Second Shooter, Photography Jobs in Columbus, OH

About the role

We are accepting applications from photo second shooters in greater Columbus. Applicants here are contacted first when our companies begin booking weddings in this market. Cover preparation, guests, candids and alternate angles while the lead photographer directs.

Weddings in the Columbus area run year-round, with the busiest calendar in May–October. The season runs from late spring to mid-fall, with June, September and October booking first. Our venue data covers 46 wedding venues across 6 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

Columbus venues you could shoot

Weddings in this market take place at venues like these, drawn from our directory of 46 local venues:

• Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical GardensColumbus
• The BluestoneColumbus
• Strongwater EventsColumbus
• The Columbus AthenaeumColumbus
• Villa Milano Banquet & Conference CenterColumbus
• North Bank Park PavilionColumbus
• Vue ColumbusColumbus
• The Athletic Club of ColumbusColumbus
• The MakoyHilliard
• WatersEdge Event & Conference CenterHilliard
• The Club at CorazonDublin
• The Gardens at Jorgensen FarmsWesterville

Areas covered

Columbus (34), Dublin (1), Westerville (2), Delaware (4), Hilliard (2), New Albany (3). Numbers show venues per city in our data.

Pay in Ohio

For context, photographers in Ohio earn a median of $38,470 a year, with most earning between $23,670 and $80,990 (BLS, May 2025). Most wedding work is paid per event rather than salaried. See the full Ohio pay guide.