Second Shooter, Photography Jobs in Phoenix, AZ

About the role

Our companies book weddings across greater Phoenix, 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 Phoenix area run year-round, with the busiest calendar in October–April. Summer temperatures keep most weddings in the cooler months, which makes fall through spring the core season. Our venue data covers 154 wedding venues across 11 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

Phoenix venues you could shoot

Weddings in this market take place at venues like these, drawn from our directory of 154 local venues:

• The Farm at South MountainPhoenix
• Geordie's at Wrigley MansionPhoenix
• Raven Golf ClubPhoenix
• Corona Ranch and Rodeo GroundsPhoenix
• Legends Event CenterPhoenix
• Chateau Luxe Event VenuePhoenix
• Warehouse215Phoenix
• The TeapotPhoenix
• Game Show Battle Rooms - Phoenix (Chandler)Chandler
• The Phoenician, a Luxury Collection Resort, ScottsdaleScottsdale
• Kimpton Miralina Resort And Villas by IHGScottsdale
• The Perch BreweryChandler

Areas covered

Phoenix (41), Scottsdale (27), Mesa (34), Tempe (10), Chandler (18), Gilbert (14), Glendale (3), Peoria (3), Paradise Valley (2), Cave Creek (1). Numbers show venues per city in our data.

Pay in Arizona

For context, photographers in Arizona earn a median of $36,970 a year, with most earning between $32,080 and $84,130 (BLS, May 2025). Most wedding work is paid per event rather than salaried. See the full Arizona pay guide.