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apturing a digital photograph is just one step in a multi-step process

called the digital workflow. Every photographer personalizes their

workflow to some extent, but all include the post-capture steps of

transferring pictures from the camera; reviewing, organizing, and

ranking them; then adjusting, publishing and archiving them. Many of the

steps in this workflow have traditionally been performed using a variety of

applications including those that do image management, RAW image con-

version, and photo-editing. However, the first generation of truly innova-

tive applications in the form of Apple’s Aperture and Adobe’s Lightroom are

reshaping the playing field. These programs are integrating into a single ap-

plication almost all of the steps in the digital workflow so post capture digital

photography is easier, faster, and more efficient. These programs also make

working with RAW files as easy as working with JPEGs. In this chapter we’ll

explore the steps in the digital workflow from capturing images through to

organizing and editing them on your computer. The emphasis is on Adobe’s

Lightroom, mainly because it runs on both Apple and Windows machines.

Apple’s Aperture is a highly regarded program and shares many of the same

goals and features.

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