$4,000 starting price
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Philip Thomas
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In business: 1+ years
Team: 1 member
Languages: English
AUTHENTIC MOMENTS. YOUR STORY. LESS POSING
Philip is an award-winning documentary wedding photographer known for his compelling black-and-white photographs.
Philip Thomas is not your typical wedding photographer. A Brit transplant to Texas and a former press photographer in the UK, his love for photography runs deep — that and coffee 24/7 with his fast-paced family life.
Philip captures wedding day stories authentically and quietly, along with all the laughter and tears. A wedding day is full of timeless moments, memories created for a lifetime, passed from generation to generation. A wedding is not a staged photo shoot.
He avoids those wedding photo clichés, capturing your photos candidly as an authentic wedding photojournalist. Wedding photojournalism is the recording of moments without deliberate interference by the photographer.
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Destination Weddings
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- Bridal Portraits
- Engagement
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- Digital Files
- Drone
- Film Photography
- Online Proofing
- Photo
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Photo & Video Styles
- Documentary
- Modern
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- Getting Engaged
- Rehearsals & Parties
- After Party
- Wedding
- After Party
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Philip Thomas Photography receives overwhelmingly positive reviews for capturing emotions and moments artistically, blending into the background while snapping candid and detailed shots. Reviewers appreciate Philip's professionalism, creativity, and personal touch, making them feel at ease and cherished. His photojournalistic style impresses, with praise for his ability to make the wedding photography process easy and enjoyable, resulting in timeless and stunning photos. Philip's exceptional talent, kindness, communication, and unique perspective are highlighted, with clients highly recommending him for his exceptional work and unrivaled professionalism in capturing weddings authentically and beautifully.Review photos
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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!
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 immediately 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!!
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 wedding 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!!
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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 as 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 the Vendor on 04/22/2024
Thank you, Bill and Colleen - I very much appreciate your kind review, and lovely working with you both.
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. Every 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!
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 amazing), 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 the Vendor on 04/13/2024
Thank you so much, Sarah - you were a delight to work with, and it was an honor to photograph your special day.
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 conducted 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.
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.
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 managed 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 the Vendor on 12/28/2023
Thank you so much, Maggie! Much appreciated and I loved working with you both.
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 meet 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 the Vendor on 11/29/2023
Dear Autumn, Thank you so much for your kind review. It was a pleasure to meet you both and photograph your special day.
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 Philip'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.
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 documentary / 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 the Vendor on 05/18/2020
Thank you, Neha! So grateful you loved the pictures.
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 brothers 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 the Vendor on 05/18/2020
Thank you, Ashley. So lovely of you to write and it was lovely to work with you both and your family.
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/"posed" 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 the Vendor on 04/16/2020
Dear Alison. Thank you so much for your review. It was an honor for me to photograph your special day.
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 engagement 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 the Vendor on 04/16/2020
Thank you, Loran. I enjoyed meeting you all and it was such a honor for me to photograph your special day.
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!
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 the Vendor on 12/21/2019
Thank you, Kaitlin. I loved working with you both and your family. Cannot wait to see where life takes you.
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 wonderful to work with!
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 the Vendor on 11/18/2019
Thank you, Minta. I very much appreciate you taking the time to write a review and leave feedback.
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 schedule 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 the Vendor on 11/18/2019
Thank you, Megan. So kind to write and leave your feedback.
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 engagement 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.
Response from the Vendor on 10/08/2019
Thank you so much, Justin and Stephanie. So kind to leave a review and it was an honor to photograph your special day.
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 with 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 :):)
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!!
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 lovely 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 the Vendor on 03/20/2019
Thank you, Molly. Such kind words and I'm pleased I was chosen to photograph your special day.
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 authentic 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 the Vendor on 10/14/2018
Thank you so much for leaving a review and your kind words. It was a pleasure to meet you and your family.
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 downtown 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.
Response from the Vendor on 10/12/2018
Thank you Clarissa. I sincerely appreciate your kind comments and feedback.
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.
Response from the Vendor on 10/12/2018
Thank you Eric. I sincerely appreciate your kind feedback and taking the time to write.
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. Everyone 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.
Response from the Vendor on 10/12/2018
Thank you. Kelsey. So kind of you to write.
