Sneak Peek! Katy & Matt, Wed at the Bethesda Doubletree Hotel {from a Washington DC Wedding Photographer}

Last Saturday at the Bethesda Doubletree Hotel, wearing a Maggie Sottero wedding gown from Mary’s Bridal in Annapolis, Maryland, Katy turns the corner.  She and her father pause a moment beneath parted drapes, and the crowd stands and murmurs.  I turn to look at Matt and see tears come to his eyes.  As Katy [...]

Melaney & Jonathon, Engaged! at Belmont Bay {from an Arlington Wedding Photographer}

It was at my wedding photography booth at the Stonewall Golf Club bridal show about a month ago that I first met Melaney & Jonathon.  Melaney has got to absolutely be one of the most amazing people I know…and Jonathon one of the most giving and humanitarian…  what a match!!!  Melaney has been horseback riding [...]

Our March Facebook Fan Special is Here! {from an Annapolis Wedding Photographer}

Our March special for Facebook fans has arrived! Click on the image below to view this month’s extra-special promotion!

Stonewall Golf Club Bridal Show {from an Arlington Wedding Photographer}

Thanks to all for coming out to visit with us at last weekend’s Stonewall Golf Club bridal show in Gainesville, Virginia.  If you entered our bridal show raffle, we will begin announcing winners today, so check your e-mails!

I have to give a special thanks to Leigh, one of my 2011 brides, who helped [...]

An Elopement at Glenview Mansion {from a Washington DC Wedding Photographer}

Who says elopement weddings can’t be beautiful and romantic?  When Brittney & Lawrence first called me up to talk to me about their elopement wedding plans, they envisioned a ceremony in a local park and asked me for suggestions on locations.  Well, why settle on the neighborhood park when we have the gorgeous Glenview [...]

Brittney & Lawrence, Engaged – by a Washington DC Wedding Photographer

Congratulations to Brittney and Lawrence, the happy couple featured below.  Brittney and Lawrence asked me to photograph their elopement wedding.  Before the wedding ceremony at the beautiful Glenview Mansion, we met up at Rockville Town Square for a kind of engagement photography session.  Stay tuned for photographs from their wedding ceremony!

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Style to the Aisle – A Bride’s Runway – and 2012 Bride’s Choice Award

Brides-to-be in the Washington DC-Baltimore area, mark your calendars!  The Washington DC area’s ultimate bridal fashion event is back for it’s second year.  Tickets are on sale now for the April 29th Style to the Aisle – A Bride’s Runway.  A portion of the proceeds will benefit Wish Upon a Wedding.  I’ll be photographing the [...]

Natasha & Alonzo Say “I Do” at the Lorien Hotel & Spa – from an Arlington Wedding Photographer

Arlington Wedding Photographer Review: "Irene Abdou Photography provides exquisite service from the moment you first meet Irene, and she helps you decide what package will best fit your needs, to the actual wedding day, to selecting high-quality products to capture your memories when the big moment has come and gone…Irene never lets you [...]

NEW!!! Facebook Photography Promotions are Here!

New in 2012! It’s a brand new year, and our New Year’s resolution is to offer portrait, wedding, and event photography deals specifically for our Facebook fans.  Click on the image below to register and view our very first steal of a deal for January 2012!

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Sneak Peek! Carla & Pete, Wed at l’Aiglon Mansion (Stroga) – from a DC Wedding Photographer

Two days ago, I had the great honor of watching Carla & Pete be wed at the beautiful and historic l’Aiglon Mansion (today home to Stroga Yoga Studio) in Washington, DC.  Carla’s family is from South America, and Pete has close ties to South American countries as well through his frequent business travel to [...]