Press & Awards
Candid Studios has been recognized by the wedding industry’s most trusted publications and earned top honors from couples and industry peers alike.
Industry Awards
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Award
2024
Awarded to the top 5% of wedding professionals on WeddingWire based on reviews, quality, responsiveness, and professionalism.
The Knot Best of Weddings
2022
Recognized by The Knot as one of the best wedding photographers in the nation, based on real couple reviews and consistent excellence.
Best of NoCo — Wedding Videographer
2021 · 2022 · 2023 · 2024
Voted Best Wedding Videographer in Northern Colorado by NoCo Style readers four years running.
WeddingRule Editor's Choice
2023
Selected by WeddingRule's editorial team as a recommended wedding photographer and videographer.
Press Features
ShoutoutMiami
Founder feature
Meet Ryan Mayiras, Chief Executive Officer — a profile on the founder's path, creative philosophy, and what drives Candid Studios.
Read the feature →Voyage MIA Magazine
Founder interview
Exploring Life & Business with Ryan Mayiras — an in-depth interview on building Candid Studios into a nationwide photography and videography company.
Read the feature →Wedding Rule
10 Questions feature
An editorial Q&A covering Candid Studios' approach to weddings — shooting style, booking process, and the team behind the work.
Read the feature →Zola
Verified vendor – 5-star rating
Candid Studios is a Zola Preferred Vendor with a 5-star rating from couples across the country. Zola verifies all reviews and ratings independently.
Trustpilot
Verified reviews
Candid Studios maintains a top-rated presence on Trustpilot with verified reviews from clients across weddings, corporate events, and portrait sessions.
About Candid Studios
Candid Studios is a nationwide photography and videography company founded by Ryan Mayiras in 2016. With 3,000+ events captured across the United States, Candid Studios specializes in weddings, corporate events, portrait sessions, and engagement photography.
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