Name: The Essentials Collection
Brand: Wornden Ly Weddings
SKU: 2f4ef3e4-6f22-4eab-a268-7774507df095
Price: 3500.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5.0 (30 reviews)

Washington, DC, USA

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8 hour wedding video collection

Thoughtfully crafted for couples who prefer a streamlined, intentional approach, The Essentials Collection focuses on the moments that matter most. It’s ideal for celebrations that don’t require full-day coverage but still deserve to be documented with care and artistry. You’ll receive 5 hours of continuous coverage, beautifully curated into a hand-edited gallery delivered within 8–12 weeks. Your images will be presented in a archival ready format with the option to meet with our Design Team to bring your photos to life. A refined, minimalist option for couples who appreciate simplicity without sacrificing quality.

The Essentials Collection

A simple, intentional experience designed to preserve the moment your story changes forever. Your session begins with 1 hour of total coverage to capture the joy, emotion, and glow that follows. Every image is curated and hand-edited with care, delivered in a polished online gallery within 1–2 weeks. From there, you have the option to select 10 images from the gallery to download in Full High Resolution or purchase the full gallery for 50% off You’ll receive full personal print and usage rights, access to a dedicated print shop, and travel fees are waived up to $300. A quiet, timeless way to remember the beginning of everything.

Free Engagement Session Offer

Custom Elopement Collection (3 Hours, 1 Photographer)

Capture your engagement photos with the Engagement Session package! I will capture your love story in a beautiful, candid, and timeless way. The Engagement Session package includes up to 1.5 hour of shooting time, two outfit changes, and all edited keeper images. I provide you with usage and print rights, as well as delivery within 30 days of the session. With the Engagement Session package, you will have beautiful photos to remember your love story. I will help you find the perfect setting for your engagement photos and bring out your unique personalities. You can expect to receive stunning photos that capture the moments of your special day. I will make sure to capture the emotion of the moment, the beauty of your surroundings, and the love you share.

Engagement/Proposal Sessions

Eight hours can cover the full wedding day the whole wedding day from getting ready all the way to the last song during the reception. This package has everything from the 6-hour package PLUS additional photos and a second shooter. This also gives more time to be creative and capture different and unique photos. With a second shooter, you will have different angles, and photographers in multiple locations in a specific time. This package offers much flexibility since we will create the photography timeline together for your wedding. You also receive preview images a few days after your wedding, a complimentary engagement session, and extra photos in your gallery. Type of photos to expect Before Ceremony<ul><li>Details</li><li>Champagne bottle photos</li><li>Getting Ready/Prep Photos</li><li>First Look with Groom and/or Father of Bride</li><li>Bride and Groom photo session</li><li>Immediate Family Photos</li><li>wedding party photos</li></ul> Type of photos to expect After Ceremony<ul><li>Extended Family Photos</li><li>Cocktail hour</li><li>husband + wife portrait session</li><li>Reception: Intros, First Dance, Speeches, etc. </li><li>Sunset/night session photos</li><li>extended dance photos</li><li>First Looks</li><li>Cake Cutting</li><li>Send Offs</li></ul>

8 hour wedding photography collection

The Reserves Collection is thoughtfully designed for couples who want every part of their wedding day preserved without compromise. From the first moments of getting ready to the final celebration, this collection provides the flexibility to document your story naturally, without feeling limited by the clock. With full-day or flexible coverage of up to 13 hours and a dedicated second photographer, every meaningful moment has the space to unfold while allowing multiple perspectives to be captured throughout the day. Together, we'll prepare through four Signature Planning Calls, creating a seamless timeline and an experience that feels calm, intentional, and completely personalized. After your celebration, you'll experience your photographs during a personalized Reveal &amp; Design Appointment, where we'll design your included 10×10 heirloom album with the first 20 pages and create artwork meant to be enjoyed for generations. Your wedding day archival files are included after your reveal. Your story. Fully preserved. Crafted for a lifetime.

