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The DeBruce | New York | Wedding+Reception | Judy + Alex

Here’s a set of my favorite images from Judy and Alex’s wedding at The DeBruce in New York. I had the pleasure of meeting Judy and Alex through a referral from Shreya and Chris, a lovely couple I photographed last year. I’m so grateful for the referral because I immediately connected with Judy and Alex….

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Big Cedar Lodge – Garden Chapel Wedding | The Ozarks | Missouri | Destination Wedding

A sweltering summer continues to linger here in South Texas. So, it was nice to escape to the breeziness of the Missouri Ozarks for a very special wedding that is dear to my heart…the union of our niece, Alyssa, and Oshean. Our family, including Alyssa’s grandmother, traveled from San Antonio for the occasion. Alyssa and…

Two boys falls asleep at a wedding - Year in Review 2017 - Takoma Park Washington D.C-Leica Wedding photographer-Philip Thomas
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My Favorite Wedding Images of 2017

HAPPY NEW YEAR!Here’s my annual year-end review of my favorite wedding images from 2017. Thank you to all the lovely newlyweds I was honored to photograph and meet, in Texas to out of state weddings.I’m thankful for the trust couples place in my ability to record the most significant day in their lives. All the…

San Antonio Wedding Photographers - photographed at Don Strange Ranch, Texas as bride walks with her father - Leica M9
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2018 The Knot Best of Weddings – Philip Thomas Photography

Honored and thankful to all my wonderful wedding clients who wrote reviews. Thanks to you we’re 2018 The Knot Best of Weddings for the 4th time in a row. An award representing the highest-rated wedding professionals as reviewed by real couples.

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Topanga Wedding, California | The 1909 | Nikki + Evan | Destination Wedding

Last year, I had the opportunity to second shoot in Topanga, California with my amazing photographer friend, Adam Swift. We often shoot together whenever we have a free weekend. Adam comes to Texas or I go to California. What better way to sharpen shooting skills especially as a second shooter. This is one such wedding…

Bride and grooms shoes at wedding reception Republic
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Takoma Park, Maryland | Washington D.C | Elle + Josiah | Destination Wedding

A gorgeous low light winter wedding set the tone for Elle and Josiah’s big day, which took place in Takoma Park, Maryland, a suburb of Washington, D.C. This is an amazing couple that I met at a wedding in Houston 2015. This hip couple met when Elle listened to Josiah, a DJ on her favorite Indie…

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WEDDING – JOHN + DAN – MARINA del REY, LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA | Destination Wedding

Lovely couple John and Dan tied the knot at Marina del Rey Marriott in Los Angeles a couple of weekends ago. I was fortunate to photograph their special day.  It doesn’t get any better when two people come together as one. The celebrations continued into the evening with amazing friends and family. I love this part…

Portrait under light Sheraton Mahwah Hotel New Jersey
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DEEPA + NEHAL – SOUTH ASIAN INDIAN WEDDING – NEW JERSEY – DESTINATION WEDDING

A couple of weekends ago I had the pleasure photographing Deepa and Nehal’s South Asian Wedding in New Jersey. The weather was not typical for a normal sultry New York summer -just pleasantly cool. It was great to be back up there 20 years later. Many early twenty something memories came back after spending a…

Leica Wedding Photographer Philip Thomas
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Wedding – Lisa + Dom – Viva la France

Certainly one of my favorite weddings of 2015. Lisa and Dom flew into San Antonio from Paris, France. I first meet Lisa about 8 years ago when she interviewed me for a local publication. Lisa was so kind to send me an email about her upcoming wedding. Needless to say, I was thrilled she should even…

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FEATURED WEDDING – 7 CENTERPIECES – ALI + KHALED

Happy one year anniversary to Ali and Khaled ! 7 Centerpieces just posted today this luxurious South Asian fusion wedding. Thank you for featuring this amazing couples wedding. Here’s the link or click below if you’re on Facebook.   Post by Philip Thomas Photography. li + khaled

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TERRANEA RESORT, LOS ANGELES | KATIE + RYAN | Destination Wedding

Katie and Ryan, both from Houston were engaged at Terranea Resort last year, so it made sense to have the wedding there too. And on Saturday they tied the knot.  The  recent rainy weather held out for a gorgeous day and over the three days I was there I photographed their engagement session, rehearsal dinner…

Jennifer & Brandon’s Wedding – The Rice Hotel, Houston
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Jennifer & Brandon’s Wedding – The Rice Hotel, Houston

Jennifer and Brandon’s wedding was simply a terrific celebration over a couple of days of shooting in Houston. A double post if you will. We start with a few favorite images from Jennifer’s bridal session a little while ago (for photographers, Jen was captured with an Apollo light). Jennifer was photographed in and around The…

Along a wall exit Alley Theatre Center Garage Luci and Bryans engagement session downtown Theater District Houston Texas-Philip Thomas Photography
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Ali and Khaled’s Wedding in Houston, Texas

Ali and Khaled’s wedding was unlike anything I have photographed before. It was a sumptuous affair. Photographed over a couple of days in Sugar Land and Houston two weeks ago. We start at the grooms parents living room as the couple tie the knot in a beautifully quiet Muslim ceremony. A celebratory dinner at The…

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Rima and Ryan’s Wedding – House of Blues, Houston

Here’s a few clicks from Rima and Ryan’s wonderful Jewish wedding. The ceremony was at the House of Blues in Houston.  If you haven’t seen their engagement clicks, go here to view them. Ryan is co-owner of the amazing brewery located downtown The 8th Wonder. Um, naturally one of the beers (plural) found it’s way to my heart…

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Sunday and Bruce’s Wedding – Ellington Airport, Houston

Sunday and Bruce’s wedding was simply amazing. I got the call a week prior to the wedding and 6 days later found myself at Ellington Airport, southwest Houston. The wedding was based on a medieval and renaissance theme- think Brave Heart and included actors during the reception. Even Cat Woman, Batman and Captain Kirk from…

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Ruby and Barry’s South Asian Indian Wedding, Houston

This is Ruby and Barry’s magnificent Indian wedding from June 1. Their lovely engagement session was shot a few weeks before and you can see it here. No words can tell you just how wonderful it was to work with these two amazing individuals.  They fit together perfectly. Summer is here. Yippee! It’s been the busiest…

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James and Courtney’s Wedding, The Woodlands, Texas

James and Courtney’s wedding was at Carlton Woods and reception at Carlton Woods Creekside, The Woodlands, Texas just north of Houston. Congrats to both of them and even though the heavens opened in typical Texas spring fashion, that of-course didm’t dampen spirits. The skies got so dark at one point with heavy downpours it got a…

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Chizene and Pejman’s Persian and Catholic Wedding in Houston

Chizene and Pejman’s wedding in Houston two weeks ago was simply amazing to me. I love to capture multicultural weddings and this was no exception. It was also a pleasure to work with Danyett again, from Two Be Wed. A team of wedding planners I’ve worked with many times in the past. Beautiful work and decor…