Lightroom: (my go-to software)
... My only tool to import and initiate post-processing, keyword, vet, and level
... Library and data management features are the best - easy to find anything
... Crop and Straighten tools much easier and visually better
... Adobe is expanding Color, Creative, B&W Presets - and they are pretty good
... Does not have layers - but not a deal-breaker for me
... 6-month learning curve BUT 'tons' of videos and groups etc for learning
... Can't beat their free websites/blogs - My Portfolio, Adobe Spark, Albums
... Lightroom Mobile
... 6-month learning curve BUT 'tons' of videos and groups etc for learning
... Can't beat their free websites/blogs - My Portfolio, Adobe Spark, Albums
... Lightroom Mobile
Luminar: (my extra enhancement software)
... Can be a stand-alone or used as a Plug-in
... Reasonably priced
... Data management - okay (but Lightroom is the best)
... Maintains file location when file moved in Finder/Explorer or application
... Presets are good - use as a 1st start or final 'what if I used this'
... Presets are good - use as a 1st start or final 'what if I used this'
... Erase tool does a cleaner erase than Lightroom
... Has Layers features like Photoshop
... B&W features and other tools great
... If it had the same search features/options as Lr, I could go either way
... (update) With the AI Sky Replacement feature in Luminar 4, I am excited
... If it had the same search features/options as Lr, I could go either way
... (update) With the AI Sky Replacement feature in Luminar 4, I am excited