ncarnate Word Chapel San Antonio Wedding getting ready winter wedding-Leica photographer-Philip Thomas Photography
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Chapel of the Incarnate Word Wedding | Rosenberg Skyroom UIW | Loran + Andrew

ByPhilip Thomas

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

Joyous reaction as bride is surrounded by family and friends
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Image of the week 1 – The wonderful world of the Leica Rangefinder

ByPhilip Thomas

First, I’d like to write a very Happy New Year to all my readers of this blog. Today’s the day, 15 years ago, I arrived in the U.S.A to join my wife and live in San Antonio, Texas. So, in celebration of that and new for 2020, I’ll be posting a favorite image each week…

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!

A favorite clicks of 2019 from my last wedding of the year. Here are two sweethearts, Densil and Stacy that tied the knot two weeks ago. The couple found holes in the fence of the venue and comically, were checking out guests heading toward their cocktail party after the ceremony. LM104330
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My favorite wedding images of 2019

ByPhilip Thomas

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…

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…

Laughter and joy as couple walk away from the wedding ceremony at The Witte Museum
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The Witte Museum Wedding + Reception | Kelsey + Dan

ByPhilip Thomas

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…

Last dance at Omni La Mansion Riverwalk hotel in San Antonio Texas shot through the window with curtains drawn
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La Mansion Hotel Wedding | San Antonio | Blanca + Walt

ByPhilip Thomas

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…

Newlywed couple Neha and Mrugesg pose on top of Brazos Hall with night time view of downtown Austin Brazos-Hall-South-Asian-Indian-wedding-_-Neha-Mrugesh-Philip-Thomas-Photography-1
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Brazos Hall South Asian Indian wedding | Neha + Mrugesh

ByPhilip Thomas

Neha and Mrugesh are Chicagoans who decided to have a destination South Asian Indian wedding in Austin, Texas. They met at a friend’s birthday party, and cunningly Mrugesh asked for a cooking recipe from Neha, and that’s how it all started (a good one:-) Their wedding and reception were at Brazos Hall. We start their celebration…

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Sacred Heart Chapel (OLLU) Wedding | Remis Ridge Hidden Falls | Kaitlin + Chris

ByPhilip Thomas

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…

A stolen kiss Sofia and Jake kiss on the Houston dance-floor - Annunciation catholic Church JW Marriott Houston Downtown, 806 Main St, Houston wedding reception-Leica photographer-Philip Thomas Photography
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Annunciation Catholic Church | JW Marriott Houston Downtown | Wedding | Sofia + Jake

ByPhilip Thomas

Jake and Sofia met at a mutual friend’s birthday weekend in Austin. They got to know each other on the bus going to Wurstfest. They like to say they met at a sausage festival!Leave your love for the couple in the comments below and share on whatever social media thingy you’re using. Thanks for the…

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…

17-Noah's Event Center Fall Wedding San Antonio -Molly and Pio-Beautiful Bride and Handsome Groom
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Noah’s Event Center Wedding | Molly+Pio

ByPhilip Thomas

Molly and Pio are newlyweds and tied the knot at Noah’s Event Center. I loved working with this down to earth couple. Molly is a beautiful bride. Pio should be on the cover of GQ magazine, or something like that! Just a warm, friendly duo. My favorite weddings to capture are lower guest counts as…

Arboretum Wedding ceremony Houston Arboretum & Nature Center, 4501 Woodway Dr, Houston-Philip Thomas Photography-L1009994_blog
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Houston Arboretum & Nature Center Wedding | Chris + Linda

ByPhilip Thomas

Linda and Chris’s wedding at Houston Arboretum, Houston and reception at Chateau de L’ Amour, Houston, Texas. The following are my favorite images from their wedding day. In a word, this wedding was FUN. Loved working with this beautiful couple, friends and family. Linda and Chris first met in high school, and all hung with the same group…

Alanna and David's gorgeous San Fernando Cathedral Wedding fall 2018
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San Fernando Cathedral + Westin Riverwalk Wedding – Alanna + David

ByPhilip Thomas

SAN ANTONIO FERNANDO CATHEDRAL + WESTIN RIVERWALK WEDDING RECEPTION – Power couple Alanna and David tied the knot a couple of weekends back at the beautiful San Fernando Cathedral. I love love these two, and you can see the engagement session here and the moment David popped the question. The wedding reception was a few…

27 Philip Thomas Photography-Sunset Station Wedding San Antonio documentary weddings
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Claire+Carlos | Sunset Station Wedding

ByPhilip Thomas

Claire and Carlos – Sunset Station Wedding- Here are a few of my favorites from the hundreds captured at their beautiful fall wedding here in South Texas. Thanks to Nadia and Mahlon who referred me to Claire way back. Carlos is camera shy so the perfect client for me and my unobtrusive approach. Their engagement…

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Canyon Springs Golf Club Wedding | Henley+Nathan | San Antonio, Texas

ByPhilip Thomas

Loved working with Henley and Nathan for this amazingly beautiful wedding and reception at Canyon Springs Golf Club in San Antonio, Texas. Thankfully the first weekend of the fall held for their big day after a gnarly few days of storms.Nathan and Henley started the weekend with a rehearsal dinner an intimate downtown Club Giraud….

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…

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…