053 Historic Hotel Havana San Antonio Wedding+Reception Texas Philip Thomas Photography
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Historic Hotel Havana Wedding + Reception in San Antonio, Texas – Emily+David

I had the pleasure of meeting Emily and David on their wedding day. They exchanged their vows at The Havana Hotel in San Antonio, Texas. This charming boutique hotel was constructed in 1914 and reflects a blend of old and new worlds, reflecting its Pan-Latin heritage. How they met is one for the books! Every…

056 Thompson Hotel Wedding+Reception Austin Texas Philip Thomas Photography
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Thompson Hotel Wedding+Reception, Austin, Texas – Camryn + CJ

Camryn and CJ had a stunning fall wedding at Thompson Austin, Texas! The elegant and sophisticated setting of the venue, located in the heart of Austin, made for a beautiful backdrop for their special day. This couple’s celebration continued late into the evening on Sixth Street.A big shoutout goes to Brandy Pundt and her team…

015 The Veranda Wedding + Reception in San Antonio Texas Philip Thomas Photography
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The Veranda Wedding + Reception in San Antonio, Texas

This has been the busiest year since I’ve been photographing weddings, and I’m only just getting to these images from Maggie and Thomas’s beautiful fall wedding, held at The Veranda in San Antonio, Texas. The Veranda in San Antonio served as the perfect backdrop for these beautiful moments between the couple and their loved ones,…

064 Villa Antonio in Jonestown Texas Wedding Wedding ceremony and reception Philip Thomas Photography
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Villa Antonia Wedding + Reception – Austin, Texas – Elise+Alex

Take a look at this beautiful collection of images from Elise and Alex’s wedding at Villa Antonia, Jonestown, just northwest of Austin, Texas. The lovely couple first met through a mutual friend while Alexander was serving in the military, and they began dating in 2016. Over the course of their seven years together, they experienced…

050 The Meyer Hotel Wedding Ingenhuett on High Reception Philip Thomas
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Meyer Hotel Ceremony + Ingenhuett on High Reception – Comfort, Texas

Mosettee and Robert’s wedding was absolutely stunning at the Meyer Hotel, with a breathtaking view of Cypress Creek in Comfort, Texas. The reception was held at Ingenhuett on High, just a block away. I am grateful for their trust in me to capture their special day naturally and organically. It was important to me that…

034 Wedding Reception Devils River Distillery, Documentary Wedding photographer Philip Thomas
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Devils River Distillery Wedding Reception | Natalie + Jordan

Natalie and Jordan exchanged vows at Redeemer Lutheran Church and their wedding reception at Devils River Distillery. I was fortunate enough to capture some of the most special moments of their big day. I extend my heartfelt thanks to Natalie and Jordan for entrusting me with their memories, and I would also like to express…

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Lost Mission Wedding and reception – Spring Branch, Texas

Congratulations to Bethany and Scott for tying the knot at Lost Mission, a beautiful wedding and event venue nestled in the rolling hills of Spring Branch, TX. The property spans 60 acres and offers breathtaking views of Texas Hill Country. The venue’s old-world charm and elegant Spanish ambiance make it an ideal location for any…

Gorgeous couple Victoria and Brock stroll through the sprawling Kendall in Boerne Wedding Philip Thomas Photography l1002609
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Victoria + Brock – The Kendall Wedding in Boerne, Texas

This is Victoria and Brock’s sneak peek of their wedding day. I must say, they make a very handsome couple, and they’re great people. Their wedding ceremony was held in the last days of summer at The Kendall, which is a historic hotel located on 5 acres of land, providing a picturesque view of Cibolo…

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, the idea coined by Henri Cartier-Bresson. I didn’t start to grasp the concepts of the…

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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 you haven’t seen their engagement session yet, you’re in for a treat! Thank you to…

01 Hotel Havana Ocho Wedding Reception Summer in San Antonio Texas Leica Wedding photographer Philip Thomas L1008946
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Hotel Havana: A Historic Landmark for Your San Antonio Wedding

I had the honor of photographing Kellie and Richard’s wedding at the historic Hotel Havana in San Antonio, Texas. I came to meet the couple as a referral from my wife, Marcie, a former co-worker and friend of Kellie. It was a beautiful morning wedding on Monday, July 3, and the ceremony took place in…

112 The DeBruce Iin Livingston Manor wedding ceremony and reception in New York Leica photographer Philip Thomas Photography
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The DeBruce | New York | Wedding+Reception | Judy + Alex

Here’s a set of my favorite images from Judy and Alex’s wedding at The DeBruce in New York. I had the pleasure of meeting Judy and Alex through a referral from Shreya and Chris, a lovely couple I photographed last year. I’m so grateful for the referral because I immediately connected with Judy and Alex….

031 The Addison Grove Sangeet Party in Austin Leica photographer Philip Thomas Photography
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Boat + Sangeet Party at The Addison Grove, Austin – Part 1 of 2 Kinjal + Romil

Hey everyone! I am excited to share with you the first part of Kinjal and Romil’s amazing two-day South Asian wedding celebration. The festivities kicked off with a fun-filled boat ride, and later on, we enjoyed a spectacular evening of sangeet celebrations at Addison Grove. It was truly a night filled with love, laughter, and…

The happy couple walk down the aisle at Canyonwood Ridge Hindu Wedding Ceremony Reception Austin Leica photographer Philip Thomas Photography
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Canyonwood Ridge South Asian Wedding in Austin – Part 2 of 2 Kinjal + Romil

Hey there! I’m excited to share with you Day 2 of Kinjal and Romil’s South Asian wedding weekend at Canyonwood Ridge in Austin, Texas. Day 1 Is here, in case you missed it. The mandap and ceremony were absolutely stunning. Kinjal looked breathtakingly beautiful, while Romil looked so handsome. I want to give a special…

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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 surrounded by the sparkling waters of the Gulf, and then we all headed to Brennan’s in Houston for their intimate reception. It was a beautiful…

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, the wedding was to be held at Margaritaville on Lake Conroe, just outside of Houston,…

A newly wedding couple ecstatically raise their arms at the wedding ceremony The Retreat at Balcones Springs_Wedding photographer-Philip Thomas-L1007433
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Experience An Unforgettable Weekend Retreat At Balcones Springs

We had such a blast at The Retreat at Balcones Springs with Mia, Brett, and their fantastic family and friends! It was a long weekend filled with so many memorable moments, or what I like to call in-between moments. I loved hearing how Mia and Brett met at a hat shop on South Congress in…

Lauren and Augustin pose under the stair at C Baldwin hotel on their wedding day
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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 Augustin are always laughing and having a wonderful time. We start the images below with their rehearsal in the Luxe Speakeasy, accessed through a secret…

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Downtown Austin Engagement Session- Elise and Alexander

Here are a few favorite clicks from Elise and Alexander’s engagement session a couple of weeks ago. Love these two down-to-earth souls, and I’m very much looking forward to their wedding later in the fall. Time well spent at Waterloo Record Store, a favorite haunt for them both, and a stroll along Pfluger Pedestrian Bridge,…