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Alex Popov Photography is a husband and wife wedding photography team based in beautiful Canmore, Alberta. They specialize in telling your love story through timeless, candid and adventurous photography.

As locals to the Bow Valley, they know all the best spots for capturing incredible couples photos. When Alex and Cat are not exploring the mountains on skis, mountain bike or rock climbing you’ll find them photographing outdoorsy couples in the mountains surrounding Banff, Canmore, Lake Louise and Emerald Lake.

Services offered

Alex and Cat love exploring the Rockies to capture stunning mountain images of couples, whether it's mountaintop vistas or valley bottom hikes. They offer engagement sessions, elopements, weddings and wedding ceremony videos. Every wedding and elopement is covered by Alex and Cat with only one event per day, allowing them to focus entirely on your wedding. Also included is planning assistance for choosing vendors, venues and locations, as well as edited high-resolution photos, a private online gallery and personal printing rights.

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Frequently asked questions

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Photojournalism
Portraiture

What photography services do you offer?

One event per day
2nd shooter
Add'l hours
Engagement shoot
High-res
Liability insurance
Multi. locations
Trash the dress

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital files
Flush mount
Matted prints
Prints

What is the starting price for your wedding photography services?

$995

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

One event per day
2nd shooter
Digital files
High-res
Multi. locations

What is the price of your most popular wedding package?

$2,995

Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

One event per day
2nd shooter
Add'l hours
Digital files
Engagement shoot
High-res
Multi. locations
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Reviews for Alex Popov Photography

Melissa
Melissa Sent on 16/07/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing work!

Alex is an amazing photographer with such a good eye for detail! Him and his wife are such nice bubbly, friendly people - they fit right in with our small group of friends! Can't wait to go back to banff and get more pictures done by Alex in the future!
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April Sent on 23/11/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect Photographer for our Wedding Day

We really enjoyed working with Alex and Cat! They were professional and organized, but also super friendly, and laid back. When we started searching for wedding photographers we felt a bit overwhelmed. Some of the photographers seemed impersonal and arrogant and they did not have flexible pricing or packages. From the moment we reached out, Alex and Cat were responsive and helpful. They helped us select the appropriate photo package for our engagement photos and wedding photos and did not try to upsell us or pressure us in anyway. We also appreciated how laid back and flexible they were during the photo shoots. The shoots were not overly posed so it helped us loosen up and it made the experience natural and enjoyable. We ended up having unexpected rain on our wedding day and Alex & Cat quickly came up with a Plan B, and our photos ended up being beautiful. Would highly recommend.
Sarah
Sarah Sent on 19/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Stunning Wedding Photos!

We are so happy that we chose Alex Popov Photography for our special day! Right away Alex and Cat’s professionalism shone through, as they were well-organized in their preparation for our day, and communicated regularly and clearly. On the day itself, their phenomenal abilities allowed for them to capture our special moments in a way that made each photo seem natural. We were also impressed with their tricks for getting the perfect shots, from their placement in our Banquet Hall, which they did without blocking other guests’ line of sight, to their ability to capture the movement of the wedding dress and veil. Their attention to detail and framing is superb – please see the sample photos included as the product speaks for itself!
Their warmth and desire to help us build memories of our wedding day made working with them a dream. If you also want quality photos of your special day from fantastic and hardworking people, choose Alex Popov Photography!
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Mone Sent on 11/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Experience and Beautiful Photos!

Alex and Cat were so easy to work with from start to finish! They were very responsive throughout the whole process and were so flexible when we had to make some last minute scheduling changes. They were very knowledgeable about the Banff area. We did our elopement at Bow Lake and they suggested Peyto Lake as an additional location for photos. They knew all of the best places for photos and directed us to make sure we felt comfortable and natural throughout the whole process. Our photos turned out better than we could have ever imagined. They also provided our photos very far ahead of the estimated time. They were so kind, thoughtful and fun and we would recommend them to anyone for their special day!
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Katherine Sent on 10/06/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Best Photographers Ever!!!!

Alex & Cat are exceptional photographers!!!! We are so grateful to have these incredible photos for the rest of our lives. They captured the most breathtaking photos for us at Moraine Lake as well as Lake Louise and we will forever remember hiking up there in my big dress and my now husband's shiny shoes! They were so kind, calming and considerate. Also, great to chat with! They were very thoughtful and took a photo of each table at our reception which was such a lovely touch! 100% would recommend Alex & Cat! These photos are just the 'sneak peek' photos!
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Caitlyn Sent on 20/12/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Outstanding Wedding Photographers

We had the most amazing time working with Alex and Cat for our engagement & wedding photos! They are extremely talented photographers and are such kind and personable individuals. They were always very quick to respond to any communications and were extremely helpful with suggestions of locations, etc. We could not be happier with the results from both of our sessions with them. Thanks to Alex and Cat, we have so many special & unforgettable memories that were captured! We would highly recommend Alex Popov Photography!
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J Hillcoat Sent on 30/10/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Great people to work with, so happy!

