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The document provides a list of ten creative photography styles in post-processing, each with a description of its style, editing techniques, and typical uses. Styles include Surreal/Dreamlike, Double Exposure, Abstract, Color Grading, Painterly Effect, Glitch, Light Painting, Fantasy, Minimalist, and Collage. Each style emphasizes different artistic expressions and techniques to enhance photographic creativity.

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For Culminating Activity

The document provides a list of ten creative photography styles in post-processing, each with a description of its style, editing techniques, and typical uses. Styles include Surreal/Dreamlike, Double Exposure, Abstract, Color Grading, Painterly Effect, Glitch, Light Painting, Fantasy, Minimalist, and Collage. Each style emphasizes different artistic expressions and techniques to enhance photographic creativity.

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LIST OF CREATIVE PHOTOGRAPHY STYLES IN POST-PROCESSING

1. Surreal / Dreamlike

• Style: Bends reality; dreamlike or fantastical aesthetics.


• Edits: Compositing, soft glow, floating elements, unrealistic lighting, or colors.
• Used for: Fine art, conceptual photography, storytelling.

2. Double Exposure / Blend Modes

• Style: Combines two or more images into one.


• Edits: Layer masks, blend modes (like “screen” or “multiply”), opacity control.
• Used for: Portraits with landscapes, creative storytelling, album art.

3. Abstract / Distorted

• Style: Focuses on shapes, patterns, colors over subject realism.


• Edits: Warping, liquify tools, extreme motion blur, color inversions.
• Used for: Artistic expression, graphic design, experimental work.

4. Color Grading (Creative Tones)

• Style: Artistic color manipulation to set a mood or aesthetic.


• Edits: Split toning, LUTs, selective color, cross-processing, vibrant or muted palettes.
• Used for: Fashion, cinematic photography, Instagram aesthetics.

5. Painterly Effect

• Style: Makes photos look like paintings or illustrations.


• Edits: Digital brushes, texture overlays, oil paint filters, soft focus.
• Used for: Portraiture, fantasy, still life.
6. Glitch / Retro / VHS Aesthetic

• Style: Emulates 80s/90s video tape errors or retro tech.


• Edits: RGB splitting, static textures, scan lines, pixelation, chromatic aberration.
• Used for: Music visuals, street photography, digital art.

7. Light Painting / Light Effects

• Style: Adds surreal light trails or flares.


• Edits: Brush tools, overlays, lens flare filters, long exposure simulations.
• Used for: Night photography, concerts, dance, concept art.

8. Fantasy / Fairytale

• Style: Magical, otherworldly aesthetic with mystical tones.


• Edits: Composite creatures, glowing objects, soft vignettes, pastel or enchanted colors.
• Used for: Children's photography, book covers, cosplay, storytelling.

9. Minimalist / Negative Space Play

• Style: Focus on simplicity and negative space.


• Edits: Isolated subjects, selective blurring or desaturation, plain or textured backgrounds.
• Used for: Editorials, product photography, Instagram visuals.

10. Collage / Mixed Media

• Style: Photo + graphics/textures + other media.


• Edits: Cutouts, scanned paper textures, text overlays, illustration combos.
• Used for: Zines, posters, fashion magazines, music promo.

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