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5 Minutes for Photography: Organizing and Editing

May 14, 2009 by CarrieB

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… plus, this week you can win a copy of Adobe Photoshop Elements!

I remember the first time our family got a digital camera. For the first couple of years, the computer hard drive was just a dumping ground for an endless quantity of pictures. All with names like “img002938.jpg”. (Not exactly helpful.)

Sometimes we remembered to download pictures into folders with a name or date that was significant, but not very often. And, half a dozen years later, they still weren’t sorted out! Every time I’ve gone back to find a particular photo, it turns into a nightmarish process.

So, recently I sat down to work through the backlog of images, and organize things a bit. There are an endless stream of applications available to “help” with things like this, many of which do nothing of the sort! But, two software programs made a world of difference:

Picasa

Picasa was relatively unknown photo-management program back in the old days, until they were acquired by Google. Now they’re only… slightly unknown! Truly, this program does the best job of importing, organizing, and sharing your photos, of any that I’ve ever seen.

Scrolling through images is very fast and simple, and it’s easy to manage the locations of images on your computer, as well as create “albums” of sets of related photos. Then, you can publish albums online, so friends and family can see them.

And, like almost anything Google touches, it’s all free!

Picasa is easy enough to be used by anybody, but has the power under the hood to be useful even for aspiring photographers.

Next… after your photos are sorted and organized, there’s the process of making them look good. Digital cameras of the past are notorious for under- and over-exposing photos, and I came across plenty of old pictures with image quality that just made me cringe. A bit of touch-up was definitely in order!

There’s a reason that you can find “photoshopped” in modern dictionaries. Adobe Photoshop is the “de facto” standard of image editing. However, if you’ve ever used it, you know that it can be… just a little bit complicated! As you’re getting started with photo editing, the best tool you will find is a scaled-down version designed specifically for this type of work:

Adobe Photoshop Elements

Adobe has generously offered to give a free copy of Photoshop Elements to a lucky 5 Minutes For Mom visitor, so leave a comment below and you’ll be entered to win! In the meantime, check out the trial edition from their web site to get a flavor for what’s possible using this software.

My favorite new feature: We’ve all taken group photos where one person in each shot is blinking or looking away. With Photoshop Elements, you can snap a couple photos of the same group, and use the software to easily merge them together so that everybody looks their best in a single composite photo. Very cool!

My archive of photos is way improved now, with a little bit of effort. Along the way, I discovered a bunch of great shots I had forgotten about. This week, pick up some new software as motivation to keep your own photos organized!

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Carrie B and her husband Jonathan are Oregon wedding photographers, and you can see more of their recent photos on their photography blog. She’s also a staff reviewer for 5 Minutes for Books, and operates her own book review blog as well!

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172 Comments

  1. Kelly from Montana says

    June 2, 2009 at 9:43 pm

    oh man – i need to learn to use these things!

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  2. Carrie B says

    May 22, 2009 at 1:12 pm

    It’s been one week since our post, and the contest is now closed. Congratulations to Carrie at http://www.mvlegacy.wordpress.com/ for winning the copy of Photoshop! We will follow up with you directly for your contact information.

    Thanks to all who entered!

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  3. Becky says

    May 20, 2009 at 12:54 am

    use picasa and love it, but need a bit more and have been considering photoshop elements…would love to win! =)

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  4. mineola says

    May 19, 2009 at 9:28 am

    Organizing digital photos is definitely a bear!!!!! Picasa & Photoshop Elements can help tame the beast!

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  5. Shelly Nissley says

    May 18, 2009 at 5:55 pm

    And I subscribe.

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  6. Shelly Nissley says

    May 18, 2009 at 5:54 pm

    I have wanted to try Photoshop Elements for a long time!

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  7. Angela at contest bytes says

    May 18, 2009 at 5:12 pm

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    May 18, 2009 at 5:11 pm

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  9. Angela at contest bytes says

    May 18, 2009 at 5:10 pm

    I have an old old version of Photoshop and would love to get the new Elements.

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  10. Marlena U. says

    May 18, 2009 at 3:15 pm

    I have been wanting this for a long time! Thank you SO much for the chance to win!!

