Philip Thomas Photography

Unscripted wedding photography

Houston, Galveston, Gulf Coast

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5.0

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Seasoned with weddings

Capturing memories

Phillip and his team did a wonderful job at our wedding. They were attentive, professional, and made us feel comfortable throughout the entire day. The photos for both digital and film were excellent and we appreciated their attention to detail. We are incredibly grateful for the memories that were preserved for us and would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a talented and dependable wedding photographer.

Andrew N.

5.0

I can't say enough good things about Philip Thomas. He was the epitome of professionalism and calm during a large, busy wedding weekend. I chose him for his background in photojournalism and his photography often captured a lot of small, real moments that made me feel something. The photos from the wedding turned out great. Beyond that, Philip was kind to everyone the whole weekend while providing structure and guidance for all the photos. Everyone loved him. There was a moment in between events when I was alone in my bridal suite having henna applied and Philip saw me and asked if I'd eaten anything. I explained I hadn't and someone had left me a sandwich but I forgot to grab it before I sat down and then couldn't move. He found the sandwich, brought it over, knelt down, and unwrapped it for me so I could use my one free hand to grab it. It was such a thoughtful moment that went above and beyond his job, and I think that summarizes what you get with Philip Thomas. Wedding are a lot. Hire the vendors that support you and your vision. <3

Laura W.

5.0

Philip Thomas

OWNER

AWARD WINNER (7X)

Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot

Hi, I’m Philip. I’m a documentary wedding photographer based in San Antonio, but I grew up in England. I enjoy capturing family, joy, those little in-between moments, and the real story of your wedding day in a calm, unobtrusive style. Sometimes, I even wish I could offer everyone a cup of tea. I started out in press photography and behind-the-scenes stills, so I focus more on observing than directing. I love catching candid moments, real emotions, and those quick glances that make each wedding special. I work quietly and only guide portraits when needed, letting your day unfold naturally. I sometimes joke about narrating events in my best David Attenborough voice, but I’d rather let your story shine on its own. For high-profile clients or couples who want more privacy, I offer privacy and NDA options. No MI5 clearance required. My English accent is still going strong, even though I’ve lived in San Antonio since 2006. I’m still surprised by the lack of rain and proper biscuits here. I’ve been named one of the best San Antonio wedding photographers by The Knot and have been inducted into their Hall of Fame. I also work with couples in Austin, Houston, Dallas, the UK, and destinations around the world. My passport, camera, and emergency teabags are always packed. Why You’ll Love Working with Philip Thomas Photography Philip is easy to talk to and brings a fun energy to your wedding day. His friendly approach helps everyone feel comfortable, making the photo process relaxed and enjoyable. His glowing reviews speak for themselves—see what others have shared about their experience.

20+ years in business

Speaks English, Spanish

Small team (2-10 members)

Details

Destination Weddings

Destination Wedding Packages

Photo Shoot Types

Bridal Portraits

Engagement

Photo & Video

Digital Files

Drone

Film Photography

Online Proofing

Photo

Printed Enlargements

Second Shooter Available

Social Media Sharing

Wedding Albums

Photo & Video Styles

Documentary

Modern

Wedding Activities

Getting Engaged

Rehearsals & Parties

After Party

Wedding

After Party

Awards and Affiliations

7-Time 'Best of Weddings'

2025.2021.2019.+4 more.

Hall of Fame

Earned by winning 'Best of Weddings' four or more times.

Join couples who chose award-winning vendors for their wedding

Meet the team

Philip Thomas

Owner

A Brit from just south of London in England, I have lived in Texas since 2006, when I moved to marry my best friend. Before moving to America, I was a newspaper photographer covering local stories and sports, managed a portrait studio, and traveled the world. A lifelong photographer, I've spent an unhealthy amount of time in darkrooms developing rolls of film and learning from amazing mentors.

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Philip Thomas is a highly recommended wedding photographer known for a candid, photojournalistic style that beautifully captures emotional, in-between moments. Reviewers praise his professionalism, calm, friendly demeanor, responsiveness, and helpful direction for posed shots. The photos are described as stunning, authentic, and well worth the investment.

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Andrew N

Phillip and his team did a wonderful job at our wedding. They were attentive, professional, and made us feel comfortable throughout the entire day. The photos for both digital and ...

film were excellent and we appreciated their attention to detail. We are incredibly grateful for the memories that were preserved for us and would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a talented and dependable wedding photographer.

Response from Philip Thomas Photography

Thank you, Andrew! So kind to leave a review!

