Meeting & working with Drexelle and her team was such a pleasure! I was another vendor at this celebration and from the moment I arrived, they (photography and videography) were on it. From the short time I was there, they were capturing every moment and angle with intention and creativity. Drexelle offered ideas as they saw fit, and looked for ways to make each shot even better. Not only were they professional, but they were also just pure and kind humans, and so enjoyable to be around! We had little pockets of conversation throughout the event, and each interaction was so easy and effortless. They definitely brought great energy to the celebration. I'd love to work alongside D. Park Studios again - 10/10 recommend! read more

My wife and I would never consider another photographer for our daughter's sweet 16. They shot both of our daughter's parties six years apart and the portraits are still beautiful. Truly priceless! read more

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This was our second time working with Drexelle and her incredible team, and they did not disappoint. From start to finish, they were so communicative and easy to work with. They made our wedding day feel smooth and fun. The photos are incredible. If you're looking for a team that's talented, thoughtful, and truly passionate about what they do, look no further. Thanks D.Park for the wonderful wedding photos! read more

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The short: our wedding photographer who we booked more than 1 year in advance cancelled on us with less than 4 months to go. This nightmare turned into a blessing in disguise because I found D.Park and the incredible Drexelle, and we are never turning back!! The long: After our original wedding photographer canceled less than four months before our date--without any backup plan--we were panicked. Photography was one of the most important parts of our wedding, and we had a specific style in mind. Weeks of frantic searching led us to D.Park Photography and the incredible Drexelle, who felt like a true blessing in disguise. From the start, Drexelle was more than a photographer; she became our planner, our de-stress team, and a friend. She went above and beyond, memorizing family members' names so everyone felt personally included. She even asked about any special needs to ensure everyone felt comfortable. Her warmth and attention to detail put us instantly at ease. Drexelle's photography is versatile and masterful. She has a rare ability to capture both natural and artificial light beautifully, which was essential for preserving the vineyard's California sunset in our photos. We didn't want the typical "light and airy" look that washes out backgrounds; we wanted the true colors of our sunset wedding. Drexelle delivered, creating natural-looking poses alongside candid shots that genuinely captured the moment. Our engagement session was also an absolute must. It helped us relax in front of the camera and prepared us for the big day, and despite an unexpectedly chilly, windy day in the summer, Drexelle kept us laughing and captured photos that look straight out of a magazine. She has this way of making you feel like you've been friends for years and that makes the photos outstanding. On our wedding day, Drexelle adapted to every hiccup, providing solutions with a calming presence. Simply put, I felt more at ease through all the stressors of the day because she was there. Her positivity, flexibility, and professionalism made all the difference, and we can't say enough about how beautiful our photos are. Choosing D.Park was one of the best decisions we made. We found not only an amazing photographer but a friend. We can't wait to work with her for future events, and we truly recommend Drexelle to anyone looking for a talented, thoughtful, and genuinely invested photographer. read more

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Another FIVE stars for Drexelle and the D.Park team! Honestly, I would give all the stars if I could. I hear a lot of stories about people being nervous on the wedding day, but I knew I had nothing to worry about with D. Park Studios coming to capture our magical day. Their fun energy made it easy for us and our wedding party to relax and smile naturally, which resulted in amazing photos. I appreciate that Drexelle took the time to memorize our entire wedding party and family members' names. Such a professional! Also, I had mentioned that one thing I really wanted was to make sure there were plenty of photos of our guests. Years from now, I want to be able to look back and remember our best day ever and all the people who took the time to party with us. The team delivered and snapped lots of pictures, both formal and in party mode! Many of our guests complimented Drexelle and the team for being so dedicated to getting the best photo possible. Drexelle even laid on the ground to get a cute photo of me and the bride squad cheers-ing from below! Thank you so much for our beautiful, vibrant photos. We will cherish them forever and ever! read more

