ABOUT US
Hey, I'm Mandy,
Part time photographer, full-time admin assistant, and part-time dirt enthusiast.
Born and raised in small-town Alberta, I grew up next door to my grandparents’ cattle farm, where 4-H meetings, horse hair, and mud stained jeans were just part of everyday life.
I spent my younger years showing horses, tending to my projects in Beef and Equine 4-H, and eventually trading in my show clothes for team roping (with one brief, overly ambitious winter as a barrel racer—yeah...it didn’t stick).
These days, I work full-time as an admin assistant at a local university and live in town, but my heart still beats to the rhythm of rodeo announcers, arena dust, and cattle calls. While I may not live in the country right now, I stay rooted in the lifestyle by doing what I love most—capturing it. Whether it’s jackpots, rodeos, or quiet moments with your equine companion(s), I’m there, camera in hand, ice capp in the cupholder, and my senior Aussie sidekick, Dan, riding shotgun.
I trip over my own feet, choke on air more often than I’d like to admit, and somehow always manage to end up with hay (or grass and dirt) in my bra—but I wouldn’t trade this life for anything. It’s real, it’s raw, and it’s worth remembering. So if you’re looking for someone who understands the lifestyle, captures the real stuff, and can make you laugh mid-photo—then I’m your girl.
Mandy Kreiser
Photographer - Mandy Dawn Photographer
Meet Chaston!
The man behind the drone (and the tech that keeps it all running).
Part IT wizard, part drone pilot, and full-time mystery, Chaston is the calm, clever force behind Mandy Dawn Photography. While he's usually behind the scenes keeping systems smooth and files flowing, he's recently stepped into the spotlight—camera in the sky, controller in hand, and a quiet confidence that says he knows exactly what he’s doing (because he does). He has recently started his own photography venture, Chaston's Aerial Photography (seriously, go check him out on Instagram, and Facebook).
Raised between BC and Alberta, Chaston comes with a slightly secretive past, a sense of humor that sometimes catches me off guard, and the kind of patience most photographers only dream of. He’s got a sharp eye for aerial photography, and the kind of loyalty that makes him the guy you want in your corner—and behind your camera.
Although he’s just getting started, trust me—there’s a lot more to this story. Stay tuned... he's just getting off the ground.
Chaston Barendregt
Aerial Photographer, and IT support
Meet Bee!!
Second shooter, barrel racer, and straight-up powerhouse.
Bee might be new to the photography game, but she’s got an eye for moments and a heart rooted deep in the western lifestyle. Raised between BC and Alberta, she grew up on the back of a horse and still lives for the adrenaline of the barrel racing world. When she’s not chasing cans or cracking jokes that leave everyone in stitches, she’s working hard in the oilfield alongside her dad—or cheering on her beloved Oilers, preferably from the front row.
Bee’s got a gift for capturing grit, grace, and real-life moments, and I’m beyond lucky to have her as part of the dream team as a second shooter as needed. She brings loyalty, laughter, and a whole lot of heart to every shoot—and trust me, you’ll love her as much as I do.
She has also started her own photography journey...and seriously, you should go
​Bee Ketsa
Second Photographer