Second Shooter, Video Jobs in Philadelphia, PA
We are building our roster of video second shooters in Philadelphia and nearby Doylestown, New Hope, Lancaster ahead of opening bookings. Apply now to be first in line.
Building roster
About the role
We are accepting applications from video second shooters in greater Philadelphia. 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 Philadelphia area run year-round, with the busiest calendar in May–October. The season runs from late spring to mid-fall, with June, September and October booking first. Our venue data covers 83 wedding venues across 4 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
Philadelphia venues you could shoot
Weddings in this market take place at venues like these, drawn from our directory of 83 local venues:
- The Fillmore PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia
- Kimpton Hotel Palomar PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia
- The Rittenhouse HotelPhiladelphia
- Pen Ryn EstatePhiladelphia
- The Felt FactoryPhiladelphia
- The IATSE BallroomPhiladelphia
- 23rd Street ArmoryPhiladelphia
- Fairmount Park Horticulture CenterPhiladelphia
- Lancaster Marriott at Penn SquareLancaster
- Tellus 360Lancaster
- Mercer MuseumDoylestown
- Celebrations Wedding VenueDoylestown
Areas covered
Philadelphia (53), Doylestown (6), New Hope (3), Lancaster (21). Numbers show venues per city in our data.
Pay in Pennsylvania
For context, camera operators (television, video and film) in Pennsylvania earn a median of $51,760 a year, with most earning between $21,580 and $95,910 (BLS, May 2025). Most wedding work is paid per event rather than salaried. See the full Pennsylvania pay guide.
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Second Shooter, Video jobs in Philadelphia: FAQ
How much do video second shooters make in Philadelphia?
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 Pennsylvania is $51,760 a year (May 2025).
When is wedding season in Philadelphia?
The busiest months are May–October. The season runs from late spring to mid-fall, with June, September and October booking first.
How far will I travel?
Most of our Philadelphia weddings fall within about 60 miles, including Doylestown, New Hope, Lancaster. 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 Philadelphia.
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