These days, it’s not uncommon for us to hear from clients that they don’t know exactly how they were initially introduced to Next Exit Photography.

It usually goes something like,
…..I found you searching the web, and then your name kept popping up everywhere, and then I found out a friend of a friend used you, and then our location had great things to say about you, and so on. Well, we are so excited that all of the above happened for Ashlee and Matt when they were searching for a wedding photographer!

Ashlee emailed me shortly after booking us that she was considering working with wedding planner extraordinaire, Beth Helmstetter, and of course, we raved about her!

The wedding was nothing short of spectacular with beyond eye-popping decor and detail.

Event Planner Beth Helmstetter
Jonathan Club Michelle Cassano
Next Exit Photography
Florals Holly Flora (the best!!!)
Makeup Cathryn Van Breene The Studio Agency
Bride’s Hair Malin Miramontes Luxe Lab
Bride’s Dress Monique Lhuillier
Bridesmaids’ Dresses Lela Rose Bella Bridesmaid
Calligraphy Laura Hooper
Invitations Madeleine Zygarewicz Panorama Press
Ceremony and Cocktail Musicians Supernova
Aspect Lighting
LaTavola Linens
SusieCakes
DJ Dash Entertainment
Tables, Chairs & Dance Floor Korman via Classic & Barker Decor

Natalie and Greg had a deliciously colorful wedding at one of our favorite spots in Santa Monica, The Delfina. The room decor was out of this world! But, before the guests headed over, they witnessed a beautiful ceremony at the Westwood Presbyterian Church. I’ve seen The USC band at dozens of weddings, but I can’t remember seeing the UCLA cheerleaders and the mascots all joined together for a big ole surprise!!

Every now and again, I might post a TY note from the bride and groom (which Natalie so beautifully wrote us!) but in this case, I wanted to share a very touching email that the bride’s mother sent us about a week before the big day. I hope we fulfilled all of your wishes!!

“Natalie selected you and Next Exit Photography for your creative talents, kind hearts and fun and relaxed spirits which you both reflected so genuinely the day we interviewed you (not to mention your adorable daughter who made our appointment so fun too).  I know you will continue this spirit throughout the BIG day!  We all, Natalie, Greg, my husband and I, want you to genuinely feel you are true family members on this most important, fun day…so please be sure to dance and celebrate with us…OK?…We’ll all be smiling in the photos…J”

Ceremony-Westwood Presbyterian Church
Reception- Sheraton Delfina Santa Monica
Flowers/Decor/Lighting- Petals and Linens by L
Make-up- Makeup by Berit
Dresses- Marylinn’s Pasadena/Panache Beverly Hills
Bride’s Shoes- Jimmy Choo
Rings- Blue Nile

The ceremony shot below is one of my favorite images…ever ~Adi

Erin and Adam had a gorgeous wedding at the Sheraton Delfina in Santa Monica. It was one of those days that everybody was sure it was going to rain, but well, it didn’t, and the light was perfection!

I remember chatting with adorable mom, Barbara, when I was shooting a wedding in New York last summer, and I knew then that we were a perfect fit!

Special thanks to the Spire Family for referring us the job. Mindy (the bride’s first cousin) and my brother played Little League soccer together 25 years ago, and the family decided to spread the Next Exit love!

Flowers: The Hidden Garden and Day-of Coordination by the lovely Trisha Haner
Make-up and Brows: Monique Powers
Videography: Isabel Gonzalez
Lighting: The Lighter Side
Wedding Cake: Torrance Bakery
Gown and Veil: MaryLinn’s Bridal

Usually it takes a little time to warm our clients up for their engagement sessions, but with these two, they were smoking hot right off the bat. I met Barbara and Jonathan, who flew in from Athens, Georgia, for the very first time at their SantaMonicaLicious engagement session. Their wedding is going to rock it at the gorgeous Descanso Gardens later this summer.