Destination Wedding Photography
Professional destination wedding photography across the United States
National Destination Wedding Photography
Candid Studios has been photographing destination weddings since 2016 for couples who fall in love with a place and want to say their vows there — whether that's a vineyard in Napa, a villa in the Caribbean, or a historic estate in Savannah. Our destination wedding packages include a pre-trip planning call to coordinate timelines across time zones, travel to your venue, two days of coverage to capture rehearsal dinners and day-after sessions, and a gallery of 500-900 edited images. We arrive a day early to scout the venue in person, identify the best light at different times of day, and plan backup locations for weather changes. All travel costs are transparent and quoted upfront — no surprise fees after the fact. We bring redundant camera bodies and backup gear because there are no second chances when you've flown your family across the country. With experience shooting in tropical heat, mountain altitude, and coastal wind, our team adapts to the environment so you can focus entirely on your celebration.
Serving all 50 states
Our Work
Real sessions from our portfolio
Our Destination Wedding Photography Process
Book
Contact to secure date.
Plan
We help plan details.
Execute
Professional coverage.
Deliver
Receive gallery.
Support
Ongoing support.
Destination Wedding Photography Pricing
Starting at $350/hr.
Google Reviews
What Our Clients Say
- ★★★★★
Awesome photgrapher. Ryan Showed up early and is easy to work with. Made my wedding day a whole lot better.
Marcos Nguyenin the last week - ★★★★★
We had an amazing experience with Ryan as our photographer! He was incredibly friendly, courteous, professional, and made everyone feel comfortable throughout the entire process. His attention to detail and creativity truly showed in the final photos — they turned out absolutely beautiful. He captured every special moment perfectly, and we couldn’t be happier with the results. Highly recommend to anyone looking for high-quality work and a wonderful overall experience!
Mona Kaur3 weeks ago - ★★★★★
I would like to give Ryan M, A special shout-out for retouching, my best friend's mother's obituary this was the hardest thing that we had to go through and I Thank you so much. you have been such a blessing to our family, the memories will last forever. We call Ryan at the last minute and he got to work immediately. He was very professional and very patient and very understanding as well and the work he done for us was very outstanding and we really appreciate it. So if y’all need any work done please contact: Candid Studios Photography and Videography ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ask for Ryan M and you would not be disappointed Thanks
Sylvester King5 months ago - ★★★★★
We contacted Candid Studios to capture our wedding ceremony and reception. Ryan and Michael were friendly and attentive. They provided us the direction we needed on our special day and made sure we got all the shots we needed. Their turn around time to release the images was quick. The final photos were beautiful! Would recommend.
Joshua Ramos6 months ago - ★★★★★
My husband and I are amazed by the work that Ryan did. Not only did our wedding pictures and video exceed our expectations, Ryan was very patient, funny, and truly loves what he does. Thank you Candid Studios and Ryan for making our day extra special. I highly recommend Candid Studios and of course Ryan.
Jacqueline Rave7 months ago - ★★★★★
The Candid Studios team took pictures and videos of our wedding, and they did a great job. They were friendly, professional, and imaginative, and they gave us beautiful photos and movies that we'll always remember.
David Raiford8 months ago
Destination Wedding Photography FAQ
Our destination packages include travel coordination, scouting your venue in advance (virtually or in person), full-day photography coverage, professional editing, and an online gallery. We handle all our own logistics so you can focus on enjoying your destination wedding.
We travel anywhere in the US and internationally. We've photographed weddings in Hawaii, Mexico, Italy, the Caribbean, and beyond. Travel fees are quoted per destination and typically cover airfare, accommodation, and a per diem.
Book 12-18 months in advance for destination weddings. This allows time for travel planning, venue scouting, and timeline coordination across time zones. Popular destination wedding dates in tropical locations book up especially fast.
Yes. For domestic destinations, we arrive a day early to scout locations and lighting conditions. For international weddings, we do virtual scouting with video calls and venue floor plans. This preparation ensures we know exactly where to be for the best shots.
We bring a full lighting kit that adapts to any setting, from bright beach ceremonies to candlelit receptions. We're experienced with tropical sun, desert heat, mountain weather, and everything in between. Our equipment is weather-sealed for outdoor conditions.
Absolutely. Many destination weddings include welcome dinners, rehearsals, day-after sessions, and farewell brunches. We offer multi-day packages that cover the full wedding weekend at a discounted rate compared to booking individual days.
We travel with all images on encrypted drives and cloud backup. We never check equipment bags. Our workflow ensures your photos are safely backed up before we leave the destination. You'll never lose a single image.
Yes, we maintain a network of trusted vendors at popular destination wedding locations. We can recommend coordinators, florists, and other professionals who know the local venues. We also coordinate seamlessly with any vendor your planner has selected.
We understand that destination weddings are particularly susceptible to travel disruptions. We offer flexible rescheduling with no penalty fee. Your retainer transfers to the new date and location. We'll work with you through any changes.
Travel costs (flight, hotel, meals) are the only additional expense. Our photography package pricing remains the same regardless of location. We provide a detailed travel quote before booking so there are no surprises.
