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Ruby and Barry’s Indian Wedding in Houston

This is Ruby and Barry’s magnificent Indian wedding from June 1. Their lovely engagement session was shot a few weeks before and you can see it here. No words can tell you just how wonderful it was to work with these two amazing individuals.  They fit together perfectly. Summer is here. Yippee! It’s been the busiest…

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Karla and Jarrett’s Wedding

This was the day of the San Antonio record rains. And rain it did. My wife was kind enough to drop off at the Contessa Hotel downtown. Having not checked the news, we were glad we left early when we did as the main 281 road going downtown was flooded at Olmos Basin. The  cool…

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June 6, 2013 - 4:28 pm

Diamonds & Dreams Event Consultants - beautiful. Love the bride/mom walk in the halls of the hotel!

June 10, 2013 - 4:43 pm

Kevin Mullins - This is an amazing collection Philip. Really great use of light and camera mastery.

Well done.

June 13, 2013 - 11:28 am

Philip Thomas - Thank you, Kevin! Hope you’re well in the UK.

Angela and Alex’s Wedding – La Cantera

This lovely wedding was with Houston couple, Angela and Alex celebrating their wedding at Westin La Cantera Hill Country Resort and the Palmer Clubhouse in San Antonio, Texas. Wedding planner was Tina Humphrey of Diamonds and Dreams. You can view their engagement session here. It’s been a very busy season so I’m a little behind…

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June 4, 2013 - 4:54 pm

Tina Humphrey - how did I miss phil being on the floor doing the worm? great shots Philip Thomas!

June 4, 2013 - 5:29 pm

Carla Michelle Lenzi Marzano - beautiful pictures! you can see what a fantastic day it was – and how much fun everyone had! AND I started to tear up a few times just looking at the pictures! Photographer did a wonderful job!

June 4, 2013 - 5:41 pm

Cathy Sleboda - His favorite dance to Shout!

June 4, 2013 - 6:47 pm

Tricia Marie - They look beautiful!

June 4, 2013 - 10:29 pm

Diane Marunde Christian - The magic of this day was captured beautifully by these photographs. What a fantastic photographer!

June 4, 2013 - 11:23 pm

Linda Cumbo Weyer - Couldn’t agree with you more, Diane. xo

June 4, 2013 - 11:36 pm

Linda Cumbo Weyer - A magical evening!

June 5, 2013 - 10:33 pm

tina humphrey - so, i’m looking at these again and have to make another comment. Was looking specifically at the ceremony photos and how you captured the look of pure joy on angela’s face and I have to say…I didn’t even see you on THAT side of the wedding party….you and your 2nd shooter are always so discreet and cognizant of guests and the fact that its a wedding and something to be treated with care…yet you still get the most incredible shots :) KUDOS!

June 6, 2013 - 12:25 am

Kathy Marzano Abraham - The Angela Franks ^ Alex Franks Wedding 2013 I felt The Love & Happiness of this Forever Lasting Love! God’s Blessing’s X <3 O Cathy Sleboda such a Blessing for you & Phil! :-)

June 6, 2013 - 1:06 pm

Philip Thomas - Thank you Tina. So sweet of you to write and leave a comment.

Last Chance To Sign Up – Wedding Workshop For Photographers

Last chance to sign up before next Monday evenings wedding workshop – What is wedding photojournalism? Philip Thomas will be hosting a 2.5 hour keynote presentation and answering your questions on wedding photojournalism, the craft and running your business.  Perfect for any emerging wedding photographers looking to up their game and gain inspiration. Join me…

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Amanda and Chase – Wedding in New Braunfels, Texas

Congrats to Amanda and Chase. Well, not sure where to start really. I’m still recovering:-) Thank you to Britney, a bride who was so kind to refer me to Amanda. I shot their wedding about 18 months ago. Amanda and Chase’s wedding was at a lovely old church, St Peter and Paul Catholic Church in…

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May 22, 2013 - 6:01 am

Diamonds & Dreams Event Consultants - Run Philip, Run……….save yourself! lol…….what a crazy group!

