photo editing, need help

[UniqueSewingBoutique]

I would really appreciate some suggestions as to what photo editing is recommended.
For years I used and loved my Kodak Easy Share, but Kodak no longer supports the software, so now I have to start all over.

Any and all help is greatly appreciated.

Thank you so very much.

Happy Easter.

E.

[Former_Member]

I use www.picmonkey.com because it's easy and free and I only need to press a few buttons. I was using Photoshop, but the computer it was on is toast. I tried picmonkey and now I'm hooked.

[Former_Member]

If you've still got the software and it works, there's nothing wrong with using it.

I use Corel for my basic editing (its the 1995 edition) and will use the Photoshop for the more difficult pieces.

[Former_Member]

http://pixlr.com/ has three options; Advanced is like Photoshop, Express is very simple, and the other one is like instagram they're all online and free.

I wrote a little tutorial on how to brighten dull grey backgrounds using pixlr advanced its here:
https://www.etsy.com/teams/5002/etsy-success/discuss/12029803/page/1/

[XKawaiiCutieX]

I use http://fotofuze.com to get a crisp white background and then http://www.picmonkey.com for any editing they are both free! I have photoshop but find it a bit to confusing to use

[WilliamsGiftshop]

I use Photoshop and I think Gimp is the best free alternative.

[Former_Member]

I use also Gimp 2.6. It's free. The newest version has features that I don't like.

[PICFiberArts]

I use photoshop and now that I know some what how to use it I like it!

[sewbigkeepsake]

Start with the set-up for taking the photos. Nothing beats getting it as close to the lighting etc as possible. Less editing needed the better.

[PiecesOfMePaperCraft]

I use a small light box with daylight lamps, adjust the white balance and exposure on my camera and edit the photos in Photoshop.

[Former_Member]

I use Picasa which is a free google program.

[Former_Member]

I use Windows Live photogallery and I'm happy with it.

[UniqueSewingBoutique]

A very belated thank you to everyone who took the time to answer.

I very much appreciate the help.

Lizzie, I decided to use Windows Live, still getting used to it, but do like it.

Thanks again everyone.