philip thomas
Houston and Galveston Weddings
The Grove – Houston – Downtown Wedding Ceremony + Reception
Here’s a super wedding celebration of Kait and Austin at The Grove in Discovery Green, downtown Houston, Texas. There was lots of fun with these family and friends, gathering for…
Persian wedding ceremony and reception | Rumi’s Kitchen | Houston
Nardin and Kenny’s Persian wedding occurred in Houston, Texas, two weeks ago. I first met them in 2020 at her sister Nila’s wedding in Houston. The couple’s Persian wedding, a beautiful continuation…
July 2024 Favorite Image of the Month
July 2024 Favorite Images of the Month ~ It’s been another busy month here in the house. I’m learning the guitar—an absolute newbie, but I love it. With the scorching…
Live Oak Friends Meeting Ceremony + Ouisie’s Table Wedding Reception Houston, Texas
I was honored to document Diana and Davis’ wedding day in Houston, Texas. The ceremony occurred at Live Oak Friends, a Quaker meeting house that boasts a stunning installation by…
My favorite wedding images of 2023
It’s that time of year and I have curated a collection of my favorite photographs from 2023. I want to express my sincere gratitude to all the amazing couples who…
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…
Gulf of Mexico Yacht Wedding: Megan & Tom Celebrated in Style
I enjoyed attending Megan and Tom’s wedding on a luxurious yacht in Kemah, Texas. It was a truly magical day filled with love and joy. The couple exchanged their vows…
C. Baldwin Hotel: The Story of Lauren and Augustin’s Wedding
Lauren and Augustin, one of the most beautiful couples, tied the knot a few weeks back at the C.Baldwin Hotel in Houston, Texas. Clearly, very much in love, Lauren and…
The Springs Event Venue Montgomery Wedding + Reception
An absolute pleasure to photograph Elaine and Roy’s special day at The Springs Event Venue in Montgomery, Texas. They are a wonderfully sweet and fun couple. Perfect weather and a…
South Asian Wedding at The Ballroom at Tanglewood | Radhika + Shil | Houston Texas
Happy Valentine’s Day, everyone! Beautiful couple Radhika and Shil tied the knot last month at The Ballroom at Tanglewood. Sheer elegance and an intimate space made for a beautiful South…
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…
Annunciation Catholic Church + Minute Maid Union Station Wedding Reception, Houston | Katie+Walter
Katie and Walter met while playing co-ed soccer together in 2011, and her father was the soccer coach. What a great story! This beautiful couple tied the knot at Annunciation…
Brennan’s of Houston Wedding Ceremony+Reception | Lara + Brandon
Brennan’s of Houston – I cannot get over just how good-looking Lara and Brandon are together. The couple met in 2017, and on their fourth anniversary, they got engaged. The…
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…
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…
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…
New Orleans Marriott Hotel South Asian Wedding
Chandni and Tyler’s wedding was a glorious affair. Here’s a South Asian wedding in the French Quarter of downtown New Orleans, captured a few weeks ago. We start the celebrations…
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…
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…
Favorite wedding images from 2020
2020 favorite wedding images. Every wedding I photograph is precious and distinctive in so many different ways. Here are some of my favorite pictures from my couple’s beautiful wedding days…
Here’s a selection of my favorite weddings photographed in the Houston area. As a Houston wedding photographer, I travel from my base in San Antonio. Half of my weddings throughout the year are in Houston, photographing many venues and churches.