Laura W

I can't say enough good things about Philip Thomas. He was the epitome of professionalism and calm during a large, busy wedding weekend. I chose him for his background in photojour...

nalism and his photography often captured a lot of small, real moments that made me feel something. The photos from the wedding turned out great. Beyond that, Philip was kind to everyone the whole weekend while providing structure and guidance for all the photos. Everyone loved him. There was a moment in between events when I was alone in my bridal suite having henna applied and Philip saw me and asked if I'd eaten anything. I explained I hadn't and someone had left me a sandwich but I forgot to grab it before I sat down and then couldn't move. He found the sandwich, brought it over, knelt down, and unwrapped it for me so I could use my one free hand to grab it. It was such a thoughtful moment that went above and beyond his job, and I think that summarizes what you get with Philip Thomas. Wedding are a lot. Hire the vendors that support you and your vision. <3

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Thank you, Laura, for your kind review. It was a pleasure getting to know you and your fam...

ily!

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Harry T

Philip was a pleasure to work with from our first introduction on video call through receipt of our photos. He has a calm and humorous demeanor which really helped us to relax. H...

e made sure to introduce himself to our families and he was very professional. He asked all the right questions to make sure my wife and I got the shots we wanted and knew what to expect. His documentary style is lovely and we both really appreciate the honesty in the photos. He was also great with capturing posed photos to include providing good instruction on how to pose. My wife and I are not the most photogenic people but he managed to make us look relaxed. He captured a few gems with some slow shutter work and reflections that we really love. He was timely with his responses and we are happy to have beautiful pictures to share with our families and friends.

Liz H

Our wedding photos turned out absolutely beautiful thanks to Philip Thomas and his second photographer, Deji Osinulu. Looking through these photos felt like getting to relive the w...

hole day over again, while also seeing moments we didn't even realize were happening. Philip has a great attention to detail, taking breathtaking candids as if he were a fly on the wall. He was very professional, prompt, and organized, while also being a calming and warm presence. As someone who typically feels uncomfortable getting her photo taken, he made the entire experience feel natural and easy. I could not have asked for a better photographer to capture our special day.

Jonathan C

Choosing Philip Thomas as our wedding photographer was perhaps the easiest decision of our entire wedding planning process. We were immediately drawn to his candid, photojournalist...

ic style, and he delivered. Philip took time to get to know us and helped us feel at ease during the entire process. We were looking for photographs that would remind us what our special day was like, and Philip did just that. As always, there are parts of our wedding that we would change in hindsight, but Philip isn't one of them. We cannot recommend him enough.

Candace K

What can be said about The Legend that is Philip? That HIS TALENT IS WORTH EVERY CENT I DIDNT HAVE TO SPEND ON A PHOTOGRAPHER! As a Backyard-DIY-Bride that was hyper concerned abou...

t budget, when I saw Philips portfolio , I knew that’s where I’d be convincing my soon-to-be Husband the majority of money should go, and that decision was truly the best one I made in all of my planning because I literally SCREAMED when I saw the finished product. He captured the in between moments that were so important to my vision (my dads standing next to each other in anticipation of seeing me, my kids practicing their instruments before the guests arrived, the hug shared between old folks who hadn’t seen each other in 30+ years, myself erupting in laughter at a naughty joke, etc) and he did it with the utmost professionalism. Giving Phillip my trust and free creative rein paid off. After I finished screaming, the tears came; I was able to relive that wonderful evening spent with those I love most by flipping through the stunning images. What a gift Philip has. And I’m so glad he shared it with me. Would endorse him a 100 times over. He’s a true gem!

Zoe S

If you have viewed Philip’s portfolio, you don’t need our review to tell you how beautiful his photography is! Our photos are absolutely stunning. They perfectly tell the story of ...

our wedding day, and bring us right back to the moments they captured. Philip’s eye for interesting compositions still amazes us when we look at our pictures (which we do often). What may not be immediately evident by viewing a website though, is just how lovely working with Philip is. We were so impressed by his ability to find the perfect balance between being there to catch every single moment yet never feeling intrusive. He brought such a calming, friendly, kind demeanor to our wedding day and we could tell he truly cares about the comfort of his subjects. Philip is an artist, and you will no doubt be blown away by how he captures your wedding day.

Lorin R

Philip Thomas was the first and best choice for our dream wedding. A documentary style photographer, he along with is teammate Adam Swift, were not only punctual and professional ...

but through their lenses made everyone feel like the star of the show. The end results speak for themselves. Editorial style shooting that put the effort in effortless. Their keen eyes watched every little scene carefully, and struck when the timing was perfect. Family, friends, and coworkers rushed with their exaltations. “Wow it’s like looking at a fashion magazine.” exclaimed one friend. “I’m jealous haha! It makes me want to get married now.” said a coworker. As the former bride, I couldn’t be happier. I have the joy and honor of getting to look back fondly on my wedding day through these photographs. - Lorin Rodriguez

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Thank you so much, Lorin. So kind to write and I'm deeply grateful to of had the pleasure ...

to meet you both and your family.

