I own four tripods so why on earth don't I ever use them?!

Group of tripods
(Image credit: Future)

How many tripods are too many? This is a question I find myself pondering whenever I get that urge to sort and organize through my photography equipment. I currently own four, of various shapes and sizes and honestly, I rarely use any of them but there is something in me that just can’t and won’t part with them. I know they’re useful so why don’t I ever take them out with me?

First things first, I’m primarily a portrait photographer so it’s not like I need one for a lot of the stuff I shoot. You’ll usually find me lying on the ground, squatting in weird positions or climbing on top of things to get the perfect angle so a tripod is pretty much, obsolete. I do occasionally take self-portraits using my trusty Manfrotto 055 MT055CXPRO3  as it’s sturdy, has a spirit level built in, and is easy to set up to use in portrait mode, I also prefer the quick-release locks (as opposed to the twist lock legs). 

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Hannah Rooke
Freelance contributor

Having studied Journalism and Public Relations at the University of the West of England Hannah developed a love for photography through a module on photojournalism. She specializes in Portrait, Fashion and lifestyle photography but has more recently branched out in the world of stylized product photography. Hannah spent three years working at Wex Photo Video as a Senior Sales Assistant, using her experience and knowledge of cameras to help people buy the equipment that is right for them. With eight years experience working with studio lighting, Hannah has run many successful workshops teaching people how to use different lighting setups.