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  11. Donna Holmberg says

    May 18, 2009 at 1:09 am

    This would come in very handy in tracking not only my personal photos, but the ones I have taken for the three volunteer groups I work with, and also those that my kids have taken and uploaded to my computer hard drive.

    By the way, you have not posted anything about extra entries, but I see some people are posting them anyway, will the extra entries and duplicate posts be deleted, or are you going to amend the original post so others know you are accepting extra entries to this contest. Please post something so that those of us who actually read the rules and follow them (and also follow, subscribe, etc.) will know if we are allowed additional (APPROVED) entries. Thanks!

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  12. Selina says

    May 18, 2009 at 12:09 am

    Awesome giveaway! I would love to win this. Thanks for the chance. iclipalso(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  13. Terri says

    May 17, 2009 at 10:46 pm

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    May 17, 2009 at 10:44 pm

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  15. Terri says

    May 17, 2009 at 10:43 pm

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  16. Terri says

    May 17, 2009 at 10:43 pm

    I’ve been wanting this forever. Would love to win.

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  17. Chelsea Daigle says

    May 17, 2009 at 10:34 pm

    I’d love to win this. Photography is great hobby of mine.

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  18. Anita says

    May 17, 2009 at 10:14 pm

    I am also a subscriber!

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  19. Anita says

    May 17, 2009 at 10:13 pm

    I would love to win a copy of Photoshop Elements! Count me in! 🙂

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  20. jen says

    May 17, 2009 at 5:56 pm

    I’d love to win Elements. Thanks!

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  21. GAhome2mom says

    May 17, 2009 at 3:49 pm

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  22. GAhome2mom says

    May 17, 2009 at 3:49 pm

    I would like to win this program too. 🙂

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  23. CMC says

    May 17, 2009 at 11:01 am

    I’m putting a new website together and could SOOO use this! Great giveaway – thanks!

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  24. Angela C. says

    May 17, 2009 at 11:00 am

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  25. Angela C. says

    May 17, 2009 at 11:00 am

    I would love to win a copy. Thanks for the giveaway.

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  26. Shelly T. says

    May 17, 2009 at 2:11 am

    I also receive the newsletter.

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  27. Shelly T. says

    May 17, 2009 at 2:11 am

    subscriber

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  28. Shelly T. says

    May 17, 2009 at 2:11 am

    Another great contest and a great product to work on photographs!

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  29. Cherie says

    May 17, 2009 at 12:56 am

    I LOVE Picasa! I also LOVE Photoshop and my version just crashed so I would REALLY love to win this. Puh-LEASE pick me!!!

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  30. Melissa says

    May 16, 2009 at 12:42 pm

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  31. Melissa says

    May 16, 2009 at 12:36 pm

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  32. Melissa says

    May 16, 2009 at 12:36 pm

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  33. Melissa says

    May 16, 2009 at 12:35 pm

    I subscribe to your feed. : )

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  34. Melissa says

    May 16, 2009 at 12:27 pm

    Right now I use GIMP to edit my photos. But I sure would love a copy of Photoshop Elements. Wonderful giveaway. Thank you.

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  35. Barbara Ann says

    May 16, 2009 at 8:26 am

    Love Picassa…and I would love to have a chance to win a copy of PSE!

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  36. Boysnberries says

    May 16, 2009 at 8:20 am

    This has been on my dream list for awhile now. Love your site!

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  37. Susieqtpie says

    May 16, 2009 at 8:00 am

    Yep i’m a visitor to 5 Minutes for Photography! I am an avid budding photographer and would LOVE to have Photoshop! Great review and im going over to try it out! Thanks!

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  38. Nicci says

    May 16, 2009 at 7:03 am

    I would love, love, love! to get my hands on photoshop! 🙂

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  39. Sharon harvey says

    May 16, 2009 at 4:28 am

    I would LOVE LOVE LOVE to win this! I am a HUGE photography fan & have been dying to learn how to “Photoshop” some pics that haven’t turned out to be the great shots I thought they would be!
    Thanks as always for the great giveaways!
    Sharon

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  40. Lindsey says

    May 16, 2009 at 1:13 am

    Okay, it’s my turn to win something now! LOL This would be AWESOME, thank you for the opportunity to win!

