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<blockquote data-quote="piperbarb" data-source="post: 134343" data-attributes="member: 12214">I think we all have different needs when it comes to post processing software.&nbsp; Some people really like to do all sorts of tweaking afterwards, while others don't, and then there are those in between.&nbsp; When people start to look at the software that will work best for them, they have to take into consideration what type of photos they take, how much post processing they plan to do, and what they expect from the final result. Also, what OS they are using and how much they can budget for hardware &amp; software.For me, on my Mac, I usually use ViewNX2 for uploading and basic exposure/cropping/etc. tasks.&nbsp; If I need more, I will use Photoshop Elements.&nbsp; Also, I do use Darktable, Aftershot Pro and Gimp because they work on both my Mac and Linux systems.&nbsp; Since I am not a Windows user, I have to consider what works on my systems. These applications fit my needs and the way I take photos.&nbsp; I have never been someone who did a lot of extra stuff when I worked in the darkroom.&nbsp; It would be the basic cropping, dodging/burning and using different types of papers to get the effect I wanted.&nbsp;&nbsp; I guess you can call me a minimalist photographer when it comes to post processing.All we can do is offer suggestions to the OP.&nbsp; He will have to decide, based on his needs, what works best.&nbsp; I've spent a lot of time and in some cases, money, on software that, in the end, worked or did not work for the results I wanted.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="piperbarb, post: 134343, member: 12214"] I think we all have different needs when it comes to post processing software. Some people really like to do all sorts of tweaking afterwards, while others don't, and then there are those in between. When people start to look at the software that will work best for them, they have to take into consideration what type of photos they take, how much post processing they plan to do, and what they expect from the final result. Also, what OS they are using and how much they can budget for hardware & software. For me, on my Mac, I usually use ViewNX2 for uploading and basic exposure/cropping/etc. tasks. If I need more, I will use Photoshop Elements. Also, I do use Darktable, Aftershot Pro and Gimp because they work on both my Mac and Linux systems. Since I am not a Windows user, I have to consider what works on my systems. These applications fit my needs and the way I take photos. I have never been someone who did a lot of extra stuff when I worked in the darkroom. It would be the basic cropping, dodging/burning and using different types of papers to get the effect I wanted. I guess you can call me a minimalist photographer when it comes to post processing. All we can do is offer suggestions to the OP. He will have to decide, based on his needs, what works best. I've spent a lot of time and in some cases, money, on software that, in the end, worked or did not work for the results I wanted. [/QUOTE]

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