How to Hire a Videographer in the UK: Rates, Social Video Packages and the Brief
Short video now drives most reach on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and LinkedIn, and many businesses want a videographer who can film once and deliver a month of clips. Others need a single brand film, an event recap or a product video. This guide explains how to define the work, what UK videographers charge in 2026, whether to post a job or a one off project, what to include in the brief, and how to choose the right person.
Need video on a regular basis? Post a job free on the ZOMZEY network and videographers, photographers and Influencers apply through their ZOMZEY profile.
Decide what kind of video you need
- Monthly social clips: one filming session a month, cut into short vertical videos for your channels.
- Brand or promotional film: a polished video for your website, adverts or a launch.
- Event coverage: a recap of a launch, workshop, gig or festival.
- Product video: demonstrations and close ups for your shop and adverts.
- Interviews and testimonials: customers, staff or founders speaking to camera.
What videographers charge in the UK
Whito’s 2026 study of UK photography and video prices, based on 40 published UK price lists, gives these typical figures. London usually sits at or above the top of each range.
| Type of work | Typical UK price |
|---|---|
| Solo videographer, half day | £390 to £650 |
| Solo videographer, full day | £690 to £900 |
| Monthly social video package, solo operator | £295 to £650 a month |
| Monthly social video package, studio with strategy calls | £1,250 to £1,950 a month |
Editing time, music licensing, extra versions for different platforms and paid advert use can all add to the price, so ask for them to be listed separately in each quote.
Job or project: choosing the right route on ZOMZEY
- Post a job when you want people for an ongoing or repeat role. Posting jobs on the ZOMZEY network is free, members apply through their ZOMZEY account, and jobs are approved before they go live.
- Post a paid opportunity when you have one defined piece of work. Members send a priced offer, the work is agreed through the Prospect Centre, and ZOMZEY Protected Payments can hold the fee until the work is delivered and approved.
What to put in the brief or job post
- What the video is for, who will watch it and where it will be published.
- The number of finished videos, their length and their formats, such as vertical 9:16 for Reels and TikTok and 16:9 for YouTube.
- Whether you need captions, music, voiceover, graphics or subtitles.
- Location, filming dates and the turnaround you need for edits.
- Usage: where and for how long you may use the footage, and whether you need the raw files.
- Your budget, or the monthly package you have in mind.
Choosing between applicants
Watch the first five seconds of each sample, because that is what decides whether people keep watching on social media. Look for clear sound, steady footage, good lighting and editing that suits your brand. For a monthly role, start with one paid filming session and a small set of clips, then agree a package. Put usage rights, raw footage and revision rounds in writing before filming starts.
Ready to hire? Posting jobs on the ZOMZEY network is free, and you can review each videographer’s ZOMZEY profile before you reply.
Browse Influencers and venues by city
ZOMZEY lists its members by location, so you can find talent near you.
- Influencers by city, including Greater London.
- Hubs by city, the venues and spaces that suit filming and events.
- Bands by city and musicians by city, for live music content.
Common questions about hiring a videographer
How much does a videographer cost in the UK?
A 2026 study of UK price lists puts a solo videographer at about £390 to £650 for a half day and £690 to £900 for a full day. Monthly social video packages run from about £295 to £650 for a solo operator.
Is it free to post a videography job on ZOMZEY?
Yes. Posting jobs on the ZOMZEY network is free, and videographers apply through their ZOMZEY profile.
How many social clips can come from one filming day?
It depends on the content and the editing. Agree the number of finished clips, their lengths and formats in writing before filming.
Do I own the video footage?
Not automatically. Agree a licence covering where you will use the videos and for how long, and ask separately if you need the raw footage.
Should I hire a videographer or an Influencer?
Hire a videographer for polished video you publish and control. Hire an Influencer when you want content in their own style for their audience, or UGC that feels native to social media.
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