Sarah M

Philip did a phenomenal job capturing all of the little special moments of our day. As someone who doesn't feel comfortable in front of the camera, he made us both feel at ease and...

captured truly fantastic photos of us that we will cherish for years to come. If you are looking for a photographer, Philip is true to what is advertised. He takes incredible, authentic, fly on the wall photos and turned around our entire album extremely quickly. Truly, we couldn't have imagined our day without him!

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Thank you, Sarah and Will. Incredibly kind!

Anne S

Philip captured all the fun and the feels from our wedding weekend! When we first interviewed with Philip, we knew that he would be a great fit. We were lucky enough to have Philip...

for both our Rehearsal Dinner night as well as our wedding day. His method of “photojournalism” was perfect for our lively group of wedding guests - all of the candids were amazing! Throughout the weekend, Philip was able to capture the feel of each special moment; doing so without posing us or interfering with the moments themselves, but capturing them honestly as they happened. From photos in the bridal suite to the intimate moments like our first look, Philip made us feel comfortable in every scenario with his humor and encouragements to embrace the moment. We highly suggest booking Philip for your wedding day/weekend!

Lillian W

Philip absolutely delivered beyond our expectations - we wanted authentic photos that captured the energy and emotions of the day with stylistic flair and it was everything we wan...

ted and more! He has such a keen eye for crafting gorgeous shots without you even knowing he's there. I would recommend him to any couple!

Brooke K

We were blessed to have found Philip to do the photography for our wedding day. Not only were the photos stunning. He was very easy to work with, and very responsive over email in ...

the lead-up to the big day. He was also a pleasure to have around on the day itself. He managed to be physically present for all the important moments without intruding. And of course, the photos were downright incredible. My family and friends cannot stop talking about them. Philip was worth every penny. The photos are one of the few things that last beyond the wedding itself (not the music, or food, or flowers). Do yourself a favor and invest in a good photographer like Philip. I promise you won't regret it.

Response from Philip Thomas Photography

Thank you so much for your kind review, Brooke. It was an honor to photograph your special...

day in Rosharon, Texas!

Nardin M

From the moment we first connected back in 2020 at my sister's wedding, it was clear that Philip's work was something truly special. His unique style captures not just images, but ...

emotions and moments in a way that is both artistic and genuine. On our wedding day, Philip brought a wonderful energy that made us feel at ease. He has a remarkable ability to blend into the background while still capturing all the important moments, and having a laugh together always makes the experience amazing. The candid shots are stunning, reflecting the joy and love of the day perfectly. Each photo tells a story, and we were amazed at how he captured the little details that we had put so much thought into. Working with Philip was a joy; his professionalism, creativity, and passion for photography shone through every interaction. We love how Philip’s unique style adds a timeless quality to our photos, making them treasures we'll cherish forever. If you're looking for a photographer who brings creativity, professionalism, and a personal touch, we wholeheartedly recommend Philip Thomas. Working with him was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding!

Bonnie O

Omg cannot recommend enough! My now husband and I had an elope-y wedding so we had to find a really good photographer really quickly-I stumbled across Philip's page and was immedia...

tely drawn to the style and skill of his work. Unfortunately I read on his page that he was full booked for the season. I decided to take my chances and reach out anyways juuust in case he would be available on our wedding day (3 weeks away at that point). I was elated to hear back quickly that he happened to available that day!! We had an introductory zoom call a few days later and had the contract signed by the end of that week. Philip was such a pleasure to work with! We got our final photos sent to us a couple days ago and they blew us away-the lighting, his expertise, and his creative touch made for such awesome and unexpected shots. 10/10. Thank you Philip!!

Blair P

I cannot recommend Philip enough! My husband and I are not people who love taking pictures and Philip made us instantly feel comfortable! He captured every little moment from our w...

edding that we will cherish forever. Not only were the candid photos amazing but the group photos/staged pictured were incredible! Philip is so kind and fun. He made a very daunting process feel like a breeze. He even sent our wedding photos earlier than we expected. Hire him, you won't regret it!!

Bill K

After poring through a ton of photographer options, Philip’s photojournalistic style stood out to us. So it was pretty much a no-brainer to choose him as our wedding photographer a...

s soon as we found out he was available. He was easy to work with: professional but personable, responsive, accommodating for our specific requests during the planning phase, and made us feel comfortable taking the few posed photos that we wanted. He and his second shooter, Chris, captured so many great moments (about a thousand) from our big day that we will cherish for the rest of our lives. We spent a lot of time and effort planning our wedding, and are so happy that Philip and Chris provided us an opportunity to see our loved ones enjoying the day from such unique perspectives, without making anything feel staged or forced.

