G’day again

[avkomp]

welcome back.

[Grumpy John]

G'day Brad, fancy seeing you here I am also a Photoshop user and have the Photography Plan at A$14.29/month. I tried the trial offers of some other software, but the muscle memory is too ingrained in Photoshop to change to a new software package.

[wigz]

Welcome back Brad
I use Lightroom and Photoshop. I used to use ACDSee and Photoshop but when I upgraded to the latest version of Photoshop I switched to Lightroom for the DAM as it was included in the package.

With Lightroom's new masking abilities I find that it is all that I need for most images. I still use Photoshop for content aware fill, more complex processing and if I want to use the Nik software. You can use Nik with Lightroom, but it is more convenient in Photoshop.

I'm not keen on the monthly payment, but you do always have the latest version without up-front costs.

There is a bit of a learning curve but I didn't find it too difficult.

[Ironwood]

Hi Isac, thanks for your wisdom on this matter. Yes, I have used Affinity in the past, I struggled with it, ussually just went back to Aperture and the Nik tools, both of which I loved.
I never went too far with Affinity, because they never came through with the promise of a DAM. Maybe this has changed, I have not checked for ages.
I would like a system that does everything I need, which is why I was leaning towards Lightroom.

[Isac]

Great to see you pop in Brad! How are you? We've missed you (along with others who have not been here for a while). I only use Photoshop as it does all that Lightroom does for what I need. As well as editing, I also do graphic design, adverts, flyers and posters so Photoshop covers all that well. The software you choose will probably depend on your requirements or editing needs. I'm sure you come up with something. Affinity Photo is cheaper than subscription and has good reviews - It even does great RAW processing. I think you have used it in the past but not certain. It has the same sort of feel and GUI as Photoshop. There may be some others here that use it so I hope they will chime with some thoughts and ideas for you. Again, great to catch up.

Edit: I just watched this video and I'm impressed with the development of Affinity since I had it a few years ago.
HERE

[Ironwood]

Hi everyone, I haven’t been on the forum for a couple of years. I see a few names that I remember, some may remember me.
I haven’t been using my camera much since I was on here last. Though I do have a couple of shots that I might post later.

The time has come for me to upgrade my photo editing software, I have used Apple aperture in the past, but it’s no longer supported, and won’t run on the new Apple operating system. I guess I will go with Adobe, unless someone offers a better solution.
I am a bit confused with the adobe options, I see there are a couple of ways I could go, there are a couple of options for $14.99 a month that I would consider, hopefully someone can advise which way to go.
I have a busy life, and not much spare time to learn a new system , so I guess I would mostly use Lightroom, and Photoshop to a limited extent.

Anyone willing to offer some advice here ?