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 Gruene Estate Event. The venue is super quaint and spread over seventeen acres; the original Gruene Family…

33 The St. Anthony Hotel Wedding Reception Leica photographer Philip Thomas Photography
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Travis Park Church + St Anthony Hotel Wedding Reception | Laura + Spencer

Here’s Laura and Spencer’s elegant wedding photographed a few weeks ago at Travis Park Church, just across the road from The St Anthony Hotel, in San Antonio, Texas. I loved working with this couple and thank you for trusting in me to document your wedding day. Laura and Spencer first met at the Prairie Dog…

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 is history! Talking of the past, Hotel Havana has to be my favorite downtown hotel….

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, yet I’m lurking in the shadows with my cameras. Well, that just sounds downright troublesome!As…

The red Berry Estates Wedding Reception Jake and Sarah Philip Thomas Photography L1190942
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The Red Berry Estate – Wedding + Reception – Sarah + Jake

On the last fall weekend, a gorgeous wedding took place for Sarah and Jake at Red Berry Estates in San Antonio, Texas. Sarah and Jake met in a downtown San Antonio Pub Rub back in November 2016. Fast forward to the present, and like many couples, Covid put a temporary dent in their wedding plans…

24 Perkins Chapel Dallas Wedding Philip Thomas
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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 honestly as possible.We start at Warwick Melrose, a red-brick hotel landmark of almost a hundred…

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 comments and let you know I love what I do with a passion that sees…

20 Quinta Mazatlan Wedding McAllen Texas Leica Weddings Philip Thomas
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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 amid sprawling tropical gardens featuring over 250 species of birds. And it just so happens…

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 lastly, thanks to photographer Deji Osinulu who assisted me with his artistic talents. Below are…

71 South Asian Indian Wedding Camp Lucy Texas Leica Wedding Photographer Philip Thomas
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South Asian Indian Wedding / American Wedding | Camp Lucy

Here’s Mallory and Chaith’s wonderful 2-day wedding at Camp Lucy, Texas. Following the first set from Saturday’s South Asian celebration is the second set of images of their American ceremony and reception on Sunday. South Asian Ceremony – Day 1 – Vineyard at Camp Lucy Wedding Planner- Glitzy Events – Cheryl Fernandes Catering: Whim Catering…

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 and great for family and friends to stay over the weekend. These are my favorite…

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 I am to take pictures for a living, and have the couples trust. Thank you….

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 sense. How fortunate they met just a week before Covid lockdown, the rest is history-with…

032 The Fairmount Hotel Rooftop Oyster Bar Wedding Reception Leica photographer Philip Thomas Photography
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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…

035 The Terrace Club Wedding Reception Philip Thomas Photography
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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…

Hofmann Ranch Wedding Christine Gabe Philip Thomas Photography L1060308
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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…

037 San Fernando Cathedral Wedding MaureenNick The Westin Riverwalk wedding reception Philip Thomas Photography
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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…

115 South Asian Wedding New Orleans Chandni Tyler New Orleans Hotel Marriott Philip Thomas Photography
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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 with the Mehendi at Chandni’s parent’s home, not too far from the hotel in New Orleans. The Sangeet was at Marriott New Orleans right on…

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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…