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Love working with Drexelle and D. Park studios! Have done three family photo sessions with them and as daunting a task as taking family photos can be, D. Park Studios make it well worth the time and effort! Even our 4-y/o and 10-y/o ENJOY the experience and we have beautiful family photos to last a lifetime! Drexelle makes it feel as casual as can be so you can enjoy your time and get great photos in the process. Can't recommend them enough for any event/occasion you want memorialized in photographs! read more

HANDS DOWN THE BEST TEAM TO WORK WITH! First of all, we had the best time with them and they made us feel absolutely comfortable in front of the camera, they gave us our photos & recap video back in a timely manner after the wedding aannndddd looking back at our photos literally brought us back to the emotion on the day of our wedding. Their skill to capture such precious moments and make them last forever is so extraordinary. Thank you DPark for physically capturing the beautiful moments we will carry for a lifetime! read more

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Back in 2018, my husband and I had a great experience with D. Park Studios when they did our engagement pictures. This June we wanted to get some family pictures and they immediately came to mind. We are glad we picked them again because once again we had a great experience. Most importantly my 3 year old son had a fun time during our photo shoot. They even played some of his favorite songs and he was having a great time just being himself dancing, playing, jumping which allowed for some amazing pictures. We loved all the pictures and we look forward to working with them again in the future. Thank you! read more

I love that beside taking amazing photos, Drexelle really care about creating the experience of the Photoshoot. Taking photos for a big event in your life like wedding can be intimidating for clients. Drexelle very good at connecting with you and helping you feel at ease and confidence. She really capture the moment beautifully. read more

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D. PARK Photography exceeded our expectations for our daughter's Sweet 16. Drexelle and her team captured every moment with such artistry. The photos are stunning, and the video lets us relive the night over and over. The entire process was seamless and stress-free. For the most breathtaking photos and video you'll cherish forever, I recommend highly recommend D. Park Studios and the fabulous Drexelle!! read more

Absolutely LOVE having D. Park Studios as our wedding photographer and videographer. Before the wedding, we've had several meetings going over the details so we were both on the same page in making sure we got the vision for the shots/videos that I wanted to get. The D. Park Studios team showed up to the tea ceremony early with their earpiece microphones and walkie talkies and communicated with each other where everyone was at. It was super professional the entire time and I absolutely loved that because with some videographers/photographers, you'll see them run up to each other asking questions. Why do that when you have a earpiece and microphone/walkie talkie? That's absolutely genius! The D. Park Studios team captured our photos beautifully from the Vietnamese tea ceremony, getting ready photos, romantics, ceremony, reception, and everything in between. I was never nervous about the photos and videos with D. Park Studios and the wedding was super calming for me. It's really rare to have a bride & groom remember their entire wedding and that's how you know we had amazing wedding vendors that didn't stress us out during our big day. The team at D. Park Studios made us feel super comfortable and took care of all of the photo/film logistics which let me tell you, is what you want especially on your wedding day. If you're afraid to know how to pose for cameras, don't even worry because with the D. Park Studios team, you'll be taken care of the entire time. They have team members who will teach you how to pose and also have team members who are amazing at capturing candid photos too. You're in such great hands with this photo/film team. I highly suggest hiring them for your wedding photo/film needs!! read more

I just saw Drexelle do a talk about tips for being in front of the camera. But it wasn't just tips! I walked away feeling so empowered. I felt beautiful and charismatic and witty. She even did a little photo shoot with all of us. As someone who hates getting headshots (but has always had to for various reasons), I believe the best photographer is one who makes me feel happy about myself to the point of being able to be myself in front of the camera. And as a writer who hates the feel of makeup and hairspray and poses, I've known renowned photographers but rarely felt happy about my physical traits enough to not have a protective arm on my stomach or a finger under my waddle-wagging chin. Just in those few sample seconds in front of her camera, I forget my chin and my belly and my unruly curls....I just felt like a whole and happy person. Now that I've looked at her portfolio, I can see it's not just the experience of being in front of her camera that makes her stand out. It's the quality combo of light, angle, and style that makes a personal masterpiece for anyone who is lucky enough to hire her...which will be me in the near future. read more

