Second Shooter, Photography Jobs in Houston, TX

About the role

We are accepting applications from photo second shooters in greater Houston. 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 Houston 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 83 wedding venues across 8 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

Houston venues you could shoot

Weddings in this market take place at venues like these, drawn from our directory of 83 local venues:

• POST HoustonHouston
• House of BluesHouston
• AvantGardenHouston
• The Bell Tower on 34thHouston
• Pelazzio Reception Venue HoustonHouston
• Chateau CrystaleHouston
• The Springs Weddings & EventsHouston
• The AstorianHouston
• Moody Gardens Hotel and Convention CenterGalveston
• Galveston Island Convention Center at The San Luis ResortGalveston
• Sans Souci BallroomTomball
• Porch CafeGalveston

Areas covered

Houston (43), The Woodlands (1), Katy (3), Pearland (1), Galveston (24), Conroe (4), Spring (2), Tomball (5). Numbers show venues per city in our data.

Pay in Texas

For context, photographers in Texas earn a median of $41,280 a year, with most earning between $24,910 and $62,720 (BLS, May 2025). Most wedding work is paid per event rather than salaried. See the full Texas pay guide.