Wedding Photographer Jobs in Philadelphia, PA
We are building our roster of wedding photographers 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 wedding photographers in greater Philadelphia. 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 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
- 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
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, photographers in Pennsylvania earn a median of $40,520 a year, with most earning between $29,020 and $75,100 (BLS, May 2025). Most wedding work is paid per event rather than salaried. See the full Pennsylvania pay guide.
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Wedding Photographer jobs in Philadelphia: FAQ
How much do wedding photographers make in Philadelphia?
Our rate for this role is flat rate per wedding, shared on your intro call. For context, the BLS median for photographers in Pennsylvania is $40,520 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.
Photograph weddings in Philadelphia.
Send your resume and portfolio and we will be in touch.