Second Shooter, Video Jobs in Baltimore, MD

About the role

We are accepting applications from video second shooters in greater Baltimore. Applicants here are contacted first when our companies begin booking weddings in this market. Run a second angle at ceremonies and receptions and capture guest and detail coverage alongside a lead videographer.

Weddings in the Baltimore 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 84 wedding venues across 7 cities in this market.

What you'll do

• Run a locked-off or handheld second angle at the ceremony and toasts
• Capture getting-ready, guest, venue and detail coverage
• Support the lead with audio setup and gear changes
• Hand off cards and logs to the lead at the end of the night

What you bring

• Some experience filming weddings or events, or strong narrative work
• At least one professional video-capable body and a fast lens
• Willingness to learn our house style and follow a lead

Baltimore venues you could shoot

Weddings in this market take place at venues like these, drawn from our directory of 84 local venues:

• Baltimore Marriott WaterfrontBaltimore
• American Visionary Art MuseumBaltimore
• Four Seasons Hotel BaltimoreBaltimore
• Martin's WestBaltimore
• Guilford Hall BreweryBaltimore
• Gramercy MansionBaltimore
• Patapsco ArenaBaltimore
• The Center ClubBaltimore
• Dutch's DaughterFrederick
• Quiet Waters ParkAnnapolis
• Rams Head On StageAnnapolis
• Crowne Plaza Annapolis by IHGAnnapolis

Areas covered

Baltimore (43), Columbia (1), Ellicott City (1), Annapolis (17), Frederick (18), Bel Air (1), Westminster (3). Numbers show venues per city in our data.

Pay in Maryland

For context, camera operators (television, video and film) in Maryland earn a median of $65,870 a year, with most earning between $44,900 and $97,800 (BLS, May 2025). Most wedding work is paid per event rather than salaried. See the full Maryland pay guide.