Photo-editing Software

Hey, guys!
I don't have the money to put into image-editing software, so are there any alternatives to PhotoShop, or other software that is at least somewhat decent?

Thank you,
TheGreekCollection

Lightroom for $150 or less.

OuttaCtrl wrote in post #16443918
Lightroom for $150 or less.

+1

$138 for the boxed version at B&H (I'm sure it can be found cheaper elsewhere): http://www.bhphotovide​o.com …obe_p_s_lightro​om_v5.html

Check out GIMP, http://www.gimp.org. Unlike photoshop or lightroom, etc.. It's free.
You can edit your images on their program, and there are tutorials on everything on the web.

Aside from the Gimp -- are you able and willing to shell out any money? Aside from Lightroom, Photoshop Elements is an excellent choice if you are just getting started in processing. Also there is the Corel photo software that has good recommendations.

Unless you're deep into compositing or layer masks, you don't need Photoshop or even Photoshop Elements. GIMP can help out but, most important, a $150 put in Lightroom takes care of 90% of editing needs. And there's more, it also organizes your files...

I'll look into Lightroom shortly. Are there any other suggestions?

Free Lr info/tutorials:
http://lightroomkiller​tips.com/

TheGreekCollection wrote in post #16444137
I'll look into Lightroom shortly. Are there any other suggestions?

If on a MAC, the photoshop/gimp equivalent is Pixelmator at $29.99.

If you are going to look into Lightroom, check out this short thread:

https://photography-on-the.net …/showthread.php​?t=1341711

Thank you to everyone! I really appreciate it Can be closed

I am very happy going xzgv for selection, rawtherapee for raw and gimp for detail.

xzgv will probably be dumped in favor of gequee(sp?).

Welcome to POTN! What do you like to shoot?
First, look at the Stickys at the top of the page, especially this one: Color problems? [work in progress?]
The free DPP that came with your camera is a good place to start.

FYI, students & teachers can get a cheaper education license for Adobe products now & later upgrade to a full version if you think that you need it.
http://www.academicsup​erstore.com/

Editing Software

Just one more suggestion if you use a Mac with OS 10.8 or 10.9: Acorn 4 by Flying Meat Software. It's got layers & layer masks, RAW converter, 16 bit non-destructive processing. I've been using Photoshop CS4 & CS5 for about 5 years and have now switched to Acorn 4 for almost all my digital darkroom needs. You can download a 14 day free trial at either the Apple App Store or at Flying Meat:

http://www.flyingmeat.​com/acorn/

If you decide to buy Acorn 4, it's just $50.00.
Hugh