Photography is a passion of numerous individuals and a hobby of others. Whether you are providing photography services or it’s just a hobby, you need perfect pictures. Everybody thinks that all a photographer needs is the photo editing software, but they are incorrect. Other apps like quick photo finder, Adobe Photoshop and others are quite useful. It’s true that sometimes, professional photographers use more than one software to edit the picture until they reach perfection but that doesn’t mean that any other app is of no use. Whether you are a beginner or a pro, there are some software that everyone should have. These software does not only edit, but also ease your work. In this article, I am going to list all the apps that every photographer should have.

Apps That Every Photographer Should Have

1.   Adobe Lightroom

When it comes to must-have apps for the photographers, Adobe Lightroom comes first. The app is a priority of all the pro photographers. The picture editing features of the app are astonishing. You can edit, sort and send the images from Adobe Lightroom. You can even save the customized edits for future use, making it your signature edit for all. Some might find it complex, so if you are a beginner in photography, my suggestion would be to go for any other editing software.

2.   Adobe Photoshop

The next best alternative for photo editing after Lightroom is Adobe Photoshop. It has numerous features and edits to choose from. The best quality of the app is that it retains the original quality of the app after the edits. All those who have mastered the app, create a better result than any other photographer. 

3.   HP Photo Creations

The app is of best use for the group pictures. The software provides a variety of beautiful designs in collages and gift card designs. What makes it different from other software is that it is easy to understand. Select the design which sets your requirements, from the templates. You can also print the pictures in different formats from the app.

4.   DxO PhotoLab 4

Dxo Photolab is a very good photo editor. The raw images can be easily converted to the JPG format with a single click, maintaining quality. Customizable interface, presets, features, color protection and other qualities of the software helps in creating the best-edited results. The profile can also be customized from the app.

5.  Duplicate Photo Removers

Duplicate photo removers are the software that helps in finding duplicate photos over the memory. The apps can be very beneficial if you are facing a storage problem. Quick Photo Finder is one such app. The unique feature of the software enables it to find and delete all duplicate files with a single click. Beginner or pro, anyone can filter and de-clutter their gallery with the help of this app.

6.   Darktable

If you are looking for an app that can edit and sort your photos without having to pay for expensive apps like Adobe, Darktable is the perfect choice. The comprehensive catalogue feature of the software makes it stand out from the crowd. It is a cross-platform like many other software. 

7.   Corel Paintshop

For those who want a simple editing app, Corel is a good alternative. The trial may not have everything, but the paid subscription will provide all the features one might ask for. You get a variety of backgrounds, textures and designs to choose the best from. It provides a simplified workspace to edit and save your photos as per your needs. 

8.   The Photographer’s Ephemeris

This app is best for photographers who like to click pictures during sunset and sunrise. It determines the position of the sun all over the world so that the photographer can decide his time and place of shoot. The direction of the sun, the position of the moon and twilight levels can also be determined with the help of the software.

9.   PicMonkey

PicMonkey, a complete editing guide, comprises various graphic designs that help you in creating mesmerizing collages, touch ups and edits. The app can convert your simple photos into a marvelous beauty.

10.   JPEGmini

Low storage problems are very common for a lot of photographers. The solution is JPEGmini. JPEGmini compresses the size of the image without hampering the quality of the image. It saves a lot of disk space and helps in uploading the photos faster. It keeps the original quality and format of the photo.

Conclusion

There are a variety of apps that can be very useful for photographers, but the 10 above-listed products are must-haves for the pros as well as the beginners. Apps like Lightroom and Photoshop can help in editing while apps like Quick Photo Finder can help in deleting duplicate photos and organizing the gallery. Choose and install the software according to your requirements. 

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