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

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…

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

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…

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CATELYN + NEIL | THE WITTE MUSEUM WEDDING

Catelyn and Neil tied the knot over St. Patrick’s Day weekend at The Witte Museum, San Antonio, Texas. And for good reason, as it was the luck of the Irish when five years earlier they met on St. Paddy’s Day. Neil and Catelyn moved to San Antonio not long after Catelyn started a new job…

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

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….

Katie + Owen | The Havana | La Orilla Del Rio Ballroom Wedding
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Katie + Owen | The Havana | La Orilla Del Rio Ballroom Wedding

Congratulations to Katie and Owen, an amazing couple who wed a few weekends ago at La Orilla Del Rio Ballroom in San Antonio, Texas. Friends and family came from all over the world, including Taiwan, St. Lucia, the UK and the U.S.A. for this extraordinary multicultural wedding. The day truly felt like a microcosm of humanity,…

1909 Topanga California Wedding
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Topanga Wedding, California | The 1909 | Nikki + Evan | Destination Wedding

Last year, I had the opportunity to second shoot in Topanga, California with my amazing photographer friend, Adam Swift. We often shoot together whenever we have a free weekend. Adam comes to Texas or I go to California. What better way to sharpen shooting skills especially as a second shooter. This is one such wedding…

Bride and grooms shoes at wedding reception Republic
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Takoma Park, Maryland | Washington D.C | Elle + Josiah | Destination Wedding

A gorgeous low light winter wedding set the tone for Elle and Josiah’s big day, which took place in Takoma Park, Maryland, a suburb of Washington, D.C. This is an amazing couple that I met at a wedding in Houston 2015. This hip couple met when Elle listened to Josiah, a DJ on her favorite Indie…

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

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….

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My Favorite Wedding Images of 2016

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…

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Immaculate Heart | Granberry Hills Wedding

I was delighted to capture Cassie and Bryan’s late fall wedding, held at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, followed by a reception at Granberry Hills. The weather held out for a beautiful day, which took place in a byzantine Romanesque-style church  built in 1911 and rich in religious traditions and hispanic culture. The church is beautiful…

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

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…

Hotel Galvez Wedding Gulf of Mexico
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GULF OF MEXICO – HOTEL GALVEZ WEDDING

Shelley and Joe’s Hotel Galvez wedding along the Gulf of Mexico was a picture-perfect Galveston wedding. Congratulations on tying the knot! The couple met at law school and have a terrific sense of humor, quietness and grace. Shelley is one of the most beautiful brides I have had the pleasure to photograph. There’s a lot of emotion here and as…

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

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

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…

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

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

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…

Pearl Stabe Weddings Philip Thomas Photography
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Sacred Heart Conventual Chapel (OLLU) + Pearl Stable Wedding

A beautiful wedding captured a couple of weekends ago. Loved Andra’s sense of humor and her infectious laugh. Both make a lovely couple and it was so nice to talk to Matt, and catch up all things soccer (football as most of the world calls it). He’s a Liverpool fan which for one day I’ll…

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

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,…