Which Adobe Photo Editing Software is Best for YOU: Comparing Photoshop, Elements, and Lightroom

About the video

I get asked all the time about the amount of "photoshopping" that I do. Actually, I don't even really edit my photos all that hard. However, choosing a good photo editing software is extremely important as a couple small edits make a massive difference. But with so many different image editing products out there, which one is right for you?
In this video, I guide you through the various Adobe photo editing programs and explain a little bit about them. I'll take you through photoshop elements, photoshop cc, and lightroom 5 as well. Moreover, I'll give you my thoughts on whether joining the new Adobe Creative Cloud Photography Program, in which you get lightroom and photoshop together, is a good option.
By the end of the video, I hope you'll have a better indication of which photo editing software you should be using.
This video is photoshop vs. photoshop elements, photoshop vs. lightroom and so on. Of course, I come to the conclusion that you can actually use a variety of the programs rather than sticking with just one.

[jacwe]

Brendan this is a great tutorial, straight to the point and detailed (even 7 years later). Thank you!

[suzannekirstein]

Great video...you're a natural presenter and it was really clear and helpful.

[lexiebeckstead]

This is just what I needed to decide what software is best for me. Thanks!

[islander]

Thanks for the overview!  I have elements and lightroom (both are great).  

[dogahog]

Brendan thanks heaps for your video. It has answered a lot of my questions. Peace out.

[Allthatsnew]

This video was great. simple and to the point. 100% helped point me in the right direction and helped me understand the basic differences in a very simple way. Thanks.

[BrendanvanSon]

Trying to find the right photo editing software for you?  I explain the various Adobe programs to help walk you through the process. 
Which Photo Editing Software is Best for YOU: Comparing Photoshop, Elements, and Lightroom 

[bm]

Decisions made easy (photographers):


Lightroom: if you want to quickly edit realistic photography without the need for massive retouching. And make your photos look beyond amazing.


Photoshop: If you want to take 4 times as long enhancing your photo, OR if your work requires massive retouching/manipulation (which it shouldn't).


90% of photographers should be using lightroom, not photoshop.

[BrendanvanSon]

Have you seen my latest video yet? Which Photo Editing Software is Best for YOU: Comparing Photoshop, Elements, and Lightroom

[lhawkins]

Review was awesome, but like some of the comments below, I use Photoshop Elements 12 and Lightroom together. You can do 98 percent of what you need there such as composite, a lot of guided edits, layers and masking, uploading to Facebook or YouTube, photography, and digital scrapbooking, videos, and slide shows. I love it because it has a photo bin where I can bring in multiple photos and see them at the bottom, not to mention raw files, and the intuitive features of working with my Canon DSLR camera. I also subscribe to Elements Techniques Magazine to learn from Pros and Expert in the field of Photography. With that being said its cheaper, I own it, and with a little practice you can create some amazing work, where you can't tell which one you used. But Keep up the great work love your videos.

[morrishill]

Brendon thanks for the video, you have a new subscriber. I've only recently started to pursue a career into photography and I can't help but to ask for any recommendations or advice you might have for obtaining different types of work until I find my exact niche. Thanks.

[billchandlercanada]

I like photoshop elements because I can do panorama stitching (Photo merge functions) in a very easy way. For group pictures, I use group shot function to fix common issues like closed eyes. I agree that Photoshop is not as useful as Lightroom for photo editing. However, I do use Photoshop for my design which LR cant do some stuff. I can create a 3d/2d space just using PS. 

[brockburlando]

Can you use raw photos in Photoshop Elements?

[christianmseidl]

As of right now I have Lightroom and just like you I do 90% of all my editing in there; however, I was to step up my game a little more and try to challenge myself. Does Adobe Creative Cloud have ALL the same functions as Adobe Photoshop Elements 13 or does it lack a few things. Is CC worth it because iv had great experiences with Lightroom and it looks generally pretty close to CC; CC wouldn't be worth it, id just go with Element 13. Any advice on which either CC or Element 13 would be a better buy would be greatly appreciated.

[Buck]

I outsource my graphic designs and do light changes, if needed, using Elements. Do you find that there is an critical feature that is missing from Elements?

[freddieslaughter]

I like to shoot raw and need a software that will be able to convert to jpeg, something like bridge in PhotoShop.

[Lumencraft-]

In the elements program is there a tool where I can pick a single color on my picture and enhance only that color?

[mus]

Hi I've just started photography and I was wandering what's the best, easy to use editing software, I'm prepared to pay a little extra of a good one, anyone answer please.

[msfantasy]

help!!!!

which is best for making flyers!!! I want to make flyers for various occassion, weddings, etc!!! please help!!!

[WutTheDeuceGaming]

Have these always been pay by the month? Dumbest thing I have ever heard of. Any way to nickle and dime ppl. Monthly plans for photo editors, what a joke. Was going to buy one but finding that out, no way.