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About

Based in San Antonio, Texas, Philip Thomas Photography is a wedding photographer that captures the art of storytelling. Through his natural, photojournalistic, and unobtrusive documentary style, Philip will highlight the emotion and life of your special day.

Experience
Philip Thomas is the owner and photographer of the company, which has been part of the wedding industry for almost twenty years. He shoots about 20-25 weddings each year while also working as a speaker and educator.

Services Offered
Through various creative services, Philip focuses on storytelling from the heart. Philip Thomas Photography's services include:

  • One event per day
  • Second photographer
  • Multiple locations
  • Liability insurance
  • High-resolution images
  • Engagement shoot


Other Services
The photographer can also create wedding-related items to showcase your big day. These products include:

  • Albums
  • Canvases
  • Flush mounts
  • Prints
  • Save-the-date cards
  • Thank-you cards
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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

2nd Shooter
One Event / Day
Digital Files

Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

2nd Shooter
Add'l Hours
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Albums
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Proofs

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Film
Photojournalism

What photography services do you offer?

Destination / Travel
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Second Shooter
Wedding Portraits

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Prints
Save the Date
Thank You Cards

Reviews of Philip Thomas Photography

Sajani
Sajani Sent on 12/28/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The best of the best!!

Philip was one of our favorite vendors!! He is quick to respond, easy to work with, and delivered the most beautiful photos! Indian weddings are so long and we didn’t want to spend hours taking posed photos and he really honored that! He captured some very sweet and very epic moments with no forced posing! He is a true artist and very good at what he does! We are so glad to have booked him!!
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Bethany Sent on 11/04/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Can't recommend Philip enough!!

Like with so many others, the pandemic created a lot of uncertainty around our wedding. In late summer we decided to postpone our large celebration until next year and hold an intimate family ceremony on our original date. Since our wedding was originally going to take place out of state, we had to find all new vendors for our ceremony this year. We had a very small family ceremony and reception and wanted to make sure that we had a photographer that would make us feel comfortable and relaxed while capturing all of the important moments in a more documentary style. I am SO glad that we hired Philip. His photography is top-notch AND he is a fantastic person. What more could you ask for? We just received our sneak peeks and we adore them. He has a way of capturing moments that is so authentic. So incredibly grateful to him for making our wedding day so special in the midst of all that is going on.
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Sofia Sent on 08/13/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Book Philip NOW

Working with Philip was an absolute dream. My husband and I are not the best at taking posed photos, so Philip's style was perfect for our vision of our wedding day. The photos are absolutely stunning and look nothing like the trite wedding photography you see plastered all over social media. Philip is a true artist in the way that he captures emotions and we are forever grateful for his expertise. Thank you times a million, Philip!
Leslie
Leslie Sent on 04/17/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing pictures

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 full photo collection! Highly recommend!!
Brandi
Brandi Sent on 05/05/2018
5 out of 5 rating
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.
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Jane Sent on 12/08/2017
5 out of 5 rating
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 photographers 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. That was the best decision we made. Philip was very professional and have such a unique style. All his pictures turned out very stunning and he captured the moment when you least expect. I was a bit skeptical and took 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. And yes he does worth every penny.
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Rebecca Sent on 08/10/2017
5 out of 5 rating
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!
Claire
Claire Sent on 07/08/2017
5 out of 5 rating
When my wife looked into all the photographers available in the San Antonio area she was so excited to tell me about discovering Philip Thomas and his work. I have a keen interest in photography and was very concerned about an investment into "professional" photos a family friend with a nice camera could have taken. Many people can take nice photos. I'm picky about what I consider "fine art" photography compared to typical "snap-shots". After looking at all his personal work on his website, I was excited to see what Philip would capture on our wedding day. His amazing ability to capture the "decisive moment" sets him apart. Other than saying how much we love the magical photographs we now have, and how grateful we are to him for capturing them, go look at his website and blog to see for yourself at how talented he is at what he does.
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Anna Sent on 07/19/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Best Decision We Made For Our Wedding

Philip Thomas has got to be the best in the business. I have never seen someone so effortlessly combine amazing talent, professionalism, laid -back courtesy, timeliness, promptness, I could go on and on!

I'm a lawyer, and I'm pretty careful and precise in how I recommend people and what I say in a recommendation. So please hear me loud and clear when I say Philip Thomas will be the best decision you make for your wedding. You will cherish the photos he takes forever, and working with him on the big day will be a dream!

There were several important things that I didn't consider in hiring a photographer for my wedding - I simply picked the photographer who had the best shots. Hands down Philip Thomas won that contest.

BUT, there are so many other factors that are almost if not as important to consider - and Philip surpasses all expectations in each of these. He is the utmost professional. Your wedding day will be full of emotions, and Philip was so calming, polite, kind, but also unobtrusive in our big day so that the focus wasn't on his camera but the celebration!

He is always timely and responds to any questions you have. He also very thoughtfully does skype interviews with future couples, and those are wonderful to get to know him.

Philip will capture your day with such incredible talent that your pictures will feel like they bring you back to that exact moment in your wedding - its incredible how he captures moments and emotion on film. When he says he does documentary-style photography, he really does capture shots that make you feel like you are watching a video of the best day of your life. I am so thankful we stumbled upon him and heeded the advice in all of the reviews.

Amazing talent AND an incredibly gracious, humble professional are very hard to find together. Go with Philip, and you will have no regrets day of or in the years afterward as you look back on your wedding.
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Melissa Sent on 11/13/2015
5 out of 5 rating
There are so many photographers, and so many choices for such an important day in your life. Believe me when I say that Philip was the best decision we could have made for our photographer. I was speechless when he sent us our photos, they were better than I could have imagined.

Everyone has the traditional wedding photos that you see you on Facebook, but Philip captures the moment. I had a coworker look at our photos and say she felt like she was at the reception because of the emotion he was able to capture. It was amazing to look at our wedding from another set of eyes, to show the day from other's perspectives while we were off doing other things. These are the photos I'll cherish forever.

With all of the choices, take a minute to look at his galleries. You will not regret it, all of these 5 star reviews wouldn't lead you astray.
We're all about trust. Our community relies on honest reviews to help you make those big decisions with ease.

Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2013 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2012 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2011 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

17 Endorsements
WOW Weddings WOW Weddings Wedding Videographers

It's always a pleasure when we have the chance to work with this company. We highly recommend!

Solace Weddings Solace Weddings Wedding Videographers

A great company to work with. We highly recommend. Thank you Solace Weddings LLC

CZ Digital Media CZ Digital Media Wedding Videographers

Hands down one of my most favorite photographers in the industry. Philip is a leader in the industry and we all look up to him. He is a true pro and is passionate about the work he does. He can make just about anyone laugh and have fun on the wedding day. His work is absolutely amazing! We love to work with this guy!

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Philip Thomas Photography frequently asked questions

Philip Thomas Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • One Event / Day
  • Digital Files
Philip Thomas Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Add'l Hours
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Proofs
Philip Thomas Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Film
  • Photojournalism
Philip Thomas Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
  • Wedding Portraits
Philip Thomas Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Prints
  • Save the Date
  • Thank You Cards
Philip Thomas Photography is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.
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