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 reliving 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!
Response from the Vendor on 06/22/2018
Thank you so much for your kind words. It was an incredible honor to photograph your daughters wedding . You were so helpful to keep things running smoothly on their day.
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 his 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 the Vendor on 06/03/2018
Thank you. So kind and thoughtful. It was a pleasure to work with you both.
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.
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!
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.
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 immediately fell in love with Philip's style and he was able to deliver great shots that really told the story of our wedding.
Response from the Vendor on 01/06/2018
Dear Ashley - Thank YOU so much for your kind words and it was a pleasure to get to know you both.
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 like 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 the Vendor on 12/09/2017
Thank you so much for your kind words, Alex and Kristina.
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 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.
Response from the Vendor on 12/09/2017
Thank you, Jane and Daniel for you kind and thoughtful review.
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 the Vendor on 01/06/2018
Thank you Rebecca- so kind of you to write and it was a pleasure to photograph your wedding.
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 make 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 the Vendor on 08/17/2017
Thank you very much, Jessica. So kind taking the time to write your review.
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.
Response from the Vendor on 07/09/2017
Thank you so much Kevin and Claire. You're so kind and I was so honored to photograph your wedding.
One of the best experiences ever and an amazing part of our wedding celebration we won't forget! Philip is absolutely wonderful. When planning our celebration our greatest concern was finding a photographer we loved, and Philip hit off the chart on everything.
We met with 10 photographers and emailed back and forth with about 30 more, and Philip was heads above the rest in absolutely every category. He creates art and we will always look at our wedding photos with joy. Very grateful to have Philip share our day with us.
Response from the Vendor on 01/06/2018
Dear Bri - Thank you SO much for your kind review.
Philip is truly an amazing photographer. Not only do our photos look absolutely beautiful, he did an incredible job at capturing the spirit of us and our special day. Myself being not so comfortable in front of a camera, I really appreciate how he never made us feel like we were being "photographed". Thank you so much for everything, Philip - you sincerely are the best!
Phillip is amazing; start to finish.
From our initial conversation via Skype, my wife and I knew he was our guy. On the business side, he is the perfect mix of professional, comforting, funny and attentive. On the photography side, he is simply a genius. His photojournalism background shows in spades with every picture. As I look through our albums I forget it was my wedding and unconsiously begin to feel like I am looking at movie stills or a Time magazine spread. It's not wedding pictures, it's art.
In addition to the candid, in the moment shots, Phillip does a great job with the "normal" wedding pictures too. And if that wasn't enough he uses his street photography skills to take pictures of the surrounding areas. He took some amazing pictures of downtown Houston that we will frame and put around the house as (once again), art.
I do not know what your wedding budget is, but find a way to make Phillip a part of your wedding; his photography is priceless. The wedding goes by so fast... I don't remember off the top of my head what the flowers looked like, how the tables were decorated, or how good the food was, but I will look at Phillip's pictures and be reminded of that special day for the rest of my life.
Response from the Vendor on 04/13/2017
Thank you, Erich and Kelley - so kind. Truly wonderful working with you and congrats again on tying the knot. - Philip
Philip was the most wonderful photographer we could have ever imagined for our wedding day! He captured moments that we didn't even know were happening and all his shots have such beautiful meaning! He makes you feel really comfortable from the get go and most of the time you don't even notice that he is taking pictures. I would absolutely recommend him to anyone looking for a photographer for any special moment.
Response from the Vendor on 03/08/2017
Thank you, Cassie. So kind and humbled.
Having Philip Thomas as our photographer was truly amazing. He captured our day perfectly. After following his work and seeing other albums I knew he would be perfect for our wedding. I love every photo from Philip and it helped me re-live every single moment of that glorious day. He captures moments that will last a lifetime. The day of the wedding he was on time and ready to work. He was never in the way or bothersome. He was a pleasure to work with and is a great person. I would recommend Philip Thomas to everyone!
Response from the Vendor on 01/23/2017
Thank you so much for your kindness. - Philip Thomas
I can't say enough wonderful things about Philip! He did both our engagement and wedding photos and they were all amazing. His style of avoiding cliches and capturing genuine moments is exactly what we wanted, and every single shot is beautiful. We just received our wedding photos this week and they exceeded all our expectations. Just wonderful!
