It's several years later and I still kvell about my wedding pics and photographer (Adi) from Next Exit. People ask me for recos often about who to use for their wedding or I get compliments on my photos up around the house. I probably have too ...many up, but I love them! So many amazing shots! Fabulous creativity in terms of locations used (venue and surrounding area), setup of the B&G, variety of angles, expressions captured, and more. Just awesome! Above and beyond what I ever thought anyone could ever get out of us that day!
When we met with Cat and Adi, not only did we love their style of shooting more than others we met, including some other major names in LA (not even a contest - - many are way overrated!), but we really liked them as people which is key on the big day and beyond. Very down to earth, relaxed, friendly, fun (a little sarcastic like us, too), but yet very professional. They made us feel really comfortable about our future sessions which we were a little hesitant about, because we didn't want to seem fake or over the top. They seemed to really get us and know how to make us feel natural during a time that is not exactly natural. Ha! Nothing was cookie cutter either. They helped to personalize our sessions so that it really felt like us and not some generic couple.
Adi had great ideas for our engagement session which was done at the Getty Center. Great way to loosen both hubby and I up for the big day and we got some amazing pics to boot! Adi found things to chat us up with and ideas for poses to inspire us, all of which led to great pictures. He was very precise too - - always knowing exactly what he wanted/needed to get the best shots for us.
On the big day (at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel) he was the perfect balance of friendly, fun and disciplined. We had a great time getting our couple shots in and around the hotel, and along Hollywood Blvd. Some great on the spot ideas, too. We felt like ourselves and movie stars all at the same time. Too much fun! During our family photos, Adi was very accommodating with our gazillion family and bridal party combos. Divorced families = too many pics, but he handled it with total grace (and speed). He kept us all in line, but still having a good time. Don't know what we would've done without him.
During the wedding and party, I barely remember seeing him, which is exactly what you want! Great moments captured without interruption (or minimal)! My family said the same thing which made them very happy. Way too many photogs get in the way which annoys the heck out of me! Not Adi - he was sly!
We got our digital proofs back within reasonable time and they were all great in quality and quantity. So many to choose from! Cat was extremely helpful in guiding us through the selection process for our album and larger prints. So thankful for her since it was such a daunting task!
Their associate Nicole was really helpful as well.
Our album was printed and delivered in our agreed upon time frame and the end product was just fabulous! All of our edits, reorgs, etc. were all perfect and the overall "story" we wanted to tell came out really nicely (again thanks to Cat's suggestions).
I honestly don't know how this could have gone better. Adi and Cat truly set a standard of value and service that is incomparable. They were worth every penny we spent and more!
P.S. Also very helpful with vendor recos! We used their videographer reco Isabel Gonzalez!