Response from Philip Thomas Photography

Thank you, Bill and Colleen - I very much appreciate your kind review, and lovely working ...

with you both.

Michael S

It’s hard to find the words to express how happy we are with Philip Thomas’ photographs of our wedding day. Philip has an incredible talent for capturing moments and memories. Ever...

y time we look through our photographs, we are immediately taken back to the special moments from our wedding as though we are reliving them again. Philip is professional, kind, and fun to be around, and his love for his work shows through. Philip was one of the best decisions we made during our wedding planning, and I cannot thank him enough for giving us such an amazing timeless record!

Sarah S

We are so happy that we chose Philip Thomas as our wedding photographer!! Philip was so kind and easy to talk to. While the quality of his photos speak for themselves (and are so a...

mazing), we were also impressed by his ability to capture all of the best shots from the best angles while not being intrusive. It's so amazing to see all the little moments from our wedding day captured so thoughtfully. He brings colors to life in a way that is beyond words. During our process of searching for a photographer, Philip was so helpful in providing his pricing, answering our questions, and sharing a sample from one of his previous weddings. This made our decision all the easier. If you are searching for a photographer in Texas, you absolutely should consider Philip Thomas - he is definitely worth every penny!

Response from Philip Thomas Photography

Thank you so much, Sarah - you were a delight to work with, and it was an honor to photogr...

aph your special day.

Janet Z

Review of Philip Thomas Photography My first word is “Wow!” Philip photographed my son and new daughter for their wedding at the end of December in Texas. The wedding was conducte...

d on the courthouse steps with immediate family present. The wedding celebration took place at an indoor/outdoor space under spreading oak trees with a beautiful sun peaking through, leading to a star filled night. Philip was everywhere. He met us at the courthouse and seemed to be there before us at the celebration venue. His style of photography perfectly matched our vision of documenting the event without overtaking the event. He seamlessly captured images of pure joy and love without us even knowing he was there. His instinct seemed to lead him to just the right spot where a special embrace, glance, or serious dance move was happening. The wedding took place at 2:00 pm and the celebration closed down around midnight. Philip was there graciously taking every precious picture, even up to the get away car, that now allows all attending to remember and re-celebrate the occasion. His pictures are pure artistry. He did take the standard photographs of our family as we requested But these photographs were not “standard.” They were finely captured portraits. And because he so quietly documented the wedding, the portraits are fresh and alive. You can see the affection and the energy in the eyes of the ones in the picture. After about six weeks, the files arrived and now I get to try and sort through to determine which ones go in the wedding album. That will take some time because so many are perfection. I could not be happier with Philip’s capture of my son and daughter in law’s wedding.

David W

Philip Thomas was hands down the best photographer we could have asked for to capture our special day. Looking at his portfolio ahead of hiring him, it was clear that his talent is...

heads and tails above every other photographer we considered, and his work on our wedding day was better than we could have imagined. Philip has an incredibly deft eye, and works in such a way that we forgot that he was even there. Not to mention, he is just incredibly kind, and was both a joy in communicating with ahead of time as well as to have around during such a special moment in our lives. We couldn't recommend Philip enough.

Maggie K

Let me preface this by saying: I hate posing for photos. Philip deftly took this into account and made getting all the required shots as painless as possible. He also sneakily mana...

ged to get countless shots I never would have thought of on my own! On top of that, he was just as good a party guest as he was a photographer. So funny and just overall nice to be around. And his photos were of course gorgeous. I cannot recommend his services enough.

Response from Philip Thomas Photography

Thank you so much, Maggie! Much appreciated and I loved working with you both.

Autumn W

Hiring Philip was, by far, the best decision we made for our wedding. My husband and I had a tight budget and Philip went above and beyond to create a custom package that could mee...

t our needs. Halfway through the planning process, when it became clear we would like Philip to stay longer to capture the whole day, he graciously offered to come in earlier and stay later as well. This was a huge blessing to us and we are forever grateful for this gift. As to his professionalism, Philip was the most professional and seasoned member of our vendor team. He (and his wonderful second shooter) was everywhere, and nowhere, snapping candid moments that I could have sworn I did not see him capture. I am not the best “poser,” but he helped me look like a supermodel in my bridal photos. All you have to do as a client is trust and take his advice – ignore him, and he will take care of the rest. Also, the speed with which he moved through family photos was well-appreciated, and his ability to find the perfect shooting locations on the fly showed how much of an artist he was. He was clear in his client communications and contracts, and he was okay with me changing around picture requests in the week before the wedding. He even helped my little brother with his tie! I really cannot say enough about Philip, but I guess I have to stop somewhere. He truly has a gift and the pictures he captured for us are priceless. Thank you, Philip!

