available light is a term which came into vogue during the 1930s. It refers to the light which is incidentally available indoors without the addition of flash or supplementary light for making the photograph. Available light picture have the look and feel of real, unposed, spontaneous candor. They often have a hard, grainy appearance and are clocked in deep shadow. Estimated basic value: None Go to the Next Entry. Go to the Previous Entry. Return to the Entry List. Return to the Homepage. Search for your Interests. Send us your Comments or Questions.