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Compare our plans for photographers.

For photographers to manage, organise and process their images.

Annual plan, billed monthly. Annual cost A$227.88/yr. Cancel within 14 days for a full refund.

Lightroom

Alternatively at A$18.99/moincl. GST (A$227.88/yr)

Includes:
  • Lightroom and Lightroom classic for desktop, mobile and web
  • 1 TB cloud storage
  • 250 monthly generative credits

Comprehensive image editor for manipulation and creation.

Annual plan, billed monthly. Annual cost A$431.88/yr. Cancel within 14 days for a full refund.

Photoshop

Alternatively at A$35.99/moincl. GST (A$431.88/yr)

Includes:
  • All versions of Photoshop for desktop, mobile and web
  • 100 GB cloud storage
  • 25 monthly generative credits

Full versions of Photoshop and Lightroom for a great, ongoing price.

Annual plan, billed monthly. Annual cost A$371.88/yr. Cancel within 14 days for a full refund.

Photography

Alternatively at A$30.99/moincl. GST (A$371.88/yr)

Includes:
  • Full versions of Photoshop and Lightroom for desktop, mobile and web
  • 1 TB cloud storage
  • 1,000 monthly generative credits
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Photoshop

Recommended for
Organising, editing, filtering and sharing photos
Editing and compositing images in detail, retouching, drawing and painting, graphic design
Learning curve
User-friendly for photographers needing to quickly enhance and organise their images
Wider range of tools and capabilities, suitable for advanced editing and creative endeavours
Editing style
Non-destructive editing, changes can be easily undone or adjusted without permanently altering the original file
Uses layers and pixel-layer editing, allowing for complex manipulations
Workflow
Optimised for a photographer’s workflow
Flexible process that adapts to the task at hand
Where you can use it
Desktop, web, mobile, iPad
Desktop, web, mobile, iPad
Detailed features and functionality
Non-destructive editing: Edit photos without altering original files

Catalogue & organisation: Efficiently manage, search vast photo libraries

Presets: Apply consistent looks and speed up editing workflow.

Batch processing: Apply edits to many photos simultaneously.

Develop: Comprehensive exposure, colour, and tone tools

Masking & local adjustments: Edit specific areas with brushes/gradients.

Cloud syncing (Lightroom CC): Access and edit photos across all devices.

RAW file support: Maximise quality from uncompressed camera files.

AI-Powered: Intelligent tools like Lens Blur and Generative Remove.

Photo merge (HDR/Panorama): Create stunning HDRs or wide panoramas.
Layers & masks: Non-destructive editing, precise control, compositing

Selection tools: Isolate elements, intelligent selection for editing

Adjustment layers: Non-destructive colour, tone, and contrast correction

Retouching tools: Remove imperfections, heal, repair images

Content-aware: Seamlessly fill gaps, move objects intelligently

Brush tools: Extensive digital painting, textures, custom brushes

Filters & effects: Creative enhancements, stylistic changes, smart filters

Text tools: Robust typography, styling, text overlays

Blending modes: Control layer interaction, diverse creative effects

Generative AI: AI-powered content creation, expands image boundaries
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