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best photo editing software for a wedding photographer?

I’m looking into buying window based software to edit wedding photos. I’m leaning towards Photoshop CS3 but also have read online to use Lightroom…or even both. Can someone please tell me why I’d need lightroom if I got CS3? I’d be putting layers and backgrounds on photos to make and adjusting colors etc. I plan on only doing about 4 weddings a month so I don’t need a real workhorse for photos and I don’t plan to keep them forever on my computer either. Someone help me and PLEASE point me in the right direction!!!! I also thought about getting just the basic cheaper Photoshop elements 7 but afraid that I won’t have the features i need that CS3 has such as changing the backdrops and focal B/W. I’m lost here as you can see

Lightroom is more about managing your photos than editing them. Its not meant to be a high end photo editor. That’s what Photoshop is there for. If you’re going to take massive volumes of images though, something like Lightroom might make life a lot easier on you in terms of organization (even if you are going to delete stuff later on). Its not necessary I guess, but it could be really handy. So you can get organized and maybe even do most of your touch work with it. Then when you hit a tough photo take that over to Photoshop.

As for needing a real workhorse or not, that’s up to you. If you go with a weaker computer or software package then you might have to deal with not being able to accomplish certain things. There may be some adjustments that you just won’t be able to provide clients. It might be something you’ll only use once a year, its hard to know for sure though. But to keep your options open and remain the most flexible, you would definitely want Photoshop in full.

Photography Backdrop and Background

Vintage Scroll Photo Booth Backdrop $90.29 Set a tone for fun and enjoyment at your wedding reception with our Vintage Scroll Photo Booth Backdrop. As one of today’s fastest growing trends, wedding reception photo booths are an amazing way to capture and create unforgettable memories! Simply pair your photo booth with this standout background and you’ll have an engaging area your guests won’t be able to resist!Available in a variety of wel…

Timeless Photo Booth Backdrop $90.29 Our Timeless Photo Booth Backdrop creates an idyllic background to frame all the fun shots of you and your guests on your big day! With reception photo booths becoming such a huge trend in the wedding world, it’s important for brides and grooms to have an area set aside they’d be proud to show off! By pairing your photo booth with this large, poly oxford canvas, you’ll easily create an inviting sc…

Flourish Photo Booth Backdrop $92.80 Light up your reception hall – and the faces of all your guests – with our Flourish Photo Booth Backdrop. With reception photo booths becoming the “go to” trend for brides and grooms everywhere, it’s important to create a scene that is both fun and stylish… which is why this custom, poly canvas backdrop is perfect for adding that extra special pop of personalized whimsy and fun! After all, when …

The Wild West: The Essential Western Film Music Collection $14.77 All products are BRAND NEW and factory sealed. Fast shipping and 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed….

Photo Exhibition – 18W x 12H – Peel and Stick Wall Decal by Wallmonkeys $37.99 WallMonkeys wall graphics are printed on the highest quality re-positionable, self-adhesive fabric paper. Each order is printed in-house and on-demand. WallMonkeys uses premium materials & state-of-the-art production technologies. Our white fabric material is superior to vinyl decals. You can literally see and feel the difference. Our wall graphics apply in minutes and won’t damage your paint or l…

Set Shop White Tileboard 4′ x 8′ $46.95 White board 4′ x 8′. Line each panel up to have a seamless wall or set….

Set Shop White Brick 4′ x 8′ $52.95 White Brick Board 4′ x 8′. Brick Board panels are cut the same for a wall that appears to have no seams….

30′ Stone Wall Backdrop $7.19 Backdrop is approximately 4′ high x 30′ wide. Made of lightweight plastic….

Vinyl Tropical Beach Backdrop Banner $17.45 Transform a part of your party into a tropical island with this Vinyl Tropical Beach Backdrop Banner. This banner make a great photo opportunity for all of your guests. …

Smith Victor 20 X 40 Set of 5 Background Cloth Sweeps for LB-20 Light Tent $14.95 A 20″ x 40″ Rainbow Set of 5 Smith Victor Background Cloth Sweeps for the LB-14 Shooting Tent. These sweeps have a velvet like appearance and cover back & bottom of shooting surface. Pack includes one each of ruby red, sky blue, medium grey, midnight black, & snow white….

