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Best program to edit my photos?
If you use Nikon, Nikon have a free reasonably comprehensive editing software package called NX Studio.
I understand Canon offer something similar for Canon photographers.
I understand Canon offer something similar for Canon photographers.
Some good ideas above but really unless we know what you want to achieve, it's just guesswork.
Are you, for example, planning to shoot jpegs. or venture into the realms of raw?
The software that you require will differ.
Are you, for example, planning to shoot jpegs. or venture into the realms of raw?
The software that you require will differ.
Much depends on how far you wish to explore the delights of post processing, how much you want to spend on software as well as the camera and computer gear you have. The computer is important - it's almost impossible to properly edit an image on a basic laptop that does not have an IPS screen.
As far as software goes then as others have said try the free software available from your camera manufacturer - all are powerful though nt necessarily intuitive. However, although I now use DxO Photolab 6 I still find a use for Adobe Photoshop Elements and if you want just one application that will grow with you then Photoshop Elements is the one to get.
As far as software goes then as others have said try the free software available from your camera manufacturer - all are powerful though nt necessarily intuitive. However, although I now use DxO Photolab 6 I still find a use for Adobe Photoshop Elements and if you want just one application that will grow with you then Photoshop Elements is the one to get.
The best photo editing software is without doubt Adobe Photoshop. There is simply nothing that comes close to it. However, it's not user friendly in any way at all. 
Photoshop Elements is made by the same people and a lot cheaper, and has various modes for beginners to walk you through some common tasks.
Photoshop Elements is made by the same people and a lot cheaper, and has various modes for beginners to walk you through some common tasks.
Quote:The best photo editing software is without doubt Adobe Photoshop. There is simply nothing that comes close to it. However, it's not user friendly in any way at all. Smile
Photoshop Elements is made by the same people and a lot cheaper, and has various modes for beginners to walk you through some common tasks.
Seconded. Elements gives a wide range of possibilities, from simple fixes to much more sophisticated editing, and it's very user-friendly. But it does depend on what you want to achieve photographically.
Why not upload a picture to the site, ticking the critique wanted box. That will bring you to the attention of the Critique Team - we can help you along the way.
Welcome to the mad house Danielle....
Quote: ' Faststone Image Viewer ' might be a good starting point for you.
I'll second that. A good free starer point
I use it as my general viewer but is has enough functionality to get you started.
Then PS Elements will give the next step once you're ready to part with some money.
It's got the extras, remove stuff, merge HDR, Panorama etc.
Quote: ' Faststone Image Viewer ' might be a good starting point for you.
I'll second that. A good free starer point
I use it as my general viewer but is has enough functionality to get you started.
Then PS Elements will give the next step once you're ready to part with some money.
It's got the extras, remove stuff, merge HDR, Panorama etc.
