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Fort Malden · The Gordon House · The Amherstburg waterfront
Photography in Amherstburg
Amherstburg has more good light than almost anywhere else in Essex County.
Between Fort Malden's open grounds, the Gordon House on Dalhousie Street, and the waterfront along the Detroit River, Amherstburg gives a portrait or couples session real variety in a single afternoon — historic architecture, open lawns, water, and a walkable downtown, all within a few blocks of each other.
Where we shoot in town
Four spots, one afternoon
This session moved through four locations without ever needing a car: the grounds at Fort Malden National Historic Site, the porch of the Gordon House — Amherstburg's oldest building, built in 1798 — the pier along the Amherstburg waterfront at the Detroit River, and the storefronts of downtown Amherstburg along Dalhousie Street.
That mix is what makes Amherstburg sessions work so well: historic backdrops for the first half of the light, open water for golden hour, and a walkable town in between. We plan the route around your session the same way, whichever spots you're drawn to.
Recent session
An afternoon in Amherstburg
Portrait & couples photography around Fort Malden, the Gordon House and the waterfront.
Sessions & pricing
Portrait & couples sessions in Amherstburg
The same one-hour session format we shoot across Essex County.
Couples & portrait sessions
About an hour, moving between two or three Amherstburg locations — Fort Malden, the Gordon House, the waterfront or downtown.
Maternity & family sessions
The same locations work well for maternity and family portraits, especially the open lawns at Fort Malden.
Engagement sessions
Amherstburg is a strong pick for engagement photos before a Windsor-Essex wedding — historic backdrops without needing a wedding-day permit.
Sessions run about an hour, and delivery timelines are confirmed when you book.
Before you book
Amherstburg session questions
Is there a portrait photographer who shoots in Amherstburg?
Yes. Windsor Photo and Video Co. is based in Windsor, Ontario and regularly photographs portrait and couples sessions in Amherstburg, including at Fort Malden National Historic Site, the Gordon House and the Amherstburg waterfront. Sessions start at $325.
Can you photograph a session at Fort Malden?
Yes. Fort Malden's open grounds are one of our favourite Amherstburg locations for portrait and couples sessions, with historic buildings and wide lawns that work well through the afternoon into golden hour.
Do you shoot at the Gordon House or downtown Amherstburg?
Yes. The Gordon House on Dalhousie Street, built in 1798, is Amherstburg's oldest building and makes a distinctive backdrop. We also shoot along the downtown storefronts and the waterfront pier, often combining two or three spots in one session.
How much does a portrait session in Amherstburg cost?
Portrait and couples sessions in Amherstburg start at $325 for about an hour, the same starting price as our Windsor sessions. Larger groups and multi-location sessions are quoted on request.
How far is Amherstburg from your Windsor base?
Amherstburg is a short drive from Windsor, and we shoot there regularly alongside sessions in LaSalle, Tecumseh and the rest of Essex County.
Do you photograph engagement sessions in Amherstburg?
Yes. Amherstburg's mix of historic architecture and waterfront makes it a popular choice for engagement sessions ahead of a Windsor-Essex wedding.
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Book your Amherstburg session
Tell us which spots you're drawn to — Fort Malden, the Gordon House, the waterfront or downtown — and we'll plan the route.
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