Ryan Mayiras
Founder & Lead Photographer · Candid Studios
Ryan Mayiras is the founder and lead photographer behind Candid Studios, a nationwide photography and videography company with over 3,000 events captured since 2016. Based in South Florida and serving clients across the country, Ryan has built Candid Studios from a solo operation into an award-winning team known for delivering cinematic, emotion-driven imagery for weddings, corporate events, portraits, and commercial work.
What started as a passion for visual storytelling evolved into a full-service creative studio. Ryan’s approach combines the precision of technical photography with the sensitivity to capture genuine moments — the kind that last a lifetime.
Experience & Expertise
- 3,000+ events photographed since 2016
- 1,156+ five-star WeddingWire reviews
- Specialist in weddings, engagements, corporate events, portraits, and commercial photography
- Expert in Sony mirrorless systems, off-camera flash, and 4K video production
- All shoots include backup equipment and backup photographer network
- Nationwide coverage across 14 cities in 6 states; destination weddings worldwide
Awards & Recognition
- WeddingWire Couples’ Choice Award — 2024
- The Knot Best of Weddings — 2022
- Voyage MIA Magazine — Featured as a Miami creative entrepreneur
- Zola — Highly rated vendor (1,156+ verified five-star reviews)
Philosophy
“Great photography isn’t about pressing a button — it’s about building trust with your subjects so the camera disappears. The best images are the ones where people forget we’re there.”
Every Candid Studios package reflects Ryan’s commitment to delivering more than just photos: you receive a curated visual story, delivered on time, with free RAW files and a private online gallery — standard features that most studios charge extra for.
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