Are you a beginner in photography and considering purchasing the Lightroom Premium subscription?
Before making a decision, let's explore whether it's truly necessary.
While Lightroom offers some incredible features, there are alternatives available that might suit your needs without the extra cost.
Let's dive in! The premium version of Lightroom unlocks a variety of advanced features, such as geometric correction, selective masking, blur adjustments and the latest addition—Generative AI. These tools can enhance your editing workflow, particularly for professionals who need precision and efficiency. However, for those who want similar editing capabilities without the premium price tag, there are great alternatives. Apps like Snapseed, for instance, offer a robust suite of tools including selective adjustments, lens blur, healing and perspective correction—all at no cost.
Selective adjustment in the Snapseed app allows you to apply edits to specific areas of a photograph.
In the end, the choice is yours. If you find value in Lightroom’s premium features and need AI-powered editing, the subscription might be worth it. Otherwise, Snapseed and your device’s AI tools can easily handle most of your editing needs.
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Dr Ramdas S Pai
