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Documentary weddings, unit stills & behind-the-scenes, photo stories, and notes from a documentary photographer based in San Antonio—also Austin, Houston, and wherever your story takes you.

Planning a wedding in San Antonio? Check availability here

Producing in San Antonio or Austin / Central Texas? Unit stills + BTS inquiry here

San Antonio Wedding Photography by Philip Thomas is a Leica Rangefinder photographer- Father-tears-up-seeing-his-daughter-in-her-wedding-dress in Alamo Heights, San Antonio Texas-Photographed-by-Philip-Thomas. Capturing organic, fleeting moments, world class storytelling, award winning wedding photojournalism

San Antonio
Weddings

Downtown San Antonio Engagement Session-Leica photographer-Philip Thomas Photography

Houston + Gulf Coast

Silhouettes of crew and talent standing in a field at sunset during an outdoor shoot

Unit Stills + BTS

Destination wedding Terranea Resort, California

Destination Weddings

Boy throws shoe in bay Cornwall, England

Street Gallery

A pedestrian crosses Hester Street through a patch of afternoon light during a May walk through New York City.

For Photographers

Black and white silhouette of a bride’s veil before the ceremony.

For Couples

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

I enjoyed attending Megan and Tom’s wedding on a luxurious…
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Georgetown | South Carolina | Wedding+Reception

I had the privilege of attending Virginia and Fischer’s beautiful…
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Experience An Unforgettable Weekend Retreat At Balcones Springs

We had such a blast at The Retreat at Balcones…
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C. Baldwin Hotel: The Story of Lauren and Augustin’s Wedding

Lauren and Augustin, one of the most beautiful couples, tied…
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Downtown Austin Engagement Session- Elise and Alexander

Here are a few favorite clicks from Elise and Alexander’s…
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Christ Episcopal Church + The Briscoe Museum Wedding Reception

Courtney and Chase, a wonderful couple, tied the knot at…
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Hema + Patrick’s Engagement Session Downtown San Antonio, Texas

Here’s Hema and Patrick’s engagement session downtown from a couple…
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The Springs Event Venue Montgomery Wedding + Reception

An absolute pleasure to photograph Elaine and Roy’s special day…
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Wedding at Hayes Hollow at Hidden Falls, Spring Branch | Jennifer + Jake

Wedding ceremony and reception at Hayes Hollow at Hidden Falls.…
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Wedding ceremony at Chapel of Incarnate Word | Botanical Gardens wedding reception | San Antonio

Emily and Grant’s fabulous wedding at the Chapel of Incarnate…
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South Asian Wedding at The Ballroom at Tanglewood | Radhika + Shil | Houston Texas

Happy Valentine’s Day, everyone! Beautiful couple Radhika and Shil tied…
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Stylish Montrose Engagement Shoot Houston

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Dirty Pithi Ceremony | Movement and Celebration at The Rice

This image is from four beautiful days spent with Imran…
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San Fernando Cathedral Wedding + McNay Art Museum Reception | Sarah+Derek

Sarah and Derek’s wedding was at the historic and ornate San…
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2022 favorite wedding images of the year

It’s that time again. And yes, I’m a little late…
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Waiting in the Dark | Father and Daughter Wedding Moment

As 2022 wraps up, I find myself looking back on…
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Barr Mansion Farmstead Wedding + Reception – Austin | Anna + Caleb

Here are a few of my favorite images from Anna…
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Witte Museum Wedding | San Antonio | Wayne + Derek

Here are images from Wayne and Derek’s special day at…
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Former press photographer (UK), now telling wedding stories with a documentary approach—quiet, honest moments and the people around you. Behind the scenes I keep it simple: minimal gear, available light, and a calm presence so the day never feels like a production.
Planning a wedding in San Antonio (or beyond)? Check availability.