By A digital camera flash is a brief, intense burst of artificial light that illuminates a scene when natural light is insufficient or needs to be supplemented for proper exposure. Whether built into your camera body or mounted as an external accessory, flash serves as one of the most versatile lighting tools in photography, capable of freezing motion, filling in harsh shadows on a sunny day, or rescuing an indoor shot that would otherwise be too dark.
Despite its ubiquity, flash remains one of the most misunderstood pieces of camera equipment. Many photographers avoid it altogether, deterred by harsh, unflattering results from the pop…
