Top 5 Tripod for Wedding Photographers (2022)

The Vanguard Veo 3+ 263AB is a full-size tripod with three sections, so it doesn’t fold down that small but it’s quick to set up and reaches a good height. It doesn’t feel that heavy for an aluminum tripod, and if you want to shave off a little weight, there is a carbon fiber (CB) version that’s only a little more expensive. 

The design and build are first class, the angled column works brilliantly and all the controls and adjustments have a smoothness and precision that you would expect to cost a lot more than this. If you don’t need portability but you do need height, adaptability, rigidity and quality, this is ideal

This four-section Manfrotto 190XPro4 ball head kit is full-sized tripod with an XPro ball head included. It’s got everything you need, and is going to be suitable for a huge majority of photographers.

Reaching a full operating height of 175cm while also shrinking down to a modest folded height of 57cm, the Manfrotto 190XPro4 is great for all situations. It’s a relatively recent refresh of a popular Manfrotto model, and has a 90-degree pivot facility that means it can be swapped to a horizontal boom mode within seconds. The leg sections also use a new innovative locking lever design that allows them to be released from either side.

Sturdy as a rock, even when at its maximum height, the Manfrotto 190XPro4 is the archetypal photographer’s tripod; it’s very difficult to imagine the kind of photographer for whom this would not be suitable. Its XPro ball head is also state-of-the-art, with an adjustable friction damper. There are cheaper tripods on this list, but if the Manfrotto 190XPro4 is within your budget, we can recommend it without hesitation.

This tripod is considered the best Tripod for Wedding Photographers.

Weighing in at over 2kg, the MeFOTO GlobeTrotter (Tripod for Wedding Photographers) is a little heavier than we’d like for a travel tripod, but it folds down to just 41cm in length. The weight pays off in the form of a maximum load rating of 12kg for the legs and the ball head, which comes supplied. And despite their small size, the five-section legs give you a maximum operating height of 165cm. That makes it an impressive package for its size.

The legs swing up to reduce the carrying length, and one can be detached to serve as a monopod. Interchangeable rubber pads and metal spikes are supplied as well as a padded bag. All that’s missing is a pivot function for the centre column, and there are only two lockable leg angles instead of the more usual three. A pricier carbon fibre edition is also available, which reduces the total weight by 400g.

When it comes to folding down small for compact carriage, the Sirui NT-1005X reigns supreme. It’s definitely designed to be as small as possible, not only featuring five-section legs with a swing-up facility but also incorporating a two-section extending centre column. The result is a generally adequate maximum operating height of 150cm, and a particularly tiny folded height of 36cm. That’s only about half the folded height of the Manfrotto 290 kit. And despite its aluminum build, the Sirui is only 10g heavier than the Novo carbon kit.

Build quality is very good: the Sirui feels solid and robust, despite its lightweight construction. It remains rigid and steady even at the maximum operating height, with all five leg sections fully extended and both sections of the center column at full reach. Three locking leg angles are available, and there’s the usual facility to remove one leg and the center column for use as a monopod. And there are no retractable or interchangeable metal spikes for the feet, but the rubber pads are of good quality. 

Set-up on the NT-1005X/E-10 is quick and easy, from the non-slip feet to the ball head with its Arca-Swiss compatible quick-release plate. All adjustments are smooth but lock solidly – although the head lacks an independent friction damper – and the swing-up legs can be locked at three alternative angles. Maximum operating height is a little meager, but the carrying size is incredibly small. If ultra-compact carriage is high on your priority list, this tripod is for wedding photographers for you.

There are several newer editions of the Befree tripod on the market, but it’s hard to beat the simplicity of the original. It weighs just 1.5kg and folds down to just 41cm, making it a perfect choice for wedding photography and travel photography as well.

The four-section legs grant a maximum operating height of 144cm, and the load rating is 4kg. Both of those are rather modest but should prove enough for most photographers who don’t have special requirements. Considering their lightweight build, the tripod and head are strong and robust, and the clip-style clamps work smoothly and efficiently. This considers the best tripod for wedding photographers who shoot more pre weddiings.