Wedding Photographer Jobs in Birmingham, AL
We are building our roster of wedding photographers in Birmingham and nearby Hoover, Homewood, Tuscaloosa, Pelham ahead of opening bookings. Apply now to be first in line.
Building roster
About the role
We are accepting applications from wedding photographers in greater Birmingham. Applicants here are contacted first when our companies begin booking weddings in this market. Photograph the full day, direct portraits and family formals, and deliver a complete, well-exposed gallery.
Weddings in the Birmingham 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 50 wedding venues across 5 cities in this market.
What you'll do
- Photograph preparation, ceremony, portraits, family formals and reception
- Direct couples and wedding parties with confidence and warmth
- Work flash and natural light in every kind of venue
- Keep to the timeline and shot list from our planning team
- Upload organized, culled-ready files within 48 hours
What you bring
- At least two seasons photographing weddings, with full galleries to show
- Two professional full-frame bodies, fast lenses and off-camera flash
- Reliable transportation within about 60 miles of your home market
- Comfort leading family formals and large groups
Birmingham venues you could shoot
Weddings in this market take place at venues like these, drawn from our directory of 50 local venues:
- Iron City BhamBirmingham
- Grand Bohemian Mountain Brook, Autograph CollectionBirmingham
- The Wine Loft Birmingham - EventsBirmingham
- The Harbert CenterBirmingham
- City Club BirminghamBirmingham
- Woodrow HallBirmingham
- Birmingham Tree HouseBirmingham
- B&A WarehouseBirmingham
- Hotel Indigo Tuscaloosa Downtown by IHGTuscaloosa
- Aldridge GardensHoover
- Cypress Inn PavilionTuscaloosa
- Historic Drish HouseTuscaloosa
Areas covered
Birmingham (29), Hoover (3), Homewood (3), Tuscaloosa (14), Pelham (1). Numbers show venues per city in our data.
Pay in Alabama
For context, photographers in Alabama earn a median of $36,130 a year, with most earning between $24,590 and $72,550 (BLS, May 2025). Most wedding work is paid per event rather than salaried. See the full Alabama pay guide.
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Wedding Photographer jobs in Birmingham: FAQ
How much do wedding photographers make in Birmingham?
Our rate for this role is flat rate per wedding, shared on your intro call. For context, the BLS median for photographers in Alabama is $36,130 a year (May 2025).
When is wedding season in Birmingham?
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 Birmingham weddings fall within about 60 miles, including Hoover, Homewood, Tuscaloosa, Pelham. 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.
Photograph weddings in Birmingham.
Send your resume and portfolio and we will be in touch.