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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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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…

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The Grand Promenade – Chris and Michael – San Antonio, Texas

ByPhilip Thomas

Working with Michael and Chris since July last year was an absolute pleasure. I can confidently say that they make a truly amazing couple!We kicked off their wedding day by getting ready for photos around the block at the Hyatt Regency in downtown San Antonio while their friends and family started streaming into the penthouse…

012 Bridget's Basket Wedding Reception Leica Wedding photographer Philip Thomas
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Kerr County Courthouse Wedding + Bridget’s Basket Reception

ByPhilip Thomas

Here’s Aya and Frank’s beautiful wedding photographed on the last weekend of the year. We start on a cold winter day at Kerr County Courthouse with a quick ceremony followed by the celebratory reception at Bridgets’s Basket in the Hill Country of Texas. The night wrapped with a surprise fireworks display! Aya and Frank are…

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…

Wide angle of ceremony atClub Giraud Wedding Reception San Antonio weddings Philip Thomas Photography
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Club Giraud Wedding + Reception | San Antonio | Amy+John

ByPhilip Thomas

Amy + John tied the knot just before sunset at Club Giraud, downtown San Antonio, Texas, on the banks of the Riverwalk. Amy and John are a lovely couple with warm personalities to match. Surrounded by family and friends, this was a wonderful celebration and so much fun to capture. I’m very fortunate to capture…

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…

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Travis Park Church + St Anthony Hotel Wedding Reception | Laura + Spencer

ByPhilip Thomas

Here’s Laura and Spencer’s elegant wedding photographed a few weeks ago at Travis Park Church, just across the road from The St Anthony Hotel, in San Antonio, Texas. I loved working with this couple and thank you for trusting in me to document your wedding day. Laura and Spencer first met at the Prairie Dog…

20 Quinta Mazatlan Wedding McAllen Texas Leica Weddings Philip Thomas
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Quinta Mazatlan Wedding + Reception, McAllen Texas, Elena+Mikey

ByPhilip Thomas

Elena and Mikey tied the knot a few weeks back with family and friends in McAllen, Texas. Mikey and Elena are a wonderful couple. I’m so thankful and blessed to photograph their special day at Quinta Mazatlan, a Spanish-revival estate amid sprawling tropical gardens featuring over 250 species of birds. And it just so happens…

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South Asian Indian Wedding / American Wedding | Camp Lucy

ByPhilip Thomas

Here’s Mallory and Chaith’s wonderful 2-day wedding at Camp Lucy, Texas. Following the first set from Saturday’s South Asian celebration is the second set of images of their American ceremony and reception on Sunday. South Asian Ceremony – Day 1 – Vineyard at Camp Lucy Wedding Planner- Glitzy Events – Cheryl Fernandes Catering: Whim Catering…

Our Lady of the Atonement Leica wedding photographer Philip Thomas Photography
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Our Lady of the Atonement Catholic Church + La Escondida Reception

ByPhilip Thomas

A set of images from Gabby and Kelvin’s special day at Our Lady of the Atonement Catholic Church and wedding reception at La Escondida in San Antonio, Texas. Here are few of my favorites. I’ve written many times how fortunate I am to take pictures for a living, and have the couples trust. Thank you….

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San Fernando Cathedral + The Westin Riverwalk Wedding Reception – Maureen+

ByPhilip Thomas

Here are a few favorite images from Maureen and Nick’s wedding at San Fernando Cathedral and The Westin Riverwalk. I love the story how they met! Both their fathers and her uncle knew each other at St. Mary’s Uni here in San Antonio. Over the years, their fathers became friends, and in 2009, the families…

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Immaculate Heart of Mary Wedding Ceremony + The Gardens at West Green Wedding Reception – San Antonio Texas

ByPhilip Thomas

Beautiful couple, Dialis and Andy, tied the knot at Immaculate Heart of Mary Wedding and reception at The Gardens at West Green. I love this couple, their friends, and family, and I’m excited to share a curated set of images from their wedding day here in San Antonio, Texas. Dialis and Sarah, the maid of…

Philip Thomas photographs The bride and groom in a candid moment as a couple kiss unaware of the camera
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Hotel Emma Wedding in San Antonio | Lindsey + Chris

ByPhilip Thomas

Lindsey & Chris’s Hotel Emma wedding on the first day of Spring in San Antonio was a celebration filled with family, friends, and dancing. I loved working with these folks! It was a fabulous wedding at the gorgeous and historic Hotel Emma in the Pearl District and my first wedding at Hotel Emma. Lindsey and Chris delayed…

The couple pose for a photograph in the  barn doors at Spinelli
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Dr. Kristen + Christopher’s Wedding at Spinelli’s , Comfort Texas

ByPhilip Thomas

Dr.Kristen and Chris tied the knot a couple of weekends ago at Spinelli’s in Comfort, Texas. This couple is a delight to work with, along with their laughter all day. They met after a thunderstorm at Zilker Park, Austin., in the spring of 2017. At the time, Kristen was a medical student, and Christopher was an…

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!  

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…

Wedding at Grace and David first met at a lakehouse in Dallas, and recently tied the knot at Bridget's Basket, in Hunt, Texas.
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Bridget’s Basket Wedding | Grace+David

ByPhilip Thomas

Grace and David first met at a lake-house in Dallas, and recently tied the knot at Bridget’s Basket, in Hunt, Texas. The couple desired a photographer who could capture the beautiful landscape and their day naturally. I’m so thankful for their trust, and we were the perfect fit. Bridget’s Basket is a lovely restaurant oasis…

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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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The Bryan Museum Wedding Galveston, Texas | Lacey + Chris tie the knot

ByPhilip Thomas

Wedding at The Bryan Museum, Galveston. Here’s a curated set of images from Lacey and Chris’s fun wedding in Galveston, Texas. We start with the bride and bridesmaids getting ready at the magnificent and historic Hotel Galvez and Spa. The couple tied the knot at The Bryan Museum, one of the world’s largest collections of…