LifesAMystery asked:


I purchased Photo Explosion and I hate it. I’m an amateur and don’t want to spend more than $100 on software, but there are so many packages out there that I’m lost on which to purchase.

Currently, I take photos of nature. I’m not sure if this matters.

Any suggestions are appreciated. Thanks!!!

3 Responses to “What is a good digital photography software package for amateurs?”

1. TV guy on October 21st, 2008 12:43 am

   Depends what you want to do with it.

   Google picassa should be enough for you and it is free.
   Adobe and HP offer also free versions of basic picture processing packages.

2. lamplight123 on October 23rd, 2008 6:45 pm

   This one is what I learned on.
   Photoshop 5.0 LE.

   It’s powerful, maybe a little intimidating, but all help and tutorials are there in help menu. I’ve used many versions of Photoshop all the way up to CS2 and I still think back on how powerful and user friendly 5.0 LE was.

   AND IT’S CHEAP! $15-25

   See here on eBay. =-1%26catref%3DC6sargn=-1%26saslc%3D2sadis=200fpos=78212sabfmts=1saobfmts=insifftrt=1ftrv=1saprclo=saprchi=fsop=1fsoo=1

   I strongly, strongly recommend this version. It’s way beyond amateur but is user friendly enough for one.

   FYI, I’m a professional photographer.

3. TomTom on October 26th, 2008 4:58 am

   picasa by google is free