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Home › Photography Tips › The Basics of Light and Flash Photography

The Basics of Light and Flash Photography

March 12, 2014 • Updated Sep 30, 2026 • Photography Tips, Photography Videos, The Pros • 1 min read

Professional photographer and Nikon shooter Joe McNally takes you through some fundamental basics in recognizing light scenarios and how to use flash photography.

Nikon is just starting to release new videos like this on a biweekly basis on their YouTube channel.

See also Taking Advantage Of Magic Hour

Tags: flash, light, strobes

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