Second Shooter, Photography Jobs in Virginia Beach, VA
We are building our roster of photo second shooters in Virginia Beach and nearby Norfolk, Chesapeake, Williamsburg, Hampton, Suffolk, Portsmouth 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 Virginia Beach. 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 Virginia Beach area run year-round, with the busiest calendar in April–June and September–November. Spring and fall carry the calendar, with summer weekends close behind. Our venue data covers 96 wedding venues across 7 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
Virginia Beach venues you could shoot
Weddings in this market take place at venues like these, drawn from our directory of 96 local venues:
- Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science CenterVirginia Beach
- Apex Entertainment Virginia BeachVirginia Beach
- Virginia Beach Convention CenterVirginia Beach
- Hunt Club FarmVirginia Beach
- Marriott Virginia Beach Oceanfront ResortVirginia Beach
- The Westin Virginia Beach Town CenterVirginia Beach
- Virginia Museum of Contemporary ArtVirginia Beach
- The Swan TerraceVirginia Beach
- Sheraton Norfolk Waterside HotelNorfolk
- Norfolk Waterside MarriottNorfolk
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel WilliamsburgWilliamsburg
- Renaissance Portsmouth-Norfolk Waterfront HotelPortsmouth
Areas covered
Virginia Beach (38), Norfolk (20), Chesapeake (8), Williamsburg (14), Hampton (3), Suffolk (3), Portsmouth (10). Numbers show venues per city in our data.
Pay in Virginia
For context, photographers in Virginia earn a median of $46,550 a year, with most earning between $31,200 and $91,060 (BLS, May 2025). Most wedding work is paid per event rather than salaried. See the full Virginia pay guide.
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Second Shooter, Photography jobs in Virginia Beach: FAQ
How much do photo second shooters make in Virginia Beach?
Our rate for this role is flat rate per wedding, shared on your intro call. For context, the BLS median for photographers in Virginia is $46,550 a year (May 2025).
When is wedding season in Virginia Beach?
The busiest months are April–June and September–November. Spring and fall carry the calendar, with summer weekends close behind.
How far will I travel?
Most of our Virginia Beach weddings fall within about 60 miles, including Norfolk, Chesapeake, Williamsburg, Hampton. 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 Virginia Beach.
Send your resume and portfolio and we will be in touch.