D. Park was amazing throughout the whole wedding process - from planning, to the day of, to after! We love the photos and couldn't have asked for a better team. Not only were they professional, creative, and had a great eye, they also were just all around fun. They captured so many memories and we couldn't be happier with D. Park! read more

Choosing a wedding photographer was so hard and I am so glad we chose D Park studios. In addition to the beautiful photos Drexelle is hilarious and SO ORGANIZED! Our wedding day was super chaotic, and Drexelle kept us on point. (I didn't have a wedding planner, poor thing.) She really puts you at ease which I think is so important because you spend your entire day with your photographer. My entire family, who is camera shy loved her-- she made us all feel so beautiful. I also loved the rest of the crew, our second Photographer, and Isaac our videographer. Looking at the wedding photos has been such a treat because it really takes me back to our special day. Thank you so so much D Park Studios! read more

We couldn't have asked for a better team. I stumbled upon D. Park Studios on Instagram and was immediately drawn into their photos. We decided to reach out to them to inquire about our wedding and they were very responsive. We decided to go with them after consulting with Drexelle as we felt very comfortable talking with her and felt her vision aligned with what we were looking for. We decided to go with the team for photography( plus engagement pictures) and videography for our wedding day! My husband and I are not really photogenic and didn't have many ideas but Drexelle was able to guide us and easily helped us come up with new ideas. We were dreading our engagement shoot since we both don't love being photographed but Drexelle and her husband made it fun and helped us feel as naturally as one could feel when it comes to posing. In addition, she told us exactly what we needed to do so we really appreciated the direction. Pictures turned out WONDERFULLY! Everyone really loved how it turned out and we were so happy we had so many options to print out for our wedding day decore (as well as home). We had to postpone our wedding date due to covid and D Park was super understanding and accommodating when we told them we wanted to do so. They were so patient with us as we were trying to figure out a new date. Our wedding day finally came and the team did not disappoint! They are beyond organized (agenda available + prep calls to ensure they knew what we wanted captured on our big day). We had a VERY long wedding day and the team was there early to prep and the day went flawlessly. Our wedding day was quite hot but the team continuously worked hard throughout the day. Everyone at our wedding was telling us how awesome Drexelle and her team was and how they went above and beyond and always made sure guests got the photos they wanted taken. We are extremely happy we went with D. Park as the pictures came out better than we coulda imagined! We will definitely be using them in the future for all our events. Also, thank you Drexelle and team for helping both of us awkward photo takers feel comfortable and creating beautiful pictures for us to always remember our special day. read more

TLDR: We did our engagement and wedding photos with Drexelle and her crew. Efficient, organized, and most importantly, beautiful photography. Seamless interaction. Previously very camera shy but somehow they brought our inner model out of us. Prior to all of this, both my now husband(!) and I would say we didn't want the fanfare of romantic photos. I am admittedly extremely shy with PDA and the idea of having a public audience witness any of this made me want to shrivel back into my figurative shell. I was convinced to look into photography, because I was told it was one of the few things that you 100% would regret if you didn't do. Ultimately we chose D Park because of the quality of her photography and also that they were extremely familiar at our venue, the Skirball Cultural Center. Her team was extremely organized leading up with a well-planned timeline. They were fairly accessible with email and phone calls as necessary so that we could hash out any ideas and details. We decided to go with an engagement photoshoot because I got the crazy idea to incorporate my cats into it and I wanted an official family shot. Drexelle didn't bat an eye and offered up key suggestions to make the shoot as seamless as possible. On the day of, somehow she coaxed two inexperienced humans and two cats ('nuff said) into multiple great shots. After our photos came out, we knew we had made the right decision. Some important things to note: Drexelle has a way to bring out your inner model. She was able to coax both of us to be photogenic which was something we had previously didn't think was possible. The way she interacted with us made us feel comfortable throughout all of this despite the lovey-dovey nature of the shoot. And she works fast, which helps not only to maximize your time, but also when its you're wedding day and you're running on 4 hours of sleep and walking on stilts. I do wish I had changed into comfortable shoes when we were trekking around locations for photos so pro-tip for brides out there. Drexelle and her team are also just the nicest people out there, which helps when you're spending 95% of the day with your photographer crew. 10/10 would do it again with them. Thank you so much for make our day unforgettable and for capturing our special moments. read more

