Second Shooter · Photo + Video · Upstate New York
A dependable second camera for your production.
Additional photography or video coverage for photographers, filmmakers, studios, and production teams that need an experienced operator who can step into the assignment and support the lead.
Built to support the lead
Your coverage. Your client. Your workflow.
Second shooting works best when the additional camera operator strengthens the lead photographer or filmmaker's coverage instead of creating another workflow to manage.
I can be brought in for photo, video, or mixed production support and adapt the assignment around the angles, moments, B-roll, details, or secondary coverage you need handled.
Where I can fit
Extra coverage without extra friction.
Use a second shooter to expand coverage, split locations, add alternate angles, or keep another part of the production moving while the lead stays focused.
Photography
Second Photographer
Additional still coverage for weddings, events, portraits, details, alternate angles, guest reactions, and overlapping timelines.
Videography
Second Camera Operator
Multi-camera support, B-roll, alternate ceremony or event angles, gimbal coverage, interviews, and supporting footage for an existing production.
Flexible role
Event + Production Support
Useful when one operator needs to cover a second location, overlapping activity, crowd coverage, establishing material, or another part of the schedule.
FAA Part 107
Aerial Add-On
When the assignment also needs legal aerial capture, drone photography or video can be scoped into the day when location, airspace, and conditions allow.
How I approach second shooting
The goal is to make your coverage stronger.
Follow the brief.
Start with the coverage priorities, schedule, technical requirements, and role you need filled.
Fill the gaps.
Work the angles, moments, people, or secondary location the lead cannot cover at the same time.
Stay adaptable.
Photo, video, handheld, tripod, gimbal, audio, or support work can be matched to the assignment.
Keep it coordinated.
Clear communication matters as much as the camera work when multiple people are covering the same production.
Current core kit
Ready for photo, cinema, audio, and stabilization.
The exact kit can be matched to the assignment. If you need a specific camera body, codec, frame rate, lens range, or audio workflow, include it when you reach out.
Gear changes over time. Confirm any production-critical compatibility requirements before booking.
Good fits
Assignments I can support.
- Wedding photography and wedding films
- Corporate, community, and live events
- Interviews and branded productions
- Multi-camera video shoots
- Overflow, alternate-angle, and secondary-location coverage
For a useful quote
Send the production details.
- Date and location
- Approximate call time and wrap time
- Photography, video, or hybrid role
- Camera / format requirements if applicable
- Travel, gear, or special coverage requirements
Need another camera on the job?
Tell me where you need the extra coverage.
Send the date, location, hours, role, and any production requirements. I’ll follow up about availability and project-based rates.
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