Photographic Processes

Photographic Processes is the technique of developing film by treating a negative with chemicals and exposing it to light to reproduce an image on photographic paper. While this method of photographic processes refers to the traditional manner of developing film, digital cameras and printers also allow for another avenue in film development.

With a digital camera, images can be transferred to a computer, manipulated with computer software and then printed out with a digital printer.

This newer method not only produces prints without the mess of negatives and chemicals, but it also allows the photographer to improve photo quality by clearing out red eyes, cropping out superfluous details or enhancing contrast by using computer software, such as Photoshop.

However, the term photographic processes can also refer to the method of taking pictures. The process of taking pictures can be as simple or complicated as the photographer needs. The following is a list of a few of the various aspects that may enter a photographer’s process of taking pictures:

• angle of the shot
• background
• focal length
• lens aperture
• lighting
• shutter speed
• type of lens to use.