Drexelle and her team helped us create a fun family phots shoot for our Christmas cards this year. We were so impressed with how professional and caring the team was. We have seen some previews of photos and cannot wait to get the whole album. Thank you so much for being inclusive of our needs! We look forward to working with you again for future photos. read more

Absolutely stunning photos time and time again. One of the many reasons why we continue to use Dpark to capture our special family moments. Another big component is Drexelle who has an innate ability to put you at ease, make each experience so fun and special, and bring out the best in each of us for our photos! I cannot say enough about our positive experience except THANK YOU for the amazing photos that we will cherish for a lifetime. read more

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Returning customer because I can never go back after working with D Park!! I hired D Park for my first wedding and many shoots after, so when it came time for my second wedding there was no questions who I was going to go to. This time around, I had a destination wedding in New Zealand and D Park were so great to travel with and extremely professional. Long distance planning is no joke, and they helped make it easier!!! They were there for us every step of the way and they really thought through all aspects of our event. They were highly communicative and organized. Connected to all my vendors on their own and asked lots of questions. They scouted locations on their own and came to the table with a thorough plan, great ideas and creative solves. They also made sure to get to know my partner and I very well, so they understood the kind of memories we wanted to capture, what we were comfortable with, and what our goals were. This made it a breeze on the day of - I could fully enjoy and be present at the wedding knowing they had our backs. Drex and David are knowledgeable, talented, creative, on trend, and extremely kind/caring people. They went out of their way to ask for all my wants and needs and made sure to deliver. They impress me more and more every time I work with them and I can never go back. No one takes care of you like D Park does. read more

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Drexelle and team are true professionals. They went above and beyond to get the details of my daughters first birthday event ahead of time, so everything was seamless the day of. The pictures were gorgeous and captured the joy of our family and friends. Will absolutely be hiring in the future. Their mission for building an inclusive community and helping others shine through in their work. read more

We hired D Park Photography for our wedding same day edit film. After viewing the same day edit film D.Park's team did for my brother's wedding a few years ago, I knew we had to use them for our wedding as well. We had our dream wedding this past weekend and Loyd & his crew were the BEST. So professional, calm, and fun! I can't stress enough how special it is to be able to have this video we can look back on for years to come AND to have been able to share it with our guests within the same evening! D.Park's team (Drexelle!!) has been an absolute joy to work with - they make you feel like family and take the time to learn your love story which you can clearly see in their work. We are so happy with our film and our only regret is not booking MORE of their services to get raw footage, etc. Thanks Loyd & team!!! We love you guys!! https://www.dparkphotoblog.com/wedding-videography/ebell-of-los-angeles-wedding-film-grace-ryan/ read more

Talk about an A-team!! My husband and I love David and Drexelle!! They are the most professional, positive and energetic people you'll ever meet. During our engagement shoot DPark just made us so comfortable and so we couldn't help but feel at ease, happy, and confident! The feelings they brought out in us definitely helped with our photos! Of course, their talent and skills... wow!! DPark made shots in front of a bush looked glamorous! The lighting for every photo was amazing! Heheeh I don't see how they could envision what they do, but trust them! They know what they're doing! On our wedding day, as expected, a hectic day!! Drexelle, David, Loyd, Erin, and Deyo all worked together to make us feel calm and relaxed because they were! We didn't feel rushed. Of course with many guests wanting to take photos with us, the team just went for right in and made everyone feel special taking pictures for us all! They truly are kind people!! It was especially so nice to see how excited and passionate Drexelle and David were with the shoot of our venue! They arrived at the site early to prepare for each shot! Because they were so excited that made us so happy to go along with them! Our videographers (Loyd and Deyo) were ninjas!! They're never in our faces but I know they were capturing all of our special moments!! I know Loyd is very talented as I've seen his work also! We can't wait to see the final product! Overall, I'm so glad I've been "stalking" DPark since they have been in business. We're truly blessed to have this amazing group of people be part of it day and capturing all of the priceless moments with our family and friends!! Thank you soooooo much guys!! read more

