Wedding Videographer Jobs in Napa, CA
We are building our roster of wedding videographers in Napa and nearby Sonoma, St. Helena, Yountville, Calistoga, Healdsburg, Santa Rosa ahead of opening bookings. Apply now to be first in line.
Building roster
About the role
We are accepting applications from wedding videographers in greater Napa. Applicants here are contacted first when our companies begin booking weddings in this market. Film full wedding days from preparation to send-off and capture the audio, coverage and moments our editors need for a cinematic film.
Weddings in the Napa 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 57 wedding venues across 9 cities in this market.
What you'll do
- Film preparation, first look, ceremony, portraits and reception, typically 6 to 10 hours
- Capture ceremony vows and speeches with lavalier and recorder backups
- Run a stabilized main angle plus detail and guest coverage
- Coordinate with planners, photographers and venue staff on the day
- Upload and organize footage within 48 hours using our delivery system
What you bring
- At least two seasons filming weddings or live events, with a portfolio to show
- A professional cinema or mirrorless kit with a backup body, stabilizer and audio
- Reliable transportation within about 60 miles of your home market
- A calm, professional presence with couples and families
Napa venues you could shoot
Weddings in this market take place at venues like these, drawn from our directory of 57 local venues:
- The Westin Verasa NapaNapa
- Grand Reserve - Meritage ResortNapa
- CIA at Copia (The Culinary Institute of America at Copia)Napa
- Churchill ManorNapa
- JaM Cellars BallroomNapa
- Hennessey EstateNapa
- Casa Mani Resort Napa Valley, Curio Collection by HiltonNapa
- Fairview NapaNapa
- V. Sattui WinerySt. Helena
- The Lodge at Sonoma Resort, Autograph CollectionSonoma
- Viansa WinerySonoma
- B.R. Cohn WineryGlen Ellen
Areas covered
Napa (11), Sonoma (9), St. Helena (3), Yountville (3), Calistoga (2), Healdsburg (2), Santa Rosa (21), Petaluma (4), Glen Ellen (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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Wedding Videographer jobs in Napa: FAQ
How much do wedding videographers make in Napa?
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 Napa?
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 Napa weddings fall within about 60 miles, including Sonoma, St. Helena, Yountville, Calistoga. 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 Napa.
Send your resume and portfolio and we will be in touch.