Stoppa Photography

Stoppa Photography Hi I’m Tara! Your Canadian Rockies photographer specializing in Weddings and Mountain Elopements 🩷

Stefanie and Chris’s wedding day at Bow Lake felt like pure magic from the very start.Surrounded by their closest family...
05/05/2026

Stefanie and Chris’s wedding day at Bow Lake felt like pure magic from the very start.

Surrounded by their closest family and friends, they said their vows along the shoreline with the mountains standing quietly behind them and the softest sunshine lighting the entire scene. It was intimate, emotional, and so grounded in what truly matters.

After their lakeside ceremony, we took the adventure to the next level.

We headed up into the mountains by helicopter, and not long after landing, the energy completely shifted. The blue skies gave way to dark, rolling clouds, and distant lightning began to flicker across the peaks. You could feel the storm building around us.

We didn’t have much time.

The wind picked up, the temperature dropped, and then the hail came in fast. What started as a calm mountaintop moment quickly turned into a full on alpine storm.

And somehow… it made everything even more unforgettable.

Stefanie and Chris embraced every second of it. Laughing, holding onto each other, fully present in the chaos and the beauty of it all. No stress, no panic, just pure trust in the experience and in each other.

From a peaceful ceremony at Bow Lake to a wild, stormy adventure in the mountains… this day was the perfect reminder that the most incredible moments are often the ones you never see coming.



Some moments deserve more time than a wedding day timeline allows. A post wedding adventure session is the perfect excus...
03/16/2026

Some moments deserve more time than a wedding day timeline allows. A post wedding adventure session is the perfect excuse to head back into the mountains, breathe in the fresh alpine air, and soak it all in together.

No rush, no schedule. Just the two of you, incredible views, and the kind of memories that feel just as unforgettable as the day you said “I do.” 🤍

Michelle and Matt’s post wedding helicopter adventure was pure magic. An early sunrise takeoff, fresh snow covering the ...
02/17/2026

Michelle and Matt’s post wedding helicopter adventure was pure magic. An early sunrise takeoff, fresh snow covering the peaks, and that quiet stillness you only get in the mountains before the world wakes up.

There is something so special about choosing to celebrate your marriage like this. No timeline pressure. No rush. Just the two of you wrapped in warm layers, stepping out onto a snowy alpine ridge with the most unreal views stretching in every direction. The soft morning light reflecting off the snow made everything glow. It felt peaceful, intimate, and completely unforgettable.

Post wedding adventures are such a beautiful way to slow down and soak it all in. You get to relive that just married feeling without distractions and create something wildly epic together. Michelle and Matt embraced every second, laughing through the cold, holding each other close, and fully present in the moment.

This is your reminder that your wedding story does not have to end after the ceremony. Sometimes the real magic happens when you fly into the mountains at sunrise and start a new chapter above the clouds.

A cold day at the top of the world and one of those elopements that stays with you forever 🤍Olivia and Harry shared a fi...
01/13/2026

A cold day at the top of the world and one of those elopements that stays with you forever 🤍

Olivia and Harry shared a first look and private vows at Peyto Lake before a helicopter adventure to their mountaintop ceremony. Surrounded by breathtaking peaks and sweeping views, every moment was full of love, laughter, and of course some bubbly 🍾

Alyssa and Richard tied the knot in beautiful Canmore, but their adventure did not stop there. A few days later, we lace...
01/08/2026

Alyssa and Richard tied the knot in beautiful Canmore, but their adventure did not stop there. A few days later, we laced up our boots, hopped on a helicopter, and headed deep into the wild backcountry near Jasper.

We hiked over 30 km through some of the most unreal scenery, from turquoise lakes and towering peaks to endless waterfalls. We even climbed into a basin overlooking the iconic Berg Lake and Mount Robson. We were absolutely drenched beneath one of the most epic waterfalls I have ever seen, and by the end of the day our feet were sore but our hearts were so full.

Alyssa and Richard, I will never forget this adventure with you. What an incredible way to celebrate your love. 🤍

Ending 2025 with the fullest heart 🤍To every incredible couple who trusted me with your love stories… thank you. Thank y...
12/27/2025

Ending 2025 with the fullest heart 🤍
To every incredible couple who trusted me with your love stories… thank you. Thank you for the early morning sunrise hikes when the world was quiet, the helicopter adventures that took our breath away, meeting your amazing families and friends, and capturing all of the emotion, laughter, and excitement that filled each day.

I’m also so grateful for the unbelievably talented vendors I get to work alongside. From planners and florists to officiants, pilots, videographers and creatives behind the scenes, this year wouldn’t have been the same without such an incredible community. A special thank you to .ca for being such a solid, talented part of so many of these days.

This season was filled with once in a lifetime moments, epic landscapes, intimate vows, and connections I’ll always cherish. I’m beyond thankful to do what I love with such amazing people.

Cheers to an unforgettable 2025 and to an even more exciting 2026 ahead 🥂

Beautiful fall day in Canmore celebrating Becky and Ian. The mountains showed off with dramatic clouds, snow capped peak...
11/26/2025

Beautiful fall day in Canmore celebrating Becky and Ian. The mountains showed off with dramatic clouds, snow capped peaks, and the kind of crisp air that makes this season feel so magical.

These two shared the sweetest, most effortless love..the kind that feels right at home in the Rockies.

Congratulations Becky and Ian. 🤍

Alyssa and Richard’s wedding was pure Banff magic. They said their vows at Tunnel Mountain with the most breathtaking vi...
09/28/2025

Alyssa and Richard’s wedding was pure Banff magic. They said their vows at Tunnel Mountain with the most breathtaking views surrounding them, and their sweet pup Basil proudly stood as the dog of honour, happily giving her approval during the ceremony.

After an emotional and joy filled I do, the celebration continued at Mainspace in Canmore, where every detail was stunning and the atmosphere was filled with so much love. From heartfelt speeches to the happiest of dances, it was a day that felt both deeply romantic and beautifully effortless.

Alyssa and Richard, thank you for trusting me to capture such a meaningful and unforgettable day. And this is only the beginning, there is more to come with the most incredible post wedding hiking adventure. Stay tuned 🤩

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Jaime and Aaron’s heli elopement was nothing short of magic. They shared their vows during golden hour, with the sun dip...
09/25/2025

Jaime and Aaron’s heli elopement was nothing short of magic. They shared their vows during golden hour, with the sun dipping low over the most breathtaking mountain lakes you could ever imagine. The way they laughed, held each other close, and soaked in every second made it such a joy to witness.

Your wedding day doesn’t have to follow any rules…it can be as adventurous, intimate, and unique as you dream it to be. I’m here to help bring that vision to life and capture every moment along the way.

Huge congratulations to Jaime and Aaron 🥂 What an incredible way to start forever together!

Jaime and Julian 🤍What a day. From their vows overlooking the turquoise waters of Peyto Lake to chasing the last light a...
09/17/2025

Jaime and Julian 🤍

What a day. From their vows overlooking the turquoise waters of Peyto Lake to chasing the last light at Bow, it truly was perfection. The kind of day that makes you stop and think this is exactly how love is meant to feel.

Every moment with these two was overflowing with emotion, the tears, the laughter, the way they looked at each other like no one else existed. Standing there with them, surrounded by the mountains and that golden light, I felt so lucky to witness something so beautiful and real. Another reason why I love what I do 🩷

Jaime and Julian, thank you for trusting me with such an intimate and magical day. I’ll carry this one in my heart for a long time.

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