Guests dancing at a barn wedding reception with a live band

Second Shooter, Video Jobs in Dallas, TX

Film weddings across Dallas and nearby Fort Worth, Arlington, Plano, Frisco, McKinney, Grapevine for our creative production companies. We handle the clients, contracts and editing. You capture the day.

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About the role

Our companies book weddings across greater Dallas, and we need video second shooters who know the area. Run a second angle at ceremonies and receptions and capture guest and detail coverage alongside a lead videographer.

Weddings in the Dallas area run year-round, with the busiest calendar in March–May and October–November. Summer heat pushes most couples to spring and fall, with plenty of winter weekends too. Our venue data covers 146 wedding venues across 10 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

Dallas venues you could shoot

Weddings in this market take place at venues like these, drawn from our directory of 146 local venues:

  • Texas Discovery Gardens at Fair ParkDallas
  • Rosewood Mansion on Turtle CreekDallas
  • Edison'sDallas
  • The Hall of StateDallas
  • Tower Club DallasDallas
  • Villa Luxe Event HallDallas
  • Luxury On The Lake EventsDallas
  • On The LeveeDallas
  • Fort Worth Botanic GardenFort Worth
  • Japanese GardenFort Worth
  • Dallas/Plano Marriott at Legacy Town CenterPlano
  • Renaissance Dallas at Plano Legacy West HotelPlano

Areas covered

Dallas (32), Fort Worth (36), Arlington (4), Plano (30), Frisco (14), McKinney (26), Grapevine (1), Denton (1), Southlake (1), Allen (1). Numbers show venues per city in our data.

Pay in Texas

For context, camera operators (television, video and film) in Texas earn a median of $63,110 a year, with most earning between $32,360 and $111,990 (BLS, May 2025). Most wedding work is paid per event rather than salaried. See the full Texas pay guide.

Questions

Second Shooter, Video jobs in Dallas: FAQ

How much do video second shooters make in Dallas?

Our rate for this role is flat rate per wedding, shared on your intro call. For context, the BLS median for camera operators (television, video and film) in Texas is $63,110 a year (May 2025).

When is wedding season in Dallas?

The busiest months are March–May and October–November. Summer heat pushes most couples to spring and fall, with plenty of winter weekends too.

How far will I travel?

Most of our Dallas weddings fall within about 60 miles, including Fort Worth, Arlington, Plano, Frisco. 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.

Film weddings in Dallas.

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