Second Shooter, Photography Jobs in Salt Lake City, UT
We are building our roster of photo second shooters in Salt Lake City and nearby Park City, Provo, Sandy, Draper, Lehi, Layton 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 Salt Lake City. 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 Salt Lake City 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 94 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
Salt Lake City venues you could shoot
Weddings in this market take place at venues like these, drawn from our directory of 94 local venues:
- The Grand America HotelSalt Lake City
- This Is The Place Heritage ParkSalt Lake City
- Red Butte Garden and ArboretumSalt Lake City
- Abravanel HallSalt Lake City
- The DepotSalt Lake City
- Clubhouse on South TempleSalt Lake City
- vode event venueSalt Lake City
- The Tasting RoomSalt Lake City
- Provo Marriott Hotel & Conference CenterProvo
- Stein Eriksen Lodge Deer ValleyPark City
- Sun River GardensOrem
- The St. Regis Deer ValleyPark City
Areas covered
Salt Lake City (33), Park City (10), Provo (29), Sandy (5), Draper (3), Lehi (2), Layton (3), Heber City (2), Orem (7). Numbers show venues per city in our data.
Pay in Utah
For context, photographers in Utah earn a median of $52,140 a year, with most earning between $31,440 and $81,070 (BLS, May 2025). Most wedding work is paid per event rather than salaried. See the full Utah pay guide.
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Second Shooter, Photography jobs in Salt Lake City: FAQ
How much do photo second shooters make in Salt Lake City?
Our rate for this role is flat rate per wedding, shared on your intro call. For context, the BLS median for photographers in Utah is $52,140 a year (May 2025).
When is wedding season in Salt Lake City?
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 Salt Lake City weddings fall within about 60 miles, including Park City, Provo, Sandy, Draper. 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 Salt Lake City.
Send your resume and portfolio and we will be in touch.