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February 3, 2022

New TFC Birmingham. New Photo Competition. New Beginnings
Introducing the Brand New TFC Birmingham We’re excited to announce that after seventeen years of being at 2 Mount Street, The Flash Centre Birmingham has moved to a new and improved store. We were sad to leave, but the new location means...
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August 24, 2021

The Covid frontline Heroes with Aaron Jay Young
Discover the inspiring story behind Aaron Jay Young's "The COVID Frontline Heroes" project. In this article, we catch up with him to learn about his passion, approach, and the performance of the Elinchrom ONE. Read on to see the incredible work of this talented photographer capturing the essence of frontline heroes.
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August 11, 2021

Elinchrom ONE - Your Questions Answered
Fresh off the back of the exciting Elinchrom ONE announcement (Elinchrom's first battery powered monolight!), and with questions coming in about it thick and fast, we thought it might be useful to summarise your most frequently asked questions in one place. If you...
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August 10, 2021

Capturing artisans in Oaxaca with the Elinchrom ONE with Brenda Bazan
It is a privilege of ours to share stories from creators and communities all around the globe. With the launch of the Elinchrom ONE light, we are excited to highlight photographers working on humanitarian personal projects. To celebrate her identity as...
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July 14, 2021

Welcome to the new home for The Flash Centre
Welcome to our new and improved website! We gave The Flash Centre online a little spruce up to keep our website feeling fresh whilst offering our customers the same great user experience. Things will look simpler and sleeker, and our...
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July 13, 2021

Get The Shot with Michael Sewell - Food
In this blog post, food photographer Michael Sewell shares his tips and techniques for capturing the perfect shot of food using proper lighting. He discusses his choice of equipment and settings, as well as his creative approach to styling and composition, providing valuable insights for anyone interested in food photography.
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July 12, 2021

The Importance Of Light by Michael Sewell
Learn about the importance of lighting in photography with this tutorial. Discover how lighting can affect the quality of your images and how to use different lighting techniques to achieve the desired results. Perfect for photographers looking to improve their skills and take their photography to the next level.
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July 11, 2021

Michael Sewell Shares His Take on the ELB 500 TTL
In this review, Michael Sewell shares his experience and insights on the Elinchrom ELB 500 TTL flash kit, covering its features, performance, and suitability for various photography styles. Whether you're a portrait, wedding, or commercial photographer, you'll find valuable insight to help you make and informed choice.
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May 24, 2020

Phottix Raja 105cm Softbox - A Review
I originally bought the Raja 105cm because my usual location key box was getting a little tired. The new Phottix Raja stripboxes had proven their worth so quickly, the Phottix Raja range was the first place I looked. The 105cm has met my expectations and more.
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