A favorite clicks of 2019 from my last wedding of the year. Here are two sweethearts, Densil and Stacy that tied the knot two weeks ago. The couple found holes in the fence of the venue and comically, were checking out guests heading toward their cocktail party after the ceremony. LM104330
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My favorite wedding images of 2019

ByPhilip Thomas

These are my favorite wedding images of 2019, most of these are unposed images and free of photographers’ direction, full of emotion pictures that document a couple’s story. Every year (see more from 2018 and 2017), like any photographer, I’ll work on areas of weakness and eliminate mistakes while pushing creatively. It is, after all, about ‘seeing.‘ It’s…

Ingenhuett on High ceremony Handsome couple, Densil and Stacy tied the knot a couple at Ingenhuett on High of weekends ago in Comfort, Texas.Wide shot of Hill Country in Comfort Texas twilight L1009848
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Ingenhuett on High Wedding | Comfort Texas |Densil + Stacy

ByPhilip Thomas

A handsome couple, Densil and Stacy tied the knot a couple at Ingenhuett on High of weekends ago in Comfort, Texas. I loved working with these two who have known each other for over twenty years! This Dallas couple owns a quaint house in Comfort, so it made perfect sense to have their wedding celebration there…

Laughter and joy as couple walk away from the wedding ceremony at The Witte Museum
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The Witte Museum Wedding + Reception | Kelsey + Dan

ByPhilip Thomas

Here’s a curated set of images from Kelsey and Dan’s wedding a few weeks ago at The Witte Museum, San Antonio. I’m so thankful to have met this fantastic couple, and to Peggy Walker, mother of Sara, a bride a photographed many years ago and referred me to them. Kelsey and Dan met in New York…

Couple cross pedestrianized street at the Pearl Market San Antonio engagement shoot
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Pearl Farmers Market Engagement Session San Antonio | Debra + Ryan

ByPhilip Thomas

Love this fun engaging couple, Debra and Ryan tie the knot next month. NEXT MONTH! Here are a few of my favorite images from their engagement session last week in and around Pearl Farmers Market, just north of downtown San Antonio. Many weeks ago, I met Ryan and Debra’s lovely family in my studio, and I cannot wait for…

Last dance at Omni La Mansion Riverwalk hotel in San Antonio Texas shot through the window with curtains drawn
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La Mansion Hotel Wedding | San Antonio | Blanca + Walt

ByPhilip Thomas

Blanca and Walt’s tied the knot at Omni La Mansion Riverwalk hotel in downtown San Antonio, Texas. This refined hotel in a Spanish colonial building is genuinely historical and one of my favorites along the river. I’m so happy for them! They’re two smart, intelligent, and pleasant couple, and I had so much fun hanging…

Newlywed couple Neha and Mrugesg pose on top of Brazos Hall with night time view of downtown Austin Brazos-Hall-South-Asian-Indian-wedding-_-Neha-Mrugesh-Philip-Thomas-Photography-1
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Brazos Hall South Asian Indian wedding | Neha + Mrugesh

ByPhilip Thomas

Neha and Mrugesh are Chicagoans who decided to have a destination South Asian Indian wedding in Austin, Texas. They met at a friend’s birthday party, and cunningly Mrugesh asked for a cooking recipe from Neha, and that’s how it all started (a good one:-) Their wedding and reception were at Brazos Hall. We start their celebration…

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Barr Mansion Jewish Wedding in Austin Texas | Hannah + Rob

ByPhilip Thomas

Hannah and Rob tied the knot at Barr Mansion in Austin, Texas. The couple, who live in Los Angeles, California, met five years ago at a birthday party, and it took several tries before they finally dated. Their connection is infectious, full of laughter and so much fun. So, here we are. Friends, family, many…

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Sacred Heart Chapel (OLLU) Wedding | Remis Ridge Hidden Falls | Kaitlin + Chris

ByPhilip Thomas

Kaitlin and Chris tied the knot a couple of weeks ago at the historical and magnificent, Sacred Heart Chapel (OLLU) in San Antonio, Texas. Their wedding reception was at Remi’s Ridge at Hidden Falls, a gorgeous Hill Country venue. What can I say about these two! I loved working with them over the last 18…

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Venue at Rafter E Ranch Wedding| Rachel + Matt

ByPhilip Thomas

Rachel and Matt’s gorgeous fall Hill Country Wedding at The Venue at Rafter E Ranch. What a fun couple and a charming venue! See below a curated set of my favorite images. Leave your love for the couple in the comments below. Venue: @thevenueatraftere Photographer: @philipthomasphotography Caterer: @lucysfriedchick Bar: @bartenders4you Rentals + Drapery: @dpcevents Floral:…

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Loran+Andrew | Engagement Session | South Congress Hotel, Austin Texas

ByPhilip Thomas

A humid August night seemed to get warmer as we approached sunset for Loran and Andrew’s relaxed shoot in and around South Congress Hotel. I had so much fun with the couple. We started at the bar and ended back at the bar! I’ve bumped into this couple a couple of instances at friends weddings…

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Lacey + Chris’s Engagement Session at Black Labrador English Pub | Montrose, Houston.

ByPhilip Thomas

Lacey, Chris and a four-legged friend Sage joining for the couple’s engagement shoot in Montrose, Houston. The location, the Black Labrador, is a cozy British pub with low ceilings offering drinks & eats including fish ‘n’ chips & shepherd’s pie. I loved working with this couple. These are a few of my favorites from the…

San Marcos Engagement for Jordan + Colters engagement session at Kissing Alley San Marcos
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Jordan + Colter | Engagement Session | Blanco River | Kissing Alley | San Marcos

ByPhilip Thomas

A selection of images from Jordan and Colter’s San Marcos engagement session last week. We started at Blanco Rover at sunset before heading into downtown here just south of Austin. Colter proposed to Jordan at The Kissing Alley in San Marcos, so naturally, we captured a few clicks there. Before heading into a cool little…

Alison Connor snuggling in a cozy bar at St. Anthony Hotel Engagement Downtown San Antonio - Philip Thomas Photography
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Alison + Connor | St.Anthony Hotel Engagement Session Downtown San Antonio Texas

ByPhilip Thomas

Here’s Alison and Connor’s curated set of engagement pictures, photographed downtown San Antonio, Texas. Lovely light abounds at the St.Anthony Hotel in San Antonio, Texas. I’m looking forward to Alison and Connor’s wedding next March. Leave your congrats in the comments below and share the link on your social platform of choice.

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Lindsey + Chris – Engagement Session at the Pearl Brewery

ByPhilip Thomas

Love these two! Lindsey and Chris look so good together. These are a few of my favorite clicks from their e-session a couple of weeks back. I captured her sisters wedding a few years back, so I’m beyond excited and humbled to be Lindsey and Chris’s wedding photographer in March 2020. The couple was photographed…

Just married couple leave in a vintage sports car from The Milestone Boerne Wedding ceremony and reception - Hailey and Hunter-Leica photographer-Philip Thomas Photography
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The Milestone Boerne | Wedding + Reception | Hailey + Hunter

ByPhilip Thomas

Hailey and Hunter tied the knot at The Milestone Boerne. What a beautiful Hill Country wedding! We are so happy for these two. They met at a Crossfit in Houston and got to know each other during a gym contest. Turns out, Hailey was not just an amazing athlete but an awesome baker too. Hunter…