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The Fairmount Hotel Wedding + Reception

A few favorite clicks from Sally and Jerrid’s wedding and reception at historic The Fairmount Hotel. Congratulations, and I loved working with you. Smaller weddings like theirs are among my favorite to photograph due to the intimacy and immediate access without being intrusive. I also love the light this time of year, which presents challenges…

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The Terrace Club – Wedding + Reception – Maggie+Ben-Austin Texas

Here’s Maggie and Ben’s wedding at The Terrace Club, Dripping Springs, just west of Austin, Texas. Maggie and Ben are a super lovely couple and their wedding day was celebrated by friends and family from far and wide. I’m thrilled to share some images here—a postponed wedding due to the Covid pandemic. Maggie and Ben’s…

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The Grove Wedding Reception – Lena+Freddy | Philip Thomas Photography

Lena and Freddy’s wedding reception/party took place at The Grove, set in the middle of Discovery Green, downtown Houston. I love this restaurant, having spent time here with our children. The celebration took place on Lena and Freddy’s first anniversary, delayed due to the pandemic, and wow, what a party! Lena and Freddy met in a bar…

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Hofmann Ranch Wedding + Reception – Castroville – Hill Country

Christine and Gabriel are an adorable couple, tying the knot at Hofmann Ranch a couple of weeks ago. I’m so happy for this couple and enjoyed meeting the family and friends for this joyous wedding. Enjoy a few of my favorites from their wedding day, surrounded by friends and family. Hofmann Ranch is a gorgeous…

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San Fernando Cathedral + The Westin Riverwalk Wedding Reception – Maureen+

Here are a few favorite images from Maureen and Nick’s wedding at San Fernando Cathedral and The Westin Riverwalk. I love the story how they met! Both their fathers and her uncle knew each other at St. Mary’s Uni here in San Antonio. Over the years, their fathers became friends, and in 2009, the families…

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Immaculate Heart of Mary Wedding Ceremony + The Gardens at West Green Wedding Reception – San Antonio Texas

Beautiful couple, Dialis and Andy, tied the knot at Immaculate Heart of Mary Wedding and reception at The Gardens at West Green. I love this couple, their friends, and family, and I’m excited to share a curated set of images from their wedding day here in San Antonio, Texas. Dialis and Sarah, the maid of…

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La Cantera Resort Wedding San Antonio Texas – Part 2 – Sarah-Scott

Sarah and Scott married back in the spring – see that first day here. Here’s the second celebration at La Cantera Resort, San Antonio, Texas. Sarah and Scott’s wedding day was a big party with family and friends, originally postponed due to the pandemic. These are a few of my favorites for this fantastic couple. Thanks…

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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…

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Getting dressed for a wedding

The bride getting dressed for a wedding. Here’s a showcase of my favorite images. For me, always one of the most anticipated parts of the wedding day. After months of searching for the perfect dress, followed by fittings and finding the right accessories, all lead to this moment, a custom in its own right. These…

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Sacred Heart Chapel | Arsy + Felix | Philip Thomas Photography

I love this sweet couple Arsy and Felix, tying the knot at Our Lady of the Lake University, Sacred Heart Chapel. These are my favorites from the wedding day, and their fun downtown engagement session is here. There so many heartfelt moments here, and a typical day of rain showers in May couldn’t dampen their spirits. I…

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St George Maronite Catholic Church + Home Reception | Sarah + Scott – Part 1 of 2

Here’s a beautiful Spring wedding at St. George Maronite Catholic Church, San Antonio, for Saran and Scott. Their wedding was a family and friend gathering with the more significant celebration coming up in June at La Cantera Resort. I’m so honored to be their photographer and thank Sarah and Scott for their trust. The wedding…

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Argyle Wedding in San Antonio Texas | Avery+Daniel

Here’s Avery and Daniel’s gorgeous spring wedding at The Argyle. Avery and Daniel met as freshmen at A&M University, became great friends, and after a bit of a while, Daniel asked Avery out by playing a song for her in front of, oh, just 200 people! Three years later, in May 2020, Daniel proposed to…

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Tears on a wedding day – this weeks top 6 – March 26, 2021

Father of the brides greets his daughter in a embrace Leica M10 + 50 Noc F2 1/250 After the ceremony, the flower girl hugs the bride Leica M240 + 35mm f4 1/250 Father of the bride breaks his resolve upon seeing his daughter in her wedding dress Leica M9 + 35mm summilux The bride wipes…

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St Paul Catholic Church Wedding + St.Anthony Hotel Dinner

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…

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Mission San Jose Wedding // Reception Hotel Valencia // Meredith+Collin / San Antonio Texas

Here’s a set of images from Meredith and Collin’s wedding at Mission San Jose and reception at Hotel Valencia, San Antonio, Texas. Meredith and Collin met in college. They call home in Los Angeles and travel back and forth with family and friends in San Antonio, Texas. I enjoyed documenting their wedding day and thankful for…

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13 Celsius Wedding – Houston, Texas // Bethany + Jake // Houston Wedding

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…

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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…

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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…

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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…