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  41. LaVonne says

    May 15, 2009 at 10:57 pm

    Well, I would love photoshop. I love taking pictures of my princess.

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  42. Stephanie says

    May 15, 2009 at 10:15 pm

    I am hoping to get a DSLR for Christmas this year (PLEASE Santa!!) and having PhotoShop to go with it would be wonderful. I could practice now on the pics from my really terrible point-and-shoot. 🙂

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  43. Dawn Hudson says

    May 15, 2009 at 9:20 pm

    I would love to win this. Though if I don’t I might just have to buy it. Please Random Picker pick me!!!

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  44. Sarah says

    May 15, 2009 at 9:16 pm

    I’d love to be able to “play” with my photos, especially now that I’m taking better pictures!

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  45. DeeDee says

    May 15, 2009 at 8:54 pm

    oh I so need to work on my photos. I have found myself with pics on three different computers.. LOL and then on some discs. Now I am overwhelmed.
    Would love to win PhotoShop Elements…

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  46. DawnS says

    May 15, 2009 at 8:24 pm

    I would so love to win this program! Thanks for the chance.

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  47. Mozi Esmes Mommy says

    May 15, 2009 at 7:54 pm

    I’d love this! I can’t justify the money for Photoshop, but want to do more with my photos…

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  48. melanie says

    May 15, 2009 at 7:34 pm

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  50. melanie says

    May 15, 2009 at 7:34 pm

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  51. melanie says

    May 15, 2009 at 7:33 pm

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  52. Charlene says

    May 15, 2009 at 7:24 pm

    I have your button on my blog sidebar

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  53. Charlene says

    May 15, 2009 at 7:23 pm

    I’m a subscriber

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  54. Charlene says

    May 15, 2009 at 7:23 pm

    I have been wanting to get this, thanks for the chance to win.

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  55. Angie says

    May 15, 2009 at 6:23 pm

    This is a great giveaway! I’m a subscriber also.

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  56. Christa says

    May 15, 2009 at 5:51 pm

    I am subbed to your feed!

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  57. Christa says

    May 15, 2009 at 5:51 pm

    I fell in love with Picasa after Google acquired them. The software makes handling the number of digital images a breeze.

    Thanks for a great give-o-way!

    Christa

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  58. Celeste says

    May 15, 2009 at 5:45 pm

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    May 15, 2009 at 5:44 pm

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    May 15, 2009 at 5:34 pm

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  63. MamáChanga says

    May 15, 2009 at 5:34 pm

    I would love to win a copy of PSE! How much easier it would make organizing and editing my photographs!

    Hugs & Blessings!

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  64. shannon prophitt says

    May 15, 2009 at 5:11 pm

    This would be fabulous!! I just got a new Nikon and would love this program.

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  65. kimberly h says

    May 15, 2009 at 4:53 pm

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  66. Heidi says

    May 15, 2009 at 4:48 pm

    Oh, I really, really need this!

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  67. Drama Queen Jenner says

    May 15, 2009 at 3:30 pm

    I really need something like this! 🙂

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  68. Chava says

    May 15, 2009 at 2:24 pm

    I’ve just recently started doing Photography as a side job, photoshop would be fantastic to have.

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  69. Thao says

    May 15, 2009 at 1:39 pm

    I use Picasa and having Photoshop elements would give me the ability to enhance my photos.
    member(dot)thao(At)gmail.com

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  70. Kelly says

    May 15, 2009 at 12:43 pm

    Very cool prize. I think everyone is interested in improving their photos.

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  71. Jinii says

    May 15, 2009 at 11:39 am

    I love Picasa and would love to have Photoshop Elements!!!

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  72. Jessica Harwood says

    May 15, 2009 at 11:36 am

    Perhaps I’m too late now . . . but I would love to enter! I’m just getting started with photography and I would love a program I can do a few more things with than just Picasa!