The Reserves Collection

The Signature Nine is thoughtfully designed for couples who want the freedom to experience every part of their wedding day without watching the clock. With nine hours of wedding day coverage, this collection gives your story the space to unfold naturally—from the quiet anticipation of getting ready to the energy of the dance floor. More time means more candid moments, deeper storytelling, and the flexibility to capture your celebration as it happens. Together, we'll prepare through four Signature Planning Calls, creating a seamless timeline and a wedding day that feels relaxed and intentional. After your celebration, you'll experience your photographs during a personalized Reveal &amp; Design Appointment, where we'll design your included 8×8 heirloom album with the first 20 pages and create artwork that can be enjoyed in your home for generations. Your wedding day archival files are included after your reveal, and travel is included anywhere within the continental United States. Complete. Intentional. Timeless. Crafted for a lifetime.

Signature Collection - Nine

This collection goes above and beyond what I have to offer. 14 hours of coverage that can for a full 10 hour wedding day and then 2 hours for a bridal session, rehearsal dinner, post wedding brunch, . The final delivery is only for the wedding day and coverage outside the wedding is photo only. Also ideal for destination weddings since this waives all travel fees and accommodations.

Deluxe Collection Two

A simple, intentional experience designed to preserve the moment your story changes forever. Your session begins with 1 hour of total coverage: a 30-minute, discreetly photographed proposal followed by a 30-minute mini session to capture the joy, emotion, and glow that follows. Every image is curated and hand-edited with care, delivered in a archival ready format within 1–4 weeks. You can explore how to bring photos to life with a album and artwork consultation with our Design Team. A quiet, timeless way to remember the beginning of everything.

Proposal

10 hours covers the full wedding day from getting ready all the way to the last song during the reception. This package has everything from the 6-hour package PLUS additional photos/videos clips and a second shooter. This also gives more time to be creative and capture different and unique photos and video clips. With a second shooter, you will have different angles, and photographers/videographers in multiple locations in a specific time. This package offers much flexibility since we will create the photography/videography timeline together for your wedding. You also receive preview images a few days after your wedding, a complimentary engagement session, and extra photos in your gallery. Video deliverables Type of photos/video clips to expect Before Ceremony<ul><li>Details</li><li>Champagne bottle photos</li><li>Getting Ready/Prep Photos</li><li>First Look with Groom and/or Father of Bride</li><li>Bride and Groom photo session</li><li>Immediate Family Photos</li><li>wedding party photos</li></ul> Type of photos/video clips to expect After Ceremony<ul><li>Extended Family Photos</li><li>Cocktail hour</li><li>husband + wife portrait session</li><li>Reception: Intros, First Dance, Speeches, etc. </li><li>Sunset/night session photos</li><li>extended dance photos</li><li>First Looks</li><li>Cake Cutting</li><li>Send Offs</li></ul>

10 hour wedding photo/video collection

6 hours is perfect if you want more pre- or post-ceremony photos. It won't get everything, but it will help ensure you get the photos and videos you want or give you more wiggle room to relax and spend time with friends and family. This package is flexible since we will create the photography timeline together for your wedding. You also receive preview images a few days after your wedding, a complimentary engagement session, and extra photos in your gallery. Type of photos to expect Before Ceremony<ul><li>Details</li><li>Champagne bottle </li><li>Getting Ready/Prep</li><li>First Look with Groom and/or Father of Bride</li><li>Bride and Groom session</li><li>Immediate Family </li><li>wedding party </li></ul> Type of photos to expect After Ceremony<ul><li>Extended Family </li><li>Cocktail hour</li><li>husband + wife portrait session</li><li>Reception: Intros, First Dance, Speeches, etc. </li><li>Sunset/night session </li><li>extended dance </li><li>First Looks</li><li>Cake Cutting</li><li>Send Offs</li></ul>

6 hour wedding photography collection

6 hours is perfect if you want more pre- or post-ceremony photos/video. It won't get everything, but it will help ensure you get the photos and videos you want or give you more wiggle room to relax and spend time with friends and family. This package is flexible since we will create the photography/videography timeline together for your wedding. You also receive preview images a few days after your wedding, a complimentary engagement session, and extra photos in your gallery. Type of photos/video clips to expect Before Ceremony<ul><li>Details</li><li>Champagne bottle </li><li>Getting Ready/Prep</li><li>First Look with Groom and/or Father of Bride</li><li>Bride and Groom session</li><li>Immediate Family </li><li>wedding party </li></ul> Type of photos/video clips to expect After Ceremony<ul><li>Extended Family </li><li>Cocktail hour</li><li>husband + wife portrait session</li><li>Reception: Intros, First Dance, Speeches, etc. </li><li>Sunset/night session </li><li>extended dance </li><li>First Looks</li><li>Cake Cutting</li><li>Send Offs</li></ul>

