San Antonio Wedding Photographers - photographed at Don Strange Ranch, Texas as bride walks with her father - Leica M9
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2018 The Knot Best of Weddings – Philip Thomas Photography

Honored and thankful to all my wonderful wedding clients who wrote reviews. Thanks to you we’re 2018 The Knot Best of Weddings for the 4th time in a row. An award representing the highest-rated wedding professionals as reviewed by real couples.

Paniolo Ranch Rustic Fall Wedding - Philip Thomas Photography
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Rustic Fall Wedding at Paniolo Ranch | Katherine + Matthew

A few weeks ago, I photographed Katherine and Matthew’s gorgeous rustic fall wedding at Paniolo Ranch, Boerne. I’m blessed and fortunate to know The Rominger family for a few years having photographed their daughter and son’s weddings. The family asked me back for their son, Matthew, and Katherine’s wedding day.So, below are my personal favorites….

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

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…

Couples sparkler send off at a Barr Mansion Wedding with sparklers -Barr Mansion Austin Wedding Photos-Philip Thomas
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BARR MANSION WEDDING AUSTIN | ASHLEY + FRED

Ashley and Fred’s wedding was a rustic and chic affair at Barr Mansion, Austin. They’re an amazing down to earth couple whom I’ve had the pleasure to get to know over the last year. I encourage you to check out their engagement session in the city of Austin, Texas before they tasted a variety of…

Couple walk after sunset at Chandelier of Gruene Wedding Reception-55
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OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP + CHANDELIER OF GRUENE | KAILEY + GRANT

A beautiful Hill Country wedding at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church and reception at the Chandelier of Gruene. I first met Kailey and Grant many months ago at my studio and loved their love story and humor. They met at a football game in late summer of 2011 and a few years after…

Almost silouette with strong backlight captured in a restroom St. Anthony Hotel San Antonio Wedding Reception-34
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SAN FERNANDO CATHEDRAL WEDDING + ST ANTHONY HOTEL | BRITTANEY + NATHAN

Chic and potentially one of the best looking couples of 2017, Brittaney and Nathan tied the know at San Fernando Cathedral. Their wedding reception was at the historic 1909 St Anthony hotel here in San Antonio, Texas. Yes, it was one of the hottest and humid days in July – at least for this Brit….

The wedded couple walk back toward Mission Concepcion Wedding-Leica photographer-Philip Thomas Photography
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MISSION CONCEPCION WEDDING + ZA ZA GARDENS | CLAIRE+KEVIN

Claire and Kevin tied the knot at Mission Concepcion in San Antonio, Texas and reception at Za Za Gardens. These two met on match.com and now live in Florida. I loved working with these two – they are so right for each other. Last summer, I first met Claire’s mother at my studio here in…

Historic MG car pulls away driven by groom -River Oaks Country Club-Leica photographer-Philip Thomas Photography
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RIVER OAKS COUNTRY CLUB WEDDING, HOUSTON, TEXAS | JESSICA + JOHN

Jessica and John’s wedding at River Oaks Country Club in Houston Texas had sun, wind, rain showers and high humidity. This did not dampen the celebration as family and friends gathered for the couple. In fact, it brought people closer together. Nestled in a leafy suburb of Houston, I started shooting earlier in the day…

The Bell Tower 34th Couple descend a staircase as they're announced at a wedding reception, Houston-Leica wedding photographer-Philip Thomas Photography
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THE BELL TOWER ON 34TH WEDDING | REBECCA + LUIGI

Houston’s The Bell Tower on 34th hosted New York newly wed’s Rebecca and Luigi a couple of weekends ago. Family and friends came from all over the world including Luigi’s sister and some cousins from his home town of Sicily. His best man was from Venice and a close friend traveled from Rome, Italy. Many years…

During a toast bride and groom stand together with family under the lights -The Gardens of Old Town Helotes Hill Country Wedding
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GARDENS OF OLD TOWN HELOTES | JESSICA+JEFF

Gorgeous spring light made for a special wedding day at The Gardens of Old Town Helotes. Jessica and Jeff married here last Saturday surrounded by close friends and family. I can’t believe it, but this was my first time at the venue. It really is a perfect location full of atmosphere. Situated in the heart of…

