British photographer Philip Thomas resides with his wife and newborn Lily in San Antonio, Texas. Starting out in 1992 as a newspaper...otographer, his influences stem from creative news photojournalists he worked with on the south coast of England. Other influences are great masters Robert Capa, Robert Doisneau to the present day George Trifunovic and Jeff Ascough. For eleven years, Philip traveled the world twice over working on one of the most luxurious liners in the world, the QE2, from 1994 to 2005, where he was in charge of 5-10 photographers at a time. So you could say he has the travel bug! Philip limits his weddings to around 25 a year from his office in San Antonio. Philip loves what he does, every wedding is captured unobtrusively while reacting and anticipating moments.Read More
David R. Jones, Certified Professional Photographer and owner of D. Jones Photography possesses a rich and genuine love for people...at allows his clients to respond with natural ease. Known for a forte in wedding photography and social events, his passion has gained recognition throughout the Southwest. The Professional Photographers of America has recognized David with an exhibition in the International Loan Collection as well as the prestigious Fuji Masterpiece Award. In 2005 he was awarded Best Wedding Album from the Professional Photographers Guild of Houston. His work is featured in the book Innovative Techniques for Wedding Photography, an Amherst Media publication, as well as the regional edition of the Knot, Weddings in Houston and Modern Luxury's Houston Brides. During his fifteen-year career, David's warm personality and professional skills have generated a high demand for weddings and special events. Adapting to almost any situation or location has gained David wedding commissions throughout Texas, as well as Louisiana, Florida, New York, Mexico, Europe and most recently Brazil.Read More
Brooke Shepard attended the University of Texas and majored in Advertising, which was the beginning of her creative journey into photography....e photographs in ads is what appealed to her the most. After graduating, Brooke went to work at a graphic design firm and also worked part time helping at several photography studios. She soon realized that photography was her passion.
With that in mind, Brooke had to find a way to do it full time, so she decided to start her business over four years ago and has loved taking pictures of people and their lives. These past years, she has learned that life is precious and every photo that she takes is capturing a moment that will be cherished forever. Brooke has been married to a wonderful man, Josh, for over three years. They have a 2-year-old daughter named Stella (who is so much fun) and they love traveling together.Read More
I am a creative geek. I love art, crafting things with my own two hands, and I love to travel. I love having a blog - I've had a presence...line for 10 years now.
For over 20 years, I have been seeking the beautiful moments of life to freeze with my camera. My work began with a focus on landscape and travel photography, but I realized over time that I wanted to turn my focus to people - and I have been in love with wedding, boudoir & lifestyle photography ever since.
I photograph an average of 25-30 weddings each year. Most of my clients view their weddings as a reason to celebrate - celebrating the joining of two lives together and of the individuals. I love being a part of their big party!
I am fortunate to have an amazing and supportive husband and son - without them, I couldn't do what I do. My work has won awards, been published in several magazines, and has been exhibited in galleries over the years.Read More
David has been working as a professional photographer since 1986 after obtaining a degree in photography from the Art Institute. He...s shot assignments for companies over the years like Continental Airlines and Bechtol Engineering. He now primarily shoots weddings and has become well known for his black and white work. "The one constant I have found about our clients is that the photography is very important to them. We could be the least expensive vendor our client has or the most expensive but ALL of our clients are very particular about this part of their wedding."Read More
Sixteen years ago I stumbled into photography with a borrowed camera, a roll of black and white film and a newborn nephew as a model....day I am a stay-at-home dad of three beautiful children who has the coolest job of documenting weddings for a living and I couldn't ask for more. What I enjoy most about being a photographer is meeting people from all walks of life. Everyone has a story to share and if I can help couples tell the tale of their relationship then I welcome the chance to do so.Read More
Jennifer has a master's degree in photojournalism from the University of Missouri and a bachelor of fine arts from the University of...lorado at Boulder. She has been a working documentary photographer for more than 7 years, and is currently a full-time newspaper photographer at the San Antonio Express-News. A native Floridian, she has also lived and worked in Colorado, Italy, Maine, California, Missouri, and now Texas. Jennifer approaches a wedding just as she would any visual story, using her honest sensibility to capture the moments and details that best portray the character of the couple and their day.Read More
I started making pictures in sixth grade using black and white film and printing in a darkroom. The first photo I made was with a...nhole camera created from an oatmeal container.
My education and experience include a BA in studio art from the University of Texas at Austin, a MA in photography from the School of Visual Communication at Ohio University, and photojournalism internships at the San Antonio Express-News, The Seattle Times and The Dallas Morning News. I am also a former staff photographer at the Houston Chronicle and The Brazosport Facts.
