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.

Extended Family Photography Session with Mt. Hood on the Horizon | Sandy Oregon Family Photographer

Families

Oct 13

Written By Becky Chambers

The whole extended family in yellow and blue gathered on a gray couch in a summer field near Sandy Oregon

Three generations in yellow and blue around the couch in the dry grass, extended family session

Grandparents, parents and cousins laughing together on and around the couch in the field

The extended family seated on a gray couch in the golden evening grass with Mt. Hood on the horizon

The whole family squeezed onto one couch in the field, Sandy Oregon family photographer

A little boy in blue sitting on a yellow excavator in the field at golden hour

A little girl in a yellow floral dress with her mom in blue beside her

A little girl with long hair smiling in the evening light

Grandma with two little girls in yellow and blue on the couch

Mom, dad and their girls on the couch in the field with the corrugated barn behind them

Cousins in yellow and blue piled together on the couch in the summer grass

Grandpa holding his grandson under the trees at golden hour

A mom with her kids on the couch with the corgi at their feet

Parents, kids and the corgi on the couch in the summer field

A family with the grandparents on the couch in the evening light

Grandpa in white and grandma in blue standing together in the evening light

Three sisters in yellow and blue dresses on the couch in the field

A little boy in a blue shirt holding hands with his sisters in the grass

The family corgi lying in the dry summer grass

The whole family grouped around the couch in front of the barn, extended family photos near Sandy Oregon

A little girl in a floral sundress smiling in the golden grass

The family corgi running through the dry grass

A little girl in a yellow floral dress sitting on the couch

A little girl in a light blue dress with her hands on her hips in the field

Grandparents seated together on the couch in the evening light

A girl in a blue dress resting her chin on her hand at golden hour

A soft backlit frame of the family on the couch in the golden haze

A girl in a bright blue dress standing in the summer grass

Mom, dad and their little boy on the couch in the field

A girl in a yellow dress sitting on the couch in the field

Dad holding his son in a blue shirt on his lap

A little girl in a floral dress sitting on the couch with a white blanket

Two girls in yellow and blue dresses walking away through the grass

A toddler in blue sitting alone on the big gray couch in the field

Two little sisters holding hands as they walk through the field

A boy in a blue shirt petting the corgi in the dry grass

The cousins walking hand in hand down the farm road with the barn behind them

A little boy standing in the field with the corgi behind him

Mom and the kids walking down the lane toward the camera at golden hour

Mom and dad kissing in the field with Mt. Hood on the horizon, Sandy Oregon family photographer

The family walking hand in hand along the ridge with Mt. Hood on the horizon

A girl in a blue dress smiling in the tall green grass

A girl in a yellow dress sitting in the tall grass at golden hour

Mom holding hands with her two little girls on the country lane

A little girl in a floral sundress laughing in the tall grass

Mom and her daughters in yellow and blue on the lane by the trees

This family has been in front of my camera for years, from newborn photos to holiday sessions, and this August they brought everyone: grandparents, three generations, a pile of cousins in yellow and blue, and a corgi. I am Becky Chambers of Studio 623 Photography in Sandy, Oregon, and extended family sessions like this one are some of the most important photos I take all year.

What is an extended family photo session like?

It is organized chaos with a plan underneath. A couch in the field gave the grandparents a place to sit and everyone else a place to gather, and we worked from the biggest group down: the whole family, the grandparents with all the grandkids, each family on its own, the cousins together, and finally the grandparents alone. With a big group I keep the posed part short and let the kids run between setups. Some of my favorite frames from this evening are a grandson on the excavator and the corgi doing laps in the dry grass.

Where did we take these family photos?

On private property with a straight shot view of Mt. Hood. We started by a metal barn wall, which sounds plain and photographs beautifully because it bounces soft, even light onto everyone's faces. Then we walked the gravel drive past rows of nursery trees as the sun dropped, and finished in the tall grass with the mountain on the horizon. Sunset sessions in August start around 7:30 and give you about an hour of good light.

How do you get kids to cooperate for family photos?

You do not, really. You give them something to do. Walking hand in hand down the drive, running to grandpa, dancing with mom, petting the dog. Movement gives kids a job and gives me real expressions instead of forced ones. For the seated groups I work fast, call out one kid at a time, and keep the grownups laughing so the little ones follow. The whole session took about an hour.

What should an extended family wear for photos?

Pick two or three colors and let each family interpret them. The Litkies went with yellow, soft blue, and white, and it reads as one group without anyone matching. Grandparents in white and blue anchored the middle of every frame. Solid dresses and simple prints, khakis and light shirts for the guys, and sandals for the kids in August all photograph well in a field.

Looking for a Sandy Oregon family photographer for a big group?

Extended family sessions are one of my favorite things to photograph, and late summer and fall are the best time to gather everyone. See the family photos page for details, or get in touch to plan a session for your whole crew. Studio 623 Photography is in Sandy, Oregon, at the foot of Mt. Hood.