Vendor Spotlight: D.Park Photography

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I'm so excited to be blogging about D. Park Photography!  Drexelle interviewed me for her blog last November and took some really fun headshots for me!  We had such a fun time together. They are both such talented photographers and an even more amazing couple. They are so talented and passionate about capturing the perfect moments on your big day. Because they're best friends and husband and wife, they work great together and make whoever they're shooting feel comfortable in front of the camera. So check out these, "modern classic wedding photographers for the truly original, authentic and timeless love stories."  They won't disappoint!  

  • Cat or Dog?  We love both!  We’re actually in search of our first dog as hubby and wife.  Stay tuned!
  • Twilight or Harry Potter? Harry Potter, hands down.  We’re going to the midnight showing on the IMAX.  Though, I [Drexelle] can’t deny I love Twilight.  Read all the books.  Can’t wait for the last movie!  When pressed, David will admit he’s more Team Edward than Jacob.  Ha!
  •  Mac or PC? Mac for tasks requiring design. PC for tasks requiring organization.
  •  Sweet or Salty? Sweet!
  •  Beer or Wine? Depends on our mood but David loves great beer (he’ll actually be going to Germany for Oktoberfest), whilst I [Drexelle] prefer wine.
  • Mountains or Beach? Beach (sun, clear waves, warm weather) 
  •  Neat or Messy? Monica Geller neat.  Don’t know if that’s a good thing…
  • What is the last book you read? Purple Cow by Seth Godin [Drexelle] and How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie [David
  •   Most embarrassing moment? Ooooh, these can be painful to share. Haha!  Tons of those.
  • Favorite sports team? N/A 
  •  What was the last movie you went to see? Bridesmaids!  So funny! 
  • Who would play you in a movie?  David would love to play a warrior in an epic movie.  We’ve been watching through Lord of the Rings on blu-ray and he just loves the swords they use.  Meanwhile, I would personally love to be in a Glee movie. 
  • What is your favorite drink? David: Primitivo wine. Drexelle: Pepsi
  • What is in your refrigerator right now? An assortment of goodies from Trader Joe’s
  • What is your favorite place to eat? Our special place with the best memories: Storyteller’s Café in Grand Californian Hotel.  Place with the best food:  The Penrose Room in the Broadmoor in Colorado
  • What TV reality show or game show would you go on? I [Drexelle] was on Wheel of Fortune and that was so exciting for me.  But I would dream of being on Dancing with the Stars or American Idol. If David had a chance, he’d join Bear Grylls on a Man vs. Wild trip or try out for Ninja Warrior.
  • How many pairs of shoes do you own?  David has more!  He’s the shopper.
  • Where did you grow up?  David grew up in Anaheim Hills.  I grew up half the time in LA (‘til after the riots) and then in Garden Grove.
  • Where have you gone to school?  David and I both went to UC Irvine.
  • What is your advice to people planning a wedding?  Firstly, plan for your marriage.  The average couple spends 500 hours planning a wedding but may, at most, read one book on marriage.  Plan for your marriage.  Have the hard conversations.  Have date nights.  Invest in each other’s relationship.  Secondly, for your wedding, it’s one day you won’t get back.  You deserve the best.  Hire the best.  It will make all the difference on your wedding!  We have more tips on our Type A Bride Minute page here (includes great tips from the lovely Holly from Simply Sweets)!  Here’s also a great reference to help you out:  Fall in Love with the Right…Photographer.
  • What is your best marriage advice?  In marriage, you will learn how strong, how hard, how amazing love is.  It will be difficult.  There will be challenges.  Feelings will go up and down.   But it is one of the most incredible things on this earth: being the other half of another person.  You’ll be growing up the rest of your lives, together.  There are tons of stuff out there to help you build your marriage! Commit to building up your relationship to be stronger.  You’ll be amazed at what it will do.
  • One of your favorite wedding moments? Two moments:
    • 1)   The minute the father of the bride sees his baby girl all dressed up as a bride for the first time.
    • 2)    The minute the groom sees his gorgeous bride for the first time
    • Both moments are incredibly emotional and we feel so blessed to be able to capture them.  For me [Drexelle], they were my favorite moments at my own wedding.  Brings tears to my eyes just to remember it!
  • Anything else we should know? A little bit about us
    • We’re David and Drexelle. 
    • From best friends, high school sweethearts, to husband and wife, we were complete opposites. God amazingly brought us together, two kids who were scared of marriage but now passionate about a lifetime committed to love – the good, the bad, the crazy, the lovely. 
    • We’re not only here to capture each moment and to celebrate your incredible love story.  We’re here to inspire people like ourselves who were jaded about love through incredible imagery that celebrates love and marriage – lifelong, lasting