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The Bryan Museum Wedding Galveston, Texas | Lacey + Chris tie the knot

ByPhilip Thomas

Wedding at The Bryan Museum, Galveston. Here’s a curated set of images from Lacey and Chris’s fun wedding in Galveston, Texas. We start with the bride and bridesmaids getting ready at the magnificent and historic Hotel Galvez and Spa. The couple tied the knot at The Bryan Museum, one of the world’s largest collections of…

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,…

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…

A favorite clicks of 2019 from my last wedding of the year. Here are two sweethearts, Densil and Stacy that tied the knot two weeks ago. The couple found holes in the fence of the venue and comically, were checking out guests heading toward their cocktail party after the ceremony. LM104330
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My favorite wedding images of 2019

ByPhilip Thomas

These are my favorite wedding images of 2019, most of these are unposed images and free of photographers’ direction, full of emotion pictures that document a couple’s story. Every year (see more from 2018 and 2017), like any photographer, I’ll work on areas of weakness and eliminate mistakes while pushing creatively. It is, after all, about ‘seeing.‘ It’s…

Laughter and joy as couple walk away from the wedding ceremony at The Witte Museum
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The Witte Museum Wedding + Reception | Kelsey + Dan

ByPhilip Thomas

Here’s a curated set of images from Kelsey and Dan’s wedding a few weeks ago at The Witte Museum, San Antonio. I’m so thankful to have met this fantastic couple, and to Peggy Walker, mother of Sara, a bride a photographed many years ago and referred me to them. Kelsey and Dan met in New York…

Last dance at Omni La Mansion Riverwalk hotel in San Antonio Texas shot through the window with curtains drawn
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La Mansion Hotel Wedding | San Antonio | Blanca + Walt

ByPhilip Thomas

Blanca and Walt’s tied the knot at Omni La Mansion Riverwalk hotel in downtown San Antonio, Texas. This refined hotel in a Spanish colonial building is genuinely historical and one of my favorites along the river. I’m so happy for them! They’re two smart, intelligent, and pleasant couple, and I had so much fun hanging…

Couple posed shot at acred-Heart-Chapel-Pvt-Rd-San-Antonio-Wedding-Leica-wedding-documentary-photographer-Philip-Thomas-Photography with beautiful light
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Sacred Heart Chapel (OLLU) Wedding | Remis Ridge Hidden Falls | Kaitlin + Chris

ByPhilip Thomas

Kaitlin and Chris tied the knot a couple of weeks ago at the historical and magnificent, Sacred Heart Chapel (OLLU) in San Antonio, Texas. Their wedding reception was at Remi’s Ridge at Hidden Falls, a gorgeous Hill Country venue. What can I say about these two! I loved working with them over the last 18…

Couple pose in mirror -The-Venue-at-Rafter-E-Ranch-Leica-wedding
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Venue at Rafter E Ranch Wedding| Rachel + Matt

ByPhilip Thomas

Rachel and Matt’s gorgeous fall Hill Country Wedding at The Venue at Rafter E Ranch. What a fun couple and a charming venue! See below a curated set of my favorite images. Leave your love for the couple in the comments below. Venue: @thevenueatraftere Photographer: @philipthomasphotography Caterer: @lucysfriedchick Bar: @bartenders4you Rentals + Drapery: @dpcevents Floral:…

Just married couple leave in a vintage sports car from The Milestone Boerne Wedding ceremony and reception - Hailey and Hunter-Leica photographer-Philip Thomas Photography
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The Milestone Boerne | Wedding + Reception | Hailey + Hunter

ByPhilip Thomas

Hailey and Hunter tied the knot at The Milestone Boerne. What a beautiful Hill Country wedding! We are so happy for these two. They met at a Crossfit in Houston and got to know each other during a gym contest. Turns out, Hailey was not just an amazing athlete but an awesome baker too. Hunter…

Newlyweds Stephanie and Justin at 24-Bridal-Oaks-Wedding-Events-Cypress-Texas-San-Antonio-Leica-Wedding-Photographer-Philip-Thomas
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Church of St Michael | Bridal Oaks Weddings and Events | Stephanie+Justin

