With a creative and comfortable style, with energy and determination, Cat and Adi Benner have become two of the most sought after wedding photojournalists in Southern California. Three-time winner of the Best of the Knot Award, Next Exit Photography is known for its magazine-worthy images full of heart and emotion. More importantly, it is recognized for its unmatched quality of service and familial devotion to their clients since opening their thriving studio in 2002. While their wedding work leans towards editorial style photojournalism, Cat and Adi also create fashion forward images.
Served areas
- Los Angeles, Orange County, Santa Barbara, Mexico, Hawaii and Around the Globe!
Associations and certifications
- Winner of Best of the Knot 2007, 2008 and 2009
Services
We are Cat and Adi Benner, wife and husband business partners, and full-time professional Los Angeles wedding and event photographers. Our incredible team is considered the best in Los Angeles and we are proud to have photographed over 1000 weddings, bar and bat mitzvahs and special events. We live in West Los Angeles with our two perfect children, Clara (14) and Spencer (12).
Cat and Adi Benner - we are Next Exit Photography - photographing Southern California weddings, events, bar and bat mitzvahs, lifestyle photography and portraits since opening our studio in 2003. Picture a happily married couple based in the amazing "suburb" of West Los Angeles that loves what they do every single day (taking pictures and making their clients endlessly happy), while loving each other and their two "perfect" children.
The Bel-Air Bay Club is everything you ever wanted from a picture perfect beachfront wedding venue. It screams quintessential Southern California beach-club but among a sophisticated and elegant landscape for your wedding or social event. What makes BABC extra special in the eyes of clients and event vendors alike is the incredible team of event professionals on their staff.
If you dream of getting married in heaven, or let's call it a real life mountain vineyard paradise, Cielo Farms is the ideal wedding location for you and your spouse to be. 3-time winner of California Wedding Day Magazine's Best Outdoor Venue award, Cielo Farms is a 30-acre Tuscan vineyard oasis nestled in the hills of the exquisite landscaped mountains in Malibu, California.
Reviews (8)
Melanie Namaste
Mar 20, 2022
I always hate photos of myself. But I LOVE my corporate headshots from Cat and Adi at Next Exit Photography. They made me so comfortable and had some really amazing tricks to help me look my best. I have a bit of a double chin when I smile but you wouldn't know it by the photos! I'm so appreciative as I usually dread things like this. I know I will go to Next Exit for any of my future photography needs. I can't say enough great things about them. Thank you, Cat and Adi!
Robin S.
Oct 03, 2021
Cat and Adi are not only amazing and talented photographers, they are kind, patient, and so much fun to work with. They created beautiful memories for our family of our special day, and during the pandemic, they were professional, responsive, creative, and provided us with a great mix of amazing candid photos, fun shots and also natural posed photos.
During the photo selection process, their expertise in helping us to choose the best shots (there were so many!) was priceless and they created gorgeous photo albums and wall art for our home that we will always cherish. Our day would not have been the same without Cat and Adi and our family is so grateful for them. We can't wait to have them for our next big event - they take away all the pressure and make it fun!
During the photo selection process, their expertise in helping us to choose the best shots (there were so many!) was priceless and they created gorgeous photo albums and wall art for our home that we will always cherish. Our day would not have been the same without Cat and Adi and our family is so grateful for them. We can't wait to have them for our next big event - they take away all the pressure and make it fun!
Sarah Williams
Aug 02, 2021
Next Exit took the most gorgeous photos on our wedding day! We did an engagement session with them last year which was a great opportunity to get in front of the camera and get to know Adi a bit before the big day. On the wedding day, Adi and Harrison took great photos, including all of our must-have shots. They got us laughing during the posed photos so our smiles don't look stiff, and took amazing candids too. We're already having a hard time choosing which photos to use in our wedding album!
Nikki Manibhai
Jul 22, 2021
I love Cat and Adi! They are amazing! I wasn't big on wedding photos, but after seeing my proofs I ordered prints and an album. They are very responsive and I was able to get everything - proofs, edits, digital files and my album in three months! Will for sure use them for other occasions in the future.
Merci App
Nov 24, 2019
I can't say enough about Cat and Adi! They have such a great eye, attention to details and are so organized. They know their stuff and it shows! Our albums after the wedding were exquisite and they had incredible craftsmanship. From capturing all the big moments to the key, small things that most would miss, having them at your event will be the best decision you ever make!.
Natalie Sofer
Aug 25, 2019
I love working with Next Exit Photography as they always capture the fun, emotion and beauty of all my events. I am always overjoyed when their image gallery arrives in my inbox, every shot more perfect than the next. Their customer service is second to none. They really care about the whole working experience. If you are looking for a photographer that captures those rare special moments look no further than Next Exit.
Clara B.
May 14, 2019
Heidi Hampton
Jun 17, 2014
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.