Second Shooter, Photography Jobs in Atlanta, GA

About the role

Our companies book weddings across greater Atlanta, and we need photo second shooters who know the area. Cover preparation, guests, candids and alternate angles while the lead photographer directs.

Weddings in the Atlanta area run year-round, with the busiest calendar in March–May and October–November. Summer heat pushes most couples to spring and fall, with plenty of winter weekends too. Our venue data covers 111 wedding venues across 9 cities in this market.

What you'll do

• Photograph the getting-ready rooms the lead is not in
• Shoot alternate ceremony angles and guest reactions
• Capture candids, details and cocktail hour
• Help with lighting setups and family formals

What you bring

• Some wedding or event experience, or a strong portrait portfolio
• One professional body, a fast lens and a flash
• Willingness to learn our house style and follow a lead

Atlanta venues you could shoot

Weddings in this market take place at venues like these, drawn from our directory of 111 local venues:

• The Wimbish HouseAtlanta
• The Foundry at Puritan MillAtlanta
• The Biltmore BallroomsAtlanta
• Trolley BarnAtlanta
• Atlanta Event CenterAtlanta
• VentanasAtlanta
• Spring Hall Event VenueAtlanta
• Terminus 330 Event VenueAtlanta
• Ray's on the RiverSandy Springs
• The Hotel at Avalon, Autograph CollectionAlpharetta
• Roaring Social AlpharettaAlpharetta
• Country Club of RoswellRoswell

Areas covered

Atlanta (42), Marietta (34), Alpharetta (16), Roswell (12), Sandy Springs (2), Duluth (1), Kennesaw (1), Lawrenceville (2), Buford (1). Numbers show venues per city in our data.

Pay in Georgia

For context, photographers in Georgia earn a median of $43,770 a year, with most earning between $22,690 and $103,550 (BLS, May 2025). Most wedding work is paid per event rather than salaried. See the full Georgia pay guide.