Response from Philip Thomas Photography

Dear Autumn, Thank you so much for your kind review. It was a pleasure to meet you both an...

d photograph your special day.

Katie W

Philip is a rare gem in the wedding photography industry. We were looking for someone who could capture our day in its truest, most authentic form and were very impressed with Phil...

ip's portfolio. His unqiue, photojournalistic style is hard to find, so once we discovered him and made sure he was available on our date, we didn't keep looking. Philip is a photography ninja - largely unseen, but present for every single photo opportunity. Multiple times during the day, I was enjoying myself to my fullest, and realized Philip was right there, sneakily capturing photos of the happiest moments. He allowed us to maximize our time enjoying our day by making sure our posed family/wedding party photos went quickly, without sacrificing any quality. On top of being a true artist, Philip is extremely professional. He responded to questions quickly, communicated his timelines to us, and helped us with our day-of timeline to ensure everything ran smoothly. In today's industry, vendor communication is not always guaranteed - this alone should be enough reason to hire Philip. The photos he delivered are some of my most cherished possessions, and I cannot thank Philip enough for sharing his art with us.

Neha N

We're so happy we were able to work with Philip. He’s personable and fun, but can also melt into the background to do his thing – which is exactly what we wanted. We love his docum...

entary / candid style – our wedding pictures came out wonderfully! We met him in person for the first time at our rehearsal dinner (we’re from Chicago and planned a ‘destination’ wedding in Austin), but he made us feel comfortable almost instantly! We had an Indian wedding, which called for a long day… multiple events, outfit changes, etc – Philip definitely lived up to the challenge! All our photos, from the beginning of the day through the end were beautiful! Bonus points>> he saved the day at our rehearsal dinner with an extra HDMI converter for our laptop

Response from Philip Thomas Photography

Thank you, Neha! So grateful you loved the pictures.

Ashley W

My family has been going on and on about how impressed they were with Philip’s work ethic and ability. They loved that he faded so seamlessly into the background, and in my brother...

s words, he was “not too demanding!” which he really appreciated as he liked just being able to have fun without thinking about posing for pictures the whole time. And my mom said that going through all pictures makes you feel like you’re there, so it’s easy to re-live the day. We love that you also got so many pictures of the house and the setup as well. It was a small event, but he did great capturing all of its unique details! We’re so so happy and the pictures turned out amazing!

Response from Philip Thomas Photography

Thank you, Ashley. So lovely of you to write and it was lovely to work with you both and y...

our family.

Alison C

I cannot say enough how much we loved having Philip as our engagement and wedding photographer. I knew from day one that I wanted a photographer that wouldn't give us the cliche/"p...

osed" photos, but someone who would capture all the little/"candid" moments throughout our big day. Philip went above and beyond my expectations! He beautifully captured all of the little moments and life-changing moments. He was very professional but also goofy with us to help ease any uncomfortable feelings for people who aren't comfortable in front of the camera (aka ME). We highly highly recommend Philip Thomas as a wedding and engagements photographer!

Response from Philip Thomas Photography

Dear Alison. Thank you so much for your review. It was an honor for me to photograph your...

special day.

Loran M

We are SO lucky we landed Philip as our photographer. He had done a few of my friends and their photos turned out magically so I knew he was who we wanted! Sure enough, our engagem...

ent photos AND wedding photos were amazing. He’s not your average wedding photographer, Philip has an eye for art and his style is more editorial than anything. He captured every moment from our big day, big and small, the best way possible. His second shooter also did a fantastic job so rest assured if you have a large wedding, he’ll bring the best team possible! We love you Philip and can’t thank you enough for these memories that will make us smile for a lifetime!

Response from Philip Thomas Photography

Thank you, Loran. I enjoyed meeting you all and it was such a honor for me to photograph ...

your special day.

Kelsey E

My husband and I had the absolute pleasure of working with Philip for our wedding this past November. Going into wedding planning, we knew that hiring an amazing photographer was a...

priority for us, as we will have these pictures forever and we can appreciate and understand the extreme talent it takes to do this, and do it well. Philip exceeded that expectation. We wanted photos that capture that raw and emotional moment, the unplanned click, that provides a photo that shows a memory; and what wonderful memories Philip has given us! He has such a unique eye, can find the shadows and light, and create a wonderful composition that makes our photos so special and unlike anyone else's. We will cherish them forever!

