Brandon Ballweg, Author at Compose Click

What Does a Wedding Photography Assistant Do?

May 3, 2018November 17, 2017 by Brandon Ballweg

If you’re thinking about getting into wedding photography or being an assistant, you might be wondering what a wedding photography assistant does.

Some wedding photographers don’t even use them but they are sort of the unsung heroes of the wedding photography world, people who have a hand in greatly increasing the quality of photography for wedding photographers who employ them.

Brandon Ballweg

Brandon Ballweg is a graduate of the University of Kansas and is a wedding and street photographer from the Kansas City area. He is the founder of ComposeClick.

How to Find Wedding Photography Assistant Jobs

May 3, 2018November 17, 2017 by Brandon Ballweg

Wedding photography is not rocket science, although it’s certainly not easy and comes with a lot of responsibility. So in my opinion, if you’re looking to get a job as a second shooter, you should actually work as a wedding photography assistant first and get your foot in the door that way.

It lets you get a behind the scenes look at how a wedding photographer operates throughout a wedding day. You’ll pick up some technical wedding photography skills along the way as well as how a wedding photographer interacts with their clients and subjects.

Brandon Ballweg

Brandon Ballweg is a graduate of the University of Kansas and is a wedding and street photographer from the Kansas City area. He is the founder of ComposeClick.

6 Insights I Gained After Doing One Year Old Birthday Photography

May 4, 2018November 16, 2017 by Brandon Ballweg

image of a one year old eating birthday cake for the first time as an example about one year old birthday photography

One year old birthday photography is much like any other type of event photography but you have the added unpredictability of a one year old and a bunch of other young children running around. But that just means you need to be on your toes and be ready for spontaneous action shots as they unfold.

Brandon Ballweg

Brandon Ballweg is a graduate of the University of Kansas and is a wedding and street photographer from the Kansas City area. He is the founder of ComposeClick.

Why Wedding Photographers Use Two Cameras

May 4, 2018November 16, 2017 by Brandon Ballweg

image showing a wedding photographer using two cameras

If you’ve been to a wedding as a guest, you might have noticed the wedding photographer using two cameras.

So why do wedding photographers use two cameras?

Brandon Ballweg

Brandon Ballweg is a graduate of the University of Kansas and is a wedding and street photographer from the Kansas City area. He is the founder of ComposeClick.

The Purpose of Camera Lens Hoods and Why You Should Use Yours

May 5, 2018November 9, 2017 by Brandon Ballweg

image of a canon lens with a petal lens hood for blog post about the purpose of camera lens hoods

If you just bought your first camera kit, you may be wondering what the plastic thing is that came with your lens. Maybe you’ve been doing photography for awhile and even have been using your lens hood but haven’t questioned why.

Should You Go Full Frame?

May 5, 2018November 8, 2017 by Brandon Ballweg

high resolution example image of a landscape for a blog post answering the question, should I go full frame?

There’s a lot to like about cameras with full frame sensors: they have excellent image quality, work well in low light situations and are capable of producing shallower a depth of field than digital cameras with smaller sensors.

But that doesn’t necessarily mean that a full frame camera is the optimal choice for photographers across the board.

What Are DSLR Cameras Good For?

May 5, 2018November 7, 2017 by Brandon Ballweg

Example of a DSLR strapped around woman for what are DSLRs good for? post

At one point, DSLR cameras had all the advantages in their favor. But as of this writing in November 2017, the advantages that DSLRs once had over mirrorless cameras has dwindled significantly.

But regardless of how mirrorless camera technology has improved in recent years, DSLR cameras still have a lot going for them in terms of performance, as long as you can deal with the size and weight.

What is the “Bokeh” Effect in Photography?

May 5, 2018November 7, 2017 by Brandon Ballweg

Out of all the photography concepts, “bokeh” is one of the most talked about and controversial. It’s one of those things in photography that excites both new and experienced photographers alike.

Brandon Ballweg

Brandon Ballweg is a graduate of the University of Kansas and is a wedding and street photographer from the Kansas City area. He is the founder of ComposeClick.

The Blurred Background Effect in Photography

May 5, 2018November 7, 2017 by Brandon Ballweg

image of a monkey as an example of a blurred background effect

If you’ve paid close attention to pictures before, you’ve probably noticed that some have a lot in focus whereas others it’s the opposite, resulting in a blurred background effect. This blurred background effect, also known as “bokeh” among photographers, named after the Japanese word for “blur” can be done in a very tasteful way that enhances images by drawing the viewer in.

Brandon Ballweg

Brandon Ballweg is a graduate of the University of Kansas and is a wedding and street photographer from the Kansas City area. He is the founder of ComposeClick.

Photography Categories List for Photographic Inspiration

May 5, 2018November 3, 2017 by Brandon Ballweg

image showing old camera and case for post about photography categories list

We all need a starting point or some inspiration at times when it comes to photography.

So whether you’re starting out and want to know what types of photography you could do or you need a spark to get you motivated to try out a new form of photography, this photography categories list should give you some ideas to work with.

Brandon Ballweg

Brandon Ballweg is a graduate of the University of Kansas and is a wedding and street photographer from the Kansas City area. He is the founder of ComposeClick.