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.