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!    …

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.

Groom kissed brides side of head beautiful bride at Cherie Flores Garden Pavilion Wedding Hermann Park Houston Texas-Philip Thomas
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CHERIE FLORES GARDEN PAVILION WEDDING HERMANN PARK HOUSTON TEXAS

ByPhilip Thomas

A few weeks ago I had the honor to photograph Christine and Justin’s wedding at Cherie Flores Garden Pavilion, Hermann Park, Houston. We start with getting ready shots at the bride’s parents home. As the afternoon breaks, we head toward Hermann Park and the Cherie Flores Garden Pavilion. Serving as the primary entryway to the…

Hindu-Jewish fusion wedding Just married couple Hindu Jewish fusion wedding Bride and groom pose for the camera at Sugar Land Marriott Hotel Hindu Jewish fusion wedding Sugar Land Marriott Hotel Texas-064
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HINDU-JEWISH FUSION WEDDING | KATHRYN + VIRAL | SUGAR LAND MARRIOTT

ByPhilip Thomas

A XTRA-SPECIAL wedding as this was a modern day, swoon-worthy, multi-cultural Hindu-Jewish fusion wedding celebration. Kathryn and Viral are an amazing couple I’ve enjoyed photographing and getting to know over the last year. Not only do they look great together – see engagement session at The Astorian, but their family and friends were also crazy…

Historic MG car pulls away driven by groom -River Oaks Country Club-Leica photographer-Philip Thomas Photography
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RIVER OAKS COUNTRY CLUB WEDDING, HOUSTON, TEXAS | JESSICA + JOHN

ByPhilip Thomas

Jessica and John’s wedding at River Oaks Country Club in Houston Texas had sun, wind, rain showers and high humidity. This did not dampen the celebration as family and friends gathered for the couple. In fact, it brought people closer together. Nestled in a leafy suburb of Houston, I started shooting earlier in the day…

The Bell Tower 34th Couple descend a staircase as they're announced at a wedding reception, Houston-Leica wedding photographer-Philip Thomas Photography
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THE BELL TOWER ON 34TH WEDDING | REBECCA + LUIGI

ByPhilip Thomas

Houston’s The Bell Tower on 34th hosted New York newly wed’s Rebecca and Luigi a couple of weekends ago. Family and friends came from all over the world including Luigi’s sister and some cousins from his home town of Sicily. His best man was from Venice and a close friend traveled from Rome, Italy. Many years…

Couple momentarily stop for a kiss in front of wedding guests at they depart Pecan Springs Houston Texas photo by Philip Thomas Photography
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Bri + Max | Pecan Springs Ranch, Houston, Texas

ByPhilip Thomas

I was honored to photograph Bri and Max’s wedding at Pecan Springs Ranch, Houston, Texas. These two soul mates tied the knot  a couple of weeks ago. I felt like they were the perfect couple for me as they’re pretty camera shy and wanted images that truly were authentic and told their story. That’s right…

San Antonio wedding photographer capture Couple share a funny moment inside a limo with green sparkling lights Houston Texas en route to Brennan's of Houston, Texas.
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KELLEY + ERICH | FIRST UNITED METHODIST WEDDING | BRENNAN’S

ByPhilip Thomas

Couple Kelley and Erich tied the knot at First United Methodist Church! The couple were just so lovely to work with over the last year. From their engagement session  shot on the banks of the Houston bayou last fall to a beautiful late winter ceremony held at First United Methodist Church on Main Street, Houston….

Couple pose on wedding day at The Astorian after sunset with a window reflection, Houston, Texas.
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LISA AND JONATHAN WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY | THE ASTORIAN

ByPhilip Thomas

These are my favorites from Lisa and Jonathan’s wedding at The Astorian. You can see their engagement session here. We start with some frames from a Halloween party the night prior at Hotel Icon. The reception was crazy fun. Lisa and Jonathan are a super sophisticated causal rocker people. This translates to a fun evening. Thank…

Groom leans into bride with available light to kiss bride at St. Paul's United Methodist Church Houston Wedding-Hobby Center Wedding Houston-Philip Thomas

Wedding St. Paul’s UMC | The Grove | Houston | Hobby Center

ByPhilip Thomas

Sydney and Ryan’s splendid wedding at St. Paul’s UMC and wedding reception at The Hobby Center. We start with rehearsal dinner photos at The Grove,  Perhaps the best looking couple you could imagine. These are my favorites from the wedding day photographed downtown Houston, Texas. Thank you for the trust and special thanks go to Mallory…

The Gallery Houston Wedding

The Gallery | Grace Bible Churh | Kathryn and Jonathan – Houston, Texas

ByPhilip Thomas

What do I say about this lovely couple.  I loved working with them over the last year. Their rehearsal was at Maxim’s, which are featured below on the first few images. Rehearsals are very cool to photograph as it gives me a chance pre wedding day to seek out family members. Secondly, it’s often a…

First dance wedding reception at The Bell Tower on 34th, Houston.

ST. ANNE CATHOLIC CHURCH + THE BELL TOWER ON 34TH WEDDING RECEPTION

ByPhilip Thomas

ST. ANNE CATHOLIC CHURCH + THE BELL TOWER ON 34TH WEDDING RECEPTION – Michelle and Patrick’s wedding at St. Anne’s Catholic Church brought two families together, one from Iowa, the other from Dominican Republic. Michelle and Patrick first met while Patrick was out visiting John (one of the best men) in DC, where Michelle was…

Bride attaching earrings in mirror
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HOUSTON HEIGHTS FIRE STATION WEDDING + RECEPTION

ByPhilip Thomas

Jennifer and Eddie’s wonderful winter wedding a couple of weeks ago at Houston Heights Fire Station. You can view a few favorite frames from their engagement session here. This was first time at the venue and I loved every minute of it. The Fire Station is steeped in history and the perfect size for a more intimate…

1940's Air Terminal Wedding Houston

1940’s Air Terminal Museum Wedding, Houston Texas

ByPhilip Thomas

1940’s Air Terminal Museum wedding in Houston. A unique wedding celebration, Lauren and Eric are a delightful couple and I was honored to document their wedding day. We start after the first image of Lauren in her gorgeous wedding gown with the rehearsal party at Karbach Brewwing Co,. Surrounded by family and friends, this beer fest should…

Julia Ideson library Wedding Houston
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JULIA IDESON LIBRARY WEDDING, ALEX + SETH, HOUSTON

ByPhilip Thomas

Julia Ideson Library wedding Alex and Seth’s wedding at the Julia Ideson Library on a chilly wet weekend a couple of weeks ago didn’t dampen anyone’s spirits at this Jewish celebration. I love to capture the life of a wedding with a couple of Leica M’s working in an unobtrusive and quiet manner enabling me to…

River Oaks Country Club Houston Weddings

RIVER OAKS COUNTRY CLUB WEDDING – MEGHAN + SCOT

ByPhilip Thomas

Meghan and Scot tied the knot at St. Luke’s and their glorious reception was at River Oaks Country Club, Houston. Thanks to amazing wedding planner Alia of Belle of the Ball. We’ve worked together before and it’s always a pleasure. Thanks also to second shooter Laura Sponaugle along for the ride – the opulent decor…

01-Bull District Park Engagement Session-Austin wedding photographer-Philip Thomas Photography
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FEATURED WEDDING – 7 CENTERPIECES – ALI + KHALED

ByPhilip Thomas

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