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About

Next Exit Photography is a husband-and-wife wedding photography team located in Los Angeles, California. Adi and Cat Benner are committed to representing each couple truthfully and respectfully. They practice a mindful balance between involving themselves in the events of the day in order to produce an exceptional final product and avoid any possible disruptions. Next Exit Photography strives for couples to feel natural in front of the camera lens as they enjoy one of the most important days of their lives, unreservedly.

Experience

The Benners, share a diverse range of capabilities when it comes to getting the perfect shots of their clients. Adi’s experience catering to upwards of 1,000 weddings for over 20 years, combines with his laid-back sense of humor, effecting an agreeable customer experience. Cat’s flair for lighting and securing the perfect setting for each session is inspired by her extensive travels and enthusiastic regard for the entire wedding planning process.

Services Offered

Influenced by the personal connections in their lives, Adi and Cat’s well-rounded photographic capabilities offer couples a way to remember their wedding for years to come. Their sincerity and enthusiasm for their careers complements the nature of each celebration they attend. Some of the services they offer include:

  • Colorful engagement sessions
  • Professional photo albums
  • High-resolution images
  • Wedding portraits
  • Matted and canvas prints
  • Save-the-dates and thank-you cards
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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

2nd Shooter
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Digital Files

Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

2nd Shooter
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Albums
Digital Files

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Natural
Photojournalism

What photography services do you offer?

Destination / Travel
High-Res Images
Second Shooter
Wedding Portraits

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Matted Prints
Negatives
Prints
Proofs
Save the Date
Thank You Cards

Reviews of Next Exit Photography

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Jennifer Sent on 11/10/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Book them NOW

Wow! Next exit photography I found through the Bel Air Bay club’s list of “top photographers”

I was drawn to Next exit after looking at their Instagram account, which is @nextexitphotography, and was seriously blown away. I immediately hired them for my 9/12/22 wedding.

Cat & Adi’s ability to capture natural and effortless looking photos is incredible! Once I got my album from them I could not stop happy tears! I felt like I looked so beautiful in my pictures. And ladies, you know how critical we are of ourselves in photos…..but I have never looked better! They got my angles right, all our guests looked flawless, you could feel everyones happiness captured.

We had an amazing sunset and so many different looks! I’m so impressed, I will use them to photograph all my important life experiences I need captured from now on.

Most importantly, Cat & Adi made us feel so natural while photographing us. It never felt staged or fake. They make you feel so comfortable while shooting it’s like you’ve known them for years! I appreciate all they have done. Look no further, book them NOW!!
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Lisa Sent on 09/04/2021
5 out of 5 rating

The absolute best!

I was lucky enough to have Next Exit photograph my wedding, and I could not be happier with their work. My wedding photos are, quite honestly, perfect. I am so happy to have a gallery of a ton of photos where everything and everyone looks happy, fun, and bright, exactly the way I wanted but also even better. Adi and Cat found beautiful spots at my church and in my neighborhood that I had never noticed before, and they seamlessly interacted with my family (and learned their names), which was especially important and meaningful at our small, 15 guest wedding. They were great photographers, but they were also so kind and supportive during our wedding process, and I could not be more grateful they were a part of my day.
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Maria Sent on 09/24/2018
5 out of 5 rating
If you're looking for the most professional, warm, friendly, and talented photography team that will capture EVERY detail and gorgeous, breathtaking photos of your wedding day, then look no further than Next Exit Photography!

Photos were the #1 priority on our wedding list since we knew it's how we'd relive the best day of our lives! At first we were nervous about finding the right photographer. We had the opportunity to meet with several different photographers to find the right one, and as soon as we met with Cat & Adi, we knew right away this was the team we wanted to work with and who would capture our special day. They're incredibly kind, warm, down to earth, fun and professional team who pay GREAT attention to detail and listen to what you'd like out of the process as well!

We first worked with Adi on our engagement shoot at the Santa Monica Pier and he put us at ease right away! He made us laugh, let us have our own moments and also knew the best locations to get beautiful photos. It became a fun experience that flew by rather than feeling like just a photo shoot. We walked away SO happy with the experience, and then we we got our photos - that's when we were completely blown away. They're the most beautiful and breathtaking photos that captured our love for each other and fun we had that day.

Fast forward to our wedding day, and Adi and Harrison were INCREDIBLE! They were easy to work with, got every photo from our shot list, and when moments came up that weren't planned (my mother getting emotional when I put my dress on, Greek dancing throughout the night, etc.), they captured it ALL. Every moment, every detail, every emotion till the end of the night. We feel SO lucky we're able to relive the best day of our lives through stunning photos that this team captured. Our family and friends told us our photos are the best wedding photos they've ever seen, and we couldn't agree more! Thank you Next Exit for being incredible at what you do!!!
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Alex Sent on 10/24/2017
5 out of 5 rating
next exit is AMAZING! I never thought photos could bring back so many emotions but my husband and I sobbed when we got out photos back. They captured every detail of every moment and we get to relive our day over and over! I could not have asked for anything better. Thank you guys!
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Michelle Sent on 10/19/2017
5 out of 5 rating
We had a great time with our photographers as they got the perfect shots for our wedding. They were knowledgeable and gave great guidance when planning our evening beach wedding so we would have perfect light and pictures. They were professional and fun and we appreciated their attention to detail on our special day.
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Nicole Sent on 12/16/2014
5 out of 5 rating
I HIGHLY recommend that you hire Next Exit to shoot your wedding, engagement shoot and any other life event you might have!!!

