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

ByPhilip Thomas

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…

INTERVIEW: What to look for in a wedding photographer
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INTERVIEW: What to look for in a wedding photographer

ByPhilip Thomas

Last week, I was honored to be interviewed by Dayna De Hoyos of Stella Haus to talk about what to look for in a wedding photographer. Here’s that interview in full. Thanks so much to Dayna and her passion to forge a better wedding experience for couples. Please share this with your friends or anyone who’s engaged!    …

La Cantera Resort Wedding Getting Ready-35
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Vietnamese Martyrs + La Cantera Resort Wedding Reception | Jane + Daniel

ByPhilip Thomas

Elegant couple Jane and Daniel tied the knot at Vietnamese Martyrs Catholic Church and wedding reception at La Cantera Resort. Their wedding day started at La Cantera as Jane began getting ready, before taking a limo to the church. Daniel and Jane met at UIW studying pharmacy and soon enough started dating. Daniel’s mother, unfortunately,…

RUSTIC BARN WEDDING at VISTA WEST RANCH DRIPPING SPRINGS _ BRANDI + AJ-37
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Rustic Barn Wedding at Vista West Ranch Dripping Springs | Brandi + AJ

ByPhilip Thomas

I love all my couples, none more than this just married couple, Brandi and AJ who tied the knot at Vista West Ranch. I’m forever grateful to wedding planner Diana Boucher who’s a terrific matcher for getting the right photographer and vendors with the couple. So, we all met via Skype, and after booking, I…

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

ByPhilip Thomas

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.

Paniolo Ranch Rustic Fall Wedding - Philip Thomas Photography
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Rustic Fall Wedding at Paniolo Ranch | Katherine + Matthew

ByPhilip Thomas

A few weeks ago, I photographed Katherine and Matthew’s gorgeous rustic fall wedding at Paniolo Ranch, Boerne. I’m blessed and fortunate to know The Rominger family for a few years having photographed their daughter and son’s weddings. The family asked me back for their son, Matthew, and Katherine’s wedding day.So, below are my personal favorites….

Bride and groom posed photo at the Stonehaven at The Milestone Wedding Photos-Philip Thomas
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STONEHAVEN HALL AT THE MILESTONES (THE SPRINGS) | NEW BRAUNFELS | ALLISON + ERIC

ByPhilip Thomas

A gorgeous early fall wedding at The Stonehaven at The Milestone (originally The Spring Events Venue) for Allison and Eric’s wedding day. The day unfolded with the couple, family, and friends pitching in to help decorate the venue before getting ready for the ceremony. I love to photograph smaller weddings, up to around 150 people…

Couple walk after sunset at Chandelier of Gruene Wedding Reception-55
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OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP + CHANDELIER OF GRUENE | KAILEY + GRANT

ByPhilip Thomas

A beautiful Hill Country wedding at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church and reception at the Chandelier of Gruene. I first met Kailey and Grant many months ago at my studio and loved their love story and humor. They met at a football game in late summer of 2011 and a few years after…

During a toast bride and groom stand together with family under the lights -The Gardens of Old Town Helotes Hill Country Wedding
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GARDENS OF OLD TOWN HELOTES | JESSICA+JEFF

ByPhilip Thomas

Gorgeous spring light made for a special wedding day at The Gardens of Old Town Helotes. Jessica and Jeff married here last Saturday surrounded by close friends and family. I can’t believe it, but this was my first time at the venue. It really is a perfect location full of atmosphere. Situated in the heart of…

The Springs Boerne Wedding Philip Thomas
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The Springs Wedding, Boerne | Edna + Chris

ByPhilip Thomas

I had the pleasure of photographing Edna and Chris’s wedding ceremony, held at the new venue The Springs. Just opened in 2016, The Springs is a wonderful choice for those looking for a Texas country feel and experience. This was my first time shooting at this location, but I’m sure it won’t be my last….