Response from the Vendor on 01/23/2017
Thank you so much for your kindness. - Philip Thomas
Philip was by far one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. His photos are truly art and in my opinion, he is under-priced for the quality of his product. Philip also was very easy to work with - he responds to emails quickly, is flexible, and put Jonathan and I (and our friends and families) at ease while he was shooting. Like another reviewer said, Philip helped us relive our day. The wedding day went by so quickly, and each time we look at the photos, we feel like we catch little sweet details all over again. We plan to have him photograph our family regularly, once we start having kids. We can't stand the idea of only having one event documented by him!
Response from the Vendor on 01/06/2017
Thank you Kathryn! So kind to write and sincerely appreciative of your review. Wishing you a Happy New year!
Philip is an artist, plain and simple.
I agonized over choosing a photographer, since their job is to provide you the means for reliving your wedding day for the rest of your life. With the uptick in affordable digital photography equipment, there are a lot of photographers out there able to demand several thousand dollar price tags for their services with little to differentiate them from their peers. And all too often, they deliver the same poorly-composed, clichéd frames.
This is where photographers like Philip separate themselves from the crowd. His talent for composing pictures, while seamlessly blending into the background, resulted in hundreds of truly captivating images. An eye for moments also produced photographs of the most emotional bits from the day.
Philip's ability, professionalism, humor, directness and passion combine to make him an impeccable choice to photograph your wedding. Look over his portfolio and you'll see for yourself. If you're on the hunt for your wedding photographer like I was, look no further.
Response from the Vendor on 12/06/2016
Dan - Thank you so much for lovely review.
Philip truly went above and beyond for our proposal. I proposed this past summer, and I had originally contacted Philip in early spring after searching for photographers to capture the special occasion. I'm so glad I found him because our proposal would not have been the same without him. Philip is the most talented photographer I've met. Philip wanted to take the time to get to know me and make sure his style would be a good fit. This sort of professionalism was reflected throughout the planning process leading up to the proposal. Philip arrived at the Oak Valley Vineyards promptly on the evening of the occasion. While there was a finite number of hours I had agreed to as part of the contract, Philip never kept track. This was something that really stood out to me. He was more interested in taking the time to capture the right moments. He graciously accommodated all our requests including amazing photographs involving our Aggie rings. He went above and beyond throughout the entire evening. Initially I had narrowed my search down to 3 local area photographers including Philip but his work is truly unparalleled in its quality. After conferring with my best friend, my best friend let me know that I would be insane to go with anybody else outside of Philip. His unobtrusive approach allows him to capture those candid moments that you may not recollect without him capturing them. Every time I scroll through our pictures, I recall a new memory of that evening that just makes it even more special. Ultimately, what sets Philip apart is his unique combination of being dedicated to his work and craft and unparalleled talent in capturing the candid moments. Tina and I are truly thankful that we were able to work with Philip for our proposal.
Response from the Vendor on 10/19/2016
Thank you Jaynesh - Congrats again and I appreciate leaving your feedback.
We used Philip Thomas for our engagement photos, my bridal portraits, and the rehearsal dinner + wedding. We were very happy with the photos! Engagement photos were a good "warm up" for us since we were pretty uncomfortable in front of the camera initially. Philip really made us feel calm and relaxed, and he managed to get some beautiful shots. I absolutely loved my bridal portraits. Philip really works with you to determine your individual style when picking location which makes the photos so much more special and meaningful. He also put in the time to get a variety of shots, all of which turned out so well! My husband and I both loved the wedding photos-all very candid and unique photos. I think that is something very special about Philip's style. Wedding photos can get pretty typical and boring. His photos are very unique, interesting, and artistic, which was very refreshing! We purchased a middle range package and then bought so many photos, I would maybe suggest buying a smaller package and then purchasing more photos to be more cost effective. Overall, we loved working with Philip and were very satisfied! We love re-living the night through all the photos.
Response from the Vendor on 10/17/2016
Dear Sydney, Thank you for taking the time to write a review. I loved working with you both.