Kaitlin B

My (now) husband and I have had the priveledge of working with Philip for about a year and a half. Out of the wedding planning process, choosing Philip and his team was the one of ...

our best decisions. We loved working with him! He had a way of making my husband and I feel at home when taking photos. He would joke with us and make the sessions, especially Engagement photos, feel less awkward. His work is simply breathtaking. We have loved every photo from our Engagement, my bridal portraits and our Rehearsal/Wedding photos were all amazing. Philip has a great eye for his photos and you can see how much passion is behind every photo. We would highly recommend Philip and his team for anyone's wedding. You would not be disappointed in your pictures. We loved the fact that he not only did your typical staged photos, but he also had a lot of natural, not staged, photos to chose from. Some of which we absolutely loved because it was us being our selves.

Response from Philip Thomas Photography

Thank you, Kaitlin. I loved working with you both and your family. Cannot wait to see wher...

e life takes you.

Lisa R

Philip Thomas Photography is who you want capturing your special day! He went above and beyond in every aspect. Phenomenal attention to detail, great energy, and absolutely won...

derful to work with!

Minta B

Philip was our ideal photographer - he was unobtrusive, but everywhere, and took the most gorgeous photographs. On the day of our wedding, we barely noticed him (which is what we ...

wanted in a photographer). Then when we received the photos, we found that he had gorgeously captured some of the most touching moments from the whole day, including my now-husband dropping off some water while trying not to look at the ladies getting ready; the arrival of our flower girl who had been in the hospital just that morning; and so many other moments we're so happy we're going to be able to look back on for the rest of our lives. We're so so so glad we picked Philip!

Response from Philip Thomas Photography

Thank you, Minta. I very much appreciate you taking the time to write a review and leave f...

eedback.

Megan K

Philip is an amazing photographer! Not only did he deliver beautiful photos, he put myself and my husband at ease during our rehearsal and wedding. He was very accommodating to sch...

edule bridal portraits as we were both coming from out of town. For my husband who doesn't like having his picture taken, Philip 'blended in' with the crowd which helped my husband be more relaxed and look great in photos. I would highly recommend Philip as your wedding photographer!!!

Response from Philip Thomas Photography

Thank you, Megan. So kind to write and leave your feedback.

Justin M

Wow!! Philip was amazing! I’m so happy we went with him to capture our special day. He was very professional and always got back to us quickly if we had a question. He did our enga...

gement session and my wife’s bridal shoot also. He made sure even with the close timeframe to have a bridal photo at the wedding. The photo albums turned out amazing. He might not be the cheapest, but he is worth every penny.

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Thank you so much, Justin and Stephanie. So kind to leave a review and it was an honor to ...

photograph your special day.

Stephanie M

Philip's punctuality, personality, and professionalism was pure perfection!!! Philip is so sweet and patient, makes you laugh during sessions so you feel comfortable, and works wit...

h you to fit your schedule. He was willing enough to travel to our city just to do our engagement photo session. His work is undeniably talented, as he captures the little moments that bring a photo to life, something you get to hold on to forever. The wedding book he creates is also so elegantly made , its worth that extra penny. Theres one thing for sure, when problems arise during wedding planning, which is inevitable, you can rest assured knowing Philip and his team will capture a beautiful wedding nonetheless. Thank you Philip :):)

Leslie M

Philip is such a joy to work with. He had a great, relaxed energy on the day of the wedding and did such a beautiful job! After seeing the small preview, I cannot wait to see the f...

ull photo collection! Highly recommend!!

Molly M

Philip photographed our wedding this past fall and we could not be more thrilled with our decision to have him capture the day! Not only was he incredibly professional and just lov...

ely to work with but the finished product far exceeded our expectations. We can not recommend him enough and look forward to cherishing these photos and those memories for many years to come!

Response from Philip Thomas Photography

Thank you, Molly. Such kind words and I'm pleased I was chosen to photograph your special ...

day.

Nadia F

After hopelessly scrolling through so many portfolios of the same, staged wedding photos, it was such a breath of fresh air to find Philip’s collection. His ability to capture aut...

hentic moments and real emotions immediately brought me to tears. Seeing my reaction, my mom reached out to Philip about shooting our wedding and he was instantly responsive and accommodating of our requests. Philip photographed our engagement photos, rehearsal dinner gathering, and finally our wedding. Each time we were amazed at Philip’s ability to simultaneously be so personable and warm while remaining unobtrusive and almost elusive. He has been such a joy to get to know and made everyone feel so comfortable being themselves. More than anything, the photos and moments that Philip was able to document are beyond words. He was the most important and worthwhile investment of our entire wedding. Our families are completely blown away by his ability to capture the magic and convey the emotions that we all felt so perfectly. We are so grateful to Philip for the timeless, authentic, emotional, beautiful photographs that will keep forever the memories of our day. We recommend him wholeheartedly and without reservation.

