HOW TO HIRE · PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEO · CHECKED OCTOBER 2026
How to hire a wedding videographer in Ireland
The checks, the questions and the paperwork.
A wedding videographer in Ireland costs €1,200–€4,000 per wedding, typically around €2,000. 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 wedding videographer in five steps
- Are you a trader, and can I see that in writing?No register covers wedding videographer work, so trader status is what your consumer rights hang on — delivery Formats — videographers offer various delivery formats for the final video, such as digital downloads, USB drives, or DVDs.
- How does videographer's experience change the price?Accreditation narrows the field and lifts the price. — ask before the quote rather than after.
- How does length of coverage change the price?A longer session costs more than a short one. — ask before the quote rather than after.
- How does complexity of editing required change the price?It determines how long the finished work will last. — ask before the quote rather than after.
- What is not included?Editing and Post-Production — after filming, the videographer will edit the footage to create a polished final product — get the exclusions named in the quote, because a wedding 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 →
A good answer: No register covers wedding videographer work, so trader status is what your consumer rights hang on — delivery Formats — videographers offer various delivery formats for the final video, such as digital downloads, USB drives, or DVDs.
A good answer: Accreditation narrows the field and lifts the price. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: A longer session costs more than a short one. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: It determines how long the finished work will last. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: Editing and Post-Production — after filming, the videographer will edit the footage to create a polished final product — get the exclusions named in the quote, because a wedding videographer job is priced on what was agreed and not on what was assumed.
A good answer: Expect public liability, and equipment cover; venues often ask for the certificate — full-Day Coverage — most wedding videographers provide full-day coverage, capturing everything from the ceremony to the reception.
A good answer: A written scope and a price before the wedding videographer starts, and an itemised invoice after — pre-Wedding Consultation — A wedding videographer typically offers a pre-wedding consultation to discuss the couple's vision and preferences.
Getting the quote right
- Videographer's experience — accreditation narrows the field and lifts the price.
- Length of coverage — a longer session costs more than a short one.
- Complexity of editing required — it determines how long the finished work will last.
- Venue's location — the further out you are, the more the call-out costs.
- 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: videographer's experience — accreditation narrows the field and lifts the price
- They will not talk about it: length of coverage — a longer session costs more than a short one
- They will not talk about it: complexity of editing required — it determines how long the finished work will last
- A price for the wedding 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 wedding videographer has begun
What a wedding videographer costs: €1,200–€4,000 per wedding
The figures are for the job, per wedding, and a quote for your own is the only number that binds anyone. Cinematic wedding film and Documentary style coverage each carry their own band. Wedding 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
Wedding 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.
- Look firstVideographer's experience — accreditation narrows the field and lifts the price — that is what the wedding videographer is judging on the first visit, and a price given without it is a guess.
- Agree what is being doneLength of coverage — a longer session costs more than a short one — put in writing before anyone starts, because it is the document you both read back at the end.
- The work itselfComplexity of editing required — it determines how long the finished work will last — and anything found on the day that was not in that is priced before it is started.
- Check it togetherVenue's location — the further out you are, the more the call-out costs — walked against the written scope rather than against the feeling of it, while the wedding videographer is still there.
- What you are handedThe itemised invoice and any guarantee on the workmanship and the parts, ask about their equipment and backup plans in case of technical issues.
- Pre-Wedding Consultation
- A wedding videographer typically offers a pre-wedding consultation to discuss the couple's vision and preferences.
- Full-Day Coverage
- Most wedding videographers provide full-day coverage, capturing everything from the ceremony to the reception.
- Editing and Post-Production
- After filming, the videographer will edit the footage to create a polished final product.
- Delivery Formats
- Videographers offer various delivery formats for the final video, such as digital downloads, USB drives, or DVDs.
- Cinematic Wedding Film
- A beautifully edited video that combines highlights from the ceremony and reception, often set to music.
- Documentary Style Coverage
- A more narrative approach that captures the day as it unfolds, focusing on the emotions and interactions.
AFTER
When the job is done
Hiring a wedding videographer: questions people ask
The cost can vary based on factors such as the videographer's experience, the length of coverage, and the complexity of editing required. Additional services like drone footage or multiple cameras can also impact the price.
Most wedding videographers offer packages that cover the entire day, typically ranging from 8 to 12 hours. This allows them to capture all key moments, from the preparations to the evening celebrations.
Many videographers may have availability for last-minute bookings, especially during off-peak seasons. However, popular professionals often book well in advance, so it's best to reach out as early as possible.
Many wedding videographers offer package deals that include photography or photo booth services. Booking multiple services can often result in discounts and a more cohesive visual style for your wedding.
Standard packages usually do not include additional costs such as travel fees for distant locations, extra hours of coverage, or special requests like live streaming. It's important to clarify these details before booking.
No licence or register applies to photographers in Ireland. The protection is the contract, and copyright law decides who owns the pictures.
MORE GUIDES
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Sources — checked October 2026
- Copyright and Related Rights Act 2000
- CCPC — your rights when you buy a service
- Consumer Rights Act 2022
- Courts Service — small claims
- Revenue — VIDEO - CONVERSION / TRANSFER (Photographic and related services) — Reduced rate
- Revenue — current VAT rates (effective 1 January 2026)
- Revenue — VAT thresholds: €42,500 for a person supplying services only