We, the Benner Family, thank you for being a part of our Next Exit Family.

Love, Cat, Adi, Clara and Spencer

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Clara’s 1st birthday party was more than I could have ever wished for. Family, friends, good food and music.

Some of my favorite event vendors made it even more special.
Children’s Music Entertainment: Music, Stars and Masters
Flowers: Val Eule, Just Flowers
Catering and Cupcakes: Lisa Feinstein, Provisions
Birthday Cake: Vanilla Bake Shop
Rentals: Pico Party Rentals
Favors, Bubbles, Blow-up Animals and Guitars: Oriental Trading Company
Cake Topper, Disposables, Decor: Party City

One of the reasons that I have hesitated posting this on the blog is because Maddie Spohr, daughter of Heather and Mike (Next Exit wedding clients and friends), passed away somewhat unexpectedly 2 days after the birthday party. Our hearts have been filled with sorrow since the passing of this perfect little 17 month old girl. Mike and Heather both told me at the funeral how they were glad that Maddie had so much fun at the party before the tragic day.

To read all about Maddie’s story read here. Mom Heather is a famous mom blogger and is followed by other moms around the globe.

To donate money to the March of Dimes, in honor of Maddie, as their friends and family march on April 25th, go here.

Miss Maddie, we love you.

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Cat, Adi and Clara will be visiting New York City during the week of April 27th.

A limited number of family or engagement portrait sessions are available.
The session fee is $650 and includes an online viewing/ordering gallery and a 5×5 look book of the entire session.

Meet Cat and Adi at a Photographer’s GTG on Thursday, April 30 at 7:30 at the Heartland Brewery in Union Square. Please email Cat to let her know that you will be there! All are welcome.

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I may regret this, but I signed up for a Twitter account.

If you want to know what I am shooting, how often I shower, or what Clara ate for lunch, follow me here.

P.S. Lots of amazing blog posts coming up very soon!!!

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Maria and Peter are beyond adorable. I was trying to figure out what to write about them and found Maria’s very first ever email that she wrote me when she was inquiring with our company.
“Hi, I am looking for very special photographers to capture my upcoming wedding in West Los Angeles. I have had an opportunity to view your site and love your pictures! I would like to inquire about your availability and services/packages.“
Is she sweet or what? I dunno, something about the “very special photographers” part put a smile on my face. I hope that we exceeded your expectations, guys.
Anyways, this wedding was chock full of love and amazingness. Adi asked for a special shout out to their phenomzie wedding coordinator, Caroline Chang at Serenity Events. Wad up!!

A few of their other stellar vendors:
Sheraton Delfina Hotel and Catering Manager Richard Martin
St. Brendan Catholic Church
DJ, Next Level Entertainment
Videography by RPOV, Joo Kim
Cheesy Photobooths
Lighting by Revagio Entertainment & Productions
florist three beans & co.
Torrance Bakery
makeup and hair, Jessica Lee & Hair Day
Crown Limousine

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I thought that I would post these two images that our friend and fellow photog Britney shot of us last week. We promise to post more of Clara as soon as we catch up!

Feel free to tell me how skinny I look.
BTW, is Clara a photographer’s daughter, or what!

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It’s that time of the year again when we all reflect on the past wedding season and admire all of the exquisite events that we were a part of at Next Exit Photography.
We just completed our SIXTH wedding season. Ah!

Every single couple has made an impact on our lives…the toasts, the dance, the kiss, the friendships, the first look, the laughter, the tears, and the love. So much love that we get to share with each and every one of our amazing clients.

2009 is going to be another stellar year for us, I know. We will continue to provide our clients with the very best images and the very best service in the wedding photography market.
We already have weddings booked all over Southern California, Cabo San Lucas, New York and New Jersey! I am so excited for the coming season.
Yes, we still have lots of openings, so make sure to schedule a consultation sooner than later if you are considering booking with our studio.

And, to our portrait clients, we love you, too!
I haven’t done a specific count, but I know that we have had the pleasure and honor of photographing about 100 gorgeous families this year.
(yes, we’re VERY behind on our blog) but we hope to be able to start catching up in the new year when wedding season is a bit slower.

Also, I know that many of you keep emailing me for some Clara pics…I’ll have Adi put toegther a few for the blog very soon. She is so munchkie!

xoxo cat

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We’re doing things a little backwards these days… Clients are actually receiving their proofs before we blog the wedding! Hey, we figure it’s more important for us to keep up with your entire wedding set as apposed to a couple of blogtastic images on here. All in good time, we promise!

Here is a sweet note Lauren emailed me along with her list of vendors…“We’re back and your husband is a genius, which I’m sure you know and it might be boring to hear. But seriously, like, whoa. Everyone has raved about the photos and even the producer-types have been all, “Angles! Lighting! Skillz!” regarding the photography. “ =) Don’t worry, I won’t let it get to his head~!
Lauren and John are one of our nicest couples of the year and we love that Lauren added some beautiful additions to Clara’s library…

Location: Wilshire Ebell in Los Angeles
Wedding Coordination: lovely ladies, Jill Hawkins and Inger Miller at Miller Hawkins Productions “they held our hands through the whole thing and also made sure that we actually got to eat at our own wedding, which was nice!”
Flowers, Lighting and Linens: Lisa Cardella at Ixora Florist in Pasadena
Jamaica’s Cakes “Ganache worth stealing things for…”
First Congregational Church of Los Angeles
Hair and Makeup: Katie Betian

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