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How to hire a live streaming crew in Ireland
The checks, the questions and the paperwork.

A live streaming service in Ireland costs €300–€2,000 per event, typically around €700. Here is how to check that in a minute, what to ask before you book, and what you must be handed when the job is done.

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THE 60-SECOND VERSION

Hiring a live streaming crew in five steps

  1. Are you a trader, and can I see that in writing?No register covers live streaming crew work, so trader status is what your consumer rights hang on — post-Event Services — many live streaming services offer post-event editing and archiving of the recorded stream.
  2. How does complexity of the event change the price?Complexity usually means a more experienced person on the job. — ask before the quote rather than after.
  3. How does number of cameras required change the price?More to cover means a longer booking. — ask before the quote rather than after.
  4. How does duration of the stream change the price?Time on the job is the largest part of the price. — ask before the quote rather than after.
  5. What is not included?Technical Support — live streaming often requires on-site technical support to troubleshoot any issues that may arise — get the exclusions named in the quote, because a live streaming crew job is priced on what was agreed and not on what was assumed.

BEFORE YOU BOOK

Check before you book

No register applies

No licence or register applies to photographers in Ireland. The protection is the contract, and copyright law decides who owns the pictures.

Look for the trader badge and the ID-checked badge on the Locufy profile — both are checked by us, not claimed by the provider.

What to check instead

A full wedding or event gallery, start to finish — not a portfolio of best frames from many jobs; Who actually shoots: the person you met, a second shooter, or an associate; The contract: date, hours, deliverables, delivery time, cancellation, and what happens if they are ill; The backup: two cameras, two card slots, where the files live until delivery; Public liability insurance, which many venues require of suppliers.

Ask for each of these before you agree a price, and get the answers in the same message as the quote.

Who owns the pictures

The photographer is the author and first owner of copyright in the photographs unless the contract assigns it. What you normally buy is a licence to use the images, not the copyright. If you need to print, publish or supply them to a magazine, the licence has to say so. (Copyright and Related Rights Act 2000.)

Settle it in the contract before the day: what you may print, post and give to family, and for how long.

Insurance

Expect public liability, and equipment cover; venues often ask for the certificate. From a company, ask for the insurer, the limit and the VAT number, and ask who actually attends: the team that turns up may be employed, subcontracted or both, and only one of those is supervised by the firm you are paying.

Ask to see the current certificate of insurance — the insurer's name, the limit and the date it runs to.

VAT

VAT at 13.5%, the reduced rate Revenue publishes for this service. Ask whether the price you were given includes it. A trader under the €42,500 registration threshold does not charge it; one over it must, and must show it separately.

Ask whether the figure you were given includes it, and for the VAT number if they are registered — Revenue publishes the rate for this service. revenue.ie →

“Are you a trader, and can I see that in writing?”

A good answer: No register covers live streaming crew work, so trader status is what your consumer rights hang on — post-Event Services — many live streaming services offer post-event editing and archiving of the recorded stream.

“How does complexity of the event change the price?”

A good answer: Complexity usually means a more experienced person on the job. — ask before the quote rather than after.

“How does number of cameras required change the price?”

A good answer: More to cover means a longer booking. — ask before the quote rather than after.

“How does duration of the stream change the price?”

A good answer: Time on the job is the largest part of the price. — ask before the quote rather than after.

“What is not included?”

A good answer: Technical Support — live streaming often requires on-site technical support to troubleshoot any issues that may arise — get the exclusions named in the quote, because a live streaming crew job is priced on what was agreed and not on what was assumed.

“Who insures you, and what is the policy number?”

A good answer: Expect public liability, and equipment cover; venues often ask for the certificate — streaming Platform Management — managing the live stream on platforms like YouTube, Facebook, or Twitch is crucial.

“What do I get in writing, and when?”

A good answer: A written scope and a price before the live streaming crew starts, and an itemised invoice after — equipment Setup — live streaming services typically involve setting up high-quality cameras, microphones, and lighting equipment.

Getting the quote right

  • Complexity of the event — complexity usually means a more experienced person on the job.
  • Number of cameras required — more to cover means a longer booking.
  • Duration of the stream — time on the job is the largest part of the price.
  • Specific equipment needed — supplying your own can bring the quote down.
  • In writing before anyone starts — a message on Locufy counts
  • What is NOT included, named
  • Who actually attends, and whether they are employed or subcontracted
  • The VAT number, and whether it checks out on the Revenue register

Walk away if

  • They will not talk about it: complexity of the event — complexity usually means a more experienced person on the job
  • They will not talk about it: number of cameras required — more to cover means a longer booking
  • They will not talk about it: duration of the stream — time on the job is the largest part of the price
  • A price for the live streaming crew before anyone has asked the size, the access or the condition of what they are working on
  • Cash only, or a large deposit before anything at all has started
  • No written quote, or one that moves once the live streaming crew has begun
LOW
€300
TYPICAL
€700
HIGH
€2,000

What a live streaming crew costs: €300–€2,000 per event

The figures are for the job, per event, and a quote for your own is the only number that binds anyone. Event live streaming and Corporate live streaming each carry their own band. Live Streaming Service price guide →

Guide prices compiled by the Locufy team from published Irish and UK provider price lists and 2026/27 cost guides. Updated 2026.