If you are searching for a photographer to create memories for your special day, let me tell you, you can stop your search! Philip Thomas will make your photos nothing less than magical.
Shortly after becoming engaged, I spent a lot of time researching photographers and their work to find "the one". After meeting with Philip Thomas and seeing completed work in his studio, I fell in love. The same day, we signed the contract!
I am beyond happy with his work on my own photos and those of others. His style is unique and absolutely stunning. He captured unforgettable moments that still make me tear up when I view my wedding pictures. We've received several compliments on him and his work. I highly recommend using Philip Thomas!
Response from the Vendor on 10/17/2016
Thank you Julie and Michael for your very flattering review. Much appreciate your feedback.
We had an excellent experience working with Philip as our wedding photographer. Philip shot our engagement photos, bridal portrait, and wedding. We could not be happier with his photos. The photos are beautiful and perfectly captured each moment. Furthermore, the photo book he compiled is gorgeous! He is very responsive to emails and calls. He is professional. He made my guests feel at ease. I cannot say enough good things about him! I look forward to throwing another event in which I can hire Philip as our photographer.
Response from the Vendor on 10/17/2016
Thank you Jessica and Colin. I very much appreciate your time providing your feedback and review.
Philip was such an integral part of our wedding process from start to finish that it is impossible to give him anything but five stars! He is quick to reply to emails and has an excellent website explaining his philosophy and showcasing his work. From the very beginning when we were researching photographers, Philip was so personal and interested in what we were planning. My husband and I live in Houston and he is super knowledgeable about venues all around Texas. Philip worked with us as we sorted out wedding details and proposed ideas concerning engagement picture locations that worked seamlessly with the story we were trying to tell. On our wedding day, Philip and his second shooter were nothing but superstars! They not only captured so many of the moments that are important but also the lighter moments in between that really make the day special. He is pretty much invisible as he captures moments but at the same time, his personality and calming demeanor put everyone to ease in front of the camera. The quality of prints and wedding albums he offers are top notch and are curated to perfection with his guidance and expertise. Photography is such an important part of the entire wedding process and with Philip it was never anything but a pleasure and a real treat!
Response from the Vendor on 08/04/2016
Dear Jennifer- Gosh - Thank you so much for your kind words. Truly lovely working with you both.
Philip Thomas is the BEST wedding photographer and I am so greateful a friend refered him. If you are looking for a true artist and for magazine like pictures he is the one to go to. He knows how to capture the moments of your wedding and will leave you with an album full of beautiful pictures for your life time. He is very professional, artistic, creative and he's work is unique and top notch. He has a friendly personality and he is just pure quality. He's work is true art and he's pictures seem to even be alive. simply WONDERFUL!
Response from the Vendor on 07/27/2016
Thank you so much, Barbara. I sincerely appreciate your review.
Philip captured our wedding day with a very personal non-boilerplate style. We're not the type to ham for the camera, and Philip was great at unobtrusively snapping candids while we enjoyed the wedding. We are very happy with the photos.
Response from the Vendor on 08/04/2016
Dear Dana and Will - Thank you so much for taking the time to write your feedback. Much appreciated.
If he's available, hire him!!! I cannot say enough about Philip. He is laid back and kind, genuine and genius. He is an absolute delight to work with and will capture moments of your wedding that you didn't know happened. He is truly an artist and you will be amazed with the end result. Not much in the way of posed or staged shots, so if that's your thing either pick someone else or come with a list of shots you want. I am so glad he was able to photograph our day, we will cherish these images forever. Thank you, Philip!
Response from the Vendor on 08/04/2016
Dear Erin - Thank you so much for providing your review. I'm humbled and very flattered.
Would give a hundred stars if I could! Philip Thomas is a true artist and wonderful person. He just did an incredible engagement session for us and, after seeing the preview, we cannot WAIT for him to do our wedding! He sees the world with a unique, beautiful, and haunting vision; he captures the lively energy of celebration, sweet moments that you think no one else sees, joyful tears on your emotional day, the happiness of being with your loved ones, and everything in between! And he is simply a delight to be around (which is so important when you’re asking someone to capture such special, intimate moments); he is humble, unassuming, and gracious. I saw it said over and over in his reviews that he will be the best decision we make for our wedding, and we couldn’t agree more! One of my friends even said the rest of her afternoon will be shot as she gawks over his portfolios after seeing our engagement shots :) Thank you Philip for blessing us with your gift and for going above and beyond with our engagement photos!!
