Business Details
Timeless Senior Portraits in Benton, WI
Candid Touch Photography & Design is dedicated to creating timeless portraits through personalized sessions that celebrate individuality and life's milestones. Our owner, Mandi Mayernik, brings 15 years of photography expertise and a unique creative background to every session, ensuring each client receives tailored attention that showcases their authentic self. We specialize in senior portraits, family photography, and children's portraits across the Tri-State area of Dubuque, Iowa; Galena, Illinois; and Platteville, Wisconsin.Our commitment to quality extends beyond the session through custom-designed albums, wall galleries, and specialty products that preserve memories for generations. With a focus on relationship-building, we create experiences that transform clients into lifelong friends while delivering exceptional photographic artistry.
Services
Senior portraits
Family photography
Children portraits
Print products
Wall gallery design
Highlights and features
- We offer 15 years of photography experience with a creative arts background
- Our sessions are customized to showcase individual personalities and stories
- We provide professional print products and wall gallery design services
- Owner personally handles every detail from consultation to final presentation
- Specializing in senior portraits that celebrate authentic self-expression
What people say
Exceptional creativity
Personalized experience
High-quality prints
Professional results
Client-focused service
Services
Senior portraits
Custom senior portrait sessions designed to celebrate individuality through personalized styling, locations, and storytelling techniques. Sessions include professional hair/makeup, multiple outfit changes, and digital/printed product options. Our approach combines artistic vision with client collaboration to create timeless images marking graduation milestones.
Family photography
Professional family portrait sessions capturing multigenerational connections and developmental milestones. Services include session planning, wardrobe coordination, and printed product creation. Our process focuses on natural interactions and storytelling composition to preserve family legacies across multiple locations and time periods.
Print products
Professional printing services for portraits with archival quality materials and finishing options. Offerings include mounted prints with protective coatings, custom-designed albums, and specialty products like collage boards and metal prints. All products use professional-grade materials ensuring longevity and color accuracy.
People
Mandi Mayernik
Owner/Photographer
Professional photographer with 15+ years experience specializing in senior portraits and family photography. Holds BA degree in Interactive Media and Design from The Illinois Institute of Art. Combines technical expertise with personalized approach to create timeless images for clients.
Questions
What should I wear to my senior portrait session?
Bring 3-5 outfits reflecting your personal style. Coordinate colors but avoid loud patterns. Let us help plan your wardrobe during the pre-session consultation.
How long does the photography session last?
Senior sessions typically take 1-2 hours for multiple outfit changes. Family sessions average 1.5 hours. Limited edition sessions are 20 minutes long.
When will I see my photos after the session?
Reveal sessions for viewing and ordering occur 3-4 weeks post-photography session. We'll edit and prepare your gallery for studio presentation.
Do you photograph clients outside your Tri-State area?
We serve Dubuque (IA), Galena (IL), and Platteville (WI). Travel fees apply for locations over 40 miles from 53803 zip code at .52 cents per mile roundtrip.
