Radisson Hotel Wedding Reception McAllen-Saah+Eli-Philip Thomas Photography
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Holy Spirit + Radisson Hotel Wedding Reception McAllen, Texas- Sarah+Eli

Super good-looking couple Sarah and Eli tied the knot a few weeks back at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in McAllen, Texas, with their reception at the Radisson Hotel. So good to work with an excellent team. A special thanks to Sarah, Eli, and their friends and family for their trust.  Vendors:Ceremony: Holy Spirit Catholic Church, McAllen, TexasReception: Radisson…

San Antonio Museum Of Art Wedding – SAMA – Hotel Havana – Katie+Riley
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San Antonio Museum Of Art Wedding – SAMA – Hotel Havana – Katie+Riley

Here’s a curated set of images from Katie and Riley’s wedding at the San Antonio Museum of Art. They married a few weeks ago, and make a wonderful couple. I’m so happy for them! We start at Ocho for Katie’s bridal luncheon, a chic riverside restaurant adjacent to Hotel Havana. On the morning of the…

Palm Royal Villa South Asian Wedding Katy Houston Texas
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Palm Royal Villa – South Asian Wedding – Houston – Kajal+Jay

Kajal and Jay tied the knot a few weeks ago at the Palm Royal Villa. The wedding celebration was an extraordinary beautiful South Asian Indian wedding in Sugar Land and Katy. Below are my favorites clicks from the few days I spent with the couple and family, starting at the parent’s home, followed by the…

Newlyweds Turkish MulticulturalWedding at Briscoe Manor show couples walking down the aisle
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Turkish Wedding at Briscoe Manor, Richmond Texas

Here’s a fabulous wedding for Busra and Kerem at Briscoe Manor, Richmond, Texas. I loved working with these beautiful family and friends at a unique Turkish wedding. Just an outstanding experience, and I hope you enjoy this curated set of my favorites.

A winter wedding at Kendall Point, Boerne, Hill Country Texas-Leica photographer-Philip Thomas Photography
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Wedding at Sacred Heart Chapel + Kendall Point | Dominique + Joe

I loved working with Dominique and Joe, tying the knot at the Sacred Heart Chapel and reception followed at Kendall Point, Boerne! They met at work over pizza. It started with small talk here and there. One night, Joe spontaneously asked Dominique if she would like to go to a dance hall with him and…

PHILIP THOMAS PHOTOGRAPHY NAMED WINNER OF THE KNOT BEST OF WEDDINGS 2021
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PHILIP THOMAS PHOTOGRAPHY NAMED WINNER OF THE KNOT BEST OF WEDDINGS 2021

An accolade representing top-rated wedding professionals by Knot users. SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS/January 2, 2021—PHILIP THOMAS PHOTOGRAPHY IS pleased to announce that he has been selected as a 2021 ­­winner of The Knot Best of Weddings, an accolade representing the highest- and most-rated wedding professionals as reviewed by real couples, their families and wedding guests on…

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

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-- THE SPRINGS-Magnolia Manor-Angleton-Philip Thomas
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The Springs in Angleton // Magnolia Manor Wedding // Ashley+Daniel

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…

Wedding at Grace and David first met at a lakehouse in Dallas, and recently tied the knot at Bridget's Basket, in Hunt, Texas.
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Bridget’s Basket Wedding | Grace+David

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…

Nila andd Josh The Post Oak Hotel Wedding Photography- Texas Leica Wedding Photographer-- Philip Thomas
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The Post Oak Hotel Wedding Photography | Nila + Josh // Houston Wedding

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,…

WPJA 2020 v1 winner
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WPJA 2020 Photo Competition | Philip Thomas

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…

Bryan Museum Galveston wedding Lcey and Chris L1000361
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The Bryan Museum Wedding Galveston, Texas | Lacey + Chris tie the knot

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

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

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,…

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Bull District Park Austin Texas Engagement Session | Jackie+Alfred

This couple at Bull District Park, Austin! Fantastic session with a beautiful bride to be Jackie and handsome groom to be Alfred from San Antonio, Texas.After plans fell through to photograph at Enchanted Rock, I knew I had to find a suitable location that just espoused the beauty of Texas. Bull District Park is a…

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Spring, Texas Wedding – Home wedding – Ashley + Jacob

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…

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Image Of The Week 9 -Finding Reflections – Philip Thomas Photography

This week’s picture of the week shows the reflection of the couple’s first dance through the Skyroom’s glass and downtown San Antonio’s. What’s great about editing images for a couple, like this week for Loran and Andrew, is coming across a picture I missed kinda the first time. Perhaps I didn’t’ recognize why I liked…

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Travis Park UMC + St Anthony Hotel Wedding Reception | Alison+Connor

Alison and Connor’s wedding was magnificent! The ceremony was at Travis Park UMC and ballroom reception at St Anthony Hotel downtown San Antonio. The couples engagement session from last summer is here. There are so many great moments throughout their day for these high school sweethearts! Many thanks to Stacey DeWine, an event planner who was so…

San Antonio bride drinking gin on bus after tying the knot on a winter's day
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Image of the Week 8 – What is wedding photojournalism?

I missed the last week with my postings due a crazy one of editing, but now I can get back to posting my thoughts about my work and why I think specific images work. Weddings are full of emotion. There’s excitement, tears, laughter. There’s highs, lows, and humor! All in one day. My work is…