first time on forum

[greg25]

hi this is my first post on any kind of forum i intend to study photography with the photography institute in a month
and i need a good photo editing software photoshop is very expensive and the free ones are a bit too hobbyist orientated
can someone suggest where i can check other types ?

 

[Ms.Nash]

Lightroom???? You can prolly get a student discount.

 

[Bitter Jeweler]

Well, in a month you can buy Photoshop with a student license for under $200.