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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

Gruene Estate Event Venue Wedding + Reception | Leslie+Steven

According to the couple, Leslie and Steven met on an early dating…
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Travis Park Church + St Anthony Hotel Wedding Reception | Laura + Spencer

Here’s Laura and Spencer’s elegant wedding photographed a few weeks…
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Arneson River Theatre Wedding + Hotel Havana + Ocho Reception | Cameron+Shane

In downtown San Antonio, Texas, Cameron and Shane’s gorgeous wedding at…
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Mays Family Center – Witte Museum Wedding Ceremony +Reception

Here’s a lovely wedding celebration at the Mays Family Center/Witte…
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The Red Berry Estate – Wedding + Reception – Sarah + Jake

On the last fall weekend, a gorgeous wedding took place…
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Perkins Chapel Wedding + Hickory Street Annex Reception in Dallas, Texas

Here’s a curated set of favorite images from Kinsey and…
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Favorite wedding images of 2021

Thank you to all my beautiful couples in 2021. Here’s…
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Quinta Mazatlan Wedding + Reception, McAllen Texas, Elena+Mikey

Elena and Mikey tied the knot a few weeks back…
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Jack Guenther Pavilion at Briscoe Western Art Museum Wedding Reception | Jamie+Justin | San Antonio

New Yorker’s Jamie and Justin’s wedding was a gorgeous elegant…
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South Asian Indian Wedding / American Wedding | Camp Lucy

Here’s Mallory and Chaith’s wonderful 2-day wedding at Camp Lucy,…
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The Waters Point Ceremony + Reception | Kelly + Alex

A few weeks ago, stunning bride Kelly and handsome groom…
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Our Lady of the Atonement Catholic Church + La Escondida Reception

A set of images from Gabby and Kelvin’s special day…
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Club Giraud Wedding + Reception – San Antonio, Texas | Audrey + Greg

I loved working with Audrey and Greg on their wedding…
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The Fairmount Hotel Wedding + Reception

A few favorite clicks from Sally and Jerrid’s wedding and…
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The Terrace Club – Wedding + Reception – Maggie+Ben-Austin Texas

Here’s Maggie and Ben’s wedding at The Terrace Club, Dripping…
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The Grove Wedding Reception – Lena+Freddy | Philip Thomas Photography

Lena and Freddy’s wedding reception/party took place at The Grove,…
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Hofmann Ranch Wedding + Reception – Castroville – Hill Country

Christine and Gabriel are an adorable couple, tying the knot…
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San Fernando Cathedral + The Westin Riverwalk Wedding Reception – Maureen+

Here are a few favorite images from Maureen and Nick’s…
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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.