Philip Thomas captures images that you will cherish forever! <3
I was lucky enough to have Philip photograph my November 2015 wedding and I could not be happier! The whole process was so stress-free, from initially talking with him via Skype to the day of the wedding. Philip is not only a true professional but he is also fun to be around. My husband and I were so thrilled with his relaxed demeanor as it made what can be a stressful day anything but! He took the most beautiful photos - photos that make me cry, photos that make me laugh, and photos that make me do both! Both my husband and I are not the most comfortable in front of a camera but Philip made it feel like the easiest thing. I am forever grateful to Philip for the wonderful job he did and would recommend him in a heartbeat to anyone looking for an excellent photographer who captures the essence of your wedding!
Response from the Vendor on 12/29/2015
Thank you so much for your gracious comments. So kind.
Philip was our wedding photographer. We saw his online website and blog and just fell in love with his work. His documentary and non intrusive style just fit our personality. After meeting with him at his studio, we just knew that he would be the photographer that we would hire to capture our special day. Philip did an amazing job. We love our engagement and wedding photos. Philip exceeded our expectations. Thank you, Philip Thomas.
Response from the Vendor on 12/29/2015
Bernie - Thank you so much for your kind comments - so gracious and wonderful.
Philip was a joy to work with. He won my family over immediately the first time we met. Philip did our engagement pictures (which were fabulous) and the day of. His friend did our rehearsal dinner and he was also a pleasure to work with. Philip is extremely talented and we loved that he captured "in the moment" photos and not all were so posed and planned. A few friends have used him since our wedding in November 2014 and I am so glad they did! He is always running around and he never once felt intruding the day of and when we were all on the dance floor. We will use him in the future for family portraits, etc when the time comes!
Response from the Vendor on 10/31/2015
Thank you Kelly. So kind to write a review.
It's not often that I take the time to write reviews. But, Philip truly went above and beyond for our wedding. We got married this past summer, and we had originally contacted Philip in December after I googled my way to his blog. I'm so glad I stumbled upon it because our wedding would not have been the same without him. In short, Philip is the most patient, thoughtful, and talented photographer I've met.
When you're researching vendors for your wedding, it's rare to come across vendors that do not act like perfunctory service providers. With Philip, this was never the case. Even though we were largely sold on his portfolio, before we could hire him, Philip insisted on having a video chat with us (we don't live in his home state Texas). He wanted to take the time to get to know us and make sure his style would be a good fit.
This sort of thoughtfulness was reflected throughout the planning process leading up to the wedding. But, it really took shape during the wedding weekend. Philip had arrived a day early, and when we came by to introduce ourselves, he promptly reached for his camera and spent the next hour photographing our event with our family (even though this was not in the contract). He accompanied us to our rehearsal and spent time taking beautiful photos there as well (even though this was not in the contract). While there was a finite number of hours we had agreed to as part of the contract, Philip never kept track. He was more interested in taking the time to capture the right story, rather than just be a mercenary.
He graciously accommodated all requests and gracefully handled even the most absurd photography requests from our family. Simply, he went above and beyond throughout our entire weekend.
Beyond his approach to working with couples, his work is truly unparalleled in its quality. He has this incredible ability to really bring your day back to life with his photos. His unobtrusive approach allows him to capture those candid moments that you will always cherish.
Ultimately, what sets Philip apart is his unique combination of being dedicated to his work and craft and unparalleled talent in capturing the candid moments that are part of your special day. We are truly thankful that we were able to work with Philip for our wedding.
Response from the Vendor on 10/31/2015
Nehal - Thank you for writing a review. I'm overwhelmed with your kindness and trust. I loved working with you, Deepa and your family.
