Second Shooter, Photography Jobs in New York, NY
Photograph weddings across New York and nearby Brooklyn, Queens, Yonkers, White Plains, Long Island City 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 New York, 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 New York 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 118 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
New York venues you could shoot
Weddings in this market take place at venues like these, drawn from our directory of 118 local venues:
- Pier 36 NYCNew York
- Marina Del ReyNew York
- Terrace On The ParkNew York
- Cipriani 42nd Street | Event VenueNew York
- Prospect Park BoathouseNew York
- Da Mikele IllagioNew York
- Villa RussoNew York
- Pier SixtyNew York
- Brooklyn Botanic GardenBrooklyn
- Russo's on the BayBrooklyn
- Giando on the WaterBrooklyn
- Tiferes RivkaBrooklyn
Areas covered
New York (52), Brooklyn (60), Queens (1), Yonkers (3), White Plains (1), Long Island City (1). Numbers show venues per city in our data.
Pay in New York
For context, photographers in New York earn a median of $60,050 a year, with most earning between $37,890 and $109,470 (BLS, May 2025). Most wedding work is paid per event rather than salaried. See the full New York pay guide.
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Second Shooter, Photography jobs in New York: FAQ
How much do photo second shooters make in New York?
Our rate for this role is flat rate per wedding, shared on your intro call. For context, the BLS median for photographers in New York is $60,050 a year (May 2025).
When is wedding season in New York?
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 New York weddings fall within about 60 miles, including Brooklyn, Queens, Yonkers, White Plains. 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 New York.
Send your resume and portfolio and we will be in touch.