Established since.
2019
DEFY STUDIO®
DEFY STUDIO®
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Content
(02)
Production
(03)
Strategy
We partner with hospitality and lifestyle brands to create content that refuses to be ignored — and results that prove it.
We partner with hospitality and lifestyle brands to create content that refuses to be ignored — and results that prove it.
We partner with hospitality and lifestyle brands to create content that refuses to be ignored — and results that prove it.
marigoldsandonions
300K → 4.5M followers. Sold out shows. Viral content.
marigoldsandonions
300K → 4.5M followers. Sold out shows. Viral content.
marigoldsandonions
300K → 4.5M followers. Sold out shows. Viral content.
ricksgoodeats
300K → 4.5M followers. Sold out shows. Viral content.
ricksgoodeats
300K → 4.5M followers. Sold out shows. Viral content.
ricksgoodeats
300K → 4.5M followers. Sold out shows. Viral content.
mrgreek
300K → 4.5M followers. Sold out shows. Viral content.
mrgreek
300K → 4.5M followers. Sold out shows. Viral content.
mrgreek
300K → 4.5M followers. Sold out shows. Viral content.
sickickmusic
300K → 4.5M followers. Sold out shows. Viral content.
sickickmusic
300K → 4.5M followers. Sold out shows. Viral content.
sickickmusic
300K → 4.5M followers. Sold out shows. Viral content.
picklebarrelcatering
300K → 4.5M followers. Sold out shows. Viral content.
picklebarrelcatering
300K → 4.5M followers. Sold out shows. Viral content.
picklebarrelcatering
300K → 4.5M followers. Sold out shows. Viral content.
300K → 4.5M followers. Sold out shows. Viral content.
300K → 4.5M followers. Sold out shows. Viral content.
300K → 4.5M followers. Sold out shows. Viral content.
hibachicanada
300K → 4.5M followers. Sold out shows. Viral content.
hibachicanada
300K → 4.5M followers. Sold out shows. Viral content.
hibachicanada
300K → 4.5M followers. Sold out shows. Viral content.
flogatoronto
300K → 4.5M followers. Sold out shows. Viral content.
flogatoronto
300K → 4.5M followers. Sold out shows. Viral content.
flogatoronto
300K → 4.5M followers. Sold out shows. Viral content.
wickedcarib
300K → 4.5M followers. Sold out shows. Viral content.
wickedcarib
300K → 4.5M followers. Sold out shows. Viral content.
wickedcarib
300K → 4.5M followers. Sold out shows. Viral content.
bereketkebabhouse
300K → 4.5M followers. Sold out shows. Viral content.
bereketkebabhouse
300K → 4.5M followers. Sold out shows. Viral content.
bereketkebabhouse
300K → 4.5M followers. Sold out shows. Viral content.
dr.scent_canada
300K → 4.5M followers. Sold out shows. Viral content.
dr.scent_canada
300K → 4.5M followers. Sold out shows. Viral content.
dr.scent_canada
300K → 4.5M followers. Sold out shows. Viral content.
Our Clients
(2024-26)
Our Clients
(2024-26)
What we do
Projects.
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Real brands. Real results. No filler.
What we do
Projects.
(6)
Real brands. Real results. No filler.
Hospitality
Pickle Barrel Catering
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2 Shoot Days
Hospitality
Pickle Barrel Catering
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2026
Luxury & Lifestyle
Dr. Scent
/
3 Shoot Days
Luxury & Lifestyle
Dr. Scent
/
2023 – Present
Food & Beverage
Wicked Carib
/
Ongoing
Food & Beverage
Wicked Carib
/
2024 – Present
Art Direction
Rick's Good Eats
/
2+ years
Art Direction
Rick's Good Eats
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2023-2025
These are just a few highlights. Browse our complete portfolio to see more.
These are just a few highlights. Browse our complete portfolio to see more.
What we do
Services.
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Four ways we make your brand impossible to ignore.
What we do
Services.
(4)
(001)
Content Production
Photography
Video
Reels
From cinema-grade campaign shoots to intentionally raw, platform-native content — we produce at whatever level the moment demands. Every frame is a creative decision. High production when it counts. Stripped back when that's what performs. We know the difference.
(002)
Social Media Management
Strategy
Scheduling
Reporting
We run your Instagram and TikTok like it's our own brand. Calendar, captions, community, reporting — handled. You stay in your lane. We stay in ours.
(003)
Campaign Production
Concept
Creative Direction
Multi-Platform
Grand openings. Seasonal launches. Brand partnerships. Full-scale campaigns from concept to delivery — creative direction and strategy included. One studio. Every format. No extra vendors.
(004)
Day Rates & One-off Production
Half Day
Full Day
À La Carte
Not ready to commit? Fair. Sometimes you just need one great shoot. Same equipment. Same intention. No retainer required.
(001)
Content Production
Photography
Video
Reels
From cinema-grade campaign shoots to intentionally raw, platform-native content — we produce at whatever level the moment demands. Every frame is a creative decision. High production when it counts. Stripped back when that's what performs. We know the difference.
(002)
Social Media Management
Strategy
Scheduling
Reporting
We run your Instagram and TikTok like it's our own brand. Calendar, captions, community, reporting — handled. You stay in your lane. We stay in ours.
