The term PHOTO ARCHIVE ELEMENT is a job description for a NEG, which stands for Negative Cutter. This is a person who is responsible for cutting negatives from photographic film and archiving them in a safe and secure manner. They must be able to identify the best quality images and ensure that they are properly stored and preserved. The Negative Cutter must also be able to work with a variety of different types of film and be knowledgeable about the various techniques used to cut negatives.