How much does newborn photography cost in Sandy Oregon?

Newborn photography packages at Studio 623 Photography in Sandy, Oregon start at $499. Each session includes professional posing, props, family and sibling portraits, and a gallery of edited images. Contact us for current package details and availability.

When should I book a newborn photographer?

The best time to book your newborn photographer is during your second or third trimester to secure your spot. Newborn sessions are ideally scheduled within 5-14 days after birth, when your baby is still super sleepy and naturally curls into those adorable poses. Studio 623 Photography works with your schedule to make timing seamless.

What should I expect during a newborn photography session?

Expect a relaxed, unhurried vibe at our Sandy, Oregon studio. Newborn sessions last 1-2 hours, depending on your baby's mood, and include poses with family or siblings if you'd like. We provide all props, wraps, and backdrops. Your comfort is our priority—just sit back while we create beautiful, timeless images of your newborn.

How do I prepare for a newborn photoshoot?

Feed your baby about 30 minutes before arriving to keep them content and sleepy. Dress in simple, neutral outfits—we have wraps and hats if needed. Pack diapers, a pacifier, and any sentimental items you'd like included. Studio 623 Photography handles the rest, ensuring a joyful, hassle-free session.

Where is Studio 623 Photography located?

Studio 623 Photography is located at 38872 SE Proctor Blvd Suite 2E, Sandy, OR 97055. We serve families throughout Sandy, Gresham, Portland, Happy Valley, Clackamas, Damascus, Estacada, Welches, and the Mt. Hood corridor.

Rick and Mason’s Late Summer Wedding at Mt. Hood Skibowl | Mt. Hood Wedding Photographer

Weddings

Oct 9

Written By Becky Chambers

Some wedding days you can feel coming before you ever lift the camera. Rick and Mason got married at Mt. Hood Skibowl on Saturday, August 29, 2026, and their day opened with a chairlift full of groomsmen drifting up through the fog with their feet swinging. It was moody, overcast, and completely theirs. You might remember these two from their downtown Portland engagement session. Here is a sneak peek from the wedding while I work on the full gallery.

The groom with a family member on the ski slope at Mt. Hood Skibowl before the ceremony

The grooms riding the alpine slide at Mt. Hood Skibowl on their wedding morning

Fog rolling over the forested ridges above Mt. Hood Skibowl on the wedding day

Rick and Mason kissing on the rocky overlook at Mt. Hood Skibowl in their green suits

The grooms sharing a kiss on a boulder with the Cascade foothills behind them, Mt. Hood Skibowl wedding photographer

Rick and Mason standing together in the dark fir forest at Skibowl

The grooms with their families in front of the mountain view at Mt. Hood Skibowl

Rick and Mason laughing with a friend on the mountainside before the ceremony

The grooms with their wedding party in front of the wooden triangle arch at Skibowl

Rick and Mason at the altar with the officiant and the flower covered arch

The grooms laughing during the ceremony with the Mt. Hood foothills behind them

Guests under the tent at the reception at the base of Mt. Hood Skibowl with a performer in orange

Where is Mt. Hood Skibowl?

Mt. Hood Skibowl is at 87000 E. Highway 26 in Government Camp, Oregon, about an hour east of Portland and a short drive up the mountain from my studio in Sandy. It is the closest ski area to Portland, and once the snow melts it becomes an alpine playground with a chairlift, an alpine slide, and a historic warming hut around 4,000 feet up that couples reach by chair.

What is a wedding at Mt. Hood Skibowl like?

A wedding at Mt. Hood Skibowl is a mountain wedding your guests get to ride into. The ceremony happens up at the historic warming hut, reached by chairlift and a short walk, and afterward everyone travels back down to the base for the reception by chairlift, shuttle, or alpine slide. The venue holds up to 225 guests across several outdoor spaces, and on a clear day the Cascade views do most of the decorating for you.

What was Rick and Mason's late summer wedding day like?

It started on the chairlift. Rick and Mason rode up with their groomsmen, all grins and thumbs up over a hillside of dark firs, and then everyone piled into the historic warming hut to get ready. Shannon, our host from the venue, drove us up to the Upper Bowl in her trusty Tahoe for couples' portraits, which is the kind of sentence you only get to write about a mountain wedding. We came back down to the hut just as the first guests were arriving.

Champagne hour with the clouds sitting low on the ridge turned out to be the heart of the afternoon. Friends who had not seen each other in years found each other again, and my second shooter Lindsae and I spent most of that hour simply following the hugs. The overcast sky gave everything a soft, even light, which is a quiet gift on a mountain in late August.

What was the reception at the base of Mt. Hood Skibowl like?

After the ceremony, guests came back down the mountain by alpine slide, chairlift, and shuttle, so the reception began with a steady stream of people arriving grinning and a little windblown. Waiting at the base was a tent strung with lights and hanging greenery, ferns and dahlias down the length of the head table, and a trio of absolutely beautiful Queens ready to welcome everyone in. They performed several times through the night and the dance floor never really emptied.

The toasts were my favorite part. Rick and Mason sat side by side at the head table in their coral ties and green suspenders, laughing so hard at their people that I could barely keep them in frame. Then, before the light went, we pulled group after group out onto the lawn in front of the lodge. Ten, twelve, fourteen friends at a time, arms around each other. That is exactly what this day was.

Why book Mt. Hood Skibowl for your wedding?

Book Mt. Hood Skibowl if you want your wedding to feel like an adventure your people take together. The chairlift and the alpine slide turn getting from one place to the next into the best part of the day, the warming hut gives you a ceremony site with real history, and the base has room to spread out for a big reception. It is also close enough to Portland that out of town guests can fly in and drive straight up Highway 26.

Looking for a Mt. Hood Skibowl wedding photographer?

If you are planning a wedding on the mountain, I would love to hear about it. I am Becky Chambers of Studio 623 Photography, based in Sandy, Oregon, just down Highway 26 from Government Camp, and I photograph weddings all over Mt. Hood and the Columbia River Gorge. You can see more of my Oregon wedding photography, read about eloping on Mt. Hood if you are thinking of something smaller, or just say hello.