Candid Touch Photography and Design

Candid Touch Photography and Design Award-winning portrait artist creating custom artwork for your home. A portrait experience designed to celebrate who you are.

Specializing in senior, family, and children’s portrait art. With over 16 years of experience, I’m not just a photographer—I’m an artist dedicated to making every portrait a masterpiece. Specializing in graduating senior portraits, children, and family photography, I’ve built my reputation on delivering exceptional, one-of-a-kind experiences. Based in Benton, Wisconsin, I get to know each client p

ersonally, ensuring that their story and unique style shine through in every shot. It’s not just about taking pictures—it’s about creating unforgettable memories. As one of the top senior portrait artists in the country, with national publications to my name, I’m proud of the work I do and the lasting connections I build with my clients. Whether it’s a studio session, a local shoot in the tri-state area of Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin, or a destination shoot somewhere across the country, I bring my passion and expertise to every session, creating art you’ll treasure forever. Yours Truly,
Mandi Mayernik
Photographer | Designer | Creativity Enthusiast

Go Off Grid with your senior portraits.This is the work before the lights.The quiet moments.The preparation.The focus.Th...
08/25/2026

Go Off Grid with your senior portraits.
This is the work before the lights.
The quiet moments.
The preparation.
The focus.
The grit.
The side of the athlete most people never see.
Off Grid was created to push senior portraits beyond the expected — to bring more drama, more personality, more creativity, and more story to the experience.
Not just a jersey.
Not just a pose.
Not just what everyone else is doing.
Senior portraits can feel cinematic.
They can feel bold.
They can feel editorial.
They can feel like you.
Go Off Grid. Be like no one else.
Candid Touch Photography & Design Studio
Benton, Wisconsin
Serving Southwest Wisconsin, Dubuque, Galena, Platteville, and the surrounding Tri-State area

Go Off Grid with your senior portraits.Before the lights.Before the jersey.Before the crowd.There’s work no one sees.Thi...
08/17/2026

Go Off Grid with your senior portraits.
Before the lights.
Before the jersey.
Before the crowd.
There’s work no one sees.
This Off Grid concept was built around that part of the story — the focus, the discipline, the quiet intensity, and the mindset behind the athlete.
Not just game day.
Not just a uniform.
Not just another senior picture.
This is the work before the moment.
Go Off Grid. Be like no one else.
Candid Touch Photography & Design Studio
Benton, Wisconsin
Serving Southwest Wisconsin, Dubuque, Galena, Platteville, and the surrounding Tri-State area

Go Off Grid with your senior portraits.Senior pictures do not have to look like everyone else’s.They can be cinematic.Th...
08/15/2026

Go Off Grid with your senior portraits.
Senior pictures do not have to look like everyone else’s.
They can be cinematic.
They can be moody.
They can be dramatic.
They can tell a story.
This baseball concept was created to push beyond the expected — cornfield, storm clouds, fog, uniform, glove, grit, and a little Field of Dreams energy.
This is exactly what I wanted Off Grid to represent: senior portraits with more creativity, more personality, and more impact than the standard experience.
A senior session that feels more like a movie scene than a pose.
Go Off Grid. Be like no one else.
Candid Touch Photography & Design Studio
Benton, Wisconsin
Serving Southwest Wisconsin, Dubuque, Galena, Platteville, and the surrounding Tri-State area

Go Off Grid with your senior portraits.Off Grid started as a conceptual idea — a way to push senior portraits beyond the...
08/05/2026

Go Off Grid with your senior portraits.
Off Grid started as a conceptual idea — a way to push senior portraits beyond the expected and create something with more drama, creativity, personality, and edge.
This session brought that vision to life with an old Bronco, brick walls, golden light, football energy, and a senior who completely owned the vibe.
Senior pictures do not have to be stiff.
They do not have to be basic.
They do not have to look like everyone else’s.
They can be cinematic.
They can be gritty.
They can tell a story.
They can feel like you.
Go Off Grid. Be like no one else.
Candid Touch Photography & Design Studio
Benton, Wisconsin
Serving Southwest Wisconsin, Dubuque, Galena, Platteville, and the surrounding Tri-State area

06/30/2026

The senior year goes by faster than anyone expects.
One minute they're walking into their first day of school, and the next they're making plans for life after graduation. These portraits aren't just about creating beautiful images. They're about preserving a season that deserves to be remembered.
Every senior has a story. Their passions. Their personality. Their accomplishments. Their dreams.
That's what I photograph.
This isn't about standing in a field and smiling at the camera. It's about creating an experience that's designed around who they are—so years from now, these portraits still feel like them.
Class of 2027... Your story deserves more than ordinary.
I only photograph 25 seniors each year to give every client the personalized experience they deserve. Summer and fall dates are filling now.
Let's create something unforgettable.

05/28/2026

Senior portraits today can be so much more than a standard photo session.
Every senior has a different personality, style, passion, and energy — and their portraits should reflect that.
Whether your senior is athletic, creative, adventurous, bold, quiet, artistic, or somewhere in between, the goal is always to create images that truly feel like them.
Class of 2027 senior sessions are now being planned.
Limited Availability, we only book 25 seniors each year.
https://www.candidtouch.com/senior-experience

05/27/2026

For all my seniors and their parents going through ALL the emotions these last few weeks.

Different sports. Different personalities. Different stories.One of my favorite things about senior sessions is that no ...
05/13/2026

Different sports. Different personalities. Different stories.
One of my favorite things about senior sessions is that no two are ever the same. Every athlete brings a different energy, style, and vision to their session — and I love creating something unique for each of them.
From dramatic lighting and cinematic concepts to clean editorial looks and action-inspired images, these sessions are designed to go beyond the standard “sports photo.”
Senior portraits should feel personal, intentional, and completely built around the senior in front of the camera.
Class of 2027 booking is now open.
www.candidtouch.com

Not every senior wants a sports session — and they shouldn’t have to.Every session I create is designed around the indiv...
05/01/2026

Not every senior wants a sports session — and they shouldn’t have to.
Every session I create is designed around the individual senior — their personality, their style, and what makes them feel confident in front of the camera.
Whether that’s bold, dramatic, or something more personal and relaxed, the goal is always the same: to create images that truly reflect who they are right now.
This is what senior portraits can be.
Class of 2027 booking is now open.
https://www.candidtouch.com/senior-experience

Built. Not taken.Every image starts with a plan — and ends with something that stands out.Senior portraits don’t have to...
05/01/2026

Built. Not taken.
Every image starts with a plan — and ends with something that stands out.
Senior portraits don’t have to look like everyone else’s.
Class of 2027 — booking now open.

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244 Ridge Avenue Suite 111
Benton, WI
53803

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+16087323422

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