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…

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,…

WPJA 2020 v1 winner
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WPJA 2020 Photo Competition | Philip Thomas

ByPhilip Thomas

The latest WPJA 2020 results are in and I’m so fortunate to win three award winning images. I’m thrilled to share these with you. You can see more on my award winning gallery. From the WPJA site: “The Wedding Photojournalist Association is proud to present the winners of Best Wedding Photographers in the 2020 v01 Photography Competition. WPJA…

A wedded couple at Milltown Historic District in New Braunfels Texas
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Wedding The Grande Ballroom | New Braunfels | Maeve + Tat

ByPhilip Thomas

Maeve and Tat tied the knot a couple of weeks ago at The Grand Ballroom, New Braunfels, Texas. The couple first met at Rackspace in San Antonio, Texas. I loved working with this down to earth couple. The Grande Ballroom is a New Orleans style venue with original wood floor, and a stately grand staircase,…

I love images that look seemingly simple, and yet this shot was challenging to capture. The focus is on Alison, our beautiful bride, and her father during their joyous first dance. But I’m always looking for more, and I love multi-layering my images and tell the story in the most profound way possible. The challenge is to capture these moments in real-time with interactions from the photographer. If I can do this in one shot, then this is a good example. My back was up against the reception wall when capturing these. At first, the flower girls noticed me but eventually placed their attention back toward the subjects.
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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…

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Spring, Texas Wedding – Home wedding – Ashley + Jacob

ByPhilip Thomas

Here we are precisely ten years later, after their first date, Ashley and Jacob tied the knot at a home wedding in Spring, Texas. Together they have experienced much together, including world travel, first jobs, and long term careers.I loved photographing their special day with just a few family members. It was quite extraordinary and…

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Travis Park UMC + St Anthony Hotel Wedding Reception | Alison+Connor

ByPhilip Thomas

Alison and Connor’s wedding was magnificent! The ceremony was at Travis Park UMC and ballroom reception at St Anthony Hotel downtown San Antonio. The couples engagement session from last summer is here. There are so many great moments throughout their day for these high school sweethearts! Many thanks to Stacey DeWine, an event planner who was so…

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Chapel of the Incarnate Word Wedding | Rosenberg Skyroom UIW | Loran + Andrew

ByPhilip Thomas

Ceremony: Chapel of the Incarnate WordReception: Rosenberg Skyroom at UIWWedding Planner: Sweet August Events – Janell and KatherineCatering: Jerusalem CateringCake: Cakes by CathyPhotobooth: Artemis PhotoboothHair + Makeup: Mistique Makeup – SuzieEntertainment: DJ DaquariRentals: Illusions RentalsTransportation: Elegant LimoPhotographer: Philip ThomasLoran and Andrew’s engagement session

Couple Debra and Ryan on hotel balcony at Westin Riverwalk Hotel Jewish Wedding Ceremony Reception San Antonio Texas-Philip Thomas Photography
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Westin Riverwalk Hotel | Wedding + Reception | Debra + Ryan

ByPhilip Thomas

Debra and Ryan met in high school, became friends, started dating at UT, and have been together ever since. So, here we are, over ten years after their first date celebrating their wild and magnificent celebration at the Westin Riverwalk Hotel, San Antonio, Texas. We start the post with their rehearsal welcome dinner at The…

The annual San Antonio Weddings Magazine 2020 Cover Contest is now LIVE!
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I need your vote! | San Antonio Weddings Magazine 2020 Cover Contest

ByPhilip Thomas

I need your help! Please share this post. The annual San Antonio Weddings Magazine 2020 Cover Contest is now LIVE! Visit www.sanantonioweddings.com/photoshootout Please help win this for two of my couple, Leslie + Brandt and Kelsey + Dan.Remember that you can vote daily so be sure to vote once a day until Sunday, January 19th!

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Sacred Heart Chapel (OLLU) Wedding | Remis Ridge Hidden Falls | Kaitlin + Chris

ByPhilip Thomas

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…

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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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St. Joseph’s church + The Menger Hotel Wedding | Stephanie + Mark

ByPhilip Thomas

First winter wedding of 2019 starts with a beautiful wedding at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in San Antonio with the wedding reception at the historic Menger Hotel’s ballroom. Mark and Stephanie should win a prize for the best-looking couple! They met during school while attending The University of the Incarnate Word Feik School of Pharmacy….

Mother and grandmother of the bride help bride with her veil at The Westin Riverwalk in San Antonio Texas - WPJA Award winning image
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Favorite Wedding Images 2018

ByPhilip Thomas

See you 2018. What a year 2018 turned out to be. My journey throughout the last 12 months has been hectic indeed with a full wedding season. In the north, the wedding season is split into two, spring and summer. Here in South Texas, weddings are year round. I see this as an advantage as…

Alamo south Texas wedding - Philip Thomas PhotographyClarissa and Eric tied the knot in Mission south Texas, at the family owned event center, Villa del Palmar in Mission, and the wedding reception at Palazzio Event Center.
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Mission South Texas Wedding – Clarissa + Eric

ByPhilip Thomas

Clarissa and Eric tied the knot in Mission south Texas, at the family owned event center, Villa del Palmar in Mission, and the wedding reception at Palazzio Event Center. I loved working with these two over the last few months, and we hit it off right away. Clarissa and Eric have an epic story! They…

Back shot of couple leaving wedding reception
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Bulverde Hill Country Wedding | Dru+Kerry | Philip Thomas Photography

ByPhilip Thomas

I thoroughly enjoyed documenting Dru and Kerry’s Bulverde Hill Country Wedding a few weeks ago. They married at a gorgeous ranch owned by friends Terry and Sam just a few miles from Bulverde, Texas. We start with a shrimp boil for a rehearsal dinner party followed by the wedding day. There are many beautiful sceneries…

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Travis Park UMC Wedding + Southwest School of Art reception | Janice + Taylor

ByPhilip Thomas

Dallas couple Janice and Taylor tied the knot at the downtown San Antonio Travis Park United Methodist Church, and their wedding reception was at Southwest School of Art. With Janice’s family here in San Antonio, what a fitting way to celebrate a wedding with friends and family coming down to south Texas. This was a very…

Wedding at The Little Church of La Villita and reception at Liberty Bar
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Little Church of La Villita + Liberty Bar Wedding Reception | Jaime + Matt

ByPhilip Thomas

This wedding was a wonderfully intimate celebration between two amazing people, Jaime and Matt. Their 13 person wedding took place at The Little Church at La Villita and the reception at quite magnificent Liberty Bar. They started dating in the UK when they were both working there. Now, they reside in Houston. Jaime has family…

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Lost Mission Wedding, Spring Branch Texas | Erica + Chris | San Antonio Wedding Photographer

ByPhilip Thomas

Congratulations to Erica and Chris, tying the knot at Lost Mission. Lots of emotion here on a beautiful spring day. Lost Mission is an authentic mission chapel in the Texas hill country and a beautiful reception facility surrounded by majestic oak trees. You couldn’t ask for better weather, and I loved how emotional Chris became…

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