Projection cutting is a photographic printing technique in which an image is optically projected onto sensitized material, such as photographic paper or film. The projected image exposes the emulsion, allowing it to be developed into a permanent print.
This method is commonly used in enlarging prints from negatives, slides, or transparencies, giving photographers precise control over image size, composition, and exposure. Projection cutting is fundamental in traditional darkroom work and remains relevant in both analogue and hybrid photographic workflows where optical enlargement and image manipulation are required.