Alex and Kat were great to work with! We eloped and wanted a shorter package with hiking being an option. They made us feel at ease, had fun and WOW the photos turned out better than we could have ever hoped! Thank you for everything and making our day stress free and special!
Jess and James
Erin
Erin Sent on 24/06/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing photographers, wonderful humans!

We absolutely love the photos Alex and Cat shot. All of our friends and family have complimented our photos and think they're the nicest wedding photos they've ever seen!
The photos are amazing, but the truly wonderful part of hiring Alex and Cat is getting to hang out with them on your special day! We ended up in a surprise torrential downpour and Alex & Cat truly made the best of the situation by pivoting to a new plan and capturing some beautiful pics and also being super fun to hang out with.
I would absolutely recommend Alex Popov Photography for your big day!
Jane
Jane Sent on 24/01/2023
5 out of 5 rating

The absolute best wedding photographers!!!

We had a wonderful time working with Alex and Cat as our wedding photographers. From the moment we met them for our engagement photos, we knew that we were going to have fun working with them. They were so easygoing and helped us feel comfortable in front of the camera, and they were also incredibly organized, which gave us the peace of mind that everything was going to run smoothly.

Alex and Cat expertly guided us through each shot during our engagement session and at our wedding while making everything look natural and authentic. They captured all our favorite memories and had suggestions for poses and locations that resulted in some truly incredible shots. Their talent and professionalism shined through as they worked seamlessly with our videographer. They did an incredible job capturing our wedding day, and we cherish the relationship that we formed with them. They truly prioritized us throughout the process and even gave us suggestions for things to do around Canmore.

We cannot recommend Alex and Cat enough as wedding photographers. They are so fun to work with, talented, and professional. We are so grateful for all of their hard work. Thank you, Alex and Cat!
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Carlie Sent on 02/01/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect Choice

We are so glad that we chose Alex and Cat to join us on our day! Right from the first email Alex was great at communicating with us and helped us figure out what we wanted for photography for our wedding, even taking the time for a video call to meet before we even booked. While planning he provided vendor suggestions that later booked (and loved!) and was so understanding and flexible when we had to make that tough call to postpone our wedding. When we finally were able to schedule our engagement shoot (we live far away) there happened to be a 100 mm rainfall warning, but Alex somehow found the only place that it wasn’t raining so we could hike up and get high elevation photos with a view. Fast forward to our wedding and Alex and Cat were a perfect fit to have with us on the day. We really felt like we just had a couple more friends with our group. They helped us when I took a wrong turn on the trail to our first look location, helped remind us to enjoy our moment together which I really needed at the time, kept us on track for time, and that’s all on top of all the pictures they took. Alex and Cat did an amazing job of capturing all the memories we wanted to preserve from our day, and more! It’s been so fun to hear stories from guests that we weren’t there for, and now having our photos back we can they caught those moments on camera! We could not be happier with our wedding pictures—they turned out beautifully and we received them quickly, and our experience interacting with both Alex and Cat was great (and our guests that were seated at their table loved their company too!). Thank you both so much!
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Alex Popov Photography Real Weddings

Jadee & Tyler
9 Photos · 14/Aug/2021
Terra & Randy
8 Photos · 08/Sep/2019
Melissa & Kyle
26 Photos · 19/Jun/2019
Vicky & Alex
23 Photos · 30/Jun/2018

Meet the team

Alex Popov
Alex Popov
Lead Photographer

My passion for photography began with capturing portraits and landscapes when I was at university and it’s taken me to some amazing locations including Patagonia, the Bolivian Amazon and all over North America. When I'm not photographing weddings, engagements or family sessions I enjoy landscape photography.

At home in the Rockies, I enjoy climbing, mountain biking, skiing and hiking. Bringing my camera on these adventures allows me to document and share the beautiful views, struggles and accomplishments of each trip!

I want my clients to feel relaxed and comfortable in front of my cameras, so I keep the atmosphere lighthearted and informal. I use cues as well as a variety of static and moving poses to help you feel comfortable and natural. Making you look your best in front of the Rockies finest landscapes is what I specialize in! Browse through our previous clients' galleriesand read reviews to get a feel for our style and how we work.

Biggest adventure: Backpacking the Andes from Patagonia to Ecuador

Bucket list: Backcountry ski from Jasper to Lake Louise

Cat Pao
Cat Pao
Assistant Photographer

Hiker, mountain biker, climber.

Plant mom, nature and animal lover.

Creative, cheery, and fun.

Join us for a good time; every day is an adventure!

Biggest adventure: Traversing the Wapta Icefield on skis

Bucket list: South East Asia culinary tour and travel

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Banff T1L1A4 Canmore (Alberta)

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