What photo software should i start with for my photography courses?

Im getting a digital SLR camera and im taking photography classes. should i buy Photoshop cs3..or know of any others thats better price but great quality? i have a desktop with Vista incase that matters. Ive used photo editing software but basic stuff.What photo software should i start with for my photography courses?If you are enrolled in a photography school, ask the instructor. If you are a student, you should be eligible for student discounts on almost any software. You might have to send in proof, or show a student ID, but it would be worth it. (I know Photoshop CS3 is only around $150 with educational pricing)



If you are willing to spend the time to learn it, Photoshop would be the way to go. Photoshop Elements has most of the features of its big brother, and in some respects a nicer user interface. It can be had for around $100 ($35 educational). You might also want to take a look at LightRoom. Your DSLR should also come with a basic editing software / RAW converter.What photo software should i start with for my photography courses?
I would check first to see what software they will use in your course. It would make no sense to purchase a different program while you are learning something else. You may be able to get a discount through the school. Don't forget the online places that offer student discounts too.

After that, decide how serious you are about photography. Are you serious enough to pay $600 for Photoshop? Will you take the time to learn it? Elements as was mentioned by others, is a great option to Photoshop for $100 and can be much easier to use for a casual user. If you ever move up to Photoshop, you'll find it a bit familiar.

While there are other programs available, if you are serious enough to take a class, choose between the two Adobe programs. Photoshop or Elements.What photo software should i start with for my photography courses?First off, money spent on software can be deducted from taxes as an educational expense.



There's Gimp to get you started - which is free and uses the Adobe filters you will use with PSE.

Photoshop Elements 6 is a good price for $99 and there's lots of free tools for it on the net as well as support and tutorials.

CS3 is the best but very pricey.



Drop me an email if you want further details - I have Gimp and PSE6. Screenname is email on yahoo.
If you're just starting I would suggest Photoshop Elements 6. Photoshop CS3 has way too much for a beginner to conquer, plus it's $650! Elements is about $100 and can do everything you'll need. Adobe has free trials of all their software.What photo software should i start with for my photography courses?Photoshop. I am a graphic designer and have tried a few others but Photoshop is the best in my opinion. You will find so many tutorials and free brushes etc for it on the internet.What photo software should i start with for my photography courses?
it all depends on your budget. if you can afford CS3, go for it. but if you can't, adobe photoshop elements will do and maybe even GIMP can help you gain more experience before you move to something more high-end.
Ask the instructor for a recommendation. There might be a required software or there might be as student discount for a certain package.What photo software should i start with for my photography courses?
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I have photoshop cs8 it's really good and I love it. No editing software is going to be easy but it just takes practice!
This information will be found in the course syllabus.



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