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‘Live’ Panel Discussion – “To Reach Success, Define What You Want”

Honored to be on a ‘live’ panel discussion this Monday @ 6:30 pm CST. We’re going to discuss “To Reach Success, Define What You Want” I hope to see you there! To join go here at 6:30 pm https://www.facebook.com/PortraitProfits

Reggie Campbell
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PRINT SALE: For our friend, Reg Campbell

Following three years of battling leukemia, our friend Reginald (Reg) Campbell was laid to rest on Sunday, May 17th. Days after the news of his death, friends and fellow photographers of Reg met and chose to create a one-time limited print sale of personally selected works. 100% of the proceeds from these prints will be…

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Barr Mansion Jewish Wedding in Austin Texas | Hannah + Rob

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…

Couple posed shot at acred-Heart-Chapel-Pvt-Rd-San-Antonio-Wedding-Leica-wedding-documentary-photographer-Philip-Thomas-Photography with beautiful light
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Sacred Heart Chapel (OLLU) Wedding | Remis Ridge Hidden Falls | Kaitlin + Chris

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…

Two boys falls asleep at a wedding - Year in Review 2017 - Takoma Park Washington D.C-Leica Wedding photographer-Philip Thomas
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My Favorite Wedding Images of 2017

HAPPY NEW YEAR!Here’s my annual year-end review of my favorite wedding images from 2017. Thank you to all the lovely newlyweds I was honored to photograph and meet, in Texas to out of state weddings.I’m thankful for the trust couples place in my ability to record the most significant day in their lives. All the…

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White Oak Music Hall Jewish Wedding | Houston | Sydnee + Kiko

A fall wedding with a magnificent downtown view of Houston at White Oak Music Hall. The English indie rock band, Alt-J had performed the night prior at this edgy, elegant, fun, and eclectic modern venue. This my friends is a classic story of boy and girl falling in love but in the most modern way….

Groom kissed brides side of head beautiful bride at Cherie Flores Garden Pavilion Wedding Hermann Park Houston Texas-Philip Thomas
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CHERIE FLORES GARDEN PAVILION WEDDING HERMANN PARK HOUSTON TEXAS

A few weeks ago I had the honor to photograph Christine and Justin’s wedding at Cherie Flores Garden Pavilion, Hermann Park, Houston. We start with getting ready shots at the bride’s parents home. As the afternoon breaks, we head toward Hermann Park and the Cherie Flores Garden Pavilion. Serving as the primary entryway to the…

Hindu-Jewish fusion wedding Just married couple Hindu Jewish fusion wedding Bride and groom pose for the camera at Sugar Land Marriott Hotel Hindu Jewish fusion wedding Sugar Land Marriott Hotel Texas-064
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HINDU-JEWISH FUSION WEDDING | KATHRYN + VIRAL | SUGAR LAND MARRIOTT

A XTRA-SPECIAL wedding as this was a modern day, swoon-worthy, multi-cultural Hindu-Jewish fusion wedding celebration. Kathryn and Viral are an amazing couple I’ve enjoyed photographing and getting to know over the last year. Not only do they look great together – see engagement session at The Astorian, but their family and friends were also crazy…

The Bell Tower 34th Couple descend a staircase as they're announced at a wedding reception, Houston-Leica wedding photographer-Philip Thomas Photography
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THE BELL TOWER ON 34TH WEDDING | REBECCA + LUIGI

Houston’s The Bell Tower on 34th hosted New York newly wed’s Rebecca and Luigi a couple of weekends ago. Family and friends came from all over the world including Luigi’s sister and some cousins from his home town of Sicily. His best man was from Venice and a close friend traveled from Rome, Italy. Many years…

San Antonio wedding photographer capture Couple share a funny moment inside a limo with green sparkling lights Houston Texas en route to Brennan's of Houston, Texas.
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KELLEY + ERICH | FIRST UNITED METHODIST WEDDING | BRENNAN’S

Couple Kelley and Erich tied the knot at First United Methodist Church! The couple were just so lovely to work with over the last year. From their engagement session  shot on the banks of the Houston bayou last fall to a beautiful late winter ceremony held at First United Methodist Church on Main Street, Houston….

Bride and grooms shoes at wedding reception Republic
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Takoma Park, Maryland | Washington D.C | Elle + Josiah | Destination Wedding

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…

Couple pose on wedding day at The Astorian after sunset with a window reflection, Houston, Texas.
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LISA AND JONATHAN WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY | THE ASTORIAN

These are my favorites from Lisa and Jonathan’s wedding at The Astorian. You can see their engagement session here. We start with some frames from a Halloween party the night prior at Hotel Icon. The reception was crazy fun. Lisa and Jonathan are a super sophisticated causal rocker people. This translates to a fun evening. Thank…

Galveston Wedding Leica Photographer
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WEDDING AT THE LYCEUM, GALVESTON, TEXAS | MALOREE + DAN

Super cool couple MaloRee and Dan tied the knot at The Lyceum, Galveston. They met in a country bar. Months would pass before their paths would cross again. Yes, folks, Dan took Mal to the movies for a Batman 9 hour marathon. And then, after a week of courting, Mal left for the Caribbean waters to…

First Dance through window Dominion Country Club Wedding Reception
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THE DOMINION COUNTRY CLUB WEDDING + RECEPTION

Erin and Saif married at The Dominion Club in San Antonio. It was a perfect day for a perfect couple. I love to capture multi-cultural weddings. A truly unique Iraqi-Texan wedding and I was honored to photograph their day. Saif, from Iraq moved to Jordan in 2006 and shortly after was accepted for an externship at…

Bride attaching earrings in mirror
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HOUSTON HEIGHTS FIRE STATION WEDDING + RECEPTION

Jennifer and Eddie’s wonderful winter wedding a couple of weeks ago at Houston Heights Fire Station. You can view a few favorite frames from their engagement session here. This was first time at the venue and I loved every minute of it. The Fire Station is steeped in history and the perfect size for a more intimate…

Beautiful bride photographed at the W Hotel, Austin, Texas
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W Hotel Wedding Austin, Texas | Jessica + Colin

The W Hotel in Austin, Texas hosted Jessica and Colin’s Jewish wedding along with their dog, Piper. Thanks to a past bride, Kelly and Robbie’s family who kindly referred me. These are a few of my favorites, all shot with a couple of Leica M240’s. Austinite second shooter, Corey Mendez, was along for the ride….

Portrait under light Sheraton Mahwah Hotel New Jersey
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DEEPA + NEHAL – SOUTH ASIAN INDIAN WEDDING – NEW JERSEY – DESTINATION WEDDING

A couple of weekends ago I had the pleasure photographing Deepa and Nehal’s South Asian Wedding in New Jersey. The weather was not typical for a normal sultry New York summer -just pleasantly cool. It was great to be back up there 20 years later. Many early twenty something memories came back after spending a…

Leica Wedding Photographer Philip Thomas
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Wedding – Lisa + Dom – Viva la France

Certainly one of my favorite weddings of 2015. Lisa and Dom flew into San Antonio from Paris, France. I first meet Lisa about 8 years ago when she interviewed me for a local publication. Lisa was so kind to send me an email about her upcoming wedding. Needless to say, I was thrilled she should even…