Villa Antonia Wedding Ceremony+ Reception – Jonestown nr. Austin | Macy + Sam
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Villa Antonia Wedding Ceremony+ Reception – Jonestown nr. Austin | Macy + Sam

ByPhilip Thomas

Villa Antonia is a stunning, one-of-a-kind Tuscany-style wedding venue located in the heart of the Texas Hill Country. It was the perfect setting for the handsome couple Macy and Sam, who tied the knot a few weekends back. Their special day was nothing short of magical, especially since the weather was fantastic for the last week…

The St.Anthony Hotel Wedding and Reception – San Antonio – Tyler + Nick
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The St.Anthony Hotel Wedding and Reception – San Antonio – Tyler + Nick

ByPhilip Thomas

Tyler and Nick’s wedding day was an absolute dream to photograph! The Travis Park Church and The St. Anthony Hotel in San Antonio, Texas, provided the perfect backdrop for their special day, and I was honored to be chosen as their photographer. Tyler’s mother, Cindy, referred me to the couple – thank you. Tyler and…

2022 favorite wedding images of the year
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2022 favorite wedding images of the year

ByPhilip Thomas

It’s that time again. And yes, I’m a little late getting this gallery up, but I have kids, and that’s the story I’m sticking to. Here’s a selection of my favorite wedding images from 2022. I’m so thankful to all the beautiful couples for their trust in capturing their special day. You won’t see posed…

image-of-the-week-4 – play with shadows and silhouettes
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image-of-the-week-4 – play with shadows and silhouettes

ByPhilip Thomas

In this week’s image of the week, I love shooting indoor weddings. I use available light, working with shadow and light. It’s always a rewarding challenge to use whatever light is spilling onto the dance floor, be it the DJ’s LED’s where I have to shoot into them to avoid the odd colors cast on…

Getting dressed for a wedding
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Getting dressed for a wedding

ByPhilip Thomas

The bride getting dressed for a wedding. Here’s a showcase of my favorite images. For me, always one of the most anticipated parts of the wedding day. After months of searching for the perfect dress, followed by fittings and finding the right accessories, all lead to this moment, a custom in its own right. These…

This weeks favorite 6 images – February 10, 2021
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This weeks favorite 6 images – February 10, 2021

ByPhilip Thomas

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…

Favorite wedding images from 2020
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Favorite wedding images from 2020

ByPhilip Thomas

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!  

Decisive moment – Image of the week 11 – Philip Thomas
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Decisive moment – Image of the week 11 – Philip Thomas

ByPhilip Thomas

I love what I do for a living. For over 25 years, I’ve been fascinated with the ‘Decisive Moment.’ My style of photography is primarily based on this concept and what I look for to tell a story in one image. The ‘Decisive Moment’ is the idea that Henri Cartier-Bresson spoke of when all the…

Layering images – Image of the week 10
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Layering images – Image of the week 10

ByPhilip Thomas

This weeks it’s all about layering! Stuck inside during COVID-19 lockdown, I thought I would have so much time to shoot mini-projects. But in reality, I’ve been busier juggling kids, online school, cooking, and everyday household chores; time is getting away from me. Plus, um, making those homemade Old Fashioned’s. Yum! Actually, no, I don’t…