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July 2024 Favorite Image of the Month

ByPhilip Thomas

July 2024 Favorite Images of the Month ~ It’s been another busy month here in the house. I’m learning the guitar—an absolute newbie, but I love it. With the scorching temperatures, we’ve been finding cooler air by visiting art museums with my girls. The Texas summer heat brings a slowdown with weddings, so with a…

020 Live Oak Friends Meeting + Ouisie's Table Wedding Ceremony Reception Philip Thomas Photography
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Live Oak Friends Meeting Ceremony + Ouisie’s Table Wedding Reception Houston, Texas

ByPhilip Thomas

I was honored to document Diana and Davis’ wedding day in Houston, Texas. The ceremony occurred at Live Oak Friends, a Quaker meeting house that boasts a stunning installation by the renowned artist James Turrell, the Skyspace. Both are journalists, and they graciously entrusted me with capturing their special day in an unobtrusive way. Later,…

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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…

Ashley and Clayton steal a kiss at The Ballrom at Tanglewood in Houston Texas L1000596
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A Fairy-tale Wedding at Tanglewood: Ashley & Clayton’s Story

ByPhilip Thomas

Check out this beautiful couple, Ashley and Clayton, who recently said “I do” at The Ballroom at Tanglewood. The photos are filled with so much love and emotion it’s hard not to get swept up in their happiness. Also, if you haven’t seen their engagement session yet, you’re in for a treat! Thank you to…

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Gulf of Mexico Yacht Wedding: Megan & Tom Celebrated in Style

ByPhilip Thomas

I enjoyed attending Megan and Tom’s wedding on a luxurious yacht in Kemah, Texas. It was a truly magical day filled with love and joy. The couple exchanged their vows surrounded by the sparkling waters of the Gulf, and then we all headed to Brennan’s in Houston for their intimate reception. It was a beautiful…

Lauren and Augustin pose under the stair at C Baldwin hotel on their wedding day
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C. Baldwin Hotel: The Story of Lauren and Augustin’s Wedding

ByPhilip Thomas

Lauren and Augustin, one of the most beautiful couples, tied the knot a few weeks back at the C.Baldwin Hotel in Houston, Texas. Clearly, very much in love, Lauren and Augustin are always laughing and having a wonderful time. We start the images below with their rehearsal in the Luxe Speakeasy, accessed through a secret…

The Springs Event Venue Montgomery Wedding in early Spring
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The Springs Event Venue Montgomery Wedding + Reception

ByPhilip Thomas

An absolute pleasure to photograph Elaine and Roy’s special day at The Springs Event Venue in Montgomery, Texas. They are a wonderfully sweet and fun couple. Perfect weather and a festive time, and I feel so fortunate to capture all the moments. Here’s a list of the wonderful vendors who made their day special. Thanks…

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South Asian Wedding at The Ballroom at Tanglewood | Radhika + Shil | Houston Texas

ByPhilip Thomas

Happy Valentine’s Day, everyone! Beautiful couple Radhika and Shil tied the knot last month at The Ballroom at Tanglewood. Sheer elegance and an intimate space made for a beautiful South Asian celebration with friends and family. It doesn’t get any better than this. Captured over a couple of days, below is a collection of my…

Couple sit in an antique car THE PEACH ORCHARD WOODLANDS WEDDING Houston Wedding Photographer Philip Thomas Photography
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The Peach Orchard Wedding + Reception | Rachel + Shaun | The Woodlands

ByPhilip Thomas

Here’s a set of my fave images from Rachel and Shaun’s wedding day. The Peach Orchard Venue has an enchanting history and a visually stunning design, a perfectly romantic setting for a fun wedding day. Thank you to the couple for their trust. It was a joy to get to know you both a little…

Union Station Houston Astros Wedding Reception-Philip Thomas Photography
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Annunciation Catholic Church + Minute Maid Union Station Wedding Reception, Houston | Katie+Walter

