Looking For Some Good Software For Photography

garethstew · garethstew #1 (**permalink**)

02-29-2012, 12:48 PM

Hello guy do a lot photo work and feel that photoshop is to hard to use tried aperture but that seems the same is there any good photo editing software out there that i could use that could guild me along and easy to use.

chscag · chscag #2 (**permalink**)

02-29-2012, 01:25 PM

How about trying to use and learn iPhoto which is included with your Mac (assuming you own one)?

garethstew · garethstew #3 (**permalink**)

02-29-2012, 01:31 PM

i have iMac yes need software with bit more tool than iPhoto but are easier to use than photoshop

mrplow · mrplow #4 (**permalink**)

02-29-2012, 02:07 PM

If you've bought photoshop you'd be crazy to look elsewhere - stick with it and get a Deke McCelland book to match the version you have.

If you just trialled Photoshop CS then I'd suggest getting Photoshop Elements 10 and the matching 'for dummies' book.

If iPhoto is too simplistic and you need to step up you need to invest a little time to learn a new tool that's more competent. Elements has many quick fix, automated tools but at some point you'll need more and taking the time to learn the tool will provide you with superior results.

Stretch · Stretch #5 (**permalink**)

02-29-2012, 02:12 PM

I prefer Lightroom, which is somewhat based on Photoshop. It's similar to Aperture.

Leukeh · Leukeh #6 (**permalink**)

02-29-2012, 05:33 PM

I would highly recommend Lightroom. It's got a simple enough interface to be able to figure it out but advanced enough to keep you using it for many years.

You can grab the trial off the Adobe website and use it for a full month before you need to decide whether it's worth purchasing.

No matter what you buy though, there's going to be a learning curve. Photoshop is incredibly powerful software - it's hard at first but you get the hang of it eventually. Same with every new piece of software you buy.

chscag · chscag #7 (**permalink**)

02-29-2012, 09:30 PM

Also... don't overlook Pixelmator. Lots of power for the money and you can purchase it direct from the Mac App store for $29.99.

Doug b · Doug b #8 (**permalink**)

02-29-2012, 10:49 PM

Lightroom 3 is on sale for $109 at B&H Photo

I'd hop on that quickly. It normally goes for about $300, and subsequent upgrades once you own LR, are $100, so right off the bat it makes good financial sense.

Doug

garethstew · garethstew #9 (**permalink**)

03-02-2012, 09:24 AM

going to give lightroom 3 ago seem good in the trial i used

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Member Since: Jan 23, 2008 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 31,974 Mac Specs: 21.5" iMac 2.5 GHz i5, iPad 3rd Gen., 3 iPods	02-29-2012, 01:25 PM How about trying to use and learn iPhoto which is included with your Mac (assuming you own one)? Community Guidelines
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Member Since: Jan 13, 2007 Location: Central New York Posts: 4,614 Mac Specs: 15in i7 MacBook Pro, 8GB RAM, 60GB SSD, 500GB HD	02-29-2012, 02:12 PM I prefer Lightroom, which is somewhat based on Photoshop. It's similar to Aperture. Blog and Photo Gallery: http://philolin.me/ Currently running OS X 10.8.2
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Leukeh #6 (permalink)
Member Since: Apr 21, 2007 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 1,173 Mac Specs: 13" MBP, 2.26GHz, 8gb RAM	02-29-2012, 05:33 PM I would highly recommend Lightroom. It's got a simple enough interface to be able to figure it out but advanced enough to keep you using it for many years. You can grab the trial off the Adobe website and use it for a full month before you need to decide whether it's worth purchasing. No matter what you buy though, there's going to be a learning curve. Photoshop is incredibly powerful software - it's hard at first but you get the hang of it eventually. Same with every new piece of software you buy. Behance Design/Photography Porfolio
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Member Since: Jan 23, 2008 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 31,974 Mac Specs: 21.5" iMac 2.5 GHz i5, iPad 3rd Gen., 3 iPods	02-29-2012, 09:30 PM Also... don't overlook Pixelmator. Lots of power for the money and you can purchase it direct from the Mac App store for $29.99. Community Guidelines
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garethstew #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Dec 03, 2011 Posts: 10	02-29-2012, 12:48 PM Hello guy do a lot photo work and feel that photoshop is to hard to use tried aperture but that seems the same is there any good photo editing software out there that i could use that could guild me along and easy to use.
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Doug b #8 (permalink)
Member Since: Jun 22, 2008 Location: Forest Hills, NYC Posts: 3,339 Mac Specs: 15-inch Early 2008; Processor 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo; Memory 4 GB 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM; 10.7.5	02-29-2012, 10:49 PM Lightroom 3 is on sale for $109 at B&H Photo I'd hop on that quickly. It normally goes for about $300, and subsequent upgrades once you own LR, are $100, so right off the bat it makes good financial sense. Doug Alternatives to iTunes click here !
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Member Since: Dec 03, 2011 Posts: 10	03-02-2012, 09:24 AM going to give lightroom 3 ago seem good in the trial i used
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