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Hofmann Ranch Wedding + Reception – Castroville – Hill Country

ByPhilip Thomas

Christine and Gabriel are an adorable couple, tying the knot at Hofmann Ranch a couple of weeks ago. I’m so happy for this couple and enjoyed meeting the family and friends for this joyous wedding. Enjoy a few of my favorites from their wedding day, surrounded by friends and family. Hofmann Ranch is a gorgeous…

The couple pose for a photograph in the  barn doors at Spinelli
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Dr. Kristen + Christopher’s Wedding at Spinelli’s , Comfort Texas

ByPhilip Thomas

Dr.Kristen and Chris tied the knot a couple of weekends ago at Spinelli’s in Comfort, Texas. This couple is a delight to work with, along with their laughter all day. They met after a thunderstorm at Zilker Park, Austin., in the spring of 2017. At the time, Kristen was a medical student, and Christopher was an…

A winter wedding at Kendall Point, Boerne, Hill Country Texas-Leica photographer-Philip Thomas Photography
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Wedding at Sacred Heart Chapel + Kendall Point | Dominique + Joe

ByPhilip Thomas

I loved working with Dominique and Joe, tying the knot at the Sacred Heart Chapel and reception followed at Kendall Point, Boerne! They met at work over pizza. It started with small talk here and there. One night, Joe spontaneously asked Dominique if she would like to go to a dance hall with him and…

Modern documentary wedding photographer Philip Thomas serves San Antonio and beyond - WPJA 2020 v1 winner
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Favorite wedding images from 2020

ByPhilip Thomas

2020 favorite wedding images. Every wedding I photograph is precious and distinctive in so many different ways. Here are some of my favorite pictures from my couple’s beautiful wedding days. To view my Top Ten Places for Engagement Pictures in San Antonio, click here. All photos are clickable for larger versions. Enjoy!  

Wedding at Grace and David first met at a lakehouse in Dallas, and recently tied the knot at Bridget's Basket, in Hunt, Texas.
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Bridget’s Basket Wedding | Grace+David

ByPhilip Thomas

Grace and David first met at a lake-house in Dallas, and recently tied the knot at Bridget’s Basket, in Hunt, Texas. The couple desired a photographer who could capture the beautiful landscape and their day naturally. I’m so thankful for their trust, and we were the perfect fit. Bridget’s Basket is a lovely restaurant oasis…

A wedded couple at Milltown Historic District in New Braunfels Texas
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Wedding The Grande Ballroom | New Braunfels | Maeve + Tat

ByPhilip Thomas

Maeve and Tat tied the knot a couple of weeks ago at The Grand Ballroom, New Braunfels, Texas. The couple first met at Rackspace in San Antonio, Texas. I loved working with this down to earth couple. The Grande Ballroom is a New Orleans style venue with original wood floor, and a stately grand staircase,…

A favorite clicks of 2019 from my last wedding of the year. Here are two sweethearts, Densil and Stacy that tied the knot two weeks ago. The couple found holes in the fence of the venue and comically, were checking out guests heading toward their cocktail party after the ceremony. LM104330
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My favorite wedding images of 2019

ByPhilip Thomas

These are my favorite wedding images of 2019, most of these are unposed images and free of photographers’ direction, full of emotion pictures that document a couple’s story. Every year (see more from 2018 and 2017), like any photographer, I’ll work on areas of weakness and eliminate mistakes while pushing creatively. It is, after all, about ‘seeing.‘ It’s…

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Ingenhuett on High Wedding | Comfort Texas |Densil + Stacy

ByPhilip Thomas

A handsome couple, Densil and Stacy tied the knot a couple at Ingenhuett on High of weekends ago in Comfort, Texas. I loved working with these two who have known each other for over twenty years! This Dallas couple owns a quaint house in Comfort, so it made perfect sense to have their wedding celebration there…

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Venue at Rafter E Ranch Wedding| Rachel + Matt

ByPhilip Thomas

Rachel and Matt’s gorgeous fall Hill Country Wedding at The Venue at Rafter E Ranch. What a fun couple and a charming venue! See below a curated set of my favorite images. Leave your love for the couple in the comments below. Venue: @thevenueatraftere Photographer: @philipthomasphotography Caterer: @lucysfriedchick Bar: @bartenders4you Rentals + Drapery: @dpcevents Floral:…

Just married couple leave in a vintage sports car from The Milestone Boerne Wedding ceremony and reception - Hailey and Hunter-Leica photographer-Philip Thomas Photography
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The Milestone Boerne | Wedding + Reception | Hailey + Hunter

ByPhilip Thomas

Hailey and Hunter tied the knot at The Milestone Boerne. What a beautiful Hill Country wedding! We are so happy for these two. They met at a Crossfit in Houston and got to know each other during a gym contest. Turns out, Hailey was not just an amazing athlete but an awesome baker too. Hunter…

