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How to hire a videographer in Ireland
The checks, the questions and the paperwork.

A videographer in Ireland costs €400–€2,000 per day, typically around €800. 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 videographer in five steps

  1. Are you a trader, and can I see that in writing?No register covers videographer work, so trader status is what your consumer rights hang on — real Estate Videography — videographers in the real estate sector create video tours of properties to enhance listings.
  2. How does their experience change the price?Accreditation narrows the field and lifts the price. — ask before the quote rather than after.
  3. How does complexity of the project change the price?A clear answer here gets you a firmer quote. — ask before the quote rather than after.
  4. How does length of the final video change the price?Longer bookings let the provider finish without a second trip. — ask before the quote rather than after.
  5. What is not included?Documentary Filmmaking — some videographers specialise in documentary filmmaking, focusing on storytelling through interviews and real-life events — get the exclusions named in the quote, because a videographer 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 videographer work, so trader status is what your consumer rights hang on — real Estate Videography — videographers in the real estate sector create video tours of properties to enhance listings.

“How does their experience change the price?”

A good answer: Accreditation narrows the field and lifts the price. — ask before the quote rather than after.

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

A good answer: A clear answer here gets you a firmer quote. — ask before the quote rather than after.

“How does length of the final video change the price?”

A good answer: Longer bookings let the provider finish without a second trip. — ask before the quote rather than after.

“What is not included?”

A good answer: Documentary Filmmaking — some videographers specialise in documentary filmmaking, focusing on storytelling through interviews and real-life events — get the exclusions named in the quote, because a videographer 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 — promotional Videos — many businesses hire videographers to create promotional content, including advertisements and product showcases.

“What do I get in writing, and when?”

A good answer: A written scope and a price before the videographer starts, and an itemised invoice after — event Coverage — videographers typically capture significant events such as weddings, corporate events, and parties.

Getting the quote right

  • Their experience — accreditation narrows the field and lifts the price.
  • Complexity of the project — a clear answer here gets you a firmer quote.
  • Length of the final video — longer bookings let the provider finish without a second trip.
  • Duration of the shoot — a full day is the cheapest way to buy a lot of hours.
  • 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: their experience — accreditation narrows the field and lifts the price
  • They will not talk about it: complexity of the project — a clear answer here gets you a firmer quote
  • They will not talk about it: length of the final video — longer bookings let the provider finish without a second trip
  • A price for the videographer 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 videographer has begun
LOW
€400
TYPICAL
€800
HIGH
€2,000

What a videographer costs: €400–€2,000 per day

The figures are for the job, per day, and a quote for your own is the only number that binds anyone. Event videography and Promotional videos each carry their own band. Videographer 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

Videographers 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 firstTheir experience — accreditation narrows the field and lifts the price — that is what the videographer is judging on the first visit, and a price given without it is a guess.
  2. Agree what is being doneComplexity of the project — a clear answer here gets you a firmer quote — put in writing before anyone starts, because it is the document you both read back at the end.
  3. The work itselfLength of the final video — longer bookings let the provider finish without a second trip — and anything found on the day that was not in that is priced before it is started.
  4. Check it togetherDuration of the shoot — a full day is the cheapest way to buy a lot of hours — walked against the written scope rather than against the feeling of it, while the videographer is still there.
  5. What you are handedThe itemised invoice and any guarantee on the workmanship and the parts, level of editing required — the look you want decides the method, and the method sets the price.

Event Coverage
Videographers typically capture significant events such as weddings, corporate events, and parties.
Promotional Videos
Many businesses hire videographers to create promotional content, including advertisements and product showcases.
Documentary Filmmaking
Some videographers specialise in documentary filmmaking, focusing on storytelling through interviews and real-life events.
Real Estate Videography
Videographers in the real estate sector create video tours of properties to enhance listings.
Event Videography
Capturing video footage of events such as weddings, parties, and corporate gatherings, typically focusing on key moments and highlights.
Music Videos
Collaborating with artists to create visually striking videos that complement their music, often involving choreography and creative storytelling.

AFTER

When the job is done

Keep the invoice and the paperworkAn itemised invoice with the trader's name, the work and the total — real Estate Videography — videographers in the real estate sector create video tours of properties to enhance listings, because it is what a buyer's solicitor, an insurer or a lender asks for long after the videographer has gone.
Test what was doneDocumentary Filmmaking — some videographers specialise in documentary filmmaking, focusing on storytelling through interviews and real-life events — 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. promotional Videos — many businesses hire videographers to create promotional content, including advertisements and product showcases — 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 videographer's card means something — event Coverage — videographers typically capture significant events such as weddings, corporate events, and parties.

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 videographer: questions people ask

The cost of hiring a videographer can vary based on factors such as their experience, the complexity of the project, and the length of the final video. Additional services like editing, travel expenses, and equipment rental may also affect the overall price.

The duration of a videography project can vary widely depending on the type of shoot and the amount of footage required. A simple event may take a few hours, while more complex projects like promotional videos or documentaries could span several days.

For certain types of projects, such as corporate videos or documentaries, it may be beneficial to hire a specialist videographer with relevant experience. However, a general videographer can often handle a variety of projects effectively.

Same-day videography services can be challenging to secure, especially for larger projects that require planning and setup. However, some videographers may offer emergency services for smaller events or last-minute requests.

Yes, many videographers offer packages that include multiple services, such as event coverage and promotional video production. Booking several services together can often lead to discounts and a more cohesive final product.

Out of scope services for videographers may include extensive scriptwriting, advanced animations, or specialised equipment like drones. It's important to discuss your specific needs with the videographer to clarify what is included in their services.

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Videographers near you

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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 — VIDEO - CONVERSION / TRANSFER (Photographic and related services) — Reduced rate
  6. Revenue — current VAT rates (effective 1 January 2026)
  7. Revenue — VAT thresholds: €42,500 for a person supplying services only