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second shooters? (alien.top)

submitted 11 months ago by Impossible-Moose-842@alien.top to c/photography@viewfinder.pro

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how much do you pay for second shooters / how much are you paid as a second shooter?

i’m a beginner horse show photographer, and have been in contact with a photographer who’s interested in bringing me on as a second shooter. i’m honestly just happy to get the experience, but she mentioned discussing pay. i’m interested to see what that typically looks like before i talk to her.

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[–] telekinetic@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago (1 children)

I pay my second shooters $500 a day to shoot with my equipment and hand over their memory cards. When I've second shot for people in the past, it has either been at a similar day rate or $75/hr.

[–] Resqu23@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Dang that’s incredible, need any help lol.

[–] telekinetic@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Uncoincidentally, I have no shortage of skilled people willing to shoot exactly how I want and keep up the certifications I need from them to access the events we cover 😀

[–] Resqu23@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago (1 children)

I see certs brought up occasionally, I shoot some NCAA & USA Track & Field National Championships and have never had a cert or been asked for any. Can you elaborate? If you can’t say then that’s ok. Thanks.

[–] telekinetic@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Sure! Anyone photographer who accesses the playing area of the sports I cover is required to be background checked every two years a have current Safe Sport training and Photographer membership. The ID has a QR code event directors scan, and you need to sign your name and member number to the sanction sheet.

[–] Resqu23@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

Ok that makes sense. I have seen people talk about similar requirements for high school sports to get entry into the school. Thanks.