Red Deer Brand & Event Photographer

Real-world photography for brands, events and people.

A picture is worth a thousand words

What if a Picture Could Earn You a
Thousand Dollars

You know your business has grown but your photos haven’t caught up yet. 

Most of my clients start here, and leave with images that feel natural, aligned, and usable.

The Snaphappy Photographer

Kim Mortimer

SnapHappy; /ˈsnæpˌhæp.i/

used to describe someone who takes a lot of photographs

I’m Kim, a branding and event specialist through lifestyle-based photography.

Trusted by businesses and organizations across Central Alberta since 2019, my approach is rooted in storytelling so your images go beyond what you look like, they reflect what it’s like to work with you.

My photos help shape how you show up visually.

Photo: Photography by Cheree

what clients are saying

Why Choose The SnapHappy Photographer

Clients consistently describe Kim as “professional,” “easy to work with,” and someone who quickly understands exactly what they’re looking for while also bringing creative ideas that elevate the final result.

Organizations value her reliability and attention to detail, arriving early, communicating clearly, and making the entire process “seamless and fun.” Whether working alongside teams or independently, she’s seen as a true partner, someone who “gets the vision” and consistently delivers results that bring it to life.

From large community events to branded shoots, she’s known for capturing “the essence of the event,” documenting genuine, candid moments, and delivering images that are not only “beautiful” and “memorable,” but incredibly useful for marketing, social media, and promotions.

For many clients, the experience doesn’t end with one project, it turns into an ongoing collaboration, with photography that continues to support and elevate their brand year after year.

I was fortunate enough to work with Kim to capture the multi-day grand opening of the Bear Hills Casino & Travel Resort. She had an incredible ability to capture candid, heartfelt moments behind the scenes, ask good questions to get the information she needed, while also taking initiative to capture the things that mattered. Most notably, she had an incredible ability to gain trust quickly, which ended up being key in the photos we ended up receiving as a finished product. It's taken me far too long to leave this review, but I am so completely grateful to have had the opportunity to work with Kim, and would do so again in a heartbeat!

Julie Macdonald

We hired The SnapHappy Photographer for an event in early February and were absolutely thrilled with the photos that they took throughout the program! Kim was extremely professional and easy to work with, understanding quickly exactly what we were looking for, while also giving great ideas for candid shots that turned out beautifully. Kim is such a warm and welcoming photographer, which set everyone at ease (and can absolutely be seen in the photos that were taken). We highly, highly recommend hiring The SnapHappy Photographer for any event or special occasion photography!

Deb Isbister

Kim was an amazing live-action photographer at our Pioneer Days event in 2023. She has a gift for capturing people at their finest moments. I've been trying to get a picture of the ladies in the concession for years and they always hide when I come up with a camera, but Kim comes along and has them posing and smiling! She's so good with people, and she gave us some images of our visitors and volunteers that I'll be using for years to come.

Sunnybrook Farm Museum

I am the co-chair of 100+ Women Who Care - Red Deer. Kim Mortimer, The SnapHappy Photographer, has added so much to our meetings! Her photographs really capture the positive energy and fun of our meetings and our members really enjoy seeing the pics. They are fantastic for social media posts, our website, and other promotions. I would highly recommend Kim to any organization or business that is looking for fun action shots, event documentation, and a little something different than the average corporate photography. Her photos tell great stories!

Susan Knopp

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