When I speak with beginning wedding photographers, most of them admit to me that they don't usually pay a second shooter. Sometimes it's a cost-saving measure, but most of them would be willing to use some of the proceeds from shooting the wedding to pay for a second shooter if they knew how to find someone at a reasonable price. Also, MANY beginning pro photographers would be willing to second-shoot for someone else if they could get their foot in the door.
So, hop online and find a meetup group or a local camera club. Rub shoulders and find other new pro photographers like you who are looking for the same thing. Offer to second shoot for their weddings for a reasonable price, and you promise to hire them to second for you when you have a wedding. I hate to use trite expressions, but that really is a win-win. Get out there and network!
Money you can make by implementing this idea: First of all, you'll make money because the service you offer to your clients will be significantly improved by adding a second shooter. Also, you could easily fill up a lot of free days by earning money as a second shooter. This idea is a no-brainer!
‘Tis the season!
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