Lightroom 1.4, Adobe Bridge, Photoshop Elements 6

dmohalloran

Hi,

I have a quick question. I have up until very recently used iPhoto as my photo catalog software and Photoshop elements 6 as the editing software. I did not really use adobe bridge much, but last month I started importing all images through bridge.
My problem is now I got Lightroom 1.4, and I am unsure how Lightroom fits into my set up.
My understanding is that Lightroom is closer to iPhoto in terms of the intended use of the software. Thus I intend ot import photos through Lightroom, make the minor tweaks and adding meta data etc. Then do full edit in photoshop elements.
Am I right in saying Adobe Bridge is more or less redundant?

Dave

Paulw

Lightroom 2 is just recently out.

Lightroom is more a workflow, catalog and minor editing software package. It is designed for photographers. I find that I can do over 95% of all I need to do now in Lightroom, and seldom have need for Photoshop/Bridge or other packages.

It's a matter of personal choice though, as to what you use, and how you work your own workflow.

Bui

Lightroom 2 has really jumped up several steps. It's like a lightroom-ps combo, I find I now do nearly all my post-pro in it and only use ps for more heavier post-processing. It's also great for managing your workflow. So personally, I would rarely use Bridge.

But like Paulw said, it really is up to you. Use whatever works best for you and whatever makes your workflow easier to manage