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  73. Deb - Mom of 3 Girls says

    May 15, 2009 at 10:33 am

    I would love to win this – that ability to mesh group photos together to get the perfect shot would be awesome! 🙂

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  74. Vickie Bartlett says

    May 15, 2009 at 10:24 am

    I would love a copy of Photoshop Elements. Thanks for the giveaway

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  75. chele says

    May 15, 2009 at 10:16 am

    OH! This would come in sooooo handy on most of photos! =)

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  76. Jenny says

    May 15, 2009 at 9:59 am

    I would enter, but I already have photoshop 7.0.

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  77. Debbie B says

    May 15, 2009 at 9:55 am

    I have an old copy of paint shop pro, but have always wanted to learn Photoshop. There are so many tutorials and extras online that you can get for it, that you can do amazing things with Photoshop.

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  78. Jean M. says

    May 15, 2009 at 9:45 am

    I enjoy using Picasa as it is relatively easy to use for basic photo editing. I would love to put my big girl pants on and try Elements, specifically for designing my blog headers, something that I’ve really enjoyed doing lately.

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  79. Angie says

    May 15, 2009 at 8:49 am

    I would love to get PSE! I can’t afford it but I have been wanting it for YEARS! I could do so much with this, like edit and spruce up photos of the cards I make, as well as watermarks, and Digital Scrapbooking! OOH! I’m excited!!! (Can you tell?)

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  80. Veronnica W. says

    May 15, 2009 at 3:20 am

    I *heart* Picasa! I love that it forces you to make a folder or download them to an existing folder when you upload photos. I too had such a problem with organizing my photos! What a mess!

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  81. Paula says

    May 15, 2009 at 2:40 am

    I love Picasa and have used it for years. I’ve been wanting to try Photoshop Elements… Maybe this was meant to be? Thanks for the chance!

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  82. Elena says

    May 15, 2009 at 2:24 am

    I am actually trying Picasa right now! I’ve been wanting Photoshop Elements for a while now! Thanks for the chance to win!

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  83. Noreen says

    May 15, 2009 at 12:36 am

    I need a new way to organize my photos!!

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  84. Jackie says

    May 15, 2009 at 12:22 am

    I love Picasa, but this sounds awesome! Thanks!

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  85. Jen B says

    May 15, 2009 at 12:19 am

    I just started using Picasa, but I’m secretly desiring this one…shhhh…don’t tell google!

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  86. 2Forgetful says

    May 14, 2009 at 11:42 pm

    This sounds great – I’m off to try it out right now. I especially liked the sound of the group shot editing. Trying to get a family photo with two 3-year olds is so tough.

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  87. Heather says

    May 14, 2009 at 11:29 pm

    I would have so much fun with this!!!

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  88. Staci says

    May 14, 2009 at 10:32 pm

    I so want this! Pick me! Pick me!!

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  89. Nancye Davis says

    May 14, 2009 at 10:23 pm

    I am always looking for ways to make my pictures better.

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  90. onemotherslove says

    May 14, 2009 at 10:10 pm

    Oh my gosh, you’ve gone & made me lust after a giveaway! I’ve been wanting PSE for a while. I used Photoshop as a graphic designer before kids & really miss having software that I can really do stuff with.

    Reply
  91. Dena says

    May 14, 2009 at 9:44 pm

    I would love to win this! My pictures are SOOO not organized!

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  92. nell says

    May 14, 2009 at 9:25 pm

    I’m really enjoying picnik, picaso and polroid.net

    Enter me to win, too, please. :–)

    Nell
    SheSnaps.com

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  93. Audrey says

    May 14, 2009 at 9:02 pm

    I have a few thousand photos on my computer and would love to be able “fix” some of them!!! 🙂

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  94. Lori says

    May 14, 2009 at 8:52 pm

    I too would love to win this. I have tons of photos to enhance b4 scrapbooking them this summer.

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  95. Sheila says

    May 14, 2009 at 8:49 pm

    I have been wanting PS Elements for some time now!

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  96. Vivian Deliz says

    May 14, 2009 at 8:47 pm

    I follow on twitter.

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  97. Dina says

    May 14, 2009 at 8:46 pm

    Pick me 😉

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  98. Vivian Deliz says

    May 14, 2009 at 8:45 pm

    I follow with google reader.

