flash photography

American

noun

photography using a momentary flash of artificial light as a source of illumination.

flash photography British

noun

photography in which a flashbulb or electronic flash is used to provide momentary illumination of a dark or insufficiently lit subject

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I had a happy childhood, but I was one of those anxious kids—I was terrified of flash photography, fireworks, and cats, among other things.

From Slate • Feb. 10, 2022

She reminded other onlookers not to use flash photography, or approach the owl too closely, lest the bird feel startled or threatened — good practices for viewers observing any bird of prey.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 10, 2022

No flash photography, because that’ll startle the pigs.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 5, 2019

"We accidentally used flash photography though - but no one came looking for us."

From BBC • Jun. 17, 2018

Even the National Gallery in Washington, D.C., with paintings by Rembrandt and Van Gogh, allows flash photography.

From Washington Times • Mar. 28, 2016

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