How to get a wedding 2nd shooter job?

6 years 8 months ago #536483 by Happy Hour
As I'm looking at scheduled jobs, I'm wondering how to get more wedding 2nd shooter jobs?

Are you contacting other wedding photographers to see if they could use help?  Or advertising?  

Please share. 


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6 years 8 months ago #536645 by Street Shark
Just call up the photographers you would like to work with, let them know you are open to working together, give them your contact information and leave it at that.  If they have need, or are interested in working with you, you'll get the call.  


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6 years 8 months ago #536697 by ThatNikonGuy
Just ask other photographers, can't find the 'yes' with out asking.


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6 years 8 months ago #536714 by moumallick6
If you did get the job as a second wedding photographer, use these tricks to make your skills better.


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6 years 8 months ago #536743 by effron
Contacting wedding photographers seems too obvious. You need to find them and sell yourself.....

Why so serious?
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6 years 8 months ago #537612 by Lavender Photo
A lot of the time, it's all about being up front and asking established photographers if they have a need. In my experience, a lot of wedding photographers opt for second shooters that they have an existing connection with. Maybe check out a local camera club and strike up some conversation with photographers in your area.


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6 years 8 months ago #537676 by Ontherocks
+1 referrals 


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