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  99. Vivian Deliz says

    May 14, 2009 at 8:45 pm

    I take tons of pictures and need a tool to “improve” my photos. Thanks for the giveaway.

    Reply
  100. Amy says

    May 14, 2009 at 8:39 pm

    I need to win this so I can photoshop my Biggest Loser finale pics. Thanks!

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  101. MaryBeth says

    May 14, 2009 at 8:38 pm

    I receive the email newsletter.

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  102. MaryBeth says

    May 14, 2009 at 8:38 pm

    I display the button on my sidebar.

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  103. MaryBeth says

    May 14, 2009 at 8:38 pm

    I’m a subscriber.

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  104. MaryBeth says

    May 14, 2009 at 8:37 pm

    Oh I would love to win a copy of Elements. I just use Picasa for storing, organizing, and editing right now, but I imagine that Elements would be a tremendous boost to my editing abilities! Thanks for the chance.

    Reply
  105. Rebecca R says

    May 14, 2009 at 8:26 pm

    I subscribe, and this would be a great thing to win right now!! pick me please!!

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  106. Michelle Kent says

    May 14, 2009 at 8:17 pm

    I’d so love to win Adobe Photoshop.I have at least 20,000 pictures and would love to organize.Thanks

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  107. Rachael says

    May 14, 2009 at 7:56 pm

    Wow! This would so be wonderful to win! Please enter me in the give-a-way!!

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  108. Aimee says

    May 14, 2009 at 7:45 pm

    Keeping my pictures organized is tough! But I do LOVE picasa! I can always find any picture on my computer! LOVE IT! It’d be great to have photo shop to go with Picasa!

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  109. Amy L says

    May 14, 2009 at 7:24 pm

    I’m subscribed to 5M4M emails.

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  110. Amy L says

    May 14, 2009 at 7:23 pm

    This would be so much fun to use. Thanks!

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  111. Elli says

    May 14, 2009 at 7:15 pm

    i’ve been using picasa for a couple of year now and love it! however, i don’t have a photoshop program, so this would be perfect!

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  112. Lisa says

    May 14, 2009 at 6:50 pm

    Love Picasa but would love to get Photoshop a whirl.

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  113. Lisa says

    May 14, 2009 at 6:50 pm

    Oh my gosh, this would be so awesome to win!!!!

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  114. Angela says

    May 14, 2009 at 5:50 pm

    my photos are a mess!

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  115. Stephanie says

    May 14, 2009 at 5:47 pm

    This is just what i need for my new Canon, please please pick me 🙂

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  116. Stacy says

    May 14, 2009 at 5:37 pm

    Oh pick me! Pick me! I just got a camera for Christmas and I definitely can use all the help I can get.

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  117. Gina says

    May 14, 2009 at 5:33 pm

    My mom has Photoshop Elements and thinks I would love it. Hopefully I’ll win!

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  118. kate says

    May 14, 2009 at 5:16 pm

    This is exactly what I need, I was just talking to my husband about how I need help with my mess of pictures on my computer!

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  119. Lolli says

    May 14, 2009 at 4:59 pm

    I have been very interested in trying out Picasa…but I know already that I love elements. I had it on an old computer, but I don’t have it anymore!

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  120. Erin Lowmaster says

    May 14, 2009 at 4:29 pm

    I could really use this program, thanks for giving it away 🙂

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  121. D Robinson says

    May 14, 2009 at 4:08 pm

    I’ve heard this program is great…would love to win it!

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  122. Tomara Miller says

    May 14, 2009 at 4:01 pm

    This would be wonderful to win!! Love your blog!

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  123. Rebecca says

    May 14, 2009 at 3:52 pm

    I would love to have this. We are trying to save money be taking our own photos rather than paying a professional.

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  124. Chelsea says

    May 14, 2009 at 3:35 pm

    I have lots of pictures the need to be sorted and taken care of….this would be great to win! Thanks!

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  125. Sue says

    May 14, 2009 at 3:30 pm

    I have TONS of photos that need dealt with and I HATE whatever program came with my computer. Would LOVE to have the Adobe program and will have ot check out Picasa!

