The platform built for real photographers. Find vetted second shooters in your area, manage contracts, and stop starting from scratch for every job.
The photography industry has lacked a dedicated platform for connecting studios with skilled second shooters.
Automatically matches the right candidates to the right jobs based on style, gear, experience, availability, area, and more.
Studios keep second shooting contracts on file for easy automated process for signing new seconds.
Post your job requirements, review applicants, and hire the perfect match. All in one platform.
View work samples, gear lists, and verified reviews before making your decision. Quality you can trust.
Both studios and assistants can leave reviews after each job. Build your reputation and find reliable collaborators.
Set your search radius and find talent nearby. Whether you need someone for a local wedding or a destination shoot.
"I've worked on hundreds of weddings as an associate/second/assistant for other photographers and the hardest part always felt like finding the work. Facebook was clunky and often lacked details... the whole process was a real circus. But now with Gotta Second, I feel like I can easily see what work is out there, what matches my rate/experience, be protected with contracts, and easily invoice/track my billable. I'm way more excited about Gotta Second than I am about the newest cameras or gear."Skyler P.
Sign up free in under a minute. Add your portfolio, gear, skills, and set your travel radius.
Our matching algorithm connects studios with the right second shooters based on location, style, gear, and availability.
Review portfolios, message candidates, and send a hire offer. Contracts are generated and signed electronically.
Do what you do best. After the job, leave a review to help the community and build your track record.
Assistants get listed and hired for free. Studios pay only when they find the right match.
Everything you need to know about finding and hiring second shooters
A second shooter is a photographer or videographer hired to assist the lead shooter at events like weddings, corporate shoots, and commercial projects. Studios hire second shooters to capture additional angles, cover more moments, and deliver a more complete final product to their clients. GottaSecond makes it easy to find experienced second shooters in your area.
Create a free profile on GottaSecond, set your location and the roles you're available for (second photographer, videographer, assistant, drone operator, etc.), and studios in your area will discover you when they post jobs. You'll be matched based on your location, skills, and availability.
Yes! Creating a profile and getting discovered by studios is completely free. There are no fees to receive job offers. Studios pay a subscription to access the full candidate pool and post jobs.
Studios post a job with the event details, date, location, and rate. Matching candidates appear in the candidate pool. The studio reviews portfolios and ratings, selects a candidate, and sends a hire offer. Once accepted, a contract is automatically generated for both parties to sign electronically.
GottaSecond supports hiring for photography and videography roles: Second Photographer, Second Videographer, Photo/Video Assistant, and Drone Operator. We focus on the roles that studios actually need for weddings and events.
Yes! GottaSecond lets you request reviews from anyone via email — even studios that don't have a GottaSecond account yet. They can leave a review without signing up. This helps you build your reputation and get discovered by more studios.
GottaSecond provides built-in contract generation with e-signatures and secure payment processing through Stripe. Once a hire is confirmed, a detailed contract is generated covering the job details, rate, and terms. Payments are processed securely through the platform.
GottaSecond is available nationwide across the United States. Whether you're in a major metro area or a smaller market, you can post jobs and find talent based on your specific location and radius.
GottaSecond is growing fast. Join the community of photographers who are done with Facebook groups and ready for a real platform.