Adobe® Photoshop® Elements VS. Adobe® Photoshop®
When I first became interested in Digital Scrapbooking, I had absolutely no idea that you even needed a Software Program in order to begin Digital Scrapbooking! I am not quite sure how I imagined that I would begin Digital Scrapbooking, but I didn’t realize right-off-the-bat that I would need any Software! Luckily my mom was already an avid Digital Scrapbooker at the time and explained that in order to begin Digital Scrapbooking, that yes, I would in fact need to purchase Digital Scrapbooking/Photo Editing Software.
She went on to explain that this type of Software would allow me to combine both Digital Photos and Digital Supplies together (like Digital Papers, Frames, Embellishments, etc) to make Digital Scrapbooking Pages! Photo Editing Software would also help me enhance my Digital Photos, edit my Digital Pages, and create beautiful Digital Scrapbooking Projects!
So now that I knew I needed to get some Software in order to start Digital Scrapbooking, I wasn’t quite sure which Software to choose or which Program was best! My mom explained to me that there are basically two, quality Digital Scrapbooking/Photo Editing Software Programs to choose from: either Adobe® Photoshop® OR Adobe® Photoshop® Elements. She went on to tell me that although there are other Digital Scrapbooking Software Programs on the market, but that she was not a fan of any of the other, less-reliable brands. If you’re curious to know why then read her blog article about her not-so-fun experience using other Digital Scrapbooking Software Programs.
So, that narrowed it down a bit. I could choose between Adobe Photoshop or Adobe Photoshop Elements, but which one was better? She continued by telling me the difference between the two Adobe Programs and why I might want one over the other.
To all of you out there who feel utterly lost in the world of Digital Scrapbooking and graphic program options, let me try to help explain the two programs quickly:
-
Adobe® Photoshop® was designed with Graphic Designers in mind and to be used to create Professional Magazine Ads, etc. So it has lots of great tools for advanced digital editing and even advanced digital scrapbooking. Because it was designed for the professionals it's not as user friendly for the beginner, however with our Digital Scrapbook training for Photoshop you should be up and running right away! Photoshop is a must if you get into advanced digital scrapbooking like making your own digital supplies. Photoshop's main down point is that it is very expensive; around $600 - $700! So many people, because of the price, choose to start off with Photoshop Elements.
-
Adobe® Photoshop® Elements was created for people getting started in Photoshop, Photo Editing and Digital Scrapbooking. Photoshop Elements honestly can do many of the same things that Photoshop can do at a fraction of the price! (Around $50 - $80)! This is a big secret that most people don’t know! Not to mention, Photoshop Elements is much, much less complicated and more user friendly! Also, Photoshop Elements has extra tools and digital supplies just for the digital scrapbooker, which regular Photoshop doesn't have! With its orientation towards the digital scrapbooker instead of the professional graphic artist, Elements is a natural pick for many digital Scrapbookers! It is easy to get started and learn Photoshop Elements and Digital Scrapbooking with our Getting Started Series in Digital Scrapbooking using Photoshop Elements Training! With a little training you will be creating wonderful digital scrapbooking pages and projects in no time! And if you ever want to upgrade to Photoshop, all your digital scrapbooking pages can be read by Photoshop, even if you created them in Elements! Also, if you learn Elements, much of your training can easily shift to Photoshop as many of the same principals apply to both programs!
Whether you decide to use Photoshop for Digital Scrapbooking or use Photoshop Elements, Digital Scrapbooks and More is here to give you the training you will need to learn this exciting new hobby!
Then, when you are ready to advance in Digital Scrapbooking or Photo Editing, we will be here with Intermediate and Advanced Training to take you even further in your skills!
I have come a long way since I was confused about Digital Scrapbooking/Photo Editing Software Programs, but I figure if I was completely overwhelmed by it at one time, then perhaps there are others who are brand new to Digital Scrapbooking feeling just as lost as I once was. I was happy to know that whether I choose Photoshop or Photoshop Elements I would have some of the best software on the market to do digital scrapbooking! By the way, if you still aren’t sure which program is for you, then you might want to try the FREE 30-day trail of these programs, at Adobe.com to decide which one is for you!
Bottom line is, it’s all up to you which software program you choose, but you can't go wrong using Photoshop or Photoshop Elements especially if you combine it with our Digital Scrapbooking Training!
Remember that Digital Scrapbooks and More is always here for you if you need any help or advice!
Kind Regards,
Jennifer Barlow
Home | Tutorials | Scrap Shop | Start Now! | Contact Us | Digital Supplies | About | FAQ | Newsletter | Press Kit | Site Map | Blog
Digital Scrapbooks and More, LLC
PO Box 27627
San Diego, CA 92198
DigitalScrapbooksandMore.com
Copyright © 2008, All Rights Reserved, Digital Scrapbooks and More, LLC