    Thanks for the info!

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  126. Julie Ann says

    May 14, 2009 at 3:27 pm

    I have the same problem. sort of. I dump tons of photos into folders on the computer. The kids love to watch the slideshows. But HOW do i organize and ‘touch up’ the photos to print and put in my physical albums? I went and bought a program from Creative Memories and it is confusing me. Is this Adobe photoshop easier I wonder? Is picasa easier? ~sigh~

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  127. veedee says

    May 14, 2009 at 3:26 pm

    Photoshop Elements is exactly what I need, thanks!

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  128. Nancy S. says

    May 14, 2009 at 3:19 pm

    I would LOVE a copy of Photoshop Elements!!! I have gotten the free trial, and LOVED it, but it’s not in our budget right now 🙁 Thanks for the opportunity to win it!

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  129. Angie says

    May 14, 2009 at 3:19 pm

    I subscribe through Google Reader.

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  130. Angie says

    May 14, 2009 at 3:19 pm

    I have been praying to the Photoshop fairies to leave me this edition under my pillow. So far, no luck. Crossing my fingers that I win this! Thanks!

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  131. Amanda says

    May 14, 2009 at 3:17 pm

    Oh I have been wanting Photoshop…. I LOVE pictures!!!!

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  132. Jennifer C says

    May 14, 2009 at 3:15 pm

    I’ve got your button!

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  133. Jennifer C says

    May 14, 2009 at 3:15 pm

    I’m an RSS subscriber

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  134. Jennifer C says

    May 14, 2009 at 3:15 pm

    Oy, do we need this! our pictures are a total disaster.

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  135. Kelly from Montana says

    May 14, 2009 at 3:08 pm

    I need to learn how to use this BIG TIME! So many photos – so little time!

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  136. LT says

    May 14, 2009 at 3:05 pm

    I love photoshop! I just wish I had more time to play with it. Thanks for the great giveaway.

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  137. Jennifer B. says

    May 14, 2009 at 3:01 pm

    I subscribe to your newsletter also….

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  138. Jennifer B. says

    May 14, 2009 at 3:01 pm

    Hi, I subscribe to your fee via google reader!

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  139. Lisa says

    May 14, 2009 at 2:51 pm

    Having just gotten a good camera, I’ve heard I’m supposed to use Photoshop to edit. Having NO idea (and a bit intimidated), I’d love to win to see what Photoshop has to offer and how it’ll help me edit my children’s photographs.

    Thanks for the chance to win, girls! 🙂

    Reply
  140. Jenni S. says

    May 14, 2009 at 2:46 pm

    Oh and I subscribe to the feed too, if that counts?

    Reply
  141. Jenni S. says

    May 14, 2009 at 2:45 pm

    I would love to win this! I have an older version of Photoshop, and I love it. But an upgrade would be awesome!

    Reply
  142. Rebecca says

    May 14, 2009 at 2:34 pm

    I subscribe to the newsletter.

    Reply
  143. Rebecca says

    May 14, 2009 at 2:34 pm

    I subscribe to the blog on Google Reader.

    Reply
  144. Rebecca says

    May 14, 2009 at 2:33 pm

    Would love to win Photoshop Elements, I’ve been wanting to start Digital Scrapbooking for a while!

    Reply
  145. Katie says

    May 14, 2009 at 2:31 pm

    Thanks for the chance to win!!

    Reply
  146. Mrs. H says

    May 14, 2009 at 2:25 pm

    extras for this giveaway like usual?
    I’m a subscriber, thank you.

    Reply
  147. Mrs. H says

    May 14, 2009 at 2:25 pm

    Wow, if that includes the Mac version, I’m in! Would like this program!

    Reply
  148. Jennifer B. says

    May 14, 2009 at 2:24 pm

    My Dad has actually asked for this for Father’s Day, so I would LOVE to win!

    Reply
  149. Bess says

    May 14, 2009 at 2:13 pm

    Oh, this would be awesome! You can do so much with Photoshop!

    Reply
  150. KLTTX says

    May 14, 2009 at 2:02 pm

    WOuld love to win that software.

