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Our Pawsitive Commitment to Welcoming All Breeds ๐พ
In response to the recent ban on pit bulls in Grosse Pointe Shores, Ford House wishes to remind visitors that, in accordance with our organizational value of inclusion for all, ๐๐ฒ ๐๐ฒ๐น๐ฐ๐ผ๐บ๐ฒ ๐ฎ๐น๐น ๐ฏ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฒ๐ฑ๐ ๐ผ๐ณ ๐ฑ๐ผ๐ด๐ ๐ฎ๐ ๐๐ฒ ๐๐ฒ๐น๐ฐ๐ผ๐บ๐ฒ ๐ฎ๐น๐น ๐ฝ๐ฒ๐ผ๐ฝ๐น๐ฒ! During operating hours, Ford House members are welcome to walk their dogs on leash on the property, excluding Bird Island.
Photography
Photography at Ford House
Make your special day even more memorable by capturing your photos on the breathtaking grounds at Ford House. The estate provides the perfect backdrop for photography, from family and newborn photos, engagements to bride-and-groom portraits, high school senior and prom photos, and more.
Ford House staff have created a seamless process to ensure all guests capture their desired photographs. Below are the steps to reserving a session.
- Fill out the online request form here.
- Please note: We ask that sessions be booked 3 weeks prior to the guestโs arrival.
- A member of our Visitor Experience team will reach out to you to ensure we have all the details of your session, including the preferred date and time.
- A contract will be created, emailed, and e-signed by the client, photographer, and videographer (if applicable).
- A confirmation document detailing arrival and departure information will be sent to the client.
- On the day of your session, you will be greeted by a Ford House staff member who will escort you around the estate and ensure you have a pleasant experience.
All estate policies, including prohibited equipment and estate guidelines, will be outlined in the photography session contract.
Click here for our current photography session prices.
Please note:
- The member price is not valid for photo sessions of 10 or more guests.
- The inside of the historic buildings is not available for photography sessions.
For more information, email photography@fordhouse.org or call 313-884-4222.
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