Philip’s striking photos speak for themselves, but they’re just the beginning of what sets him apart. He puts everyone at ease and he’s flexible and patient--during our engagement shoot, he wasn’t fazed by my somewhat crazy idea of hanging upside down from a tree. Between my leg muscles giving out and my fiancé cracking up (gently, so as not to fall off the tree himself), it was no small feat. But Philip got the shot in the end, reflecting our personalities the way no other shot could. At our wedding, he managed to be everywhere without us noticing him. With an eye for everything from the critical moments to the smallest detail, he’s also light on his feet and quick to react. He captured so many of our fleeting expressions and tiny gestures.
Being able to relive our wedding through Philip’s lens was such a gift to us—seeing my friends leaning forward in their chairs during our vows, my parents beaming with my tiny niece in between them, my husband calming me with a kiss before going out to our ceremony, the way I unconsciously hook my fingers around his first two fingers, my 91-year-old grandma and I laughing and crying together (as we do), and the bond between my husband and his best friend for two decades. As his photos show, Philip is not only a brilliant photographer, but also a gifted storyteller. We’re so grateful to him, and we recommend him wholeheartedly for your wedding!
Response from the Vendor on 10/31/2015
Lisa - Thank you for taking the time to write a review all the way from Paris. I will always remember the dam tree!! Ha. Seriously, please keep in touch whenever you pop into town and I'll always be grateful for meeting and working with you and...
Dom.
Philip Thomas is extremely talented and will capture every natural and beautiful moment (especially the ones most people miss). He is extremely professional and genuinely kind and makes you feel very comfortable in his company. Our wedding photos look like they should be on display at a museum... For reals. If you can afford his fees you should make it happen, you will not regret it!
Response from the Vendor on 10/31/2015
Hi Melissa and Obi - Thank you so much. I cannot wait to see pics of the new baby coming up soon. I'm very grateful that you took time to write a review and I'm looking forward to seeing a growing family.
We've been married almost a year now and Philip has been incredibly patient as I'm still trying to put albums together for my parents, but as we reflect on the first year of marriage, we keep going back to our photos. While our wedding was a dream come true, we were on a tight budget so opted not to go for a lot of the "extras," including a videographer. Thank goodness we did choose Philip, though, because without his gorgeous photos, our memories would be so much more difficult to capture and revisit as frequently as we do. His photos still bring a smile to my face (in fact, I'm staring at one of our wedding photos as I type this review, as it's the background on my computer) and it's not just the finished product that makes Philip such a wonderful photographer. His process is so authentic. He really captured the special, one-of-a-kind moments that we never would have seen had it not been for his eye for true emotions. Additionally, I really felt that Philip and his team were guests at our wedding. They cared about my husband and I and seemed just as concerned about our happiness the day of the wedding as our bridesmaids, groomsmen and wedding planner were. I honestly cannot recommend Philip Thomas highly enough. I felt that I received an exceptional value; Philip even agreed to come out the evening before to shoot our rehearsal dinner, which my in-laws were thrilled about. My friends still mention how my wedding photos are some of the best they've ever seen. In fact, Philip's photos are so beautiful, that he is frequently published in wedding magazines and on wedding blogs. We even worked together to submit my wedding to a site, Junebug Weddings, which was so much fun! Don't just take it from me; visit Philip's website and you'll see that he is literally an award-winning photographer, and I truly believe it's because he captures magical moments - emotional, behind-the-scenes, impossible-to-get moments. I am so grateful to have found Philip and I'll cherish our photos for life.
Response from the Vendor on 10/23/2015
Thank you , Jennifer- So so kind to write and respond. Many thanks.
Hiring Philip Thomas was one of the best decisions we made concerning our wedding. Philip was so easy to work with and we are so excited about our pictures. Neither one of us is too fond of having our pictures taken, and Philip was a perfect choice. We wanted candid shots of the moments from our wedding day, and that’s exactly what we got. He was seamlessly part of the ceremony and reception, without commanding attention. His photographs are stunning! Thank you Philip for helping us capture the memories of our wedding day!
Response from the Vendor on 09/28/2015
Thank you so much for your review. I very much enjoyed working with you both and your family.
Our experience with Philip, from our first meeting to the day of the wedding, was fantastic. He is both incredibly personable and professional, and his photography style was exactly what we were looking for. We were willing to budget more towards a photographer for our wedding, and we have no regrets in that regard. If you are looking for someone who goes out of their way to capture the little moments of your wedding that make it special, look no further than Philip.