A battery grip can be very worthwhile if you shoot weddings or other events regularly.

The main benefit is ergonomics in portrait orientation: a good grip adds a second shutter release and often duplicate controls, so vertical shots feel much more natural and less awkward. That’s especially useful at weddings, where you may switch orientation constantly.

It can also improve handling and balance with heavier lenses by adding weight lower on the camera, which can make handheld shooting feel steadier.

Extra battery capacity is helpful, but for many people it’s a secondary benefit rather than the main reason to buy one. It matters most during long shoots or fast-paced events where changing batteries is inconvenient. Some grips also allow AA batteries, which can be useful in a pinch.

If you mainly shoot landscapes on a tripod, you may not need one. But for frequent handheld portrait-oriented shooting, especially weddings, a grip is often worth it.