I've had my camera for a while now but i never really edit anything i take just curious what editing software you guys use and why

i was recommended photoshop elements 11 but i don't know if i want to pay for it.

i use PS but ive been wanting to try LR for a while now, i heard its a little bit user friendly.

lightroom and cs6

Lightroom
I do have Photoshop but hardly use it

another question do any of you use a tablet to edit for the stylus feature or do you have the pad for your computer to draw on

"tablet" editing sux, as the programmes are lighter versions and you cant do batch edits
the Wacom intuos are great (these are the original "tablets" have been around longer than the iPads etc and were always called tablets)
size depends on personal preference, some like them big for more control, some like them smaller as it requires less arm movement and is more comfortable

Only get a tablet if you really feel you need one. It's really nice necessary for a lot of people (since you can zoom in using photoshop to increase your accuracy with the mouse). Only pick one up if you feel you need it, or if you do tablet sketching/drawing/etc.

I had an expensive Intuos 4 Large a while back. I sold it since I didn't draw enough and didn't get to be good enough. I have a basic Wacom Bamboo tablet now from 2012, and it gets the job done for me. I think it was $70, and I hardly use it... when I do use it, it comes in handy in photoshop (but I haven't had to do photography editing with it at all yet... I'm new to the photography end of things).

This post was edited by Canadian_Man on Jul 23 2013 11:32pm

i just seen it and it seemed pretty cool and something that would be useful

pse11 has a quick mode, guided mode, and an expert mode to do whatever you want.
it's fairly cheap, but it lacks a few great tools given in ps. one being the pen tool, and another being able to select a specific color.

you can pay month to month, or an annual monthly plan for ps. you can also get a free 30 day trial i believe.

This post was edited by Kokua on Jul 26 2013 06:46pm

^ this