Wedding Videographer

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

Job summary

Danbren Media is seeking experienced wedding videographers to join our nationwide network. This is an independent contractor role; you set your own weekend availability and capture cinematic moments from preparation to send-off.

You'll need a professional cinema or mirrorless kit with backup body, stabilizer, and audio, plus reliable transportation. Competitive hourly pay ranges from $50 to $60, depending on market and portfolio.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Two seasons wedding filming

Portfolio

Professional cinema/mirrorless kit

Backup body

Stabilizer

Audio setup

Tools

Cinema/mirrorless kit

Backup body

Stabilizer

Wireless lavs

Recorders

Job description

Film full wedding days from preparation to send-off and capture the audio, coverage and moments our editors need for a cinematic film. Independent contractor role, available nationwide.

• 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

We recruit in every state, including those without a listed metro.

Nationally, camera operators (television, video and film) earn a median of $74,990 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 videographers make?

Nationally, camera operators (television, video and film) earn a median of $74,990 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 videographer?

Lead roles need at least two seasons of wedding or event work.

Second-shooter roles are open to newer shooters with strong portfolios.

Cinema or mirrorless body plus backup, fast primes, gimbal, wireless lavs and recorders.

What equipment do I need?

Cinema or mirrorless body plus backup, fast primes, gimbal, wireless lavs and recorders.

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