Photo development is the process of transforming exposed photographic film or digital images into visible photographs. For traditional film, this involves several chemical baths that develop the latent image captured on the film. The process typically includes developing, stopping, and fixing the image, followed by washing and drying the film. In digital photography, photo development refers to editing and enhancing images using software like Adobe Photoshop or Lightroom. This can include adjusting brightness, contrast, and color balance, as well as cropping and retouching. The goal is to produce a final image that meets the photographer's vision.