Flash Archive - Thomas Vonier
Thomas Vonier
[03] Designing light: The creative use of flash

[03] Designing light: The creative use of flash

by | 8. May 2025

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...
[05] Understanding the quality of light

[05] Understanding the quality of light

by | 8. May 2025

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...
[04] The unleashed flash: working freely in space

[04] The unleashed flash: working freely in space

by | 8. May 2025

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...
[02] The technical basics of flash light

[02] The technical basics of flash light

by | 8. May 2025

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...
[01] Why photograph with flash?

[01] Why photograph with flash?

by | 8. May 2025

Imagine you want to take a photo – be it in your living room, outside at sunset or at a party. In order to take a picture, your camera needs one thing above all: light. No light – no picture. It’s as simple as that. How does light actually get into...