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Connection over perfection • Moments that feel like you • Serving SE Idaho + Jackson Hole • Honest, emotional storytelling • Sessions designed to put you at ease • Capturing the big + in-between moments • Grand Teton National Park • Connection over perfection • Moments that feel like you • Serving SE Idaho + Jackson Hole • Honest, emotional storytelling • Sessions designed to put you at ease •

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Here you’ll find a mix of wedding features, session highlights, planning tips, and thoughtful resources — all created to help you feel informed, inspired, and a little more at ease as you plan.

Whether you’re here to gather ideas, learn what to expect, or simply slow down and browse, you’re in the right place.

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Mom sits on ground and holds young boy as she smiles up at oddler boy standing behind her in front of backdrop of cream and sage envelopes filled with flowers at a studio in Idaho Falls.

Mother’s Day Floral Envelope Photo Sessions in Idaho Falls are here!

Every stage of motherhood deserves to be remembered.

This spring, I created something a little whimsical (and on brand!) to celebrate that season of life: a wall filled with tiny envelopes, each holding delicate spring flowers. As little ones peeked inside and discovered the blooms waiting for them, the moments that followed were full of curiosity, laughter, and quiet connection.

I designed these Mother’s Day Floral Envelope Mini Sessions to capture the sweetness of motherhood in a simple and meaningful way.

The first person to book receives a free pound of assorted chocolate’s from Florence’s Chocolates!

A Sweet Moment for Mothers and Children

Motherhood is often found in the smallest moments — a child leaning into their mother’s shoulder, a quiet smile, tiny hands reaching for flowers.

This floral envelope wall created the perfect backdrop for those moments. The design was playful and simple, allowing each interaction between mother and child to shine.

Some little ones carefully opened the envelopes to see the flowers inside, while others simply held onto mom and watched with wonder. Each session became its own little story.

Why Mother’s Day Photos Matter

Photographs of mothers with their children are often the ones that are missing from family albums.

These Mother’s Day mini sessions are a chance to step into the frame. Preserve the connection you share with your children right now, in this fleeting season of life.

Whether your children are toddlers or growing quickly into their next stage, these images become reminders of the love, warmth, and everyday magic of motherhood.

Who are these for?

These are for anyone in any season of life who wants to celebrate motherhood. These can be used as a Mommy & Me session, pregnancy announcement, maternity photos, and more!

Floral Envelope Wall Mini Sessions

I designed the floral envelope wall with soft spring colors and delicate flowers tucked into each envelope, creating a backdrop that feels light, joyful, and perfect for Mother’s Day portraits.

The simplicity of the set allows the focus to stay where it belongs — on the connection between mother and child.

Idaho Falls Motherhood Photography

I photographed these sessions in Idaho Falls and created them specifically to celebrate the mothers in our community.

Motherhood photography is about more than portraits. It’s about documenting the quiet love, the laughter, and the small moments that make this season of life unforgettable.

Mother in purple dress dances with young girl in front of backdrop of cream and sage envelopes filled with flowers at a studio in Idaho Falls.

Mother’s Day Floral Envelope Mini Sessions will return each spring.

If you would love to celebrate motherhood with beautiful photos like these, join the waitlist! Keep an eye out for next year’s session announcements or reach out.

These sessions are always a favorite and tend to fill quickly.


Hi, there! I’m Allison.

Idaho Falls Family Photographer and Professional Memory Keeper

To the families who want to remember the little things — the laughter, the tiny hands reaching for yours, and the quiet moments that make this season of life so meaningful… I’m here for you.

Motherhood and family photography are about more than portraits. They’re about preserving the fleeting moments that make up your story.

Based in Rexburg, you’ll find me traveling throughout Idaho to photograph families, couples, and growing households. Here, everyday moments are celebrated and memories are gently preserved.

I’m your experience-led family photographer and professional memory keeper, ready to capture the moments that matter most.

Photographer Allison Dastrup smiling at camera and holding her camera at chest in front of lilac bushes in Rexburg, Idaho.

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10% off weddings

Book your session for your wedding before Feb 14 and get 10% off through my inquiry form! Cost is $$$ for 15 minutes. Location and time will be finalized over email/text.

Surprise!

10% off weddings!

Book your session for your wedding before Feb 14 and get 10% off through my inquiry form! Cost is $$$ for 15 minutes. Location and time will be finalized over email/text.