Beistle 52058 VIP Backdrop Pack of 6 $86.93 Get the cameras ready for some great photo opportunities for a Hollywood night with all of the celebrity stars that will be attending. Get ready by hanging this VIP Backdrop at your Hollywood party to use as an awesome photo backdrop just like the stars pose in front of. The VIP Backdrop has a white background that has the words VIP and stars in black lettering printed throughout the entire backdrop. Make your guest feel extra special by handing them a VIP Party Pass to wear at your VIP event celebrity style. Printed on thin sheet of plastic. Measures: 4 High by 30 Long.

Black Pencil Art – Rob+Bob Studio – Photo Holiday Card $1.69 “The intricate white patterns on this black background create an excellent backdrop for a special photo to make this card uniquely yours. 5″” x 7″” Flat Card”

Candy Cane and Holly – Motormouthpress – Photo Christmas Card $1.69 “A green background with a plethora of candy canes and holly sprigs is the perfect backdrop for a family photo. Customize and send this card to all your loved ones. 7″” x 5″” Flat Card”

Beistle 52085 Patriotic Stars Backdrop Pack of 6 $86.93 Combine this Patriotic Stars Backdrop with the Patriotic Stripes Backdrop to transform your room into a massive American flag. This backdrop is perfect for a campaign venue and a large 4th of July party. The white stars and blue background is printed on a thin plastic material that can easily be put up with tape or pins. Elections are practically always occurring so make sure to have this Patriotic Stars Backdrop readily available to decorate with when speeches are given and any part of the campaign is filmed. Each sheet is plenty to decorate an entire room. Printed on a thin sheet of plastic. Measures: 4 High by 30 Long.

Beistle 52101 Column Backdrop Pack of 6 $86.93 Transfer a banquet room into a formal event in just moments. Cover your walls with this beautiful Column Backdrop to show instant style to any room. The Column Backdrop is printed on plastic and has a blue backdrop with white columns in front. The backdrop is 4 feet tall and 30 feet long. Cover a higher wall by ordering two of the Column Backdrops. Place one on the lower section of the wall and turn the second one upside above the first one to create larger full columns at your formal event. The Column Backdrop would be a great photo backdrop at a prom or wedding reception.The Starry Night Backdrop can also be placed above to create beautiful scene. Measures: 48 Tall by 30 Long. Printed with 17 to 18 columns per sheet. From one column to the next there is approximately 25 . Columns are 43 Tall and 5 Wide. Made of thin plastic that can be cut to fit your specific needs. Attach to walls with double sided tape or thumbtacks.

Beistle 52120 Graduation Backdrop Pack of 6 $86.93 You ve done it You ve graduated You ve received your high school diploma or a college diploma. Your whole future is ahead of you there s nothing to hold you back. Now is the time to celebrate Use this Graduation Background Scene to decorate for a graduation party or decorate for a graduation ceremony. This Graduation Background Scene is made of a thin white plastic material and measures four feet tall by thirty feet wide. At the bottom of the Graduation Backdrop is a celebration scene of black silhouettes of recent graduates celebrating their graduation day. They are still dressed in their gowns and their caps are floating high in the air above them along with confetti pieces and confetti streamers. Include these Graduation decoration too like the Congrats Grad Party Tape the Graduation Door Cover and the Graduation Card Box. Measures: 4 Tall by 30 Wide. Printed in full color on a large thin sheet of plastic that you can pin or tape to your wall.

LITTLE FOLKS VISUALS LFV4010 FELT BACKGROUND SMALL $32.85 This background can be used as a colorful backdrop for several of our educational stories and rhymes. Mounted (cardboardbacked) background with builtin easel. Size: 16 x 24 .

