My favorite wedding images of 2023
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My favorite wedding images of 2023

ByPhilip Thomas

It’s that time of year and I have curated a collection of my favorite photographs from 2023. I want to express my sincere gratitude to all the amazing couples who entrusted me with capturing their most special day. It is an honor to be able to tell their unique story through my lens, and I…

The DeBruce | New York | Wedding+Reception | Judy + Alex
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The DeBruce | New York | Wedding+Reception | Judy + Alex

ByPhilip Thomas

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….

Living the Dream in Georgetown: Virginia and Fischer’s Incredible Love Story
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Living the Dream in Georgetown: Virginia and Fischer’s Incredible Love Story

ByPhilip Thomas

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,…

Big Cedar Lodge – Garden Chapel Wedding | The Ozarks | Missouri | Destination Wedding
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Big Cedar Lodge – Garden Chapel Wedding | The Ozarks | Missouri | Destination Wedding

ByPhilip Thomas

A sweltering summer continues to linger here in South Texas. So, it was nice to escape to the breeziness of the Missouri Ozarks for a very special wedding that is dear to my heart…the union of our niece, Alyssa, and Oshean. Our family, including Alyssa’s grandmother, traveled from San Antonio for the occasion. Alyssa and…

Favorite wedding images of 2021
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Favorite wedding images of 2021

ByPhilip Thomas

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…

Topanga Wedding, California | The 1909 | Nikki + Evan | Destination Wedding
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Topanga Wedding, California | The 1909 | Nikki + Evan | Destination Wedding

ByPhilip Thomas

Last year, I had the opportunity to second shoot in Topanga, California with my amazing photographer friend, Adam Swift. We often shoot together whenever we have a free weekend. Adam comes to Texas or I go to California. What better way to sharpen shooting skills especially as a second shooter. This is one such wedding…

Takoma Park, Maryland | Washington D.C | Elle + Josiah | Destination Wedding
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Takoma Park, Maryland | Washington D.C | Elle + Josiah | Destination Wedding

ByPhilip Thomas

A gorgeous low light winter wedding set the tone for Elle and Josiah’s big day, which took place in Takoma Park, Maryland, a suburb of Washington, D.C. This is an amazing couple that I met at a wedding in Houston 2015. This hip couple met when Elle listened to Josiah, a DJ on her favorite Indie…

WEDDING – JOHN + DAN – MARINA del REY, LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA | Destination Wedding
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WEDDING – JOHN + DAN – MARINA del REY, LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA | Destination Wedding

ByPhilip Thomas

Lovely couple John and Dan tied the knot at Marina del Rey Marriott in Los Angeles a couple of weekends ago. I was fortunate to photograph their special day.  It doesn’t get any better when two people come together as one. The celebrations continued into the evening with amazing friends and family. I love this part…

TERRANEA RESORT, LOS ANGELES | KATIE + RYAN | Destination Wedding
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TERRANEA RESORT, LOS ANGELES | KATIE + RYAN | Destination Wedding

ByPhilip Thomas

Katie and Ryan, both from Houston were engaged at Terranea Resort last year, so it made sense to have the wedding there too. And on Saturday they tied the knot.  The  recent rainy weather held out for a gorgeous day and over the three days I was there I photographed their engagement session, rehearsal dinner…