Don't feel pressure to buy everything out there. When you're just getting started, 'adequate is good enough'. Granted, there are newer and 'better' versions of both these programs available, but what I have is totally sufficient. I am currently using Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 5 So Here's the scoop: Most professional photographers use primarily Lightroom with touches of Photoshop, or photoshop actions. Staring at the computer monitor wondering what the heck we're doing- trying to figure out what software to buy and how to use it when we get it! Thank you - Lost in Softwareįirst off, I've definitely been there. I'm not sure which lightroom and photoshop to invest in and I was wondering if you would have any suggestions. My sister is getting married in the next year and has asked me if I could take her engagement photos. Just recently got started in photography and purchased a cannon 60D.