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…
Here’s a set of images from Meredith and Collin’s wedding at Mission San Jose and reception at Hotel Valencia, San Antonio, Texas. Meredith and Collin met in college. They call home in Los Angeles and travel back and forth with family and friends in San Antonio, Texas. I enjoyed documenting their wedding day and thankful for…
Kelsey and Paul tied the knot in Austin, Texas, at Commodore Perry Estate. The newly wedded couple have dated since 2017 and are perfect together. As with many weddings this year, the celebration was downscale due to COVID, and Paul’s family in Ireland dropped in via Zoom in a heartfelt moment to offer their congratulations. Kelsey…
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…
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…
Grace and David first met at a lake-house in Dallas, and recently tied the knot at Bridget’s Basket, in Hunt, Texas. The couple desired a photographer who could capture the beautiful landscape and their day naturally. I’m so thankful for their trust, and we were the perfect fit. Bridget’s Basket is a lovely restaurant oasis…
The Post Oak Hotel Wedding Photography. Nila and Josh. The couple and the wedding venue were just so elegant and beautiful. The Post Oak Hotel, designed by I.M. Pei, is an upscale hotel with a striking glass chandelier, posh rooms, and cool cars manufactured by Rolls Royce, is a five-star hotel in Houston, Texas. The wedding,…
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…
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…
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,…
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,…
Here we are precisely ten years later, after their first date, Ashley and Jacob tied the knot at a home wedding in Spring, Texas. Together they have experienced much together, including world travel, first jobs, and long term careers.I loved photographing their special day with just a few family members. It was quite extraordinary and…
Ceremony: Chapel of the Incarnate WordReception: Rosenberg Skyroom at UIWWedding Planner: Sweet August Events – Janell and KatherineCatering: Jerusalem CateringCake: Cakes by CathyPhotobooth: Artemis PhotoboothHair + Makeup: Mistique Makeup – SuzieEntertainment: DJ DaquariRentals: Illusions RentalsTransportation: Elegant LimoPhotographer: Philip ThomasLoran and Andrew’s engagement session
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…
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…
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…
Hannah and Rob tied the knot at Barr Mansion in Austin, Texas. The couple, who live in Los Angeles, California, met five years ago at a birthday party, and it took several tries before they finally dated. Their connection is infectious, full of laughter and so much fun. So, here we are. Friends, family, many…
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…
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:…
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…
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