River Oaks Garden Club Forum-Nadia and Evan-Philip Thomas Photography-Houston wedding photographer
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River Oaks Garden Club Forum – Nadia and Evan – Houston wedding

ByPhilip Thomas

Nadia and Evan tied the knot at a beautiful historical venue, River Oaks Garden Club Forum off Westheimer in Houston. Their day was a simple, heartfelt wedding for families and close friends. They have such a sweet story. Nadia and Evan have been best friends since they were 14 and just tied the knot ten…

Wedding photojournalist Association- Wedding photograph 2236976 was awarded for being the best in documentary wedding photography.
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2018 Summer WPJA award winning images – Wedding Photojournalist Association

ByPhilip Thomas

So thankful and thrilled this month with WPJA – Wedding Photojournalist Association. I’ve been fortunate to be awarded five images in the latest international monthly contest. Two of the five pictures were awarded Diamond awards for engagement photography, a first for me. I consider WPJA a personal measuring stick for my work as a documentary wedding photography…

Back shot of couple leaving wedding reception
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Bulverde Hill Country Wedding | Dru+Kerry | Philip Thomas Photography

ByPhilip Thomas

I thoroughly enjoyed documenting Dru and Kerry’s Bulverde Hill Country Wedding a few weeks ago. They married at a gorgeous ranch owned by friends Terry and Sam just a few miles from Bulverde, Texas. We start with a shrimp boil for a rehearsal dinner party followed by the wedding day. There are many beautiful sceneries…

Travis Park United Methodist wedding ceremony + Southwest School of Art Reception Spring Wedding-26
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Travis Park UMC Wedding + Southwest School of Art reception | Janice + Taylor

ByPhilip Thomas

Dallas couple Janice and Taylor tied the knot at the downtown San Antonio Travis Park United Methodist Church, and their wedding reception was at Southwest School of Art. With Janice’s family here in San Antonio, what a fitting way to celebrate a wedding with friends and family coming down to south Texas. This was a very…

Wedding at The Little Church of La Villita and reception at Liberty Bar
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Little Church of La Villita + Liberty Bar Wedding Reception | Jaime + Matt

ByPhilip Thomas

This wedding was a wonderfully intimate celebration between two amazing people, Jaime and Matt. Their 13 person wedding took place at The Little Church at La Villita and the reception at quite magnificent Liberty Bar. They started dating in the UK when they were both working there. Now, they reside in Houston. Jaime has family…

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Lost Mission Wedding, Spring Branch Texas | Erica + Chris | San Antonio Wedding Photographer

ByPhilip Thomas

Congratulations to Erica and Chris, tying the knot at Lost Mission. Lots of emotion here on a beautiful spring day. Lost Mission is an authentic mission chapel in the Texas hill country and a beautiful reception facility surrounded by majestic oak trees. You couldn’t ask for better weather, and I loved how emotional Chris became…

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Family Ranch Hill Country Texas Wedding | Bri + Joe | A Transatlantic Love

ByPhilip Thomas

This wedding is a fantastic Hill Country Texas wedding with a twist. Joe is a fellow Englishman and came to his fiancee’s family home just north of San Antonio to marry his sweetheart. From the moments we met via Skype, I loved working with the couple, family and friends, many of whom were from across the…

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Club Giraud Wedding | San Antonio, Texas | Cassidy + Eric

ByPhilip Thomas

Here’s a lovely ‘Texas chic’ wedding at Club Giraud, downtown San Antonio, Texas. Cassidy and Eric first met at an auction house in New York where they were both working. Cassidy grew up in San Antonio, Texas but now calls New York home. So it made sense to come back to Texas and relax here…

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Hayes Hollow at Hidden Falls Bridal Veil | Spring Branch | Meghan + Matt

ByPhilip Thomas

Meghan and Matt tied the knot a couple of weekends ago at Hayes Hollow at Hidden Falls, Spring Branch. The venue tucked amongst 100-year-old oak trees with waterfalls, and an open sky is utterly a gorgeous location. I love to capture the life of a couple’s wedding day, accomplished unobtrusively, and without photographers direction, otherwise,…

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St. Paul’s UMC + Majestic Metro Wedding | Houston| Kate + Jimmy

ByPhilip Thomas

Kate and Jimmy tied the knot at their church, the United Methodist Church in Houston, Texas. Their reception was at the extraordinary Majestic Metro. Loved Kate and Jimmy! They have an amazing story and their images are full of raw emotion and authenticity! Kate and Jimmy met at their church in the fall of 2013. Three…

Classy wedding affair at The St Anthony Hotel Wedding - Celina and Lorenzo San Antonio Texas
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St. Anthony Hotel Wedding – San Antonio TX | Celina + Lorenzo

ByPhilip Thomas

A classy wedding affair at The St Anthony Hotel in San Antonio Texas. Please leave your congrats in the comments below to, in my opinion, the best-looking couple of the year, Celina, and Lorenzo. Like a magazine power couple, friends from all over the state came together on New Year’s Eve to celebrate their union of…

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The Gallery Houston Wedding | Claire + Andy

ByPhilip Thomas

Happy New Year! I cannot think of a better way to kick off the new year than celebrating Claire and Andy’s wedding. I loved working with this couple! After the terrible Houston floods, there was a wedding venue change to The Gallery, a unique French-Mediterranean-style venue nestled in the Galleria area. Claire, like me, is…

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White Oak Music Hall Jewish Wedding | Houston | Sydnee + Kiko

ByPhilip Thomas

A fall wedding with a magnificent downtown view of Houston at White Oak Music Hall. The English indie rock band, Alt-J had performed the night prior at this edgy, elegant, fun, and eclectic modern venue. This my friends is a classic story of boy and girl falling in love but in the most modern way….

INTERVIEW: What to look for in a wedding photographer
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INTERVIEW: What to look for in a wedding photographer

ByPhilip Thomas

Last week, I was honored to be interviewed by Dayna De Hoyos of Stella Haus to talk about what to look for in a wedding photographer. Here’s that interview in full. Thanks so much to Dayna and her passion to forge a better wedding experience for couples. Please share this with your friends or anyone who’s engaged!    …

RUSTIC BARN WEDDING at VISTA WEST RANCH DRIPPING SPRINGS _ BRANDI + AJ-37
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Rustic Barn Wedding at Vista West Ranch Dripping Springs | Brandi + AJ

ByPhilip Thomas

I love all my couples, none more than this just married couple, Brandi and AJ who tied the knot at Vista West Ranch. I’m forever grateful to wedding planner Diana Boucher who’s a terrific matcher for getting the right photographer and vendors with the couple. So, we all met via Skype, and after booking, I…

Paniolo Ranch Rustic Fall Wedding - Philip Thomas Photography
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Rustic Fall Wedding at Paniolo Ranch | Katherine + Matthew

ByPhilip Thomas

A few weeks ago, I photographed Katherine and Matthew’s gorgeous rustic fall wedding at Paniolo Ranch, Boerne. I’m blessed and fortunate to know The Rominger family for a few years having photographed their daughter and son’s weddings. The family asked me back for their son, Matthew, and Katherine’s wedding day.So, below are my personal favorites….

01-Bull District Park Engagement Session-Austin wedding photographer-Philip Thomas Photography
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FEATURED WEDDING – 7 CENTERPIECES – ALI + KHALED

ByPhilip Thomas

Happy one year anniversary to Ali and Khaled ! 7 Centerpieces just posted today this luxurious South Asian fusion wedding. Thank you for featuring this amazing couples wedding. Here’s the link or click below if you’re on Facebook.   Post by Philip Thomas Photography. li + khaled