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Drexelle is an absolute angel, she helped me out big time by fitting my family into her busy schedule very last minute. Drexelle made me and my family feel so comfortable while taking our family photos- She has a special way of making the session fun and loving, creating naturally beautiful moments. She's warm, kind and SO wonderful with children. If you're looking for a photographer for any occasion I could not recommend a better photographer than Drexelle, I'm so happy I found her. We will continue to stay in touch with Drexelle and hire her over and over again to capture all of our special moments and milestones. Also, the assistant that was helping with lighting was very kind and accommodating. read more

We came across DParks Studio's website while researching for a photographer to take my family's Christmas photo. Their website was filled with so many charming photos and we knew instantly that we wanted DParks to do our Christmas photos this year. We are so honored to have Drexelle photograph our photo. Drexelle is very artistic and talented, and she was able to effortlessly capture our 17 month old daughter and dog. We are super happy with our Christmas photos and we highly recommend DParks. They were very professional, very experienced, accommodating, responsive, and caring, all of which are very important qualities for us. read more

I loved working with D Park Studios! Drexelle is so passionate about her work and so fun as a photographer! She will ensure you have an amazing experience. I'm confident she is going to take fantastic care of you. They're truly an incredible team of Wedding photo + Film Directors. You're not just going to love the footage but you are going to love the experience. read more

If you are looking for phenomenal photographers, look no further - Drexelle and David are absolutely amazing! tl;dr This review is for the planning leading up to the wedding and actual day of shoot (First Look, Romantics, Church Ceremony). Planning: Planning a wedding during the pandemic and on the same day as the LA Marathon is no easy feat, but Drexelle was so amazing every step of the way. From the numerous email conversations, Zoom calls, and phone calls - I was so touched by the warmth, caring, professionalism, and flexibility! The level of consultation was 5 stars, she helped us think about the order of our wedding, photography location, shared other wedding vendors recommendations, etc. Wedding Shoot: From the moment we finally met in person, I knew Drexelle was going to create the best wedding photo shoot for us. We were so comfortable with her and David and were laughing the entire time. My best friend who came with us was just as impressed with the lengths Drexelle and David went to capture the perfect shot. I'm so excited to see the photos from the shoot! read more

An absolutely long overdue review but still felt like they deserved one. Drex and her team were unquestionably outstanding, fun, and professional. Loved how friendly and efficient everyone was. My bridal party had a blast with them. My husband and I were quite impressed with their workflow and ability to get everyone together for photos. Also, we loved the final results! Definitely would recommend them! If I had to choose again, I would, without a doubt, choose Drex and her team again. read more

This is our 4th time using D.Park! Engagement, Anniversary, now Family x2. They are amazing at their work and take pride in their beautiful photos and customer service. Always a pleasure working with them each and every time! read more

We've hired D Park Photography for our family photos and they're awesome to work with. Drexelle is fantastic at directing the photo shoot on location and her pictures are frankly just stunning. For our last shoot, she even learned the words to our toddler's favorite song so she could get his attention for the pictures. What more to say? We will happily hire them again! read more

I first learned of Drexelle through my sister, who had booked Drexelle for a family photo shoot. The photos of my sister's family -- with a striking beach sunset as a backdrop -- were so stunning that I actually gasped when I saw them. I originally wanted the shoot to be with my daughters, but, as fate would have it, they got sunburned during a ski trip with their Dad. When life eventually returns to normal, I plan on having Drexelle do another shoot with the family. I cannot wait to witness all of Drexelle's high drama stylistic glory and talent on display again, this time with the entire family. Drexelle is supremely talented, warm-hearted, and open-minded (she indulged my pretentious heart on style inspirations for future shoots). She will be our forever family photographer. read more

