minimal light pollution offers good night-sky potential. Located on a county road—likely private property nearby—so park on the shoulder with care and ask landowner permission before crossing gates. Best light: 30–60 minutes after sunrise and before sunset; calm mornings/
Finger Memorial Park
Small town memorial park with monuments, manicured lawns, mature trees and flag displays — good for contemplative portraits, detail shots of plaques and wide compositions that include flagpoles and sky. Best light is golden hour or blue hour for mood; weekday mornings are quiet. Street parking nearby; flat, accessible paths. No entry fee; respect memorial etiquette during ceremonies.