Second Shooter, Video Jobs in Los Angeles, CA
Film weddings across Los Angeles and nearby Long Beach, Pasadena, Santa Monica, Malibu, Glendale, Beverly Hills for our creative production companies. We handle the clients, contracts and editing. You capture the day.
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About the role
Los Angeles is one of our active wedding markets, and we are adding video second shooters to the local roster. Run a second angle at ceremonies and receptions and capture guest and detail coverage alongside a lead videographer.
Weddings in the Los Angeles area run year-round, with the busiest calendar in April–October. Mild weather means weddings run year-round, with the heaviest calendar from spring into fall. Our venue data covers 132 wedding venues across 9 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
Los Angeles venues you could shoot
Weddings in this market take place at venues like these, drawn from our directory of 132 local venues:
- The BelascoLos Angeles
- Candela La BreaLos Angeles
- Same Day Marriage In Los Angeles - Get Married Today!Los Angeles
- Bel-Air Bay ClubLos Angeles
- Lucky Wedding Day Chapel in LA - Same Day Marriage ServicesLos Angeles
- Guadalupe Wedding Chapel in LA - Same Day Marriage Services and EventsLos Angeles
- Allure Banquet Hall & CateringLos Angeles
- Jonathan ClubLos Angeles
- Greystone Mansion & Gardens: The Doheny EstateBeverly Hills
- Long Beach MarriottLong Beach
- Boathouse on the BayLong Beach
- The Westin Long BeachLong Beach
Areas covered
Los Angeles (56), Long Beach (34), Pasadena (25), Santa Monica (1), Malibu (7), Glendale (2), Beverly Hills (1), Anaheim (4), Irvine (2). Numbers show venues per city in our data.
Pay in California
For context, camera operators (television, video and film) in California earn a median of $106,900 a year, with most earning between $53,910 and $154,240 (BLS, May 2025). Most wedding work is paid per event rather than salaried. See the full California pay guide.
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Second Shooter, Video jobs in Los Angeles: FAQ
How much do video second shooters make in Los Angeles?
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 California is $106,900 a year (May 2025).
When is wedding season in Los Angeles?
The busiest months are April–October. Mild weather means weddings run year-round, with the heaviest calendar from spring into fall.
How far will I travel?
Most of our Los Angeles weddings fall within about 60 miles, including Long Beach, Pasadena, Santa Monica, Malibu. 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 Los Angeles.
Send your resume and portfolio and we will be in touch.