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burkphoto Loc: High Point, NC

Bill_de wrote:

Updating every time a new version comes out is like updating a camera every time a new version comes out. It doesn't make you a better photographer, and if you don't want or need the new features you are wasting your money.

Buy the products that suit you, rather than the hype.

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The subscription model keeps you updated at all times. It allows Adobe or Microsoft to simplify their support system and train more of their support operators more thoroughly and accurately.

NCMtnMan Loc: N. Fork New River, Ashe Co., NC

Bill_de wrote:

Updating every time a new version comes out is like updating a camera every time a new version comes out. It doesn't make you a better photographer, and if you don't want or need the new features you are wasting your money.

Buy the products that suit you, rather than the hype.

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You are correct to a point. While upgrades/updates may include new features that are of limited or no value, they often include improvements and bug fixes to the features that you do use. You don't actually "own" any software you use. You own a license to legally use it. And, anytime the software company wants to stop supporting an older version, they can. So, there is some value to staying reasonably current. Not all hype is just hype.

ORpilot Loc: Prineville, Or

Charlie'smom wrote:

Photoshop Elements 2018

Mostly I use Apple photos, it comes free on Apple Mac. It does 95% of all my needs.

chapjohn Loc: Tigard, Oregon

I organize with FastStone, process with Capture One, final sizing and adjustments with Zoner Photo Studio. I back up with Amazon Photo.

BebuLamar

Bill_de wrote:

Updating every time a new version comes out is like updating a camera every time a new version comes out. It doesn't make you a better photographer, and if you don't want or need the new features you are wasting your money.

Buy the products that suit you, rather than the hype.

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I didn't say that I recommend the OP to do so nor I myself do so. I just said that whoever recommended the OP to stick with it didn't really mean to stick with LR2 and CS3 but rather only to stick with LR and PS.
Personally I never upgrade unless it's getting to the point where I have to.

normc

Photoshop CS6, Elements 18, FastStone Image Viewer, ON1 Photo Raw 2018 and an assortment of filters. Whatever works (or which application I can remember a process) for whatever I'm trying to achieve.

JD750 Loc: SoCal

julian.gang wrote:

I am just wondering what people are using to process their photos. For myself I use Lightroom 2 (mostly because I was told to pick something and stick with it) and then Photoshop CS3. Please let me know what you use!...Julian

Software for digital images, and chemicals for film.

I suscribe to the Adobe Photographers Plan and use their tools for digital imaging: LR Classic for editing, Photoshop for retouching, LR CC for mobile Editing, for still images.

I use The Darkroom in San Clemente and Dwayne's Photo in Iowa (?) for developing film pics.

N97972 Loc: Chelan County, Washington

Affinity

Toment Loc: FL, IL

julian.gang wrote:

I am just wondering what people are using to process their photos. For myself I use Lightroom 2 (mostly because I was told to pick something and stick with it) and then Photoshop CS3. Please let me know what you use!...Julian

Luminar and Photos

anotherview Loc: California

Your comment describes a relation of owner to user of computer software commonly missing from the understanding of critics:
"You don't actually 'own' any software you use. You own a license to legally use it."

NCMtnMan wrote:

You are correct to a point. While upgrades/updates may include new features that are of limited or no value, they often include improvements and bug fixes to the features that you do use. You don't actually "own" any software you use. You own a license to legally use it. And, anytime the software company wants to stop supporting an older version, they can. So, there is some value to staying reasonably current. Not all hype is just hype.

cjc2 Loc: Hellertown PA

I use Lightroom Classic Photography Plan.

cjc2 Loc: Hellertown PA

I use Lightroom Classic Photography Plan.

mwsilvers Loc: Central New Jersey

julian.gang wrote:

I am just wondering what people are using to process their photos. For myself I use Lightroom 2 (mostly because I was told to pick something and stick with it) and then Photoshop CS3. Please let me know what you use!...Julian

I think the "pick something and stick to it" advice, while perhaps useful to those who don't have the time or interest to learn how to use alternative post processing packages, was misunderstood by you. I don't think the advice was intended to mean never upgrade your software to more current versions. The versions of Lightroom and Photoshop that you use are positively ancient and lack very significant functionality to get the best out of your images. But if you have a very old computer, and/or are averse to spending any additional funds, and are happy with the results you're getting, then stick with them.

After years of being a Lightroom user I now use DXO Photolab Elite which gives me better results in far less time and with far less effort.

Mama Z

I use various software depending on my need/or mood: LR, Luminar, Aurora, PS

rdgreenwood Loc: Kennett Square, Pennsylvania

What an interesting set of responses. I've been post processing since the late 90's, so my workflow is that of an old man. I encourage my students to use LR, although I don't use it. I use PS and the Nik suite, especially Viveza, HDR Efex Pro 2, and Silver Efex Pro 2. I went to a demonstration of On1 the other night and am giving it some serious thought.