KNOW WHAT TO LOOK FOR? NOW FIND ONE

Live streaming crews near you, with the badges that matter shown

ID checked, trader status and one score from every review — on the card, before you message anyone. Nearest first. No account needed to look.

Or post the job free and let them come to you.

  1. Look firstComplexity of the event — complexity usually means a more experienced person on the job — that is what the live streaming crew is judging on the first visit, and a price given without it is a guess.
  2. Agree what is being doneNumber of cameras required — more to cover means a longer booking — put in writing before anyone starts, because it is the document you both read back at the end.
  3. The work itselfDuration of the stream — time on the job is the largest part of the price — and anything found on the day that was not in that is priced before it is started.
  4. Check it togetherSpecific equipment needed — supplying your own can bring the quote down — walked against the written scope rather than against the feeling of it, while the live streaming crew is still there.
  5. What you are handedThe itemised invoice and any guarantee on the workmanship and the parts, any additional services such as editing or post-production work — specialist products cost more than the everyday equivalent.

Equipment Setup
Live streaming services typically involve setting up high-quality cameras, microphones, and lighting equipment.
Streaming Platform Management
Managing the live stream on platforms like YouTube, Facebook, or Twitch is crucial.
Technical Support
Live streaming often requires on-site technical support to troubleshoot any issues that may arise.
Post-Event Services
Many live streaming services offer post-event editing and archiving of the recorded stream.
Event Live Streaming
Capturing and broadcasting live events such as weddings and parties to online viewers.
Corporate Live Streaming
Streaming corporate meetings, conferences, or product launches to a remote audience.

AFTER

When the job is done

Keep the invoice and the paperworkAn itemised invoice with the trader's name, the work and the total — post-Event Services — many live streaming services offer post-event editing and archiving of the recorded stream, because it is what a buyer's solicitor, an insurer or a lender asks for long after the live streaming crew has gone.
Test what was doneTechnical Support — live streaming often requires on-site technical support to troubleshoot any issues that may arise — and something that does not work on the day is theirs to put right there and then.
Ask what the guarantee isOn the workmanship and on the parts, and for how long each one runs — they are usually different. streaming Platform Management — managing the live stream on platforms like YouTube, Facebook, or Twitch is crucial — under the Consumer Rights Act 2022 what was agreed is what can be relied on.
Leave the reviewOnly a booked job can be reviewed on Locufy, which is why the score on a live streaming crew's card means something — equipment Setup — live streaming services typically involve setting up high-quality cameras, microphones, and lighting equipment.

STEP 1Say it in writing, firstSay what is wrong and what you want done. Under the Consumer Rights Act 2022 the work must be carried out with reasonable skill and care, and defective work put right.
STEP 2Use the make-it-right step on LocufyUnder four stars you are asked whether to send it to the provider first; we follow it through. Then review.
STEP 3Escalate to the body that regulates itThere is no register, so the route is the consumer body and, if needed, the courts.
STEP 4Small claimsSmall claims covers €2,000, once you have asked in writing and given them a chance to put it right.

Hiring a live streaming crew: questions people ask

The cost of live streaming services can vary based on the complexity of the event, the number of cameras required, and the duration of the stream. Additional features like multi-platform streaming or advanced editing can also increase the price.

The duration of a live streaming job can vary, but most events require several hours of setup and testing before the actual streaming. The live stream itself can last from one hour to several hours, depending on the event.

Some providers may offer emergency or same-day live streaming services, but availability can be limited. It's best to inquire in advance and discuss your specific needs with the service provider.

Yes, many live streaming providers offer packages that include related services such as video editing, photography, or equipment rental. This can often lead to discounts and a more streamlined experience.

Out of scope items may include extensive venue setup, travel costs outside a specified area, or additional content creation beyond the live stream. Always clarify what is included in the service package with your provider.

No licence or register applies to photographers in Ireland. The protection is the contract, and copyright law decides who owns the pictures.

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Sources — checked October 2026

  1. Copyright and Related Rights Act 2000
  2. CCPC — your rights when you buy a service
  3. Consumer Rights Act 2022
  4. Courts Service — small claims
  5. Revenue — PHOTOGRAPHY (Wedding and Portrait) — Reduced rate
  6. Revenue — current VAT rates (effective 1 January 2026)
  7. Revenue — VAT thresholds: €42,500 for a person supplying services only