La Cantera Resort Wedding El Fortin Lawn
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La Cantera Resort Fall Wedding – Serina + David

ByPhilip Thomas

Serina and David’s fall wedding at the Hill Country, La Cantera Resort was a magnificent affair. Take an unconventional couple. An unconventional wedding. And what you’re left with is the top of my list for low light, intimate, romantic weddings. The limestone arches and breathtaking rolling hills perfectly frames the scene for this blissful ceremony. The venue…

Ingenhuett on High Wedding
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Ingenhuett on High Wedding | Leslie + Omar – Comfort, Texas

ByPhilip Thomas

Get ready for a ton of emotion here, folks. This is Ingenhuett on High in Comfort, Texas. There are few locations that have more warmth, charm than this place. Leslie and Omar’s style and grace perfectly fits this lovely venue. Friends and family came from all over for this joyous occasion. The rehearsal dinner was…

LA CANTERA RESORT WEDDING
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LA CANTERA WEDDING – SAN ANTONIO – TARYN + J.P

ByPhilip Thomas

LA CANTERA RESORT WEDDING – TARYN + J.P – Loved working with this couple for the last year. Taryn and J.P tied the knot at La Cantera Resort a couple of weekends ago. As always, great working with event planner, Tina Humphrey, owner of Diamonds and Dreams.  You can also their engagement session here. These are…

Bridesmaids sit on bed watching bride get ready with her wedding gown at hotel-alsace-wedding-photographer-philip-thomasw
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HOTEL ALSACE WEDDING, CASTROVILLE, TEXAS – LAURA + DARYL

ByPhilip Thomas

Gosh, I loved photographing this wedding on Columbus Day. A small family and friend gathering at Hotel Alsace, Castroville, Texas. These are my absolute favorites. Scroll down to leave your love for Laura and Daryl. Thank you for the trust. Today, I spent the morning answering questions for a web article, primarily about my style…

Bride and groom share a moment kiss check to cheek in back of antique car on wedding day la-cantera-resort-wedding-photographer-philip-thomas
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Basilica Of The Little Flower + La Cantera Resort Wedding

ByPhilip Thomas

Where do I begin? Maybe take a peek at their engagement session and you will see the love, fun and adoration between these two. Kristina and Alex have a fun sense of humor and just seem made for each other. I loved working with their family and friends. An amazing night at La Cantera Resort,…

First Dance through window Dominion Country Club Wedding Reception
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THE DOMINION COUNTRY CLUB WEDDING + RECEPTION

ByPhilip Thomas

Erin and Saif married at The Dominion Club in San Antonio. It was a perfect day for a perfect couple. I love to capture multi-cultural weddings. A truly unique Iraqi-Texan wedding and I was honored to photograph their day. Saif, from Iraq moved to Jordan in 2006 and shortly after was accepted for an externship at…

LOST MISSIONS WEDDING - CLARISSA & ESTEBAN

LOST MISSIONS WEDDING – CLARISSA & ESTEBAN

ByPhilip Thomas

A Lost Missions Wedding out in Spring Branch with good-looking couple Clarissa and Esteban. The day-long rains didn’t put a damper on the elegant Spanish ambiance. All captured with a couple of Leica M(240)s. I’m a little behind posting images as it’s been crazy these last few months. See a few favorite frames from their big day. You…

Bride and father wait pre-ceremony at Knibbe Ranch, texas

MELISSA AND MARK- WEDDING- KNIBBE RANCH, SPRING BRANCH, TEXAS

ByPhilip Thomas

I’m enchanted by photographing the life of a wedding day. No more so than Melissa and Mark’s celebration of love at historic Knibbe Ranch on a rain soaked October. What is that they say in Texas? When it rains, it pours. Well, the celebrations certainly were not muted. Loved working with these two – just very…

Meredith and Richard share a private moment at Welfare Cafe wedding

WELFARE CAFE WEDDING, WELFARE, TEXAS. MEREDITH AND RICHARD.

ByPhilip Thomas

WELFARE CAFE WEDDING. Here’s lovely couple, Meredith and Richard and a few of my personal favorites from their wedding day. Family and friends gathered at the historic Welfare Cafe in Welfare on a very rainy weekend. Thankfully, the rain held out for a few hours so we managed to dance outside as you’ll see below. All shot…