Second Shooter, Video Jobs in Houston, TX

About the role

We are accepting applications from video second shooters in greater Houston. 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 Houston 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 83 wedding venues across 8 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

Houston venues you could shoot

Weddings in this market take place at venues like these, drawn from our directory of 83 local venues:

• POST HoustonHouston
• House of BluesHouston
• AvantGardenHouston
• The Bell Tower on 34thHouston
• Pelazzio Reception Venue HoustonHouston
• Chateau CrystaleHouston
• The Springs Weddings & EventsHouston
• The AstorianHouston
• Moody Gardens Hotel and Convention CenterGalveston
• Galveston Island Convention Center at The San Luis ResortGalveston
• Sans Souci BallroomTomball
• Porch CafeGalveston

Areas covered

Houston (43), The Woodlands (1), Katy (3), Pearland (1), Galveston (24), Conroe (4), Spring (2), Tomball (5). 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.