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My favorite wedding images of 2023

ByPhilip Thomas

It’s that time of year and I have curated a collection of my favorite photographs from 2023. I want to express my sincere gratitude to all the amazing couples who entrusted me with capturing their most special day. It is an honor to be able to tell their unique story through my lens, and I…

South Asian Wedding New Orleans Chandni Tyler New Orleans Hotel Marriott Philip Thomas Photography
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Favorite wedding images of 2021

ByPhilip Thomas

Thank you to all my beautiful couples in 2021. Here’s my roundup of favorite wedding images throughout the wildest twelve months in my 15-year career photographing weddings. We all know how challenging and complex 2021 was, so I’ll dispense with those comments and let you know I love what I do with a passion that sees…

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!  

Couple Debra and Ryan on hotel balcony at Westin Riverwalk Hotel Jewish Wedding Ceremony Reception San Antonio Texas-Philip Thomas Photography
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Westin Riverwalk Hotel | Wedding + Reception | Debra + Ryan

ByPhilip Thomas

Debra and Ryan met in high school, became friends, started dating at UT, and have been together ever since. So, here we are, over ten years after their first date celebrating their wild and magnificent celebration at the Westin Riverwalk Hotel, San Antonio, Texas. We start the post with their rehearsal welcome dinner at The…

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Barr Mansion Jewish Wedding in Austin Texas | Hannah + Rob

ByPhilip Thomas

Hannah and Rob tied the knot at Barr Mansion in Austin, Texas. The couple, who live in Los Angeles, California, met five years ago at a birthday party, and it took several tries before they finally dated. Their connection is infectious, full of laughter and so much fun. So, here we are. Friends, family, many…

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Club Giraud Wedding | San Antonio, Texas | Cassidy + Eric

ByPhilip Thomas

Here’s a lovely ‘Texas chic’ wedding at Club Giraud, downtown San Antonio, Texas. Cassidy and Eric first met at an auction house in New York where they were both working. Cassidy grew up in San Antonio, Texas but now calls New York home. So it made sense to come back to Texas and relax here…

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White Oak Music Hall Jewish Wedding | Houston | Sydnee + Kiko

ByPhilip Thomas

A fall wedding with a magnificent downtown view of Houston at White Oak Music Hall. The English indie rock band, Alt-J had performed the night prior at this edgy, elegant, fun, and eclectic modern venue. This my friends is a classic story of boy and girl falling in love but in the most modern way….

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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…

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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…

Beautiful bride photographed at the W Hotel, Austin, Texas
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W Hotel Wedding Austin, Texas | Jessica + Colin

ByPhilip Thomas

The W Hotel in Austin, Texas hosted Jessica and Colin’s Jewish wedding along with their dog, Piper. Thanks to a past bride, Kelly and Robbie’s family who kindly referred me. These are a few of my favorites, all shot with a couple of Leica M240’s. Austinite second shooter, Corey Mendez, was along for the ride….

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Featured wedding on ISPWP – Rima and Ryan

ByPhilip Thomas

Thrilled to learn that one of my favorite weddings has been featured on ISPWP. Rima and Ryan’s wedding was at The House of Blues in Houston. Wedding Planning: Caroline Meinen w/ Belle of the Ball 817-308-9730Video: 31 Films (281) 259-1220DJ: Ceeplus Bad Knives (713) 471-0733Band: Big Sam’s Funky Nation contact [email protected] for bookingWedding Date:  October 5, 2013

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

ByPhilip Thomas

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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alex and max’s wedding | omni houston | leica wedding

ByPhilip Thomas

Like Alex and Max’s wedding, I’m very fortunate to do what I do for a living. I get to shoot all types of cultural and destination weddings and this was no exception.  Alex and Max’s wedding or ‘Malex’ as we now fondly call them was a Jewish ceremony at the Onmi Riverway in Houston on…