LITTLE FOLKS VISUALS LFV4012 Felt Background Large $46.88 This background can be used as a colorful backdrop for several of our educational stories and rhymes. Mounted (cardboardbacked) background. Size: 32 x 48 .

LITTLE FOLKS VISUALS LFV4011 FELT BACKGROUND MEDIUM $38.12 This versatile background can be used as a colorful backdrop for several of our educational stories and rhymes. Mounted (cardboardbacked) background. Size: 26 x 36 .

Heart Line Background – American Greetings – Photo Valentines Holiday Card $1.69 “Leave loved ones smiling this Valentines day with a photo Valentines holiday card that’s irresistibly sweet. Featuring a pink background with plenty of hearts, along with your favorite photo and a short note, there’s no cuter way to greet them this Valenti”

Red Berry Background – Kate Spain – Photo Holiday Card $1.29 “A background of red cherries, a family photo and a personal message, all held together by a fluffy yellow bow makes for a perfect holiday photo card. 4″” x 8″” Flat Card”

Pine Cone Background – Kate Spain – Photo Holiday Card $2.99 “Featuring a light blue background dotted with pine cones, and with space aplenty for a personal photo, this card is an ideal holiday card to send to everyone you know. 5″” x 7″” Folded Card”

FARGO ELECTRONICS Fargo 86100 Backdrop $32.07 FARGO ELECTRONICS Fargo 86100 Backdrop

Snowy Background – february 13 creative – Photo Holiday Card $1.29 “This bright, colorful card filled with snowflakes, a photo and a touching message is the perfect way to wish a happy holidays to friends and family. 8″” x 4″” Flat Card”

Birch Tree Photo – Motormouthpress – Photo Christmas Card $1.69 “This elegant design, featuring slender tree trunks against a snowy background, is the prettiest way to send holiday greetings. Just add a beautiful family photo and send to loved ones. 7″” x 5″” Flat Card”

Bold Photo Grad – Cardstore – Photo Graduation Invitation $1.69 “Send friends and family this bold photo graduation announcement, featuring your photo above a stylish red banner and black background. Personalize your graduation date and details for a one of a kind announcement. 5″” x 7″” Flat Card”

Photo Story $93.99 High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles Microsoft Photo Story is a free application that allows users to create a show and tell presentation from their digital photos. The software uses the Ken Burns Effect on digital photos and allows adding narration, effects, transitions and background music to create a Windows Media Video movie file with pan and zoom effects. Once a photo story has been made it can be played on Windows Media Player or burned to a DVD or CD. Version 2 was included in Microsoft Plus Digital Media Edition and Microsoft Digital Image Suite versions 9 and 10. It supported exporting the photo story as a Video CD. Version 3.0, although freely downloadable from Microsoft, removed Video CD burning and supported an addon from Sonic Solutions for exporting and burning the photo story to DVD. Version 3.0 includes the ability to randomly generate background music which is composed on the fly from a combination of themes and also includes basic photo editing and touchup features. Author: Surhone, Lambert M./ Timpledon, Miriam T./ Marseken, Susan F. Binding Type: Paperback Number of Pages: 132 Publication Date: 2010/08/07 Language: English Dimensions: 6.00 x 9.02 x 0.31 inches

Gray Swirl Portrait – Cardstore – Frame Photo Pattern Card $2.99 “This stylish, vaguely vintage pattern is the perfect backdrop for a personal photo and the perfect cover to conceal a special message. 5″” x 7″” Folded Card”

Reversed Out Flowers – Kate Spain – Photo Holiday Card $2.99 “This intricately designed and very beautiful flower pattern makes a great backdrop for a family photo and a friendly holiday message. 5″” x 7″” Folded Card”

Pale Aqua Tree – INK+WIT – Photo Holiday Card $1.29 “Tree-t’ your loved ones to good tidings this year with your photo set against a cool aqua backdrop. 8″” x 4″” Flat Card”

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