The Contact Sheet

A contact sheet is a photographic tool that displays small, scaled-down versions of multiple images on a single page. It serves as a visual reference, allowing photographers or viewers to review and select the best photos quickly without opening each one individually. Often used during editing or printing processes, contact sheets help evaluate composition, exposure, and overall quality efficiently. They are commonly created using a special contact printing process or digital scanning, providing an overview that simplifies comparison and decision-making in photography workflow.