Second Shooter, Photography Jobs in Tampa, FL
We are building our roster of photo second shooters in Tampa and nearby St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Sarasota, Lakeland, Dunedin, Bradenton 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 Tampa. 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 Tampa area run year-round, with the busiest calendar in January–May and October–December. Couples avoid the summer heat and hurricane season, so winter and spring are the busiest months. Our venue data covers 121 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
Tampa venues you could shoot
Weddings in this market take place at venues like these, drawn from our directory of 121 local venues:
- Tampa Marriott Water StreetTampa
- Yacht StarShip Cruises & EventsTampa
- Centro Asturiano de TampaTampa
- Epicurean Hotel, Autograph CollectionTampa
- International Event VenueTampa
- TPepin's Hospitality Centre Exclusively by Golds CateringTampa
- Special Price 50% OFF CHIC VENUE IN TAMPA BAY (USF CAMPUS Location)Tampa
- The Tampa ClubTampa
- The John and Mable Ringling Museum of ArtSarasota
- Ruth Eckerd HallClearwater
- Sunken GardensSt. Petersburg
- Lido Beach ResortSarasota
Areas covered
Tampa (37), St. Petersburg (21), Clearwater (24), Sarasota (27), Lakeland (2), Dunedin (6), Bradenton (2), Wesley Chapel (1), Safety Harbor (1). Numbers show venues per city in our data.
Pay in Florida
For context, photographers in Florida earn a median of $42,640 a year, with most earning between $29,990 and $80,400 (BLS, May 2025). Most wedding work is paid per event rather than salaried. See the full Florida pay guide.
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Second Shooter, Photography jobs in Tampa: FAQ
How much do photo second shooters make in Tampa?
Our rate for this role is flat rate per wedding, shared on your intro call. For context, the BLS median for photographers in Florida is $42,640 a year (May 2025).
When is wedding season in Tampa?
The busiest months are January–May and October–December. Couples avoid the summer heat and hurricane season, so winter and spring are the busiest months.
How far will I travel?
Most of our Tampa weddings fall within about 60 miles, including St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Sarasota, Lakeland. 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 Tampa.
Send your resume and portfolio and we will be in touch.