(003)
Campaign Production
Concept
Creative Direction
Multi-Platform
Grand openings. Seasonal launches. Brand partnerships. Full-scale campaigns from concept to delivery — creative direction and strategy included. One studio. Every format. No extra vendors.
(004)
Day Rates & One-off Production
Half Day
Full Day
À La Carte
Not ready to commit? Fair. Sometimes you just need one great shoot. Same equipment. Same intention. No retainer required.
Every retainer is built around your goals — not ours. Don't see what you need? Let's figure it out.
Who we are
Who we are
Some brands play it safe. We work with the ones that don't.
Some brands play it safe. We work with the ones that don't.
Some brands play it safe. We work with the ones that don't.
Hospitality, entertainment and lifestyle brands that live loud and mean it. We've been shooting, strategizing and growing brands across Toronto since 2019 — and we treat every brand like it's our own.
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Testimonials
Experiences.
(5)
Testimonials
Experiences.
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"Dylan has always come through with amazing photos and videos for our business. Super easy to work with!"
Saj Sheth
Scarborough Physio
"Had the opportunity to work with Dylan on a project. We had been looking for a good photographer that understands our project, the food we sell, and most importantly aligned to our vision for our brand! It was all smiles! We could not have been more happier and most important relieved we found a great photographer - videographer to work with.
Asif Khan
Wicked Carib
"Dylan and the defiant visuals team always pull through with the amazing videos. I have been working with him since 2020 and he always produces the best vids. I have used at least 7 videographers and his work is the best. I post the videos on instagram and Facebook and always get a ton of responses. I have promoted one video he shot for me for the last 18 months straight as it’s just that good and gets a ton of responses."
James M
Funnel Cake Dream
"Dylan is a true artist with an unmatched eye for bringing your vision to life. His attention to detail and flexible scheduling make him incredibly easy to work with. To this day, we're still using footage he created and curated for us years ago... it's stood the test of time. Highly recommend Dylan to anyone looking to elevate their marketing game to the next level!"
Sunny Jajwan
PHP Clinic
"Had the opportunity to work with Dylan on a project. We had been looking for a good photographer that understands our project, the food we sell, and most importantly aligned to our vision for our brand! It was all smiles! We could not have been more happier and most important relieved we found a great photographer - videographer to work with.
Asif Khan
Wicked Carib
"Dylan has always come through with amazing photos and videos for our business. Super easy to work with!"
Saj Sheth
Scarborough Physio
"Had the opportunity to work with Dylan on a project. We had been looking for a good photographer that understands our project, the food we sell, and most importantly aligned to our vision for our brand! It was all smiles! We could not have been more happier and most important relieved we found a great photographer - videographer to work with.
Asif Khan
Wicked Carib
"Dylan and the defiant visuals team always pull through with the amazing videos. I have been working with him since 2020 and he always produces the best vids. I have used at least 7 videographers and his work is the best. I post the videos on instagram and Facebook and always get a ton of responses. I have promoted one video he shot for me for the last 18 months straight as it’s just that good and gets a ton of responses."
James M
Funnel Cake Dream
"Dylan is a true artist with an unmatched eye for bringing your vision to life. His attention to detail and flexible scheduling make him incredibly easy to work with. To this day, we're still using footage he created and curated for us years ago... it's stood the test of time. Highly recommend Dylan to anyone looking to elevate their marketing game to the next level!"
Sunny Jajwan
PHP Clinic
"Had the opportunity to work with Dylan on a project. We had been looking for a good photographer that understands our project, the food we sell, and most importantly aligned to our vision for our brand! It was all smiles! We could not have been more happier and most important relieved we found a great photographer - videographer to work with.
Asif Khan
Wicked Carib
"Dylan has always come through with amazing photos and videos for our business. Super easy to work with!"
Saj Sheth
Scarborough Physio
"Had the opportunity to work with Dylan on a project. We had been looking for a good photographer that understands our project, the food we sell, and most importantly aligned to our vision for our brand! It was all smiles! We could not have been more happier and most important relieved we found a great photographer - videographer to work with.
Asif Khan
Wicked Carib
"Dylan and the defiant visuals team always pull through with the amazing videos. I have been working with him since 2020 and he always produces the best vids. I have used at least 7 videographers and his work is the best. I post the videos on instagram and Facebook and always get a ton of responses. I have promoted one video he shot for me for the last 18 months straight as it’s just that good and gets a ton of responses."
James M
Funnel Cake Dream
"Dylan is a true artist with an unmatched eye for bringing your vision to life. His attention to detail and flexible scheduling make him incredibly easy to work with. To this day, we're still using footage he created and curated for us years ago... it's stood the test of time. Highly recommend Dylan to anyone looking to elevate their marketing game to the next level!"
Sunny Jajwan
PHP Clinic
"Had the opportunity to work with Dylan on a project. We had been looking for a good photographer that understands our project, the food we sell, and most importantly aligned to our vision for our brand! It was all smiles! We could not have been more happier and most important relieved we found a great photographer - videographer to work with.
Asif Khan
Wicked Carib
200+ brands. One consistent result.
200+ brands. One consistent result.
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Let's Talk.
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defy®
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Let's Talk.
Tell us about your project—content, production or strategy.
©2026 defy® Studio.