In photography, a print is an image, typically a positive, produced by exposing light-sensitive paper or other materials coated with photographic emulsion to light. The exposure creates a visible image after chemical development, which can be further fixed and processed to ensure permanence.
Prints are the final tangible output of photographic work, whether from film negatives, digital files, or alternative photographic processes. They allow photographers to share, display, and archive their images, and the quality of a print depends on factors such as paper type, emulsion, exposure, and development technique.