I recently had the pleasure of working with Drexelle for a business headshot. I was dreading the experience, but Drexelle is fun, relaxing, professional and just spectacular. She knows all the tricks to make you look stunning! I have to say... it's an experience that I would recommend again and again! Thank you, Drexelle! My LinkedIn profile thanks you, too! read more

This is my second time going with D Parks Studios to take our christmas photos, and they did an amazing job capturing our toddler, baby and dog! Drexelle and her team are so talented and they always do amazing work. They were so accommodating with our schedule, and helped us expedite our photos just in time for the holidays. Highly recommend! read more

Great people to have around on your wedding day. They took care of everything and were very organized and thorough. In the end we have a collection of beautiful pictures which help us remember our wedding day read more

I can't say enough good things about these photographers- They were organized, took our input, and just overall knew their stuff! When we first hired them we had a phone consult about location and general ideas; then about a week before the shoot they sent a questionnaire about what we were wearing, what everyone's name is, what we're looking to accomplish/vibe, etc. So when we got to our location, she was talking to our kids like she knew them, really putting them at ease and getting the best shots we could. Her turn around time has also been great, giving us the entire gallery in just a few days! I'm highly impressed and will recommend them to anyone looking for a fun and put together family shoot. read more

When we first found D. Park Studios, we were looking for a photographer who was great at taking authentic, editorial-style shots and who could make photos at a place like Disneyland still feel intimate and personal. Drexelle nailed it on our first shoot for our son's first birthday, so we went back with her to celebrate his fifth. Drexelle was such a gem to work with and so so wonderful with children, which was important for us. We all felt such comfort and care working with her and never once felt rushed or like we had to compromise what we wanted out of the shoot. To that note, the whole D. Park team is really amazing at what they do -- with you every step of the way and available to answer questions, brainstorm shot ideas, give feedback on wardrobe, and they do it with such grace you immediately feel comfortable and at ease with them before the photo shoot even happens. This won't be our last time with D. Park! read more

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Having the D.Park team do the photography/videography for our wedding was such a great experience. They have the right skill sets and experience to create a truly beautiful depiction of our wedding day. I'm very happy that we hired them. Their finished products turned out so incredibly beautiful, they really do tell the story of our wedding day. Even several of our guests were surprised by how professional and attentive to the guests (taking adhoc photos or making sure to include them throughout the day) the D.Park team was. Prior to our event, their preparation was very detailed and were sure to listen to and understand the look and feel we were trying to capture while also providing guidance when needed. I would definitely recommend them for Engagement and Wedding video/photo needs. read more

This was my 4th time with D.Park Photography: my wedding, my daughter's 1st birthday, my son's 1st birthday and my family photoshoot. I loved working with Drexelle so much that I had to have my family photoshoot with D.Park Photography. And as expected, D.Park did not disappoint. Although we experienced horrible weather, the final product came out as picturesque and beautiful as ever. I am also super impressed and excited that there are so many lovely pics of my kids from this photoshoot. read more

Drexelle and team did an awesome job with Down for Dance dancers for their photo shoot, which consisted of 40 plus dancers and different costume changes. They were professional, patient, and made it fun for the dancers. They worked with challenges along the way. We're so happy they helped make that day so special! read more

Wow, just wow. I was at my best friend's wedding this weekend and D. Park Studios was amazing! I got to see them in action and their amazing attention to detail and artistic vision. Just saw the sneak peek photos from the day and OMG they are epic. The pictures look so editorial, artistic, and high end. I'm going to recommend them to people looking for fantastic photographers in the future! read more

The best photographers ever! David and Drexelle have done headshots for me and they were outstanding. They planned the locations and order of everything and I was amazed at all the different looks we could get in a couple of hours. They make it so easy and fun. Then they did my wedding a couple of weeks ago. Again, they are so easy to work with and the pictures were beautiful. More than I could have ever hoped for. They captured that magical day beyond my expectations and had great ideas for special shots. They are experts at what they do and they are a joy to work with. True professionals! Thank you David and Drexelle!! read more

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