6 hour wedding photo/video collection

A simple, intentional experience designed to preserve the moment your story changes forever. Your session begins with 1 hour of total coverage to capture the joy, emotion, and glow that follows. Every image is curated and hand-edited with care, delivered in a polished online gallery within 1–2 weeks. You’ll receive full personal print and usage rights, access to a dedicated print shop, and travel fees are waived up to $300. A quiet, timeless way to remember the beginning of everything.

Engagement Finalist Offer

Eight hours can cover the full wedding day from getting ready all the way to the last song during the reception. This package has everything from the 6-hour package PLUS additional photos/videos clips and a second shooter. This also gives more time to be creative and capture different and unique photos and video clips. With a second shooter, you will have different angles, and photographers/videographers in multiple locations in a specific time. This package offers much flexibility since we will create the photography/videography timeline together for your wedding. You also receive preview images a few days after your wedding, a complimentary engagement session, and extra photos in your gallery. Video deliverables Type of photos/video clips to expect Before Ceremony<ul><li>Details</li><li>Champagne bottle photos</li><li>Getting Ready/Prep Photos</li><li>First Look with Groom and/or Father of Bride</li><li>Bride and Groom photo session</li><li>Immediate Family Photos</li><li>wedding party photos</li></ul> Type of photos/video clips to expect After Ceremony<ul><li>Extended Family Photos</li><li>Cocktail hour</li><li>husband + wife portrait session</li><li>Reception: Intros, First Dance, Speeches, etc. </li><li>Sunset/night session photos</li><li>extended dance photos</li><li>First Looks</li><li>Cake Cutting</li><li>Send Offs</li></ul>

8 hour wedding photo/video collection

This collection goes above and beyond what I have to offer. 12 hours of coverage that can for a full 10 hour wedding day and then 2 hours for a bridal session, rehearsal dinner, post wedding brunch. The final delivery is only for the wedding day and coverage outside the wedding is photo only. Also ideal for destination weddings since this waives all travel fees and accommodations.

Deluxe Collection One

10 hour wedding video collection

A simple, intentional experience designed to preserve the moment your story changes forever. Your session begins with up to 2 hours of total coverage. Every image is curated and hand-edited with care, delivered in a archival ready format within 1–4 weeks. You can explore how to bring photos to life with a album and artwork consultation with our Design Team. Travel fees are waived up to $300, and if you choose to move forward and have me capture your wedding day, a $500 credit will towards a Signature or Reserves Collection.

Engagements & Elopements

This exclusive wedding offer is designed for couples who want the moments that matter—captured cleanly, intentionally, and without the rush. With seven hours of coverage, I’m there for the core of your day: the quiet moments getting ready, the emotion of the ceremony, portraits that feel natural, and the key parts of your reception. Before the wedding, we will do a 1-hour complimentary engagement session so you become familiar with my approach to shooting weddings and couples portraits. However, you may opt out of the engagement session for an additional hour of coverage. Every image is curated and hand-edited with the same care I bring to every wedding. Your story will be delivered in a beautiful online gallery with a built-in print shop, making it easy to download, share, or bring your photos to life as prints. You’ll receive a preview gallery within 72 hours, so you won’t have to wait long to relive the day. All collections include personal print and usage rights, and travel fees are waived up to $500. Simple. Refined. Honest. Exactly what your wedding day deserves.

Contest Wedding Offer

Capture your special moments and preserve them for a lifetime with our 4 Hour Photography Collection. This package offers you four full hours of shooting, ensuring sufficient time to document all the details, big and small. 
What's more? You get the entire set of edited keeper images. These are not just photos, they are stories, memories captured in the most authentic and stunning way possible. We believe in quality over quantity, so rest assured, every image you receive will be a keeper. 
But it doesn't end there. We value your rights to your memories. With our package, you get complete print and usage rights. Feel free to share, print, and use your photos as you please. 
To make things even simpler for you, all your photos will be delivered via an online gallery. Easy access, right? You can view, download, and share your photos anytime, anywhere. 
Interested? Let's chat. Our aim is to provide you with an experience that's as seamless and enjoyable as possible. We're all about capturing real emotions, real moments, and real stories. Your story. Let us tell it.

