Photographic processes refer to the methods used to capture images using light. The most common process involves exposing a light-sensitive material, such as film or a digital sensor, to light. This exposure creates a latent image, which is then developed to produce a visible photograph. There are various types of photographic processes, including black and white photography, color photography, and digital photography. Each process has its own techniques and materials, such as darkroom development for film or image processing software for digital images, allowing photographers to create diverse visual effects and styles.