What program is the best for professional photography? I want to be able to do anything with a photo.?

Question

I am getting into photography and I have heard that Adobe is the best program, but I want to know for sure before going out and buying it. Would like to be able to do air brushing, thinning, tan, etc.

Answer 1

Adobe Photoshop CS3 is excellent of course. However, there are also some other excellent softwares at a fraction of the cost. Corel Paint Shop Pro Photo is an excellent program, also Ulead PhotoImpact. I use these two as much as I use my Photoshop. I would reccommend them before spending the money for Photoshop.

Answer 2

You could start with Photoshop Elements for $99 and that may be all that you need. You could also buy an older version of Photoshop on eBay and save money.
If you want a new version of the full program, check out the bundle prices as it's often not much more to get some other Adobe software included. You can download a trial version from Adobe and see if it fits your needs.

Answer 3

Adobe Photoshop is a definite must. It's easy to use, and even if you don't know how to use it there's always a manual that comes along with it and loads of online help. Remember, you can always fall back on Y/A! haha!

Answer 4

Absolutely Adobe PhotoShop.

It's an expensive purchase, but you'll be dazzled with the program's capabilities.

Answer 5

I'd suggesgt Adobe Photoshop CS2 or CS3 they ate great and you can find tutorials for them all over the internet.

Answer 6

Unless you are a software pirate, expect to pay $649.00 for the software. It's $199.00 if you are upgrading from a prior version. GIMP is a freeware equivalent that can get you started with image manipulation.

Answer 7

for me, I used photoshop. I think it's the best.

Answer 8

id say photoshop as you can do everything on it