CONGRATULATIONS TO BILLY AND MARIA WHO TIED THE KNOT TWO WEEKENDS AGO, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 3. I really enjoyed shooting their day and who knew you could fit that many folks in one room:-) Amazingly, Maria held her poise and looked so beautiful in her elegant dress. Ceremony and reception was at La Orilla Del…
Just received word that I scored 3rd and 6th in ‘Kids will be kids’ category. The International Society of Professional Photographers is a worldwide competition and I’m fortunate to be part of. Click here to see them all. Share on Facebook
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September 2, 2011 - 4:59 am
There’s nothing like fun kids in wedding photography!
I MET SAVANNA VIA SKYPE VIDEO from Spain whilst she was serving in the Navy and we just hit it off. Savanna is one of the loveliest people you could meet and John, her husband and ex Marine (who’s great with kids going by his little fan club during the wedding) look great together. They…
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August 3, 2011 - 1:55 pm
Great images… Very sharp and crisp, my fave has to be the French Bulldog portrait, great light and I own one myself 
August 6, 2011 - 3:02 pm
Was doing some research on the M9 and came across your site. Amazing work!
August 6, 2011 - 6:56 pm
Gino- Thank you. Most kind. I was checking out your work and you have a very distinctive stye. Keep up the good work. If you have any Q&A about the Leica M9, please ask.
August 15, 2011 - 4:35 pm
I love the second photo of the… boston terrier? and the ones of the bride getting ready, they really tell a story. I think your b&w photos are strongest. Maybe I’m biased, lol. Either way, it’s all gorgeous work!
August 15, 2011 - 10:18 pm
Thank you, jim!
August 25, 2011 - 1:44 pm
Wonderful images as always. If I had to choose a favourite, I think I would go for the little boy jumping off the curb. The girl watching him is priceless. And the dog of course in #2 – brilliant captures throughout.
August 26, 2011 - 12:29 pm
Kevin,
Thank you and it’s always great to hear feedback from my peers, even 5000 miles away. Cheers.
- Philip
August 29, 2011 - 2:34 am
Hey Phillip, First off cheers for following me on twitter, and second your work is stunning and love the documentary style you used in this recent wedding… STUNNING WORK and love the connection with your subjects but still being able to become invisible.
Love the work and will be following you!!
Jeremy
September 4, 2011 - 11:36 pm
Savanna and John are friends of mine, and I deeply regret being unable to attend their wedding this summer. These photos fill me with joy, and I wanted to thank you for sharing them. Savanna was raving about your work while we were in Spain, so I knew her special day was in good hands.
Cheers!
- Kiam
December 15, 2011 - 4:38 pm
[...] is a lovely timed shot of two kids having fun during Savanna and John’s wedding (again- wow, see post below). The compositional elements, the color, the shallow depth of field (shot with a Leica M9 and [...]
WHAT A WEDDING! Rachel and Matt tied the knot last Saturday at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church and the reception was at St.Anthony Riverwalk Wyndham Hotel. This was a midday wedding, so we started very early in the morning. Rachel was giddy with excitement and a bundle of nerves as you can see below….
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July 18, 2011 - 3:19 pm
These are wonderful Philip. The Leica is working a treat and really oppening up the images. Great work.
July 18, 2011 - 3:41 pm
Stunning Philip – if I ever find a woman to marry me, you’re my number one snapper of choice!
July 19, 2011 - 7:30 am
James- Thank you again for your kindness!
July 19, 2011 - 7:30 am
Kev- Thanks again. Really appreciate your encouragement.
July 21, 2011 - 9:59 pm
Genius Philip! Beautiful captures, as always Great seeing you and your lovely wifey tonight!
July 21, 2011 - 10:53 pm
Amy- Thank you. Most kind. Lovely seeing you tonight at the San Antonio Weddings bash.
There’s an excellent article by Jaime Ford in the magazine Weddings In Houston. It includes some helpful tips from me and other photographers to help ensure you get the photos you want to share with friends and family. To check it out, click here and you can download the PDF. Share on Facebook
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by Philip Thomas
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Colin Woods - Great shots Philip. You have certainly mastered the reportage style of photography.
Maria - These are amazing Philip, once again, thank you! Too many to list that I absolutely love, but a a few that stand out as my favorites include the shot of my mom playing with Dean’s feet on the bed because he seemed so peaceful despite all the craziness going on around him, so you really captured a special moment
Also, the shot of Summer and Rowen, our two beautiful flower girls. Billy’s huge grin when I walked out onto the balcony. Billy high-fiving his little brother when we made our grand entrance. Our first dance. Billy with his adorable little cousin, Landry. And Rowen catching the bouquet. LOL, ok I guess I loved them all!!
Stephen Bunn - Super sharp reactions… Great job Philip… my favourite is the boy at the window, nice framing and great timing
Karen Clark - Philip, you did an amazing job capturing so many wonderful memories of my son Billy & daughter Maria’s special day! I love how you found so many different expressions of everyone that was there. It takes someone special to be able to capture shots like you did. Thanks for doing such a magnificant job! These pictures will be cherished forever!