We interviewed or received quotes from over 10-15 photographers. This was probably one of the harder decisions we made during the whole wedding process. There was no question that once we spoke to Adi and Cat that we wanted to hire them, it was a matter of are they worth going slightly over our allotted photography budget.

YES times a million.

Did I mention we were planning this LA wedding from Chicago? Throughout the process I turned to Cat for guidance. From recommendations on certain vendors to the perfect day of timeline. She was always quick to reply and gave GREAT suggestions.

Adi, her husband was assigned to our wedding with his assistant Lee as the second photographer. We met Adi a few months before our wedding for our engagement shoot. This was such a fun day for us. We had never taken any professional pictures together so we were a bit uncomfortable in front of the camera at first. Adi did a great job easing us into things and captured some very memorable shots for us. He was super open and told us funny stories about his experience as a photographer and we enjoyed spending the afternoon with him!

Adi was great. He's stern in the sense that he get's things going and moving and people in place, but no one was ever offended or thought he wasn't nice. In fact my father-in-law came up to us during the wedding and was thoroughly impressed with how he handled all the HUGE family shots.

The finished product could not be better. He took one of my favorite pictures EVER that we plan to blow up huge as art!! He's really talented!

Looking back, their packages ARE reasonable considering their among the top wedding photographers in Los Angeles! I am SO thankful we decided to go with Next Exit and I highly recommend you do the same!

Thank you Cat and Adi, for everything!
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User1782019 Sent on 08/26/2014
5 out of 5 rating
The Next Exit team is wonderful! They surpassed all expectations and made our wedding day so memorable. From our engagement pictures to the wedding day, they were professional, kind, and so helpful!
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Jessica Sent on 08/01/2013
5 out of 5 rating
The first time we talked to Cat and Adi, we were hooked. They were so friendly and easy to communicate with. My husband and I had so many last minute changes to our contract that they handled immediately and with ease, which was a source of comfort while we rushed to put the last minute details of our wedding together! The second Adi walked into the bridal suite to take pictures he became the director of the wedding! He was a riot - energetic, confident, hilarious, and wonderful at building rapport! By the end of the night we considered him a friend and loved having him around. Seeing our pictures blew us away! They looked like they came straight out of a bridal magazine! The clarity and quality of the film as well as the composition was truly art. He captured the true emotional euphoria in some of the most precious moments of our wedding. We will always be grateful to Cat and Adi at Next Exit for their amazing work.
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Heidi Sent on 07/23/2013
5 out of 5 rating
Looking for a photographer was my husband's #1 priority. He looked at hundreds of portfolios before landing on Next Exit. From the time we first contacted them to our wedding day, they were professional, friendly and responsive. Our "teaser" images were up so quickly, and they're exactly what we expected - sharp, colorful, deliberate images. Adi & Cat have a rigor and an attention to detail that sets their photography apart from most. You can see from their work that they have an uncanny knack for capturing a moment. Next Exit are hands down our favorite vendor.
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Jessica Sent on 07/23/2013
5 out of 5 rating
Our photos looked like they were straight out of a magazine. At least that's what I kept hearing from people.

Cat and Adi did an incredible job from the first phone call about potentially working together, to the visit to their studio to review work samples, our engagement session and of course the wedding.

My husband has the tendency to loose patience while being photographed. Adi picked up on this and kept the family photo session as short as possible, but then came and got my husband and I during a lull in activities to go take more couple shots. Breaking the photo session up into smaller chunks saved my husband's sanity and ensured we still had all the photos we could hope for. I did not want to do a "first look," which I know makes wedding photographers crazy, but Adi worked with us and made sure we got everything we wanted.

My home is now covered in all of the photos Next Exit took at our wedding. Treasured memories that we will have for a lifetime!!

In addition to wedding day coverage, we purchased an engagement session. Do not skip out on this important session. Not only do you get more great photos, but you get used to being photographed together.

Cannot recommend Next Exit enough!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2013 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2012 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2011 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2010 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2009 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

13 Endorsements
Mariah Nicole Beauty Mariah Nicole Beauty Wedding Hair & Makeup

Cat & Adi are the best! Organized, fun, friendly and responsible with your timeline. They get all the necessary photos plus amazing shots you didn't know you couldn't live without. I've done many weddings with them over the years and the brides always have full trust in them and I know that my work is going to be excellently documented, too.

David Pressman Events David Pressman Events Wedding Planners

Next Exit Photography, run by husband and wife Adi & Cat Benner, goes out of their way to make my clients happy. They are a joy to work with, professional and willing to jump in and do anything to get the best shots possible. And their remarkable number of repeat clients is testimony to just how great they are to work with!

Michael's Santa Monica Michael's Santa Monica Restaurant Weddings

Next Exit Photography is one of the best in LA. They are professional and experienced and so great to work with!

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Next Exit Photography frequently asked questions

Next Exit Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Digital Files
Next Exit Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
Next Exit Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Natural
  • Photojournalism
Next Exit Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Destination / Travel
  • High-Res Images
  • Second Shooter
  • Wedding Portraits
Next Exit Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Matted Prints
  • Negatives
  • Prints
  • Proofs
  • Save the Date
  • Thank You Cards
Next Exit Photography is recommended by 99% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 5 in quality of service, 5 in average response time, 5 in professionalism, 4.9 in flexibility and 4.9 in value.

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