Couple on a balcony overlooking the Hill Country at the luxurious Eilan Hotel-and-Spa Philip-Thomas-Photography
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Wedding at Concordia + Eilan Hotel | Leslie + Brandt | San Antonio

ByPhilip Thomas

A gorgeous classy wedding at Concordia Lutheran Church and reception at the luxury Eilan Hotel Hill Country, San Antonio, Texas. Leslie and Brandt met in a gym one early morning and started dating after going to a gun range. Fast forward in time, Brandt popped the question at Painting With A Twist with a raffle…

The Oaks at Heavenly Wedding and reception-Leica photographer-Philip Thomas Photography
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Oaks At Heavenly Wedding + Reception | Winter 2019 | Lilly + Frank

ByPhilip Thomas

Lilly and Frank tied the knot at The Oaks of Heavenly on a beautiful day, the last weekend of Winter. There’s so much wonderful emotion captured with this couple, friends and family. Here’s their engagement session. Lilly and Frank have known each other for going on 18 years and are the perfect fit for each other. Special…

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The Chandelier of Gruene Wedding Photos | Andrea + James

ByPhilip Thomas

Last wedding of 2018 and a gorgeous couple Andrea and James tie the knot at the venue at The Chandelier of Gruene Wedding, located on a spectacularly secluded acreage in the Texas Hill Country. Andrea and James met at Rackspace where they work. The wedding reception was absolutely gorgeous with a blue starry night on…

Back shot of couple leaving wedding reception
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Bulverde Hill Country Wedding | Dru+Kerry | Philip Thomas Photography

ByPhilip Thomas

I thoroughly enjoyed documenting Dru and Kerry’s Bulverde Hill Country Wedding a few weeks ago. They married at a gorgeous ranch owned by friends Terry and Sam just a few miles from Bulverde, Texas. We start with a shrimp boil for a rehearsal dinner party followed by the wedding day. There are many beautiful sceneries…

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Hidden Falls – Bridal Veil Wedding | Hill Country Texas | Sarah + Dennis

ByPhilip Thomas

Hidden Falls at Bridal Veil is a peach of a venue. Located in the heart of The Hill Country, Texas, I was so fortunate to photograph Sarah and Dennis’s wedding day. Sarah is a beautiful person and a gorgeous bride. Dennis, of course, the very handsome groom. I’m so happy for them!Telling marriage stories have…

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Lost Mission Wedding, Spring Branch Texas | Erica + Chris | San Antonio Wedding Photographer

ByPhilip Thomas

Congratulations to Erica and Chris, tying the knot at Lost Mission. Lots of emotion here on a beautiful spring day. Lost Mission is an authentic mission chapel in the Texas hill country and a beautiful reception facility surrounded by majestic oak trees. You couldn’t ask for better weather, and I loved how emotional Chris became…

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Family Ranch Hill Country Texas Wedding | Bri + Joe | A Transatlantic Love

ByPhilip Thomas

This wedding is a fantastic Hill Country Texas wedding with a twist. Joe is a fellow Englishman and came to his fiancee’s family home just north of San Antonio to marry his sweetheart. From the moments we met via Skype, I loved working with the couple, family and friends, many of whom were from across the…

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The Creek Haus Wedding Dripping Springs | Kelsey + Ian

ByPhilip Thomas

A delightful couple of days at The Creek Haus, Dripping Springs, Texas. Kelsey and Ian have a fantastic story. They met in High School, well, Middle School, then started dating senior year. Their friendship and romance blossomed over many years with long distance dating in Los Angeles and New York. Friends and family came from…

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Hayes Hollow at Hidden Falls Bridal Veil | Spring Branch | Meghan + Matt

ByPhilip Thomas

Meghan and Matt tied the knot a couple of weekends ago at Hayes Hollow at Hidden Falls, Spring Branch. The venue tucked amongst 100-year-old oak trees with waterfalls, and an open sky is utterly a gorgeous location. I love to capture the life of a couple’s wedding day, accomplished unobtrusively, and without photographers direction, otherwise,…

Couple hold hands walk through a sparkler exit captured from behind at Barr Mansion -Thrilled to see my pic win in the WPJA 2017 Tri-3 Contest - SEND OFF / DEPARTURE - 2nd Place - Photo By: Philip Thomas from San Antonio, Texas
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Win in the WPJA 2017 Tri-3 International Contest | Philip Thomas

ByPhilip Thomas

Wow – what a good start to the week. I’m thrilled to see my pic win in the WPJA 2017 Tri-3 International Contest – SEND OFF / DEPARTURE – 2nd Place – Photo By: Philip Thomas from San Antonio, Texas. Here’s the original post from Ashley and Fred beautiful wedding at Barr Mansion.