Second Shooter, Photography Jobs in Pittsburgh, PA

About the role

We are accepting applications from photo second shooters in greater Pittsburgh. 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 Pittsburgh 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 36 wedding venues across 4 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

Pittsburgh venues you could shoot

Weddings in this market take place at venues like these, drawn from our directory of 36 local venues:

• Phipps Conservatory and Botanical GardensPittsburgh
• Gateway Clipper FleetPittsburgh
• Kimpton Hotel Monaco PittsburghPittsburgh
• Le Mont RestaurantPittsburgh
• The Mansions On Fifth Luxury HotelPittsburgh
• Rivers Casino Events & BanquetsPittsburgh
• University ClubPittsburgh
• Gaetano's | Banquet Center & CateringPittsburgh
• Succop Nature ParkButler
• Bella Sera Event VillaCanonsburg
• Edgeworth ClubSewickley
• Pinehall at Eisler FarmsButler

Areas covered

Pittsburgh (31), Sewickley (1), Butler (3), Canonsburg (1). Numbers show venues per city in our data.

Pay in Pennsylvania

For context, photographers in Pennsylvania earn a median of $40,520 a year, with most earning between $29,020 and $75,100 (BLS, May 2025). Most wedding work is paid per event rather than salaried. See the full Pennsylvania pay guide.