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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…

Ashley and Clayton steal a kiss at The Ballrom at Tanglewood in Houston Texas L1000596
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A Fairy-tale Wedding at Tanglewood: Ashley & Clayton’s Story

ByPhilip Thomas

Check out this beautiful couple, Ashley and Clayton, who recently said “I do” at The Ballroom at Tanglewood. The photos are filled with so much love and emotion it’s hard not to get swept up in their happiness. Also, if you haven’t seen their engagement session yet, you’re in for a treat! Thank you to…

Union Station Houston Astros Wedding Reception-Philip Thomas Photography
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Annunciation Catholic Church + Minute Maid Union Station Wedding Reception, Houston | Katie+Walter

ByPhilip Thomas

Katie and Walter met while playing co-ed soccer together in 2011, and her father was the soccer coach. What a great story! This beautiful couple tied the knot at Annunciation Catholic Church, followed by a fun-packed reception at Union Station in Houston, formerly a rail transportation hub; the building now serves as a cornerstone for Minute…

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…

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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…

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The Grove Wedding Reception – Lena+Freddy | Philip Thomas Photography

ByPhilip Thomas

Lena and Freddy’s wedding reception/party took place at The Grove, set in the middle of Discovery Green, downtown Houston. I love this restaurant, having spent time here with our children. The celebration took place on Lena and Freddy’s first anniversary, delayed due to the pandemic, and wow, what a party! Lena and Freddy met in a bar…

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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!  

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…

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…

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McGovern Centennial Gardens Wedding | Andrea+ Alex

ByPhilip Thomas

Andrea and Alex’s wedding was a blast, starting on Friday evening with a backyard dinner pig roast with delicious food. The wedding day started at Hotel ZaZa for the bride, and the groom and son began their day at the local hair salon. A beautiful day followed with the wedding and reception at the McGovern…

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

ByPhilip Thomas

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…

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…