When Janna, founder and lead content creator of Candid Content Studio, started planning her destination wedding in Portugal, she found that while plenty of professional photographers and videographers were available, more options were needed to capture the candid, in-between moments she craved. Having recently returned from a trip home to New Zealand, where she learned about the rising trend of wedding day content creators, Janna knew this was exactly what she needed for her celebration.

The problem? The service wasn’t widely available in Europe. That’s when she decided to take matters into her own hands and launch Candid Content Studio, one of its first luxury content creation services in Portugal and Europe. Since its inception, Candid Content Studio has been dedicated to capturing the true essence of a couple’s wedding day—every laugh, every tear, and every stolen glance—through a candid, documentary-style lens.

The wedding that started it all

Janna’s journey from bride-to-be to content creator began when she realized the importance of capturing her wedding day’s genuine, unfiltered moments. Her wedding to be set in a picturesque coastal retreat in Portugal, culminated months of planning and dreaming. But more than anything, she wanted to remember the authentic, raw moments—the ones that happen between the formal portraits and posed shots.

“I wanted to capture moments that felt authentic and emotional, especially since some of my closest friends and family wouldn’t be able to make the trip to Portugal,” Janna explains. “I wanted to share the highlights with them the next day so they could experience the magic with us in real time.”

After realizing that many couples were likely looking for the same candid coverage she was, Janna combined her background in content creation with her newfound passion for the wedding industry to launch Candid Content Studio. Her goal? To provide a service that documents the real essence of a wedding day with an emotional, cinematic touch.

A modern approach to wedding day content

“While professional photographers and videographers do an incredible job of capturing the big, cinematic moments, there’s something extraordinary about the candid, in-between memories that often go unnoticed,” Janna says. “Our mission is to document those moments in a way that feels real and unfiltered, so couples can relive their wedding day exactly as it happened.”

Couples who book Candid Content Studio can expect to receive more than 1,000 pieces of content—everything from the heartfelt moments shared between the bride and groom to the joyful laughter of friends and family on the dance floor. Perhaps the biggest draw of the service is its 24-hour turnaround time. Unlike traditional photography and videography, which can take weeks or even months to deliver, Janna’s team ensures that couples have access to their wedding day memories the next day.

Your wedding day, in real-time

“By the time the couple wakes up the next morning, they already have all the content from their wedding day ready to view and share,” Janna says. “It’s such a special feeling to wake up and relive the entire day again while it’s still fresh in their minds.”

This service is particularly invaluable for destination weddings. Couples who choose to get married abroad often have friends and family who can’t make the trip, and having immediate access to candid content allows them to share the magic of the day with loved ones back home. For others, it’s simply a way to stay connected to the memories that matter most—moments that might have gone unnoticed during the whirlwind of the wedding day itself.

Effortless and stress-free

“Weddings are such a fast-paced, emotional experience, and it’s easy to miss out on some of the most beautiful moments simply because you’re caught up in the day,” Janna explains. “Our goal is to be there to capture those moments for you so you can stay present and connected to your loved ones.”

Janna also emphasizes working seamlessly with other wedding professionals, including photographers and videographers. Rather than competing for shots, Candid Content Studio works in harmony with the traditional wedding team, ensuring that all essential moments are captured without interruption. This collaborative approach allows Janna to document the behind-the-scenes moments while leaving the more posed, formal shots to the lead photographers and videographers.

Creating bespoke experiences for every couple

“We start every project with an in-depth consultation, where we discuss the couple’s vision for the day and how they want to remember it,” Janna says. “Every wedding is different, and it’s important that the content we create feels personal and true to the couple’s love story.”

With a range of content packages available, couples can choose the level of coverage and editing that best suits their needs. Whether it’s a short-form highlight reel or a more extensive compilation of behind-the-scenes moments, Candid Content Studio ensures every couple receives a beautifully crafted visual narrative of their day.

Capturing love stories across Europe and beyond

Since its launch, Candid Content Studio has quickly gained a reputation as one of Europe’s leading luxury content creation services. With weddings booked in Portugal, Italy, and beyond, Janna and her team are dedicated to capturing love stories worldwide. As demand for candid wedding content continues to grow, Candid Content Studio is expanding its offerings and taking bookings for the 2025 season.

For couples looking for a wedding day experience that feels genuine, raw, and unfiltered, Candid Content Studio offers a unique service that allows them to relive their wedding day in the most authentic way possible. With Janna’s passion for storytelling and her eye for capturing the moments that matter most, Candid Content Studio is changing how couples experience their wedding day memories.

For more information or to book your event, visit candidcontentpt.com or follow them on Instagram and TikTok.