Response from Philip Thomas Photography

Thank you so much for leaving a review and your kind words. It was a pleasure to meet you ...

and your family.

Clarissa C

Philip exceeded all my expectations. He went above and beyond to capture the best images of my engagement, bridal, rehersal dinner and wedding day. Our engagement was shot in downt...

own San Antonio. I loved that he took charge and chose all locations for engagement and bridal. As a bride that can be stressful. He took the time to sit with us and ask us what style of photo shoot we wanted. From there he was able to gather a few places and our engagement shoot was an amazing turnout. He never rushed us, he never posed us, everything was natural. My bridal was beautiful. He captured me, my dress and all the details of it. Philip captures emotions, moments and through his images he tells your love story. Our wedding photos are epic. They left us in aw. Philip is funny, and so much fun to work with. He makes you feel comfortable, truthfully you don't even realize he's shooting you. As a bride, he captured all the photos I could possibly imagine. He's very professional and quickly responds to anything you may need or questions you may have. His second shooter is great as well. He definitely puts together the best team to deliver the best images. Philip is far from typical, traditional, and cliche. I'm beyond pleased with his work, and thankful that we hired him as our wedding photographer.

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Thank you Clarissa. I sincerely appreciate your kind comments and feedback.

Eric C

I can't say enough about Philips work or how he goes about it. Unfortunately he was the second contract we signed for photography. But we soon realized we should of signed with him...

from the start. The engagement session was worth it's weight in gold to us, the pictures are timeless and will be beautiful even when we are of old age to be able to show our grandchildren. Truthfully don't second guess it, you won't regret going with him. In ever way of photography he captured everything it is that we wanted, his attention to detail and being able to anticipate those moments of pure magic are priceless. The raw, unfiltered, non staged emotion he captured is beautiful. We can't thank him enough, he was the best vendor out of our wedding to deal with and collaborate together.

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Thank you Eric. I sincerely appreciate your kind feedback and taking the time to write.

Kelsey P

Finding an incredible photographer was number one on my wedding priority list; that's how important photography was to me. And Philip blew me away. His photos are gorgeous. Everyon...

e has raved about how perfectly the photos captured the feeling of the day...well technically days, as he also shot our rehearsal dinner with equal style. But on top of the beautiful photos, Philip was a delight to work with and be around. From our first Skype session to our send-off—for which we were clad in dinosaur costumes that fogged up and I couldn't see and Philip literally had to help me up some stairs—he was both professional and fun. He genuinely put me and my husband at ease, all the while capturing some incredible images. Hiring Philip as our wedding photographer was far and away one of the best choices I made for our wedding.

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Thank you. Kelsey. So kind of you to write.

Brianna B

I was beyond pleased with my daughter's and new son-in-law's choice of photographer. Philip Thomas captured their wedding and reception so well that we feel as though we are relivi...

ng the day every time we view his photographs. There is so much life in every picture! Both Philip and his second shooter were discrete yet in the middle of everything--how does one manage that? Philip is extremely responsive every time we've had questions. We highly recommend him with no reservations!

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Thank you so much for your kind words. It was an incredible honor to photograph your daugh...

ters wedding . You were so helpful to keep things running smoothly on their day.

Meghan O

Philip Thomas was amazing to work with. He was the first photographer we met with and instantly we knew he would be the person we would trust with our wedding photos. We loved hi...

s candid style, and his fun and accommodating personality. We didn't spend all of our day posing for photos. We did spend about 15 minutes with the wedding party, and about 15 minutes as a couple getting some posed shots, but it was so nice to be able to enjoy the wedding with our guests. Our photos are absolutely beautiful, and so different than any others I've ever seen! He was able to perfectly capture the day. It was worth every penny to have these photos today to look back on our wedding day.

Response from Philip Thomas Photography

Thank you. So kind and thoughtful. It was a pleasure to work with you both.

Brandi V

Philip was great. From our engagement session to the bridal shoot and wedding, he always made us feel comfortable. The pictures came out amazing, no complaints on quality or turn...

around time. The album company he uses is also amazing. The album is so beautiful. Probably the nicest wedding album I've ever seen. My one and only complaint is really my own fault anyway, so it's more of a suggestion to future brides. I really wasn't too picky with wanting specific photos of specific people, so I didn't make a list of photos I wanted. I now regret that. Not that I wanted more posed photos, but they focused almost the entire night on photographing the bride and groom. Which is nice, and there were lots of great pictures, BUT....a whole bunch of our guests are not in a single photo. Which makes me a bit sad. I'd have liked more photos of guests to be taken. We also had the most amazing catering served family style, and there are no pictures of the spread. We also had homeslice pizza delivered for a late night snack and there were no pictures of that. So, even if you don't want specific people in pictures, make sure you let the photographer know what is important to you to have captured.