4 Hour Photography Collection

7 hours is perfect if you want more pre- or post-ceremony photos/video. It will help ensure you get the photos and videos you want or give you more wiggle room to relax and spend time with friends and family. This package is flexible since we will create the photography/videography timeline together for your wedding. You also receive preview images a few days after your wedding, a complimentary engagement session, and extra photos in your gallery. Type of photos/video clips to expect Before Ceremony<ul><li>Details</li><li>Champagne bottle </li><li>Getting Ready/Prep</li><li>First Look with Groom and/or Father of Bride</li><li>Bride and Groom session</li><li>Immediate Family </li><li>wedding party </li></ul> Type of photos/video clips to expect After Ceremony<ul><li>Extended Family </li><li>Cocktail hour</li><li>husband + wife portrait session</li><li>Reception: Intros, First Dance, Speeches, etc. </li><li>Sunset/night session </li><li>extended dance </li><li>First Looks</li><li>Cake Cutting</li><li>Send Offs</li></ul>

Michelle Bishop - Custom 7 hour Wedding Photo/Video Collection

6 hour wedding video collection

10 hours can cover the full wedding day the whole wedding day from getting ready all the way to the last song during the reception. This package has everything from the 8-hour package but with additional hours and photos. This also gives more time to be creative and capture different and unique photos. With a second shooter, you will have different angles, and photographers in multiple locations in a specific time. This package offers much flexibility since we will create the photography timeline together for your wedding. You also receive preview images a few days after your wedding, a complimentary engagement session, and extra photos in your gallery. Type of photos to expect Before Ceremony<ul><li>Details</li><li>Champagne bottle photos</li><li>Getting Ready/Prep Photos</li><li>First Look with Groom and/or Father of Bride</li><li>Bride and Groom photo session</li><li>Immediate Family Photos</li><li>wedding party photos</li></ul> Type of photos to expect After Ceremony<ul><li>Extended Family Photos</li><li>Cocktail hour</li><li>husband + wife portrait session</li><li>Reception: Intros, First Dance, Speeches, etc. </li><li>Sunset/night session photos</li><li>extended dance photos</li><li>First Looks</li><li>Cake Cutting</li><li>Send Offs</li></ul>

10 hour wedding photography collection

The Signature Seven is thoughtfully designed for couples who want a guided experience from the moment they book to the day their memories are preserved for generations. With seven hours of wedding day coverage, this collection focuses on capturing your celebration with honest storytelling, thoughtful direction, and timeless imagery that feels true to your day. Together, we'll prepare through four Signature Planning Calls, creating a seamless timeline and a wedding day that feels relaxed and intentional. After your celebration, you'll experience your photographs during a personalized Reveal &amp; Design Appointment, where we'll design your included 8×8 heirloom album with the first 10 pages and explore wall art created to be lived with for years to come. Your wedding day archival files are included after your reveal, and travel is covered up to $500. Simple. Refined. Honest. Crafted for a lifetime.

Signature Collection - Seven

This collection is ideal if you are on a tighter budget or you like a starting point to build your own package with Add-Ons. This collection is also perfect for people looking to spend more times with Friends and Family and only want to capture the later half of the wedding day. Type of photos to expect:<ul><li>wedding party photos</li><li>Ceremony Coverage</li><li>Immediate Family Photos</li><li>Cocktail hour/couples portrait session</li><li>Reception: Intros, First Dance, Speeches, etc. </li><li>Few dance photos</li></ul> Type of photos not to expect: <ul><li>Details</li><li>Getting Ready </li><li>Extended Family Photos</li><li>First Looks</li><li>Sunset Photos</li><li>Night shots</li><li>Cake Cutting</li><li>Send Offs</li></ul>

