Dave, I sometimes use the term "graphic," or a "graphic look," which gives
the idea without being too process-specific. Sometimes also "abstracted"
works. Another term that's been used for processes like posterization,
tone-line, etch-bleach, etc. is "derived photography" or "derivation."
Similarly "manipulated photography." I've also used "crooked
photography" as opposed to "straight photography."
> I have heard the term "pictorial look." What does that really mean?
The term "pictorial" has connotations of a distinct period and style --
turn-of-the-century, soft focus, low contrast, White, early Steichen,
Kasebier, Demachy, etc. -- which could be very much at odds with the work
you're describing.
The term "pictorial look" may be used for work reminiscent of or with a
gloss on the original pictorialism...
Judy