Kendalia Hill Country Wedding Ceremony + Reception-Philip Thomas Photography L1002521 Edit
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Captivating Kendalia Wedding Ceremony – Blair + Andrew

ByPhilip Thomas

Blair and Andrew’s wedding was one of the most captivating events I’ve ever photographed. As soon as I met the couple last June, I knew I would capture some stunning images telling their love story. The rehearsal dinner took place at the Clubs of Cordillera Ranch, and the wedding was held at Blair’s parents’ home in Kendalia…

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“To Reach Success, Define What You Want”

ByPhilip Thomas

Thanks to Jim Landers for hosting last night’s panel discussion: “To Reach Success, Define What You Want” – The recorded video is below. “Hear the stories of challenges, triumphs, and pivotal moments that shaped our three panelists’ lives. Gain insights from three different points of view into setting meaningful goals tailored to your personal vision…

09 The Wiite Museum Wedding photographer San Antonio Wedding Documentary Photojournalist Leica Wedding Photographer Philip Thomas
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Mays Family Center – Witte Museum Wedding Ceremony +Reception

ByPhilip Thomas

Here’s a lovely wedding celebration at the Mays Family Center/Witte Museum off-Broadway, San Antonio, Texas. I’ve been fortunate to work with this family since 2013 for their other daughters and I feel like an old friend invited to the party, yet I’m lurking in the shadows with my cameras. Well, that just sounds downright troublesome!As…

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…

Our Lady of the Atonement Leica wedding photographer Philip Thomas Photography
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Our Lady of the Atonement Catholic Church + La Escondida Reception

ByPhilip Thomas

A set of images from Gabby and Kelvin’s special day at Our Lady of the Atonement Catholic Church and wedding reception at La Escondida in San Antonio, Texas. Here are few of my favorites. I’ve written many times how fortunate I am to take pictures for a living, and have the couples trust. Thank you….

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…

The top floor of St-Anthony-Hotel for newly wedded couple Andrea and Michael San Antonio Texas
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St Paul Catholic Church Wedding + St.Anthony Hotel Dinner

ByPhilip Thomas

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…

Texas Leica Wedding Photographer-- Commodore Perry Estate Austin Texas Wedding - Philip Thomas-LM101655
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Commodore Perry Estate // Austin Wedding // Kelsey + Paul

ByPhilip Thomas

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…

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…

The annual San Antonio Weddings Magazine 2020 Cover Contest is now LIVE!
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I need your vote! | San Antonio Weddings Magazine 2020 Cover Contest

ByPhilip Thomas

I need your help! Please share this post. The annual San Antonio Weddings Magazine 2020 Cover Contest is now LIVE! Visit www.sanantonioweddings.com/photoshootout Please help win this for two of my couple, Leslie + Brandt and Kelsey + Dan.Remember that you can vote daily so be sure to vote once a day until Sunday, January 19th!

Ingenhuett on High ceremony Handsome couple, Densil and Stacy tied the knot a couple at Ingenhuett on High of weekends ago in Comfort, Texas.Wide shot of Hill Country in Comfort Texas twilight L1009848
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Ingenhuett on High Wedding | Comfort Texas |Densil + Stacy

ByPhilip Thomas

A handsome couple, Densil and Stacy tied the knot a couple at Ingenhuett on High of weekends ago in Comfort, Texas. I loved working with these two who have known each other for over twenty years! This Dallas couple owns a quaint house in Comfort, so it made perfect sense to have their wedding celebration there…

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…

Alamo south Texas wedding - Philip Thomas PhotographyClarissa and Eric tied the knot in Mission south Texas, at the family owned event center, Villa del Palmar in Mission, and the wedding reception at Palazzio Event Center.
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Mission South Texas Wedding – Clarissa + Eric

ByPhilip Thomas

Clarissa and Eric tied the knot in Mission south Texas, at the family owned event center, Villa del Palmar in Mission, and the wedding reception at Palazzio Event Center. I loved working with these two over the last few months, and we hit it off right away. Clarissa and Eric have an epic story! They…

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…

Texas Hill Country Ranch Wedding - Bri + Joe - American girls meets a Brit-Wedding photographer-Philip Thomas-098
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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…

Two boys falls asleep at a wedding - Year in Review 2017 - Takoma Park Washington D.C-Leica Wedding photographer-Philip Thomas
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My Favorite Wedding Images of 2017

ByPhilip Thomas

HAPPY NEW YEAR!Here’s my annual year-end review of my favorite wedding images from 2017. Thank you to all the lovely newlyweds I was honored to photograph and meet, in Texas to out of state weddings.I’m thankful for the trust couples place in my ability to record the most significant day in their lives. All the…

White Oak Music Hall Fall Winter -01
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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!    …

Bride and groom posed photo at the Stonehaven at The Milestone Wedding Photos-Philip Thomas
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STONEHAVEN HALL AT THE MILESTONES (THE SPRINGS) | NEW BRAUNFELS | ALLISON + ERIC

ByPhilip Thomas

A gorgeous early fall wedding at The Stonehaven at The Milestone (originally The Spring Events Venue) for Allison and Eric’s wedding day. The day unfolded with the couple, family, and friends pitching in to help decorate the venue before getting ready for the ceremony. I love to photograph smaller weddings, up to around 150 people…