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Brazos Hall South Asian Indian wedding | Neha + Mrugesh

ByPhilip Thomas

Neha and Mrugesh are Chicagoans who decided to have a destination South Asian Indian wedding in Austin, Texas. They met at a friend’s birthday party, and cunningly Mrugesh asked for a cooking recipe from Neha, and that’s how it all started (a good one:-) Their wedding and reception were at Brazos Hall. We start their celebration…

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Barr Mansion Jewish Wedding in Austin Texas | Hannah + Rob

ByPhilip Thomas

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…

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Venue at Rafter E Ranch Wedding| Rachel + Matt

ByPhilip Thomas

Rachel and Matt’s gorgeous fall Hill Country Wedding at The Venue at Rafter E Ranch. What a fun couple and a charming venue! See below a curated set of my favorite images. Leave your love for the couple in the comments below. Venue: @thevenueatraftere Photographer: @philipthomasphotography Caterer: @lucysfriedchick Bar: @bartenders4you Rentals + Drapery: @dpcevents Floral:…

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Loran+Andrew | Engagement Session | South Congress Hotel, Austin Texas

ByPhilip Thomas

A humid August night seemed to get warmer as we approached sunset for Loran and Andrew’s relaxed shoot in and around South Congress Hotel. I had so much fun with the couple. We started at the bar and ended back at the bar! I’ve bumped into this couple a couple of instances at friends weddings…

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Lacey + Chris’s Engagement Session at Black Labrador English Pub | Montrose, Houston.

ByPhilip Thomas

Lacey, Chris and a four-legged friend Sage joining for the couple’s engagement shoot in Montrose, Houston. The location, the Black Labrador, is a cozy British pub with low ceilings offering drinks & eats including fish ‘n’ chips & shepherd’s pie. I loved working with this couple. These are a few of my favorites from the…

Alison Connor snuggling in a cozy bar at St. Anthony Hotel Engagement Downtown San Antonio - Philip Thomas Photography
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Alison + Connor | St.Anthony Hotel Engagement Session Downtown San Antonio Texas

ByPhilip Thomas

Here’s Alison and Connor’s curated set of engagement pictures, photographed downtown San Antonio, Texas. Lovely light abounds at the St.Anthony Hotel in San Antonio, Texas. I’m looking forward to Alison and Connor’s wedding next March. Leave your congrats in the comments below and share the link on your social platform of choice.

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Lindsey + Chris – Engagement Session at the Pearl Brewery

ByPhilip Thomas

Love these two! Lindsey and Chris look so good together. These are a few of my favorite clicks from their e-session a couple of weeks back. I captured her sisters wedding a few years back, so I’m beyond excited and humbled to be Lindsey and Chris’s wedding photographer in March 2020. The couple was photographed…

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Annunciation Catholic Church | JW Marriott Houston Downtown | Wedding | Sofia + Jake

ByPhilip Thomas

Jake and Sofia met at a mutual friend’s birthday weekend in Austin. They got to know each other on the bus going to Wurstfest. They like to say they met at a sausage festival!Leave your love for the couple in the comments below and share on whatever social media thingy you’re using. Thanks for the…

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Holy Rosary Church | Wedding + Reception | Houston | Sharon+Bill

ByPhilip Thomas

Sharon and Bill tied the knot at the Holy Rosary Church, Houston Texas. The church was founded by the Dominican Friars in 1913 when they were invited by the Bishop to serve the needs of over a 100 families living in what was then Houston’s south side. Sharon and Bill look so good together and…

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Katy Texas Wedding | Brittany + Dan

ByPhilip Thomas

This wedding is a beautiful spring family celebration at the couples home in the heart of Katy, Texas. These small intimate weddings are the most beautiful weddings to photograph, and I was so grateful to be invited into their home to document their special day. I shot Stacey and Michael’s wedding, sister of the bride…

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The Veranda Wedding | Will + Tom | San Antonio Texas

ByPhilip Thomas

Wedding Venue Ceremony + Reception: The VerandaWedding planner + design: Stacey DeWine/Panache Event GroupCatering: Spice Of LifeBaker: Bird BakeryCeremony Music: George GaytonReception entertainment: Future SoundsLighting: Future SoundsFlorist: Eden’s EchoChair sashes rentals: Panache Event groupPhotographer: Philip Thomas

Crystal Ballroom At the Rice | First Presbyterian Church | Megan + Turner
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Crystal Ballroom At the Rice | First Presbyterian Church | Megan + Turner

ByPhilip Thomas

I loved working with Megan and Turner. Here’s a curated set of my favorite images. We start at with the rehearsal at the First Presbyterian Church followed by a dinner at Brennan’s. The following day, the couple start getting ready for their wedding at the JW downtown hotel before heading to the church. The wedding…

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The Grand Texana Wedding Barn | Brenham, Texas | Minta + Phillip

ByPhilip Thomas

The Grand Texana Wedding Barn. Phillip moved to Cairo, Egypt in 2014 and in June 2016, Minta moved to Alexandria, Egypt. Both are avid runners. In December 2016 their paths crossed in Alexandria when the Cairo Runners and Alex Runners were getting ready at the beautiful seaside Corniche. After the run, Minta overheard a young…

Alanna and David's gorgeous San Fernando Cathedral Wedding fall 2018
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San Fernando Cathedral + Westin Riverwalk Wedding – Alanna + David

ByPhilip Thomas

SAN ANTONIO FERNANDO CATHEDRAL + WESTIN RIVERWALK WEDDING RECEPTION – Power couple Alanna and David tied the knot a couple of weekends back at the beautiful San Fernando Cathedral. I love love these two, and you can see the engagement session here and the moment David popped the question. The wedding reception was a few…

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Mission Espada Wedding | Omni La Mansión Reception | Philip Thomas Photography

ByPhilip Thomas

Laura & Adam -Mission Espada and Omni La Mansión. Just a couple of weeks ago I had the pleasure to photograph Laura and Adam’s wedding at Mission Espada in San Antonio, Texas. Getting ready and reception was at a Spanish colonial building, the refined Omni La Mansión along the Riverwalk. It was only my second…

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Stephanie + Justin | Fernland Historical Park | Engagement Session

ByPhilip Thomas

FERNLAND HISTORICAL PARK ENGAGEMENT SESSION – Stephanie and Justin’s early morning engagement session in and around Fernland Historical Park,  Montgomery, Texas was terrific. They’re a lovely couple, and I’m so happy for them both. I can’t wait for their wedding next May 2019.Leave your love for the couple in the comments below. These are a…

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River Oaks Garden Club Forum – Nadia and Evan – Houston wedding

ByPhilip Thomas

Nadia and Evan tied the knot at a beautiful historical venue, River Oaks Garden Club Forum off Westheimer in Houston. Their day was a simple, heartfelt wedding for families and close friends. They have such a sweet story. Nadia and Evan have been best friends since they were 14 and just tied the knot ten…

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2018 Summer WPJA award winning images – Wedding Photojournalist Association

ByPhilip Thomas

So thankful and thrilled this month with WPJA – Wedding Photojournalist Association. I’ve been fortunate to be awarded five images in the latest international monthly contest. Two of the five pictures were awarded Diamond awards for engagement photography, a first for me. I consider WPJA a personal measuring stick for my work as a documentary wedding photography…

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Downtown San Antonio engagement session – Clarissa + Eric

ByPhilip Thomas

Downtown San Antonio is hot! Hey, it’s summertime here in the Alamo City and boy, is it humid. While you were sipping on your margaritas this week, I was having fun shooting Clarissa and Eric’s engagement session. They tie the knot just north of the border in Mission, Texas next month. Can’t wait for that….