058 Ocho Hotel Havana Wedding Reception Leica wedding photographer Philip Thomas Photography
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Arneson River Theatre Wedding + Hotel Havana + Ocho Reception | Cameron+Shane

ByPhilip Thomas

In downtown San Antonio, Texas, Cameron and Shane’s gorgeous wedding at Arneson River Theatre. The couple’s wedding reception followed just a mile north at Ocho, Hotel Havana. Cameron and Shane met on a warm July afternoon at a housewarming party. The rest is history! Talking of the past, Hotel Havana has to be my favorite downtown hotel….

09 The Wiite Museum Wedding photographer San Antonio Wedding Documentary Photojournalist Leica Wedding Photographer Philip Thomas
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Mays Family Center – Witte Museum Wedding Ceremony +Reception

ByPhilip Thomas

Here’s a lovely wedding celebration at the Mays Family Center/Witte Museum off-Broadway, San Antonio, Texas. I’ve been fortunate to work with this family since 2013 for their other daughters and I feel like an old friend invited to the party, yet I’m lurking in the shadows with my cameras. Well, that just sounds downright troublesome!As…

The red Berry Estates Wedding Reception Jake and Sarah Philip Thomas Photography L1190942
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The Red Berry Estate – Wedding + Reception – Sarah + Jake

ByPhilip Thomas

On the last fall weekend, a gorgeous wedding took place for Sarah and Jake at Red Berry Estates in San Antonio, Texas. Sarah and Jake met in a downtown San Antonio Pub Rub back in November 2016. Fast forward to the present, and like many couples, Covid put a temporary dent in their wedding plans…

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Perkins Chapel Wedding + Hickory Street Annex Reception in Dallas, Texas

ByPhilip Thomas

Here’s a curated set of favorite images from Kinsey and JJ’s big day a few weeks back. I’m so fortunate to work with couples like these two as they trust me to do my thing and capture their day as honestly as possible.We start at Warwick Melrose, a red-brick hotel landmark of almost a hundred…

20 Quinta Mazatlan Wedding McAllen Texas Leica Weddings Philip Thomas
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Quinta Mazatlan Wedding + Reception, McAllen Texas, Elena+Mikey

ByPhilip Thomas

Elena and Mikey tied the knot a few weeks back with family and friends in McAllen, Texas. Mikey and Elena are a wonderful couple. I’m so thankful and blessed to photograph their special day at Quinta Mazatlan, a Spanish-revival estate amid sprawling tropical gardens featuring over 250 species of birds. And it just so happens…

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…

Our Lady of the Atonement Leica wedding photographer Philip Thomas Photography
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Our Lady of the Atonement Catholic Church + La Escondida Reception

ByPhilip Thomas

A set of images from Gabby and Kelvin’s special day at Our Lady of the Atonement Catholic Church and wedding reception at La Escondida in San Antonio, Texas. Here are few of my favorites. I’ve written many times how fortunate I am to take pictures for a living, and have the couples trust. Thank you….

San Antonio Museum Of Art Wedding – SAMA – Hotel Havana – Katie+Riley
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San Antonio Museum Of Art Wedding – SAMA – Hotel Havana – Katie+Riley

ByPhilip Thomas

Here’s a curated set of images from Katie and Riley’s wedding at the San Antonio Museum of Art. They married a few weeks ago, and make a wonderful couple. I’m so happy for them! We start at Ocho for Katie’s bridal luncheon, a chic riverside restaurant adjacent to Hotel Havana. On the morning of the…

Bride silhouetted with dressing hanging with bridesmaids watching
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Getting dressed for a wedding

ByPhilip Thomas

The bride getting dressed for a wedding. Here’s a showcase of my favorite images. For me, always one of the most anticipated parts of the wedding day. After months of searching for the perfect dress, followed by fittings and finding the right accessories, all lead to this moment, a custom in its own right. These…

Photograph from above looking for the windows of the couple practicing their first dance has to rooms San sits on the wall
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The Veranda Wedding + Reception – Elizabeth + Alan

