Second Shooter, Photography Jobs in Indianapolis, IN
We are building our roster of photo second shooters in Indianapolis and nearby Carmel, Fishers, Noblesville, Zionsville, Greenwood, Westfield ahead of opening bookings. Apply now to be first in line.
Building roster
About the role
We are accepting applications from photo second shooters in greater Indianapolis. 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 Indianapolis 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 75 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
Indianapolis venues you could shoot
Weddings in this market take place at venues like these, drawn from our directory of 75 local venues:
- White River GardensIndianapolis
- Scottish Rite CathedralIndianapolis
- Bottleworks HotelIndianapolis
- Biltwell Event CenterIndianapolis
- The Indiana Roof BallroomIndianapolis
- Skyline Club - IndianapolisIndianapolis
- The Crane Bay Event CenterIndianapolis
- The Cyrus Place - Unique Weddings Venue and Events CenterIndianapolis
- Coxhall GardensCarmel
- Valle Vista Wedding Venue & Conference CenterGreenwood
- Hotel Carmichael, Autograph CollectionCarmel
- Ritz CharlesCarmel
Areas covered
Indianapolis (45), Carmel (11), Fishers (7), Noblesville (6), Zionsville (2), Greenwood (1), Westfield (2), Avon (1). Numbers show venues per city in our data.
Pay in Indiana
For context, photographers in Indiana earn a median of $35,960 a year, with most earning between $24,960 and $59,350 (BLS, May 2025). Most wedding work is paid per event rather than salaried. See the full Indiana pay guide.
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Second Shooter, Photography jobs in Indianapolis: FAQ
How much do photo second shooters make in Indianapolis?
Our rate for this role is flat rate per wedding, shared on your intro call. For context, the BLS median for photographers in Indiana is $35,960 a year (May 2025).
When is wedding season in Indianapolis?
The busiest months are May–October. The season runs from late spring to mid-fall, with June, September and October booking first.
How far will I travel?
Most of our Indianapolis weddings fall within about 60 miles, including Carmel, Fishers, Noblesville, Zionsville. Longer trips are optional and paid separately.
Is this a contractor role?
Yes. This is an independent contractor (1099) position. You choose the dates you are available and accept the weddings you want.
Photograph weddings in Indianapolis.
Send your resume and portfolio and we will be in touch.