There’s really no way to sum up this wedding. Or put it into words. Or properly do it justice by showing you a set of images from the day. It’s one of those, man, you really had to be there, kind of experiences. Their wedding was held at the Star Ranch but it was Lynnette and Gris who made it come to life. I’ve never seen a couple put so much of their heart and soul into their wedding day like they did. Gris is an unbelievable illustrator and Lynnette comes from a performance background. They built their own alter out of scrap materials, repainted and constructed their entire church, including purchasing a working vintage organ for the organist to play. The rustic nostalgic touch of taxidermy combined with western influences and the magical art from Gris made the setting and vibe feel as if you were on the couples property, for a backyard wedding. Lynnette and Gris are some of the most humble, kind hearted, brilliant individuals I’ve met, and I had the honor of documenting their wedding day. A big thanks to Green Wedding Shoes for featuring this wedding on their blog.
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Thanks to Nick for snapping alongside me.
Venue: Star Ranch
Floral Design: The Little Branch
Hair Pieces: Cadaver Couture
Bridesmaid Dresses: Alfred Angelo
Hair+Makeup : Madame Pompadour
Cinematography: Crescent Bay Films
Catering: Moffett’s Chicken Pie Shop
Cake: Nickel Diner
Cookies: DeLuscious Cookies & Milk & Sweet Art Cakes
Taxidermy Peacocks: Natures Designs Online



Chad Z. - Crushing it, dude. Real nice.
douglas - This set will be my 2013 inspiration!
christina - such an interesting and beautiful wedding.
Emily Vermaat - Love the photos with the crosses! This couple has such a sweet style!
louie - Totally awesome Phil-what a setting
Jesse Green - Freaking unreal. Good lord.
Julia Manchik - WHAT?? This can’t be real!
Carina - So unlike anything else I’ve ever seen! Undeniably cool and so beautifully shot. You totally did them justice.
Zak - Killin it Phil. KILLING. IT.
jeff marsh - firetrucks and hatchets. rad
nick - off the charts brah. Phenom.
brad - damn, phil.
Nathalie - Phil… you’ve seriously outdone yourself on these. absolutely phenomenal.
Karen - This is easily the most unique wedding I’ve ever seen- and you seriously killed it with both your shooting and processing. So in love. Gothic chic.
carly - Shut the taxidermy’d front door!
dorothy - phil. whoa. this is unreal. too good, too good.