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Philip Thomas - a Brit in Texas and a documentary wedding photographer

San Antonio wedding photographers

I’m Philip, a San Antonio wedding photographer

I provide a fresh perspective on wedding photography that sets me apart from wedding photographers. As a former press photographer, I use those skills to photograph your wedding day organically, avoiding wedding photo clichés that culminate in in-the-moment images. I capture the soul of your wedding day! My goal is to capture spontaneous moments that reflect the true spirit of your celebration. So, you can be you, and you’ll receive a set of gorgeous documentary wedding photos.

What is wedding photojournalism? It’s the recording of moments without deliberate interference by the photographer. A wedding photojournalist is an observer. As such, I observe and capture the magic unfolding. Photography for me is not a job, but a wonderful enjoyment. I have no expectations, just surprises, some anticipating, some reacting.

A Brit from across the pond, I’m a former press photographer who has made San Antonio my home since 2006…I’m still holding on to my English accent! All jokes aside, I’m passionate about photography and love to fuel my craft with coffee 24/7 while balancing family life.

Honored to have been voted one of the best San Antonio wedding photographers by The Knot and included in their Hall of Fame. I also serve Houston, Austin, Dallas, Texas, Los Angeles, New York, the United Kingdom and other destinations.

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WEDDING GALLERY

BRIDALS + ENGAGEMENTS

AWARD-WINNING IMAGES

LIGHT & DARK

STREET PHOTOGRAPHY

Capturing the soul and feel of a wedding

Susan the bride arrives at church with a newvous look eteched across her face San Antonio wedding photography by Philip Thomas


Gorgeous candids

Forget wedding photography clichés

Authentic documentary weddings

THE STYLE

Always Chasing the Light

I love capturing moments with film / digital Leica Rangefinders and on large format film Mamiya RZ67 cameras. The natural-looking images I produce have a unique and moody quality, especially in black and white. The Leica is perfect for how I see the world- quiet, small, and unobtrusive. I draw inspiration from many sources, including masters of art, painters, photojournalists, street photographers, and documentary photographers. Henri Cartier-Bresson and Garry Winogrand are a particular favorite of mine. Studying their work taught me more about my craft and how to tell stories with my photos.

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Unscripted in-between moments

I’m a San Antonio wedding photographer, but I also photograph in Texas and throughout the USA. I enjoy capturing the in-between moments, those raw and unscripted moments on your wedding day.

I also love working with geometry in my images. Those decisive moments and emotional resonance truly make the photos come alive.

WPJA Bride surrounded by friends and family in a prayer

Ignore me, pretty please

Of course, I’m more than happy to take the traditional group photos and portraits of the newlyweds, but they’re just a small part of the magic that happens on your special day.

The cool thing is you can just be you, and I’ll handle the rest. I believe in documenting your day as honestly as possible. In fact, please ignore me, as the pictures will be better while you can enjoy the magic and intimacy of your special day. All I ask is for your trust. See my galleries here.

Finally, yes, I am an ‘unobtrusive’ photographer, capturing the real, the authentic.

San Antonio wedding photographer Philip Thomas captures Bridesmaids and bride walking to ceremony in a Hill Country Wedding

WHAT I DO

Texas wedding photographer

I am a photographer based in San Antonio, and I love capturing moments all across Texas. From the vibrant city of Austin to the bustling metropolis of Houston and the serene beauty of the Gulf Coast, I enjoy exploring all that this great state has to offer through my lens.

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Houston Wedding Photographer

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134 Canyonwood Ridge Hindu Wedding Ceremony Reception Austin Leica photographer Philip Thomas Photography

Austin Wedding Photographer

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Destination Weddings

From the East Coast to the West Coast

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Featured posts for brides

Hotel Havana, San Antonio, Texas

Hotel Havana has to be one of my favorite San Antonio hotels to capture weddings. The hotel is like stepping into the tropical allure of the hotel’s Caribbean namesake.

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Summer wedding in New York

056 The DeBruce Iin Livingston Manor wedding ceremony and reception in New York Leica photographer Philip Thomas Photography

Here’s a set of my favorite images from Judy and Alex’s wedding at The DeBruce in New York. The DeBruce is nestled in 600 acres of grounds along Willowemoc Creek and features hiking trails, ponds, and views of the Catskills mountains. I hope the pictures I took show just how breathtaking it is.

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Testimonials

Philip was everything you want in a photographer!

“Phillip was everything you want in a photographer! His portfolio caught our attention for its unique compositions; Phillip describes it as a journalistic approach. We didn’t want our photos to appear overly staged, so this was perfect for us. We met with Philip via Zoom early in our planning and filled out a questionnaire/shooting list closer to the date, so in terms of communication, his studio is a 10/10. On the day of the wedding, Phillip and his second shooter did a great job of capturing every moment. The photos turned out beautifully and we can’t wait to get them framed!” – Review on The Knot
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Captures the heart of the moment

We worked with Philip for bridal portraits, rehearsal dinner and our wedding day and couldn’t have made a better decision. His background in photojournalism is evident in his ability to capture the heart of the moment and the resulting photos are breathtaking. On top of that, he is a great communicator, fun to be around and just a wonderful person overall. We couldn’t be happier with how everything turned out and plan to use Philip for all of our photography needs in the future. He truly is the best – thank you so much!
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