Second Shooter, Video Jobs in Virginia Beach, VA
We are building our roster of video second shooters in Virginia Beach and nearby Norfolk, Chesapeake, Williamsburg, Hampton, Suffolk, Portsmouth 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 Virginia Beach. 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 Virginia Beach 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 96 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
Virginia Beach venues you could shoot
Weddings in this market take place at venues like these, drawn from our directory of 96 local venues:
- Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science CenterVirginia Beach
- Apex Entertainment Virginia BeachVirginia Beach
- Virginia Beach Convention CenterVirginia Beach
- Hunt Club FarmVirginia Beach
- Marriott Virginia Beach Oceanfront ResortVirginia Beach
- The Westin Virginia Beach Town CenterVirginia Beach
- Virginia Museum of Contemporary ArtVirginia Beach
- The Swan TerraceVirginia Beach
- Sheraton Norfolk Waterside HotelNorfolk
- Norfolk Waterside MarriottNorfolk
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel WilliamsburgWilliamsburg
- Renaissance Portsmouth-Norfolk Waterfront HotelPortsmouth
Areas covered
Virginia Beach (38), Norfolk (20), Chesapeake (8), Williamsburg (14), Hampton (3), Suffolk (3), Portsmouth (10). Numbers show venues per city in our data.
Pay in Virginia
For context, camera operators (television, video and film) in Virginia earn a median of $58,440 a year, with most earning between $41,710 and $98,870 (BLS, May 2025). Most wedding work is paid per event rather than salaried. See the full Virginia pay guide.
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Second Shooter, Video jobs in Virginia Beach: FAQ
How much do video second shooters make in Virginia Beach?
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 Virginia is $58,440 a year (May 2025).
When is wedding season in Virginia Beach?
The busiest months are April–June and September–November. Spring and fall carry the calendar, with summer weekends close behind.
How far will I travel?
Most of our Virginia Beach weddings fall within about 60 miles, including Norfolk, Chesapeake, Williamsburg, Hampton. 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 Virginia Beach.
Send your resume and portfolio and we will be in touch.