Guests light up cigars in celebration of the couple Texas Hill Country Ranch Wedding - Bri + Joe - American girls meets a Brit-Wedding photographer-Philip Thomas-064
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A quiet moment – This weeks favorite 6 images – February 24, 2021

Grandmother and granddaughter in a quiet moment away from the crowds at Driskill Hotel in Austin Texas Leica M10-P + 50mm Noctilux f1.7 1/350 The bride walks through the door at Barr Mansion in Austin, Texas. Leica M10-P + 35mm summilux f1.4 1/250 A groom at Hidden falls Bridal Veil swallows some liquid courage. Leica…

Beautiful bride tears up as she reads a love letter from her husband-to-be at Hayes Hollow Hidden Falls
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Bridesmaids – This weeks favorite 6 images – February 17, 2021

On a wedding morning at Hotel Galvez and Spa,Galveston Texas. Bridesmaids surround the bride as the hairstylist shows how to fix the veil. Leica M10-P, 50mm Noctilux f1.7 1/180 A newly minted couple hug in celebration during a wedding reception at a family home during the pandemic. Leica M10-P, 50mm Noctilux f1.7 f1/180 The groom…

A proud mother of the bride observes her daughter getting ready on her wedding day St Anthony Hotel
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This weeks favorite 6 images – February 10, 2021

Starting today and just for the sheer love of the craft, a new weekly blog post, a favorite selection of six photos and what I like about them. My style is mostly as a wedding photojournalist and what I love is to capture a wedding day as authentically as possible. I want to also ‘demetricate’ myself from the slave…

Modern documentary wedding photographer Philip Thomas serves San Antonio and beyond - WPJA 2020 v1 winner
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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. To view my Top Ten Places for Engagement Pictures in San Antonio, click here. All photos are clickable for larger versions. Enjoy!  

PHILIP THOMAS PHOTOGRAPHY NAMED WINNER OF THE KNOT BEST OF WEDDINGS 2021
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PHILIP THOMAS PHOTOGRAPHY NAMED WINNER OF THE KNOT BEST OF WEDDINGS 2021

An accolade representing top-rated wedding professionals by Knot users. SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS/January 2, 2021—PHILIP THOMAS PHOTOGRAPHY IS pleased to announce that he has been selected as a 2021 ­­winner of The Knot Best of Weddings, an accolade representing the highest- and most-rated wedding professionals as reviewed by real couples, their families and wedding guests on…

Cathedral of Our Lady of Walsingham + Ouisie’s Table Wedding Reception | Katie+Martin
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Cathedral of Our Lady of Walsingham + Ouisie’s Table Wedding Reception | Katie+Martin

Martin and Katie tied the knot at the Cathedral of Our Lady of Walsingham, and their reception was at Ouisie’s Table in Houston. We start with a few clicks from their rehearsal dinner at Cafe Ginger in Uptown, Houston. I love this couple, and you can view their engagement session here. The wedding was super…

The top floor of St-Anthony-Hotel for newly wedded couple Andrea and Michael San Antonio Texas
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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…

Texas Leica Wedding Photographer-- Commodore Perry Estate Austin Texas Wedding - Philip Thomas-LM101655
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Commodore Perry Estate // Austin Wedding // Kelsey + Paul

Kelsey and Paul tied the knot in Austin, Texas, at Commodore Perry Estate. The newly wedded couple have dated since 2017 and are perfect together. As with many weddings this year, the celebration was downscale due to COVID, and Paul’s family in Ireland dropped in via Zoom in a heartfelt moment to offer their congratulations. Kelsey…

A couple at the Historic Market Square and King William downtown engagement shoot in San Antonio Texas
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Historic Market Square + Downtown San Antonio engagement session // Maureen+Nick

I recently photographed Maureen and Nick for their downtown engagement session along the Riverwalk, Hotel Valencia, the King William area, and the Historic Market Square. The evening was such a gorgeous fall day for a wander downtown in San Antonio, Texas. They’re a fun couple, great to hang out with, and I’m looking forward to their wedding next August…

Texas Leica Wedding Photographer-- 13 celsius, Houston- Philip Thomas
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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…

Texas Leica Wedding Photographer-- THE SPRINGS-Magnolia Manor-Angleton-Philip Thomas
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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…

Engagement session in Hurst Texas- Texas Leica Wedding Photographer-- Philip Thomas-LM109518
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Engagement Session in Magnolia, Houston, Texas – Katie + Martin

I’m so excited for Katie and Martin. They are a delight to work with and a wonderful couple. I’m looking forward to their wedding day in December. Katie’s brother owns a hobby farm in Magnolia, Texas, on magnificent land. I hope I did justice to the beautiful nature found here. Take a look at these…

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…

Nila andd Josh The Post Oak Hotel Wedding Photography- Texas Leica Wedding Photographer-- Philip Thomas
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The Post Oak Hotel Wedding Photography | Nila + Josh // Houston Wedding

The Post Oak Hotel Wedding Photography. Nila and Josh. The couple and the wedding venue were just so elegant and beautiful. The Post Oak Hotel, designed by I.M. Pei, is an upscale hotel with a striking glass chandelier, posh rooms, and cool cars manufactured by Rolls Royce, is a five-star hotel in Houston, Texas. The wedding,…

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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…

Bryan Museum Galveston wedding Lcey and Chris L1000361
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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…

A wedded couple at Milltown Historic District in New Braunfels Texas
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Wedding The Grande Ballroom | New Braunfels | Maeve + Tat

Maeve and Tat tied the knot a couple of weeks ago at The Grand Ballroom, New Braunfels, Texas. The couple first met at Rackspace in San Antonio, Texas. I loved working with this down to earth couple. The Grande Ballroom is a New Orleans style venue with original wood floor, and a stately grand staircase,…

St.Anthony de Padua Catholic Church Wedding-San Antonio wedding photographer-Philip Thomas Photography
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St Anthony de Padua Catholic Wedding| Prentice + Greg

Prentice and Greg married at St Anthony de Padua Catholic Church a couple of weeks ago. A few close friends and family were present with a beautiful private home celebration in San Antonio, Texas. Prentice and Greg met at a law firm, and both share a sarcastic sense of humor and a love of history. The couple dated,…