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Editing terms

Written by: Nate Torres

Last updated: July 30, 2024

Learn about the different editing terms in photography so you can take your post-processing to the next level...


Editing terms in photography

Editing terms in photography encompass a range of concepts that you will need to address during post-processing along with the methods you can use to enhance your images.

Understanding these terms will not only make you a better photographer, but will speed up your editing process as well. This list is not final and I will continue to add to this list:


Knowing each of these terms will allow you to fine-tune your images for professional results.

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