0261 L1004382A flower girl with the bride to the right and bridesmaids counter balancing the frame photographed at The Astorian, Houston, Texas
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Capture Your Favorite Image with Decisive Moment Techniques

I keep returning to this image as my favorite of the month, so it would be fun to restart the series, examining how I captured the image and why I like it. I’ve always been intrigued by the decisive moments,…

Ashley and Clayton steal a kiss at The Ballrom at Tanglewood in Houston Texas L1000596
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A Fairy-tale Wedding at Tanglewood: Ashley & Clayton’s Story

Check out this beautiful couple, Ashley and Clayton, who recently said “I do” at The Ballroom at Tanglewood. The photos are filled with so much love and emotion it’s hard not to get swept up in their happiness. Also, if…

Home wedding photographed through window as bride enters ceremony in Georgetown South Carolina Wedding photojournalist Philip Thomas Photography L1008593
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Living the Dream in Georgetown: Virginia and Fischer’s Incredible Love Story

I had the privilege of attending Virginia and Fischer’s beautiful wedding ceremony, which took place at their cozy home in Georgetown, South Carolina. They had been set up by mutual friends in 2015 but didn’t start dating until 2017. Initially,…

Couple sit in an antique car THE PEACH ORCHARD WOODLANDS WEDDING Houston Wedding Photographer Philip Thomas Photography
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The Peach Orchard Wedding + Reception | Rachel + Shaun | The Woodlands

Here’s a set of my fave images from Rachel and Shaun’s wedding day. The Peach Orchard Venue has an enchanting history and a visually stunning design, a perfectly romantic setting for a fun wedding day. Thank you to the couple…

A couple enter reception at Hudson Bend Ranch Multicultural sudanese wedding Philip Thomas Photography L1001865
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Multicultural Wedding – Sudanese-Western Ceremony | Hudson Bend Ranch | Hazar & Bertan

An American-Sudanese-German multi-cultural wedding celebration brought families together for Bertan and Hazar. The happy couple tied the knot at Hudson Bend Ranch in Austin. The venue, best described as a cross between Botanical Gardens and a working Texas ranch, is…

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Big Cedar Lodge – Garden Chapel Wedding | The Ozarks | Missouri | Destination Wedding

A sweltering summer continues to linger here in South Texas. So, it was nice to escape to the breeziness of the Missouri Ozarks for a very special wedding that is dear to my heart…the union of our niece, Alyssa, and…

The Preserve at Canyon Lake – Katy + Russ | Wedding+Reception
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The Preserve at Canyon Lake – Katy + Russ | Wedding+Reception

Stunning couple Katy and Russ tied the knot at The Preserve at Canyon Lake. These two have great energy and are meant to be. I’m so happy for them, and they were a joy to meet and get to know…

46 Gruene Estate Event Venue Wedding Ceremony Leica photographer Philip Thomas Photography
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Gruene Estate Event Venue Wedding + Reception | Leslie+Steven

According to the couple, Leslie and Steven met on an early dating app that is terrible, and they do not recommend it. However, it worked out for them! We start at a local AirBnB along the picturesque Guadalupe River before heading to…

058 Ocho Hotel Havana Wedding Reception Leica wedding photographer Philip Thomas Photography
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Arneson River Theatre Wedding + Hotel Havana + Ocho Reception | Cameron+Shane

In downtown San Antonio, Texas, Cameron and Shane’s gorgeous wedding at Arneson River Theatre. The couple’s wedding reception followed just a mile north at Ocho, Hotel Havana. Cameron and Shane met on a warm July afternoon at a housewarming party. The rest…

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

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,…

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Perkins Chapel Wedding + Hickory Street Annex Reception in Dallas, Texas

Here’s a curated set of favorite images from Kinsey and JJ’s big day a few weeks back. I’m so fortunate to work with couples like these two as they trust me to do my thing and capture their day as…

South Asian Wedding New Orleans Chandni Tyler New Orleans Hotel Marriott Philip Thomas Photography
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Favorite wedding images of 2021

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…

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Quinta Mazatlan Wedding + Reception, McAllen Texas, Elena+Mikey

Elena and Mikey tied the knot a few weeks back with family and friends in McAllen, Texas. Mikey and Elena are a wonderful couple. I’m so thankful and blessed to photograph their special day at Quinta Mazatlan, a Spanish-revival estate…

A newly married couple jubiantly raise their hands entering the Jack Guenther Pavilion at Briscoe Western Art Museum Wedding Receptionding Texas Leica Wedding Photographer Philip Thomas
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Jack Guenther Pavilion at Briscoe Western Art Museum Wedding Reception | Jamie+Justin | San Antonio

New Yorker’s Jamie and Justin’s wedding was a gorgeous elegant celebration with family and friends from all over the world gathering at the Riverwalk, San Antonio. Thank you to planner, Jennifer Craft for helping plan this most beautiful wedding and…

The Waters Point Wedding The Waters Point is a luxurious historic hill country wedding venue in Wimberley TX. Located next to the Blanco River and Cypress Creek Philip Thomas Photography L1150671
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The Waters Point Ceremony + Reception | Kelly + Alex

A few weeks ago, stunning bride Kelly and handsome groom Alex tied the knot at The Waters Point, just outside Wimberley, Texas. Nestled along the breathtaking banks of the Blanco River and Cypress Creek, this venue is a jewel of a find…

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

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…

Club Giraud Wedding ceremony reception Leica photographer Philip Thomas Photography
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Club Giraud Wedding + Reception – San Antonio, Texas | Audrey + Greg

I loved working with Audrey and Greg on their wedding day at Club Giraud, downtown San Antonio. The couple currently resides in Huntsville, Alabama. Audrey’s family lives in San Antonio, so making the Alamo city their wedding destination made perfect…