Photoshop or Photoshop Elements 13
Not sure where to start.... Should I get Photoshop to start with or should I get Photoshop Elements 13 to start? Do I have to have 1 in order to get the other? Thanks
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Depends on what you're wanting to do. For most people, even many professionals, elements will do everything they could possibly want to do - and at around $100, it won't break the bank. The full photoshop will allow you to edit in 16bit color - so if you're doing major detailed work the majority of the time, then it may be the best bet.
One option to consider: Adobe has a subscription based deal that makes the full photoshop much more affordable. For $9.99 per month, you can get full Photoshop and Lightroom. When they upgrade the programs, you automatically get those upgrades at no extra cost.
I'm not usually fond of subscription services, but after having dealt with the hassles of upgrading software: I had photoshop 4, upgraded to CS as was allowed at the time; several years later, my computer crashed and I had to reload the CS. It wouldn't let me because I didn't have the 4 disc anymore. Calling the service desk did no good because all they could do is tell me 4 was more than three versions back from CS, so the upgrade wasn't allowed - except that when I bought the CS upgrade, it WAS allowed). They also had me identified with version 3 not 4, so I had to fight that. END OF STORY: I now do the subscription and don't worry about any of it anymore. :)
One option to consider: Adobe has a subscription based deal that makes the full photoshop much more affordable. For $9.99 per month, you can get full Photoshop and Lightroom. When they upgrade the programs, you automatically get those upgrades at no extra cost.
I'm not usually fond of subscription services, but after having dealt with the hassles of upgrading software: I had photoshop 4, upgraded to CS as was allowed at the time; several years later, my computer crashed and I had to reload the CS. It wouldn't let me because I didn't have the 4 disc anymore. Calling the service desk did no good because all they could do is tell me 4 was more than three versions back from CS, so the upgrade wasn't allowed - except that when I bought the CS upgrade, it WAS allowed). They also had me identified with version 3 not 4, so I had to fight that. END OF STORY: I now do the subscription and don't worry about any of it anymore. :)
