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July 2024 Favorite Image of the Month

ByPhilip Thomas

July 2024 Favorite Images of the Month ~ It’s been another busy month here in the house. I’m learning the guitar—an absolute newbie, but I love it. With the scorching temperatures, we’ve been finding cooler air by visiting art museums with my girls. The Texas summer heat brings a slowdown with weddings, so with a…

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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…

Couple depart with sparklers phootgraphed looking down at Rio-Plaza, San Antonio, Texas
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Philip Thomas featured in Rangefinder Magazine

ByPhilip Thomas

Delighted to have an image featured here in Rangefinder Magazine. Photographed with a Leica M240 from the street level overlooking the couple’s exit from Rio Plaza, an event venue right alongside San Antonio’s picturesque River Walk. Philip Thomas selected a high ISO so he could capture the beautiful ambiance of the sparklers. (Lens: Leica 50mm…

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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…

The Waters Point Wedding The Waters Point is a luxurious historic hill country wedding venue in Wimberley TX. Located next to the Blanco River and Cypress Creek Philip Thomas Photography L1150671
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The Waters Point Ceremony + Reception | Kelly + Alex

ByPhilip Thomas

A few weeks ago, stunning bride Kelly and handsome groom Alex tied the knot at The Waters Point, just outside Wimberley, Texas. Nestled along the breathtaking banks of the Blanco River and Cypress Creek, this venue is a jewel of a find and great for family and friends to stay over the weekend. These are my favorite…

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New Orleans Marriott Hotel South Asian Wedding

ByPhilip Thomas

Chandni and Tyler’s wedding was a glorious affair. Here’s a South Asian wedding in the French Quarter of downtown New Orleans, captured a few weeks ago. We start the celebrations with the Mehendi at Chandni’s parent’s home, not too far from the hotel in New Orleans. The Sangeet was at Marriott New Orleans right on…

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!  

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The Gallery Houston Wedding | Claire + Andy

ByPhilip Thomas

Happy New Year! I cannot think of a better way to kick off the new year than celebrating Claire and Andy’s wedding. I loved working with this couple! After the terrible Houston floods, there was a wedding venue change to The Gallery, a unique French-Mediterranean-style venue nestled in the Galleria area. Claire, like me, is…

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My Favorite Wedding Images of 2016

ByPhilip Thomas

HAPPY NEW YEAR! These clicks are my favorite wedding images of 2016. Thank you to all the lovely folks I was honored to photograph and meet. It’s been a wild ride and I’m incredibly thankful for the trust couples place in me. All pics captured with a couple of Leica M rangefinders. Click on each image…

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…

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…

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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…

Galveston Wedding Leica Photographer
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WEDDING AT THE LYCEUM, GALVESTON, TEXAS | MALOREE + DAN

ByPhilip Thomas

Super cool couple MaloRee and Dan tied the knot at The Lyceum, Galveston. They met in a country bar. Months would pass before their paths would cross again. Yes, folks, Dan took Mal to the movies for a Batman 9 hour marathon. And then, after a week of courting, Mal left for the Caribbean waters to…

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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,…

Landa Library Engagement Photographer Philip Thomas
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Landa Library Engagement Session – Leslie + Omar

ByPhilip Thomas

LANDA LIBRARY ENGAGEMENT SEDION  – Leslie + Omar. Photographed this lovely e-session at Landa Library and at San Antonio’s Spurs graffiti wall at Richter Goods on Broadway. Fun stuff. These are a few of my faves. I’m very much looking forward to photographing their special day. Just a delightful couple to work with.