I have numerous awards for my photography including 1) Best of Photojournalism 2009 – 1st place, general news, 2) Southern Newspaper Publishers Association – Photo of the Year 2008, 3) NPPA Student Quarterly Clip Contest – Student Photographer of the Year, 2006, 4) Pictures of the Year International 64 and 66 – Award of Excellence – general news, and 3rd place – issue reporting picture story, newspaper category, 5) College Photographer of the Year 61 – Gold Medal – documentary, two medals of excellence , general news, 6) 2006 Atlanta Photojournalism Seminar – 3rd place, and 7) best student portfolio, Ian Parry Scholarship – image selected for exhibit, Getty Images Gallery, London, 2006.
In my spare time, I love to ride my bicycle, read, and watch movies with my girlfriend.
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Why such a serious photo of myself?
Simply put, I always take my photography this seriously.
In reality, away from a camera, I... full of laughter and love, whether snuggling with my two boys under a pile of pillows, or scuba-diving with my wife as she warns me away from the fire coral. Such moments of love and caring inform my approach to life, and to wedding photography.
Creative. Simple. Inspired. Winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Photography
I have spent years perfecting my vision and craft, learning from the best visual journalists at The Dallas Morning News and the international wire service Reuters. I enjoyed telling complex human stories with photographs, whether at The Olympic games, Presidential elections, embedded in Iraq, or in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina. In 13 years in photojournalism, I traveled far from Dallas, Texas, to learn how small the world really is.
Please allow me to capture your family's moments of spontaneous joy on your special day.Read More
At age 15, Raymond knew what he wanted to do for the rest of his life – photography! High School Yearbook gave him the basics and by...e 18, Raymond had already been published by the Las Vegas Review Journal and the Las Vegas Sun – then won a $100 merit award from the Kodak International Newspaper snapshot award. Enlisting into the US Navy as a photographer – Raymond’s formal training took him around the world – Singapore, Thailand, Philippines, and Japan. His work appeared in Surface Warfare Magazine, All Hands, Family and other military publications.
As a civilian Raymond mentored with Michael Alexander in San Francisco and became a photographer’s assistant for various ASMP photographers; also spending time with commercial professional labs and advertising agencies. As a freelance photojournalist Raymond was published in San Francisco Magazine, Runners World, Diablo Country Magazine and was the “cover” photographer for several California telephone directories.
In 1998 – Raymond moved to Texas following the “dot com” boom/bust – Raymond and his wife Debra (also a published photojournalist) started the company Everafter Images. Quickly Raymond was working as a photographer for local Texas newspapers, Austin Energy, The Texas Culinary Academy – and as a photographer at various sporting events as well as for the Lance Armstrong Foundation under Elizabeth Kreutz. Everafter Images supports various charitable organizations through photography and donations such as the National MPS Society, the Lance Armstrong Foundation, the America Leukemia Foundation and the American Diabetes Foundation.Read More
I'm humbled and I'm still pinching myself to be part of the WPJA. I have a long way to get where I want to be, and even then I will always be striving to get to the next level. So thank you for the opportunity.
You write how other photographers in the WPJA refer others when they're booked-and that's exactly what happened to me when a kindly WPJA photographer referred me to a Houston couple who came to San Antonio to have their wedding with family & friends. A good example of the WPJA team, as you put it.
I've been a photographer for 15 years but just started capturing weddings just a year ago when my passion for documenting weddings rather than the traditional style-which was such a turn off-changed. I wanted to physically vomit just thinking about it.
Thank you for accepting me into a great organization.
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Texas, the Lone Star State, is a not only known for its massive geographic size, but also for its genuine heart and hospitality. The Texan citizens are known for their large, welcoming hearts, which helps add to the atmosphere to your wedding experience. The state name, Texas comes from the word "teysha" which means, "hello friend". In this state, “friendship” is the motto by which the culture lives, as You will find a wide span of kindness and warmth in this state. Texas offers an endless selection of wedding locations to make your celebration spectacular, captured in quality by your wedding photographer.
The city of Houston, known across the country for its NASA Space Center, is also the bed of a variety of arts, sports teams, shopping experiences and incredible cuisines. You will find an array of wedding locations to choose from in Houston; from beautiful golf courses and luscious parks, to a beach atmosphere and areas with stunning architecture. With this in mind, you will certainly be able to find a memorable setting for your wedding festivities.
Nearby Galveston sits on the Gulf Coast and offers great accessories to make your wedding event unique and your wedding pictures dynamically picturesque. Kemah’s Boardwalk can be a delightful treat with its restaurants and striking view of the ocean. The Gulf Coast offers relaxing beach resorts and shorelines that are filled with plentiful wildlife, making for a unforgettable wedding and eye-catching wedding pictures.
Everything is Texas says “big”, from its land to its heart, which means that no matter how you decide to celebrate your wedding, you will certainly have many big moments captured in picture by your professional wedding photojournalist.
Some of the best Texas fine art wedding photographers are now just a click away through the Artistic Guild of the WPJA! The AG takes the world-renowned artistic approach of WPJA wedding photojournalists to yet another level through post-production processing (usually Photoshop). AGWPJA photographers define Texas artistic wedding photography!
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