Name: Photography Principles
Author: lylesopinion

This skill provides foundational photography knowledge that informs editing decisions. When an agent suggests adjustments to exposure, composition, color, or workflow, the reasoning should be grounded in these principles.

When to Use This Skill

When analyzing a photograph and suggesting improvements
When making exposure or color adjustment decisions
When advising on crop and composition
When explaining editing choices to the photographer
When planning a RAW development workflow

Core Principles

Expose correctly first -- Get the histogram where it should be before touching color or tone
Preserve information -- Shoot RAW, edit non-destructively, avoid clipping shadows or highlights
Color serves the image -- White balance for accuracy or mood, color grade with intention
Composition guides the eye -- Every crop and frame should direct the viewer's attention
Less is more -- Subtle edits usually beat heavy-handed processing

When to Use This Skill

When analyzing a photograph and suggesting improvements
When making exposure or color adjustment decisions
When advising on crop and composition
When explaining editing choices to the photographer
When planning a RAW development workflow

Core Principles

Expose correctly first -- Get the histogram where it should be before touching color or tone
Preserve information -- Shoot RAW, edit non-destructively, avoid clipping shadows or highlights
Color serves the image -- White balance for accuracy or mood, color grade with intention
Composition guides the eye -- Every crop and frame should direct the viewer's attention
Less is more -- Subtle edits usually beat heavy-handed processing

Photography Principles

When to Use This Skill

Core Principles

Photography Principles

When to Use This Skill

Core Principles

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