
The lovely folks at Junebug weddings kindly posted a couple of my favorite images here on an article about ‘Phenomenal Photography-Distinctive Wedding Reception Photos.’ Thanks guys!
Cultural and destination wedding photographer, Philip Thomas Photography

Here’s the second post with Alex and Max’s engagement session in New York City and Brooklyn. An amazing and exhausting two days and three nights. The first part can be seen here. Starting off at Brooklyn Bridge, lots of walking and subways, SoHo, Tribeca, High Line, Meatpacking District, West Village, Greenwich Village, Chelsea, Mid town,…
these are beautiful! great job!
Now that’s being in love! Nice job Stan
The coolest pictures, ever. What an adorable couple. She may have a new man in her life, but she will always have the most fun dad. xoxo
beautiful. you gotta be a proud papa stanley!
Thank you, Esther. See you at the wedding.
What wonderful pictures. Still so hard to believe that the girls are all grown up! Mazel Tov
Very nice. Congratulations! I’m happy for you all!
Fantastic work Philip, these are great.
Thank you, Simom Atkins. Super kind of you.
[...] session, shot over two days around Brooklyn and New York City. Part one is here and part two here. The party went late into the early hours and was, well, crazy crazy crazy. If you were there, then [...]

Just returned from a trip to New York City having spent two days with Alex and Max who are getting married in Houston, Texas. Part 2 is here. Both live in Brooklyn and having spent most of the last six years there so, it made sense to shoot there too. Such an honor to spend…
The pictures are spectacular, but I am prejudiced.
Love this! Great work!
Phillip, the photographs of Alex and Max are fabulous, I love them. Thanks so much for capturing them in NY!
Thank you, Susan. That’s very sweet of you. Alex is a wonderful girl and very down to earth. Max is a lucky guy.
Thank you, Bee. Very kind of you.
[...] York City street pics squeezed in-between a packed two days E-Session with Max and Alex. It’s been 15 years since I was last here and New York has changed substantially it would [...]
[...] their engagement session, shot over two days around Brooklyn and New York City. Part one is here and part two here. The party went late into the early hours and was, well, crazy crazy crazy. If [...]

So, here we are, the biggest blog I’ve ever done. Continuing from yesterday, here’s the second and final part from Marcela and Rishi’s magnificent Indian wedding celebrations. I want to give a huge shout out to Therese Cole-Hubbs of Electric Karma. I certainly wold love to work with her again, the event designer who put this…
Phenomenal work! Great meeting you and Adam this weekend! All the best -
bellisimas fotos, MARCELA, si te es posible me encantaria tener la foto que estas arrecostada y se ve tu reflejo, si me la podes mandar a hacer te lo agradezco, un abrazo!
You have captured the life-treasuring moments better than any Indian photog would do..Awesome.
Thanks, Deepak! Super kind and it was great meeting you, too. Nice work on your website. Would love to see more.
Thanks, Manoj! Very kind of you to write that!

Here’s the first part of an amazing Houston wedding celebration with Marcela and Rishi last weekend. All their guests and friends were just magnificent at the Intercontinental and the weekend was all the better as my best friend, Adam Swift few in from L.A to shoot with me. Thank you to Rishi and Marcela for your trust…
Totally cool coverage Philip. Love all the hands….and the colours. Great work my friend.
MARCELA Y RISHI, que belleza de fotos, aunque no estuve en persona, estuve con mi espiritu cerca de ustedes, DIOS bendiga su matrimonio y sean muy felices!
Thanks, Kevin! Super kind of you.

Outstanding two days with Cody and Sara way out in West Texas. I’d tell you exactly where I stayed if I knew, but I would be lying! ….It was close to Rock Springs. Thank goodness for GPS!! This was a very special session out on their ranch and they both were so kind to allow…
I love the first picture!!!!!!!
Amazing work!!!!!!!
Stunning photos, Philip! I’m looking forward to helping Sara and Cody have a wonderful wedding celebration. Thanks for taking such good care of them!
Thanks, Diana. Super nice of you. See you soon!
Thanks, Chris!
[...] you can see Sara and Cody’s engagement session here. We start with one of my favorite images of the year as the Sara, our bride on the right of [...]

I’ve been waiting to post these lovely shots of Amber’s bridal shoot from April 1. Isn’t she gorgeous! She married Adam on May 19 and you can see those here:
Hi Philip. You use different terms for different types of shoot (e.g. Engagement, wedding, bridal). Engagement and wedding are obvious but is bridal something different? Is this just the bride and is it shot separately from the wedding shoot? Love your work. It’s hugely influential and aspirational stuff.
Sorry Philip. I’ve just read the commentary from this shoot again and see that the wedding and bridal shoot were on different days. I’ll read more carefully next time
I’ve just read the commentary from this shoot again and can see the bridal shoot and wedding were on different days. I’ll read it properly next time
Hey Derek,
Yes. Bridal sessions are popular here in the deep south more than other parts of the country. Taken prior to the wedding day with a portrait displayed at the reception.
Thanks for your kind comments.
Hi Derek- Sent you a personal email. Please check.