Philip Thomas Photography

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Prices start at $4,000

Elopement pricing

Prices start at $4,000

About Philip Thomas Photography

Philip Thomas Photography

About Philip

A Brit from just south of London, 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.

Philip Thomas Photography sets itself apart through a strict, unobtrusive documentary approach rooted in over 30 years of professional photojournalism experience. Rather than orchestrating traditional, heavily staged poses or chasing fleeting social media trends, Philip captures raw, unscripted moments as they naturally unfold. He treats events like true historical narratives, ensuring an authentic and emotionally honest record of the day.

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Services

Services

  • Bride-only session
  • Engagement session
  • Extra hours
  • Image editing
  • Online proofing
  • Printing rights
  • Second photographer

Photo formats

  • Digital
  • Film
  • Hybrid

Deliverables

  • Digital files
  • Digital rights
  • Online gallery
  • Printed enlargements
  • Same/next-day sneak-peek images
  • Wedding album

Reviews

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Rating: 5.0

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20 reviews

  • LH

    Liz H.

    Rating: 5
    •May 8, 2026

    Breathtaking and natural wedding photos

    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 whole 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

  • JC

    Jonathan C.

    Rating: 5
    •Mar 30, 2026

    Fantastic photographer

    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, photojournalistic 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.

  • ND

    Noreena D.

    Rating: 5
    •Mar 23, 2026

    Philip is AMAZING!! Highly Recommended

    Philip was an absolute joy to work with. From our first consultation, his energy and genuine excitement made us feel so comfortable, he's incredibly easygoing, super fun, and has a real talent for putting everyone at ease, even on a big day. The photos turned out phenomenal, timeless, romantic, and full of emotion. He captured every heartfelt moment, from quiet glances to joyful group shots, in a way that feels authentic and cinematic. We’re still in awe of how beautifully he told our story through his lens. If you want a photographer who’s as fun as he is talented, and documentary style of photos, Philip is the one. 100000/10 Highly recommend!!!

  • ZT

    Zoe T.

    Rating: 5
    •Jan 14, 2026

    We 3 Philip!

    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.

    Philip Thomas•Jan 18, 2026

    Thank you, Zoe! So kind and sweet to leave your thoughts - thank you for your trust, and it was a joy to photograph your special day

  • MR

    Makenzie R.

    Rating: 5
    •Dec 17, 2025

    Photos

    We knew going into our search we wanted a candid/natural style of photos. Philip exceeded our expectations. The final images were gorgeous! I still can’t stop looking through them. Our family and friends are blown away, each image is stunning. The whole process start to finish was effortless. Philip had such a good energy from day 1 and we loved working with him. His second shooter was also phenomenal. Book him now! You won’t regret it. We’re so thankful to have these beautiful images to look back on.

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