Second Shooter, Photography Jobs in Los Angeles, CA
Photograph weddings across Los Angeles and nearby Long Beach, Pasadena, Santa Monica, Malibu, Glendale, Beverly Hills for our creative production companies. We handle the clients, contracts and editing. You capture the day.
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About the role
Our companies book weddings across greater Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles area run year-round, with the busiest calendar in April–October. Mild weather means weddings run year-round, with the heaviest calendar from spring into fall. Our venue data covers 132 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
Los Angeles venues you could shoot
Weddings in this market take place at venues like these, drawn from our directory of 132 local venues:
- The BelascoLos Angeles
- Candela La BreaLos Angeles
- Same Day Marriage In Los Angeles - Get Married Today!Los Angeles
- Bel-Air Bay ClubLos Angeles
- Lucky Wedding Day Chapel in LA - Same Day Marriage ServicesLos Angeles
- Guadalupe Wedding Chapel in LA - Same Day Marriage Services and EventsLos Angeles
- Allure Banquet Hall & CateringLos Angeles
- Jonathan ClubLos Angeles
- Greystone Mansion & Gardens: The Doheny EstateBeverly Hills
- Long Beach MarriottLong Beach
- Boathouse on the BayLong Beach
- The Westin Long BeachLong Beach
Areas covered
Los Angeles (56), Long Beach (34), Pasadena (25), Santa Monica (1), Malibu (7), Glendale (2), Beverly Hills (1), Anaheim (4), Irvine (2). Numbers show venues per city in our data.
Pay in California
For context, photographers in California earn a median of $47,840 a year, with most earning between $36,470 and $125,490 (BLS, May 2025). Most wedding work is paid per event rather than salaried. See the full California pay guide.
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Second Shooter, Photography jobs in Los Angeles: FAQ
How much do photo second shooters make in Los Angeles?
Our rate for this role is flat rate per wedding, shared on your intro call. For context, the BLS median for photographers in California is $47,840 a year (May 2025).
When is wedding season in Los Angeles?
The busiest months are April–October. Mild weather means weddings run year-round, with the heaviest calendar from spring into fall.
How far will I travel?
Most of our Los Angeles weddings fall within about 60 miles, including Long Beach, Pasadena, Santa Monica, Malibu. 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 Los Angeles.
Send your resume and portfolio and we will be in touch.