Simple photo editing workflow
before editing, make sure you’re shooting RAW
Process through DxO PureRAW (use its full-spec denoise + optical corrections)
Import DxO’s DNG output image into photo editor, fix white balance and basic exposure, compensate for blownout whites
Global exposure + tonal adjustments (basic panel, then curves if needed)
Colour adjustments (saturation, vibrancy
Crop + straighten + perspective corrections
Local adjustments (masking, dodge & burn, subject emphasis, subtle vignetting, selective background blurring
Reduce for specific use
Output sharpening (high-pass filter or equivalent, go a bit further than needed, view at 1:1 and roll back to just right.
Save as lossless if needed or 95% JPEG. Crush for specific application.