Wedding Photographer

Danbren Media; United States; On-site; USD 69,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Danbren Media is seeking talented wedding photographers for independent contractor work nationwide. Capture full-day coverage: preparation, ceremony, portraits, family formals and reception, then deliver organized, culled-ready galleries.

You will direct couples and wedding parties with warmth, work with flash and natural light, and adhere to timelines and shot lists from our planning team. Payments are per hour, with typical rates shown below and deadlines for delivery.

Qualifications

• Lead roles require at least two wedding seasons.
• Second-shooter roles open to newer shooters with strong portfolios.
• Reliable and organized gear and workflow required.

Responsibilities

• Photograph preparation, ceremony, portraits, family formals and reception.
• Direct couples and wedding parties with warmth and confidence.
• Work with flash and natural light in every venue.
• Keep to the timeline and shot list from our planning team.
• Upload organized, culled-ready files within 48 hours.

Skills

Wedding photography

Direct couples and wedding parties

Off-camera flash

Natural light photography

Timeline management

Tools

Full-frame cameras

Lenses 24-70mm and 70-200mm

Job description

Photograph the full day, direct portraits and family formals, and deliver a complete, well-exposed gallery. Independent contractor role, available nationwide.

• 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

Nationally, photographers earn a median of $44,660 a year, according to the BLS (May 2025). Wedding work is usually paid per event; our rate for this role is $50–$60 per hour. See pay by state.

How much do wedding photographers make?

Nationally, photographers earn a median of $44,660 a year, according to the BLS (May 2025). Wedding work is usually paid per event; our rate for this role is $50–$60 per hour. See pay by state.

Lead roles need at least two seasons of wedding or event work. Second-shooter roles are open to newer shooters with strong portfolios.

Do I need experience to work as a wedding photographer?

Lead roles need at least two seasons of wedding or event work. Second-shooter roles are open to newer shooters with strong portfolios.

Two full-frame bodies, 24–70 and 70–200 or equivalent primes, on- and off-camera flash.

What equipment do I need?

Two full-frame bodies, 24–70 and 70–200 or equivalent primes, on- and off-camera flash.

These are independent contractor roles. Most of our shooters work weekends during the wedding season and set their own availability.