Understanding Flash Duration: Exploring Photography with Mark Wallace

Understanding Flash Duration: Exploring Photography with Mark Wallace

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Mark Wallace

Mark Wallace is a photographer based in the United States. Best known for his web-based video series Digital Photography One on One and Exploring Photography sponsored by Adorama. Millions of people have watched Mark’s videos on YouTube, and the numbers continue to grow. Mark has a strong social media following on Facebook and Twitter, where he spends time interacting with viewers and workshop attendees. In 2014, Mark left the United States to embark on a 2 year worldwide adventure. He visited 28 countries and captured thousands of unique photographs across the globe. In 2016 Mark decided to give up planes, trains, and automobiles and is now exploring the world on his motorcycle.

Flash duration is an important concept to understand. The duration of your flash can vary widely based on the gear you use and the power settings you’re using. In this episode, Mark Wallace explains flash duration, how to measure it, and why it’s essential to understand. Mark explains the difference between T5 and T1 flash duration measurements.

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