Austin Engagement session Wes Anderson inspired engagement session Austin Engagement Downtown
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Downtown Austin Engagement Session + Balcones District Park

Wonderful Boston couple Ashley and Fred visited family in Buda, Texas over the Easter holidays so we squeezed in an Austin engagement session. The weather was a mixed bag all week, so thank goodness the rain held off. Not that would have deterred us shooting as I could envision shooting and drinking beer in a…

Couple momentarily stop for a kiss in front of wedding guests at they depart Pecan Springs Houston Texas photo by Philip Thomas Photography
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Bri + Max | Pecan Springs Ranch, Houston, Texas

I was honored to photograph Bri and Max’s wedding at Pecan Springs Ranch, Houston, Texas. These two soul mates tied the knot  a couple of weeks ago. I felt like they were the perfect couple for me as they’re pretty camera shy and wanted images that truly were authentic and told their story. That’s right…

Engagement Session at art deco styled The Astorian Houston Texas
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THE ASTORIAN ENGAGEMENT | KATHRYN + VIRAL

Last Monday morning I captured a sunrise engagement session at The Astorian, Houston with good looking couple Kathryn and Viral. I love The Astorian for its art deco style and of course, it was exciting to finally meet the couple. These two have terrific chemistry and considering this was early Monday morning, were in great…

Wedded couple depart The-Witte_Museum-Leica-wedding-photographer-Philip Thomas Photography
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CATELYN + NEIL | THE WITTE MUSEUM WEDDING

Catelyn and Neil tied the knot over St. Patrick’s Day weekend at The Witte Museum, San Antonio, Texas. And for good reason, as it was the luck of the Irish when five years earlier they met on St. Paddy’s Day. Neil and Catelyn moved to San Antonio not long after Catelyn started a new job…

Katie + Owen | The Havana | La Orilla Del Rio Ballroom Wedding
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Katie + Owen | The Havana | La Orilla Del Rio Ballroom Wedding

Congratulations to Katie and Owen, an amazing couple who wed a few weekends ago at La Orilla Del Rio Ballroom in San Antonio, Texas. Friends and family came from all over the world, including Taiwan, St. Lucia, the UK and the U.S.A. for this extraordinary multicultural wedding. The day truly felt like a microcosm of humanity,…

Bride and grooms shoes at wedding reception Republic
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Takoma Park, Maryland | Washington D.C | Elle + Josiah | Destination Wedding

A gorgeous low light winter wedding set the tone for Elle and Josiah’s big day, which took place in Takoma Park, Maryland, a suburb of Washington, D.C. This is an amazing couple that I met at a wedding in Houston 2015. This hip couple met when Elle listened to Josiah, a DJ on her favorite Indie…

The Springs Boerne Wedding Philip Thomas
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The Springs Wedding, Boerne | Edna + Chris

I had the pleasure of photographing Edna and Chris’s wedding ceremony, held at the new venue The Springs. Just opened in 2016, The Springs is a wonderful choice for those looking for a Texas country feel and experience. This was my first time shooting at this location, but I’m sure it won’t be my last….

San Antonio Houston Austin Destination wedding photographer
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My Favorite Wedding Images of 2016

HAPPY NEW YEAR! These clicks are my favorite wedding images of 2016. Thank you to all the lovely folks I was honored to photograph and meet. It’s been a wild ride and I’m incredibly thankful for the trust couples place in me. All pics captured with a couple of Leica M rangefinders. Click on each image…

LGBTQ Gay wedding -Wedding reception shows same-sex-wedding-marina-del-rey-marriott-los-angeles-cutting cake in glass reflection leica-wedding-photographer-philip-thomas
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WEDDING – JOHN + DAN – MARINA del REY, LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA | Destination Wedding

Lovely couple John and Dan tied the knot at Marina del Rey Marriott in Los Angeles a couple of weekends ago. I was fortunate to photograph their special day.  It doesn’t get any better when two people come together as one. The celebrations continued into the evening with amazing friends and family. I love this part…