4 hour wedding photography collection

Unleash your imagination with our 'Build Your Own Custom Collection' package. It's like a buffet, but for your memories. Here's the deal: you get 4 solid hours of me, your trusty photographer, capturing all the magic. Every single noteworthy snapshot I take, you get to keep. And by keep, I mean you get full print and usage rights. Want to create a billboard of your dog in your living room? You got it.
But we're not stopping there. All these moments we capture together will be edited and polished to perfection. And guess what? They'll all be available in your very own online gallery. Easy to access, easy to share, and easy to swoon over.
Now, let's talk. Before we start snapping away, I'd love to jump on a video call with you. It's kind of mandatory, but trust me, it's for the best. We'll chat about what you're looking for, your vision, the works. Plus, you'll need to pick two add-ons that aren't included in the initial price. But don't sweat it, we'll walk through all that together.
So, what do you say? Ready to create some magic? Drop me a line and let's get this show on the road.

Build Your Own Custom Collection

The Signature Eleven is thoughtfully designed for couples who want the freedom to experience every part of their wedding day without watching the clock. With 11 hours of wedding day coverage, this collection gives your story the space to unfold naturally—from the quiet anticipation of getting ready to the energy of the dance floor. More time means more candid moments, deeper storytelling, and the flexibility to capture your celebration as it happens. Together, we'll prepare through four Signature Planning Calls, creating a seamless timeline and a wedding day that feels relaxed and intentional. After your celebration, you'll experience your photographs during a personalized Reveal &amp; Design Appointment, where we'll design your included 8×8 heirloom album with the first 20 pages and create artwork that can be enjoyed in your home for generations. Your wedding day archival files are included after your reveal, and travel is included anywhere within the continental United States. Complete. Intentional. Timeless. Crafted for a lifetime.

Signature Collection - Eleven

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Your wedding is more than a single day. It's months of anticipation, meaningful moments, and the beginning of a new chapter together.
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That's why the experience doesn't begin when I arrive with a camera. It begins the moment you reach out.
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From our first conversation to the day your photographs become part of your home, every step is designed to help you feel prepared, present, and confident that your story is being preserved with care.

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Wornden Ly Weddings | Serving Washington DC, Maryland ,Virginia and Beyond.

Wornden did an amazing job with our engagement photoshoot! We absolutely loved our gallery, he made us feel super comfortable and guided us with our posing! We will cherish these photos forever!

Flavia & Jose

Wornden was a pleasure to work with! We booked him last minute for a post-wedding photo shoot and love our photos. We spoke beforehand to go over what we wanted to get from the session, and Wornden pulled through. His photos were creative, had great lighting, and really captured the moment.

Ruth & Fish

Wornden is a top class, A+ natural and gifted at taking photos. His editorial style and clean cut aesthetic made him our first choice for our engagement and wedding photos. He has not disappointed us at all. He made our day both occasions, offered support for building our photo timeline, and surprised us with an additional intern shooter to make the day smoother. While we could have chose anyone, we connected with Wornden on a hometown level and shared a vision. Thank you Wornden!

Syd & Pat

My husband and I highly recommend Wornden to take your pictures! He has been our photographer for everything - from our engagement to our wedding to even our family photoshoots. Wornden is kind, punctual, patient, super fun and one of the best photographers we know.

Angie & Andre

Wornden was an absolute blast to work with for our engagement shoot. I am definitely not comfortable in front of the camera and he made us feel so relaxed. He traveled to a spot we had picked out; Driftwood Beach in Lusby MD. Although he had never been there before, as soon as he showed up his wheels were spinning with different ideas on where he wanted to shoot pictures. He was extremely communicative in the weeks leading up to the shoot as well. He sent us so many photos, all of them were fantastic. We loved how he was able to use all parts of the beachy area to include a wooded area. Our favorites are the candid shots. We look forward to working with Wornden in the future!

Kate & Enzo

Wornden did a phenomenal job with both our engagement shoot and our wedding. The photos were amazing and they came out better than we were expecting. Wornden is also very easy to work and communicate with and his vision always comes together so beautifully. I highly recommend him as a photographer for all of your life's biggest moments!

Yina & Norman

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Real (authentic, never overpromised)

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Avoid clichés. Instead, write like someone who deeply observes human moments and respects the space they take up. Prioritize human connection over hype. Think Grand Seiko over Rolex, cashmere over sequins, a handwritten note over a mass email.

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