ByPhilip Thomas

A beautiful Spring wedding at The Veranda for couple, Elizabeth and Alan. Leave your love for the couple in the comments below. Congratulations! Ceremony + Reception: The VerandaWedding Planner: Natalie Hart- Queen of HartsCeremony Music – Harpist / Rachel FerrisOfficiant – Gathering Midtown Church / Rev. Drew WittFlorist- Blooms To GoDJ – Cutting Edge EntertainmentPhotographer…

A wide angle view in monochrome photograph from the back of the ceremony looking towards The Argyle as a bride and groom
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Argyle Wedding in San Antonio Texas | Avery+Daniel

ByPhilip Thomas

Here’s Avery and Daniel’s gorgeous spring wedding at The Argyle. Avery and Daniel met as freshmen at A&M University, became great friends, and after a bit of a while, Daniel asked Avery out by playing a song for her in front of, oh, just 200 people! Three years later, in May 2020, Daniel proposed to…

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…

Cathedral of Our Lady of Walsingham + Ouisie’s Table Wedding Reception | Katie+Martin
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Cathedral of Our Lady of Walsingham + Ouisie’s Table Wedding Reception | Katie+Martin

ByPhilip Thomas

Martin and Katie tied the knot at the Cathedral of Our Lady of Walsingham, and their reception was at Ouisie’s Table in Houston. We start with a few clicks from their rehearsal dinner at Cafe Ginger in Uptown, Houston. I love this couple, and you can view their engagement session here. The wedding was super…

The top floor of St-Anthony-Hotel for newly wedded couple Andrea and Michael San Antonio Texas
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St Paul Catholic Church Wedding + St.Anthony Hotel Dinner

ByPhilip Thomas

Here’s an intimate scaled-down wedding due to COVID at St Paul Catholic Church, San Antonio. Andrea and Michael had dinner with their immediate family at The St.Anthony Hotel and will be having a grander gathering in 2021 at The Witte Museum. Michael and Andrea both attended St. John’s University in Queens, NY. While they did…

Texas Leica Wedding Photographer-- 13 celsius, Houston- Philip Thomas
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13 Celsius Wedding – Houston, Texas // Bethany + Jake // Houston Wedding

ByPhilip Thomas

Here’s Beth and Jake’s beautiful Jewish wedding. We started at an Airbnb, and the ceremony was at 13 Celsius, a chill lounge, and a favorite bar of Beth and Jake’s. So it made perfect sense to have their wedding ceremony at this location. Their late afternoon reception took place back at the Airbnb. As with…

Texas Leica Wedding Photographer-- THE SPRINGS-Magnolia Manor-Angleton-Philip Thomas
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The Springs in Angleton // Magnolia Manor Wedding // Ashley+Daniel

ByPhilip Thomas

Tucked away along the Gulf Coast is an impressively grandiose venue, Magnolia Manor, part of The Springs. This was the setting for Ashley and Daniel’s wedding a couple of weeks ago. I’m so fortunate to photograph their wedding day. Referred by friends of the bride, MaloRee and Dan Huot, I photographed their wedding a few years…

WPJA 2020 v1 winner
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WPJA 2020 Photo Competition | Philip Thomas

ByPhilip Thomas

The latest WPJA 2020 results are in and I’m so fortunate to win three award winning images. I’m thrilled to share these with you. You can see more on my award winning gallery. From the WPJA site: “The Wedding Photojournalist Association is proud to present the winners of Best Wedding Photographers in the 2020 v01 Photography Competition. WPJA…

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,…

St.Anthony de Padua Catholic Church Wedding-San Antonio wedding photographer-Philip Thomas Photography
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St Anthony de Padua Catholic Wedding| Prentice + Greg

ByPhilip Thomas

Prentice and Greg married at St Anthony de Padua Catholic Church a couple of weeks ago. A few close friends and family were present with a beautiful private home celebration in San Antonio, Texas. Prentice and Greg met at a law firm, and both share a sarcastic sense of humor and a love of history. The couple dated,…

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Bull District Park Austin Texas Engagement Session | Jackie+Alfred

ByPhilip Thomas

This couple at Bull District Park, Austin! Fantastic session with a beautiful bride to be Jackie and handsome groom to be Alfred from San Antonio, Texas.After plans fell through to photograph at Enchanted Rock, I knew I had to find a suitable location that just espoused the beauty of Texas. Bull District Park is a…