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0261 L1004382A flower girl with the bride to the right and bridesmaids counter balancing the frame photographed at The Astorian, Houston, Texas

September 2023 - Favorite Image of the month

I keep returning to this image as my favorite of the month, so it would be fun to restart the series, examining how I captured the image and why I like it

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A bride passes a beautiful painting at The Contessa Hotel on the Riverwalk in San Antonio Texas

A Guide to Documentary Wedding Photography

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June 23 New York City. Man with no shoes in nice suit 7th ave W 40th st L1000715

STREET Photography

Street Photography in New York City – June 2023

I had such a wonderful time with my family in New York City in June. We took a road trip and made a few stops along the way before heading up to shoot a wedding a few hours northwest of NYC.

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In modern times, the dirty pithi is a fun spin where the groom's family and friends throw food items, such as eggs, milk, flour, condiments, etc., to send him off to married life.
film love Leica M6
Father and daughter backstage before ceremony at South Congress Hotel Austin Wedding Ceremony and reception L1008704
The Leica M3 and M6

December's photo of the month

JANUARY'S Image of the month

WHY THE LEICA M IS SO SPECIAL IN MY HEART

TOP 10 REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD START TO SHOOT FILM

Kids being kids on dance floor at Club Giraud Wedding Reception San Antonio weddings Philip Thomas Photography

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A QUICK guide

Weddings: How to get started

A list of what to do and not to dos!

Rain pours down South Congress Hotel Austin Wedding Ceremony and reception L1050013

2022 Favorite wedding images

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News on upcoming workshops 2023

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Do wedding photographers deserve our respect? Page 1 of 4 courtesy of Professional Photography Magazine
Paris, 1952. © Henri-Cartier Bresson / Magnum Photos
Apartments along Main Plaza San Antonio street photography
South Asian Wedding Photographer

HENRI CARTIER-BRESSON: PERSONAL INSPIRATION

HOW TO BECOME A SUCCESSFUL WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER

DO WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHERS DESERVE OUR RESPECT?

workshops 2023

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

2021 Favorite Images

All images captured on Leica M10

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Shadow on wall shows clinking of glasses and the couples at The Houstonian during cake cutting - a WPJA award winning images
Bride walks down aisle with father. San Antonio Wedding Photographer
Award winning WPJA image in Galveston, Texas by Philip Thomas
Henri Cartier-Bresson's many examples of perfect framing and composition

THE FIBONACCI CIRCLE | THE GOLDEN RATIO

WHAT IS WEDDING PHOTOJOURNALISM

Images OF THE WEEK

OVER 100 LEICA WEDDINGS BY PHILIP THOMAS

Westin Riverwalk Jewish Wedding Ceremony Reception San Antonio Texas-Philip Thomas Photography
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Little boy pretends to be asleep at Welfare Cafe Boerne - Philip Thomas Photography
Leica M240 + Noctilux f0.95 50mm

POST PRODUCTION WORKFLOW

26 QUOTES BY HENRI CARTIER-BRESSON

WHAT'S IN MY CAMERA BAG

FAVORITE WEDDING IMAGES 2020

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