ByPhilip Thomas

Katie and Walter met while playing co-ed soccer together in 2011, and her father was the soccer coach. What a great story! This beautiful couple tied the knot at Annunciation Catholic Church, followed by a fun-packed reception at Union Station in Houston, formerly a rail transportation hub; the building now serves as a cornerstone for Minute…

Couple ascend stair case at rennans of Houston-Philip Thomas
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Brennan’s of Houston Wedding Ceremony+Reception | Lara + Brandon

ByPhilip Thomas

Brennan’s of Houston – I cannot get over just how good-looking Lara and Brandon are together. The couple met in 2017, and on their fourth anniversary, they got engaged. The duo have incredible energy, always laughing and cracking each other up. I started documenting their day at The Lancaster Hotel. Built-in 1926, the upscale hotel…

South Asian Wedding New Orleans Chandni Tyler New Orleans Hotel Marriott Philip Thomas Photography
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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…

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The Grove Wedding Reception – Lena+Freddy | Philip Thomas Photography

ByPhilip Thomas

Lena and Freddy’s wedding reception/party took place at The Grove, set in the middle of Discovery Green, downtown Houston. I love this restaurant, having spent time here with our children. The celebration took place on Lena and Freddy’s first anniversary, delayed due to the pandemic, and wow, what a party! Lena and Freddy met in a bar…

Palm Royal Villa South Asian Wedding Katy Houston Texas
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Palm Royal Villa – South Asian Wedding – Houston – Kajal+Jay

ByPhilip Thomas

Kajal and Jay tied the knot a few weeks ago at the Palm Royal Villa. The wedding celebration was an extraordinary beautiful South Asian Indian wedding in Sugar Land and Katy. Below are my favorites clicks from the few days I spent with the couple and family, starting at the parent’s home, followed by the…

Modern documentary wedding photographer Philip Thomas serves San Antonio and beyond - WPJA 2020 v1 winner
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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!  

Cathedral of Our Lady of Walsingham + Ouisie’s Table Wedding Reception | Katie+Martin
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Cathedral of Our Lady of Walsingham + Ouisie’s Table Wedding Reception | Katie+Martin

ByPhilip Thomas

Martin and Katie tied the knot at the Cathedral of Our Lady of Walsingham, and their reception was at Ouisie’s Table in Houston. We start with a few clicks from their rehearsal dinner at Cafe Ginger in Uptown, Houston. I love this couple, and you can view their engagement session here. The wedding was super…

Texas Leica Wedding Photographer-- 13 celsius, Houston- Philip Thomas
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13 Celsius Wedding – Houston, Texas // Bethany + Jake // Houston Wedding

ByPhilip Thomas

Here’s Beth and Jake’s beautiful Jewish wedding. We started at an Airbnb, and the ceremony was at 13 Celsius, a chill lounge, and a favorite bar of Beth and Jake’s. So it made perfect sense to have their wedding ceremony at this location. Their late afternoon reception took place back at the Airbnb. As with…

Texas Leica Wedding Photographer-- THE SPRINGS-Magnolia Manor-Angleton-Philip Thomas
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The Springs in Angleton // Magnolia Manor Wedding // Ashley+Daniel

ByPhilip Thomas

Tucked away along the Gulf Coast is an impressively grandiose venue, Magnolia Manor, part of The Springs. This was the setting for Ashley and Daniel’s wedding a couple of weeks ago. I’m so fortunate to photograph their wedding day. Referred by friends of the bride, MaloRee and Dan Huot, I photographed their wedding a few years…

Nila andd Josh The Post Oak Hotel Wedding Photography- Texas Leica Wedding Photographer-- Philip Thomas
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The Post Oak Hotel Wedding Photography | Nila + Josh // Houston Wedding

ByPhilip Thomas

The Post Oak Hotel Wedding Photography. Nila and Josh. The couple and the wedding venue were just so elegant and beautiful. The Post Oak Hotel, designed by I.M. Pei, is an upscale hotel with a striking glass chandelier, posh rooms, and cool cars manufactured by Rolls Royce, is a five-star hotel in Houston, Texas. The wedding,…

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