ByPhilip Thomas

Congratulations to newlyweds Stephanie and Justin! They tied the knot at St.Michaels in Houston with their reception following at Bridal Oaks Weddings and Events. See their engagement session here. What an awesome couple, family and friends. There’s plenty of emotion here with the joy. I love photographing wedding for many reasons, among them is the…

Phillip and Minta see each other before the ceremony in a first look The Grand Texana Wedding Barr Minta + Phillip -
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The Grand Texana Wedding Barn | Brenham, Texas | Minta + Phillip

ByPhilip Thomas

The Grand Texana Wedding Barn. Phillip moved to Cairo, Egypt in 2014 and in June 2016, Minta moved to Alexandria, Egypt. Both are avid runners. In December 2016 their paths crossed in Alexandria when the Cairo Runners and Alex Runners were getting ready at the beautiful seaside Corniche. After the run, Minta overheard a young…

Couple on a balcony overlooking the Hill Country at the luxurious Eilan Hotel-and-Spa Philip-Thomas-Photography
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Wedding at Concordia + Eilan Hotel | Leslie + Brandt | San Antonio

ByPhilip Thomas

A gorgeous classy wedding at Concordia Lutheran Church and reception at the luxury Eilan Hotel Hill Country, San Antonio, Texas. Leslie and Brandt met in a gym one early morning and started dating after going to a gun range. Fast forward in time, Brandt popped the question at Painting With A Twist with a raffle…

Mother and grandmother of the bride help bride with her veil at The Westin Riverwalk in San Antonio Texas - WPJA Award winning image
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Next Presentation: Capturing Dynamic Images using Geometry

ByPhilip Thomas

When- April 11, 2019 at 6pm – Go here to book your place on the Meetup site. $10 at the door. What’s is about? I’ll discuss design/geometry in my images, my influencers, and present and analyze examples of how you can apply learnings from the masters of the 20th century to the genre of documentary wedding and street photography….

The Oaks at Heavenly Wedding and reception-Leica photographer-Philip Thomas Photography
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Oaks At Heavenly Wedding + Reception | Winter 2019 | Lilly + Frank

ByPhilip Thomas

Lilly and Frank tied the knot at The Oaks of Heavenly on a beautiful day, the last weekend of Winter. There’s so much wonderful emotion captured with this couple, friends and family. Here’s their engagement session. Lilly and Frank have known each other for going on 18 years and are the perfect fit for each other. Special…

Mother and grandmother of the bride help bride with her veil at The Westin Riverwalk in San Antonio Texas - WPJA Award winning image
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Favorite Wedding Images 2018

ByPhilip Thomas

See you 2018. What a year 2018 turned out to be. My journey throughout the last 12 months has been hectic indeed with a full wedding season. In the north, the wedding season is split into two, spring and summer. Here in South Texas, weddings are year round. I see this as an advantage as…

17-Noah's Event Center Fall Wedding San Antonio -Molly and Pio-Beautiful Bride and Handsome Groom
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Noah’s Event Center Wedding | Molly+Pio

ByPhilip Thomas

Molly and Pio are newlyweds and tied the knot at Noah’s Event Center. I loved working with this down to earth couple. Molly is a beautiful bride. Pio should be on the cover of GQ magazine, or something like that! Just a warm, friendly duo. My favorite weddings to capture are lower guest counts as…

Arboretum Wedding ceremony Houston Arboretum & Nature Center, 4501 Woodway Dr, Houston-Philip Thomas Photography-L1009994_blog
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Houston Arboretum & Nature Center Wedding | Chris + Linda

ByPhilip Thomas

Linda and Chris’s wedding at Houston Arboretum, Houston and reception at Chateau de L’ Amour, Houston, Texas. The following are my favorite images from their wedding day. In a word, this wedding was FUN. Loved working with this beautiful couple, friends and family. Linda and Chris first met in high school, and all hung with the same group…