bringing life to the question with no answer... About photo software. I just received a Canon Rebel Xsi and want to learn how to really use it, but as far as software goes, I am a student and can buy discounted software. My current plans are to use the camera for action/sports shots while learning and then maybe, if I get good enough, move into business doing this. Alot of rambling to get to the point, but I can not find a page that compares PS Elements to CS4 (and extended) to Lightroom. The adobe site wants you to combine CS4 and lightroom. I am wondering if I should take advantage of the savings as a student and just jump right to CS4/lightroom combo ($400 total for both full versions, not student editions) and just learn them as I go. Sound crazy or overkill? I like alot of the features of them all, but would like to see side by side comparisons. Also, any sites list what features are NOT included in the student versions? I can get both full and student versions at a discount.