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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Or were industry heavyweights GradImages, Flash Photography, and Pro Pics spinning sentimental moments into gold?

From Slate

In addition to inflammatory comments directed at sporting personalities, authorities have also criticised fans who cheer loudly or use flash photography during matches, and those who profit by selling memorabilia signed by athletes.

From BBC

Documentary-style flash photography, usually taken in dark spaces, illuminates figures we all recognize — from the dudes of Daft Punk, to Pharrell and Nigo or the star skater with his own Nike.

From Los Angeles Times

WARNING: This video contains flash photography.

From BBC

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

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