May 23, 2013 - 8:01 am

Diamonds & Dreams Event Consultants - @[105263731106:274:Philip Thomas Photography]

James and Courtney’s Wedding, The Woodlands, Texas

James and Courtney’s wedding was at Carlton Woods and reception at Carlton Woods Creekside, The Woodlands, Texas just north of Houston. Congrats to both of them and even though the heavens opened in typical Texas spring fashion, that of-course didm’t dampen spirits. The skies got so dark at one point with heavy downpours it got a…

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Chizene and Pejman’s Persian and Catholic Wedding in Houston

Chizene and Pejman’s wedding in Houston two weeks ago was simply amazing to me. I love to capture multicultural weddings and this was no exception. It was also a pleasure to work with Danyett again, from Two Be Wed. A team of wedding planners I’ve worked with many times in the past. Beautiful work and decor…

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May 1, 2013 - 3:16 am

Adam Swift - Awesome mate!

May 1, 2013 - 3:17 am

Carla Bush - I’m calling you @[100000536690061:2048:Adam]

May 2, 2013 - 10:07 pm

Turquoise Event Planner (Sofreh Aghd) - Beautiful couple and beautuful pictures.

May 20, 2013 - 9:37 am

Paul Rogers - Great set of pictures Philip, love the tears on Chizene’s cheeks, and that opening preparation pic is brilliant!

May 21, 2013 - 12:18 pm

Philip Thomas - Thanks, Paul. So kind of you.

Stephanie and Steve’s wedding at The Vineyards

Stephanie and Steve’s wedding at The Vineyards. Great light, friends and family made for a luxurious Saturday wedding a couple of weeks ago. You can see their engagement session here. If you haven’t been to The Vineyards for lunch or dinner, please check it out. Delicious food and the staff are fantastically courteous and professional.See…

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April 23, 2013 - 6:30 pm

Ernie Savarese - Philip – Gorgeous photos… you really captured a great wedding there!! Great work!!

April 23, 2013 - 7:41 pm

Christian Margain - You rock !!!!!

April 24, 2013 - 2:29 pm

Sue Purkat - Amazing Phillip! Words can’t express how you captured every moment and emotion of the day! Thank you!

April 25, 2013 - 11:08 am

Philip Thomas - Thank you so much. Lovely meeting you.

April 25, 2013 - 11:08 am

Philip Thomas - Ernie! Thanks so much.

alex and max’s wedding | omni houston | leica wedding

Like Alex and Max’s wedding, I’m very fortunate to do what I do for a living. I get to shoot all types of cultural and destination weddings and this was no exception.  Alex and Max’s wedding or ‘Malex’ as we now fondly call them was a Jewish ceremony at the Onmi Riverway in Houston on…

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April 5, 2013 - 8:49 am

Karen Torseth - Hello Mr. Thomas,

Ms. Schneider recently shared the link to the photos from Alex & Max’s wedding. We were the provider of the Photofetti that was tossed in the last photo. All the photos are fabulous, it is a beautiful wedding with beautiful photos. We really appreciate the photo with the Photofetti being tossed it is a perfect photo, we don’t often get to see photos from the events that our product is used, so this is a special treat for us. I have asked Ms. Schneider for a copy of the photo to keep in our files and also possibly for future promotional use, which of course we would give you full credit for the Photography. Thank you so much for sharing your photographic talent, It is obvious that you are an excellent photographer.

Best regards,

Karen Torseth
Photofetti, Inc.
866-496-3168

April 5, 2013 - 2:16 pm

Philip Thomas - Karen,

I’ll be happy to help you and have sent you a personal email.

Philip Thomas

April 7, 2013 - 10:36 am

Annemari Ruthven - This is all just so amazing :) Such powerful images!

April 10, 2013 - 12:27 pm

Philip Thomas - Thanks, Anne Mari. So kind.

sara and cody – wedding – witte museum

A few of my favorite clicks from Sara and Cody’s wedding last Saturday at the Witte Museum in San Antonio.  I’m so fortunate to meet Sara and Cody’s lovely family and friends and the wedding turned out to be an amazing celebration.  All shot with a Nikon D3, D4 and Leica M9. Thanks to Diana Boucher -…

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April 10, 2013 - 1:28 pm

Picture of the day San Antonio Photographers | Cultural and Destination Wedding Photography | International Wedding Photographer | Blog of Philip Thomas - [...] as I was going through Sara and Cody’s wedding day and you can see the original post here. However, it wasn’t posted at the time and since then I’ve grown very fond of it. [...]

April 17, 2013 - 1:08 pm

Sara's Bridal Shoot - [...] photos of Sara who married Cody just a few weeks ago. Isn’t she gorgeous? Sara was photographed at the San Antonio Country [...]