Designing light: The creative use of flash Before we talk about artificial light, let’s take a step back. The sun is our first source of light. It is there without us having to switch it on – and we have all known it since birth. It shapes how we perceive...
Or: Why a flash doesn’t just “light up” Imagine you get two photos of the same person. Both well exposed, sharp, same background – but one looks soft and flattering, the other hard and direct. The difference? Not the “how much”, but...
Flashing in daylight – combining flash & available light Or: Why I prefer to take photos in bright sunlight at midday Let’s move on to my favorite topic – and to a point where I often get incredulous looks: Flashing in daylight. Yes, you read...
Or: Why your flash doesn’t illuminate “the whole room” Now it’s getting a bit physical – but don’t worry, you don’t need a collection of formulas. What you do need is a feel for how light behaves, especially when you have it...
High-Speed Sync – When the flash is faster than the shutter – Or: How to shoot with flash and open aperture in sunny conditions There are moments in photography when you want everything at once: open aperture for beautiful bokeh, great lighting mood in the...
The unleashed flash: working freely in space If you look at a photographer with a flash from the outside, it often looks like this: Camera, flash on top – and bang, done. And sure, it works. But it’s also a bit like cooking with just one spice. If you want...
This article is very technical – please don’t be alarmed if not everything is clear at the beginning. I am very sure that once you have familiarized yourself with the subject, you will find very good starting points here to delve deeper into the subject of...
Imagine you want to take a photo – whether in your living room, outside at sunset or at a party. In order to take a picture at all, your camera needs one thing above all else: light. Without light, there is no image. It’s that simple. How does light actually get...
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![[05] Understanding the quality of light](https://thomas-vonier.de/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/blitz5-1080x675.jpg)
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![[08] High-Speed Sync – When the flash is faster than the shutter](https://thomas-vonier.de/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/blitz8-1080x675.jpg)
![[04] The unleashed flash: working freely in space](https://thomas-vonier.de/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/blitz4-1080x675.jpg)
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