Sydnee L

Philip was beyond incredible to work with. From his arrival he made us feel at ease and is a wonderful professional and person. It is immediately apparent he not only has a passion...

for his career, but is also truly skilled at what he does. The vision he was able to create and document on our wedding day is exactly what we were looking for. I am so thankful for the memories he captured for us - we have been able to relive our wedding day through his work! Thank you, Philip!

Allison M

If you are looking for the most genuine, raw taking photographer Philip is your guy. My husband and I searched for over a year till we came across his website. As soon as I started...

to tear up my husband knew this was the photographer for us. On our wedding day everyone feel in love with his passion behind the camera. We knew the pictures were going to be amazing but we didn't expect what he captured. The pictures are the most beautiful moments I have ever seen, and I'm not just saying that because I'm the bride:). It was the best day of our lives and we had the perfect person to capture those special moments. He is not your typical stand here stand there photographer. You don't even see him, and I promise you it was the best decision we made for the rest of our lives.

Ashley L

Philip was absolutely phenomenal! He took both our engagement photos as well as our wedding day. He was extremely easy to work with, and brings a great energy to his craft. We imme...

diately fell in love with Philip's style and he was able to deliver great shots that really told the story of our wedding.

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Dear Ashley - Thank YOU so much for your kind words and it was a pleasure to get to know y...

ou both.

Alex D

Kristina and I highly recommend Philip! We fell in love with his work and he capture our wedding day in the most spectacular way, that every time we look at the pictures it feels l...

ike yesterday. He makes you feel so comfortable. His unique style of documenting the event and ability to capture the emotion of a moment is unbelievably beautiful. We love love love working with Philip. We can’t thank him enough for the memories that he captured. Don’t look anywhere else, reach out to him...you won’t regret it! Cheers! Alex & Kristina

Response from Philip Thomas Photography

Thank you so much for your kind words, Alex and Kristina.

jane d

We had the pleasure of working with Philip and his partner Adam for our recent wedding in November and it was an absolute wonderful experience. We were referred to three other ph...

otographers by our wedding planner but the feeling was not there when we saw their sample work online and I am very happy that we found Phillip after looking through wedding websites and his pictures. That was the best decision we made. Philip was very professional and have such a unique style. He went above and beyond for his client. All his pictures turned out very stunning and he captured the moment when you least expect. I was a bit skeptical to take a chance with Philip since he wasn't on the top three people referred to us but I am very happy that I took that chance. I feel very lucky that we were able to have him for our big day and have these wonderful pictures to look at years after. Every single pictures are beautiful and I don't have anything bad to say about his service. I would highly recommend him to all my family and friends.

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Thank you, Jane and Daniel for you kind and thoughtful review.

Rebecca T

Philip Thomas was absolutely AMAZING! My husband and I were drawn to his candid style, and felt that was the best way to capture our wedding day - and he definitely delivered. He...

was very responsive and helpful with the questions that we had, and he and his 2nd photographer arrived on time. He made us feel relaxed in front of the camera. Philip captured the best moments and the photos exude all of the happiness and love from our day! We also liked that he kept in touch with us after and sent sneak peaks, and put photos on his blog, and updated us on when we would receive all of the photos. We highly recommend Philip Thomas - you won't regret it!

Response from Philip Thomas Photography

Thank you Rebecca- so kind of you to write and it was a pleasure to photograph your weddin...

Jessica V

Photography was one of the most important decisions during my planning process. My husband and I are both very adverse to traditional, posed, stuffy wedding photos. We wanted to ma...

ke sure that we captured the day with an eye for the artistic, as well as a candid look at the day itself. I have to say that the photographs turned out even more stunning than I could have imagined. I absolutely loved his use of geometry, black and white, framing, and most importantly - capturing my friends and family in their natural loveliness. This was one of the more expensive choices I made during the planning process, but I believe it was absolutely worth EVERY penny. Not to mention, Philip was a great person to have nearby. He blended seamlessly with my friends and family, was quirky, funny and a pleasure to be around. I would absolutely request his services for other Texas events and I highly recommend him to others who are looking for more art and elegance in their wedding photos. Additionally, he came to Houston from San Antonio without any additional charges, he spent the entire day with us, without any timing limitations. He even offered to join us the night before at the rehearsal dinner. Such a great experience!

Response from Philip Thomas Photography

Thank you very much, Jessica. So kind taking the time to write your review.

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