New owner of Canon 50d - Adobe Photoshop?

[Jstargo]

I am a beginner...but I really love taking pictures (just as a hobby). I am looking for software that will enable me to edit my photos...What is the best to buy? I am looking for something that isn't difficult to understand...user friendly. Adobe Photoshop? I have a Mac...

Thanks!!!

[andyz]

Elements is more of a simple utility program than PS. PS is huge and has a learning curve.

[Jstargo]

so Elements 8 Mac would be a good one? I appreciate your help...I have the iphoto on my mac that I like working with, but I was wanting more options...but I want something fairly easy to navigate. Thanks for your input!

[Hogleg 44]

Aperture 3 is a Mac only program, and it is pretty sophisticated, but costs more than Elements.

This is a limited time suggestion. But right now while it's still free to use, you should try Lightroom 3 beta 2.

[Carl Stone]

Originally Posted by Hogleg 44

Aperture 3 is a Mac only program, and it is pretty sophisticated, but costs more than Elements.

This is a limited time suggestion. But right now while it's still free to use, you should try Lightroom 3 beta 2.

Why not give it a try? While I've not yet looked, I'm sure that Adobe has a fair amount of free tutorials either already available, or in the pipeline for release soon. Then there are other tutorials that aren't free, but easy to follow.

[ldelacruz]

Elements was the best $99 I ever spent on photography!

[Jstargo]

Thanks everyone!!!! I am not decided yet, but will check out your recommendations.

[Westx]

Why not use the program that came with the camera. DPP is a good program and it is free. I use it and Elements 7 if I need to do anything else to my shots.

[dmcantrell]

If you are a student, you can qualify for Adobe's educational pricing :

educational software | Adobe Education