    Reply
  151. Liz says

    May 14, 2009 at 2:01 pm

    I would love to have Photoshop Elements!

    Reply
  152. Angie (Losing It and Loving It) says

    May 14, 2009 at 1:52 pm

    Love Picasa but last we checked you can only add so many photos in a group. I’m not sure what it’s called but I’ll have to check it out again to see. I need to organize my photos big time. Photoshop Elements would be so cool to have.

    Reply
  153. Alexandra Hancock says

    May 14, 2009 at 1:45 pm

    i have been wanting this for a long time, but just can’t make any room for a purchase like that in the budget. i have a mac by the way. i hope that’s ok. i know they make photoshop elements for mac. thanks for such an awesome giveaway!!

    alexandra dot hancock at gmail dot com

    Reply
  154. Michele says

    May 14, 2009 at 1:32 pm

    I too love to take pictures – I’ve heard great things about photoshop but don’t own it yet. Count me in!

    Reply
  155. Jesica says

    May 14, 2009 at 1:28 pm

    I love Picasa! It makes my life so much easier!

    I’ve always wanted to play with photoshop 🙂 Thanks for the chance

    Reply
  156. susan says

    May 14, 2009 at 1:17 pm

    We love to take pictures but yes, they are not very organized ~ your article really inspired me to get started! Thanks for a chance.

    Reply
  157. Molly says

    May 14, 2009 at 1:09 pm

    I just got my first SLR, so this would be perfect!

    Reply
  158. Terra Jones says

    May 14, 2009 at 1:02 pm

    Oh wow!! I would LOVE a chance at winning this! Thanks!!

    Reply
  159. Mattie says

    May 14, 2009 at 12:55 pm

    I start a continuing ed photo editing class next monday…would love to have the latest version of elements!

    Thanks
    mengels[at]hotmail[dot]com

    Reply
  160. Kimberly says

    May 14, 2009 at 12:53 pm

    That is my summer project! Adobe would be a life, I mean summer, saver!

    Reply
  161. Ashley says

    May 14, 2009 at 12:51 pm

    I take so many pictures of family, chuch, friends and anything else, it would be awesome to have photo editing software besides whats on the computer. Thanks fo let us know about Picassa, I’m going to download it right now!

    Reply
  162. Kara says

    May 14, 2009 at 12:40 pm

    Thanks for the tips! I would love to have Photoshop Elements, I like editing my pics but need something better than most free programs offer.

    Reply
  163. Kelley says

    May 14, 2009 at 12:28 pm

    I just got Picassa and still trying to figure it out. I know ..lame, huh? I would love to win… I have so many photos that need to be ‘photoshopped’

    Thanks!

    kelleythejewelrylady(at)yahoo(dot)com

    Reply
  164. Louise says

    May 14, 2009 at 12:20 pm

    I have been trying to work up the nerve to buy Adobe Photoshop, but I keep seeing that price tag, and my nerve fails. Compared to a lot of software programs, it’s not bad, but still more than this (highly) amateur photographer can justify. Winning it, however … that would be perfectly justifiable, and awesome, to boot.

    Reply
  165. Erica Mueller says

    May 14, 2009 at 12:04 pm

    Ooo, I love photography programs!!

    Enter me, please! 🙂

    Reply
  166. Carrie says

    May 14, 2009 at 12:01 pm

    It would be so neat to learn how to edit photos! I tried picasa once but didn’t stick with it. Perhaps I should try again. 🙂

    Reply
  167. Puna says

    May 14, 2009 at 11:57 am

    I have a copy of Elements however, I would love to win another to give to someone on the team of volunteer photographers for our church. It would make a world of difference! Thanks so much for this opportunity. A whole new world opened up to me once I found photo-editing.

    Reply
  168. Mom24 says

    May 14, 2009 at 11:56 am

    I need this!

    Reply
  169. gretchen says

    May 14, 2009 at 11:53 am

    between 2 computers and several drives, we’ve got pictures everywhere….thanks for the encouragement that the beast can be tamed!!

    Reply
  170. Michelle B. says

    May 14, 2009 at 11:31 am

    I would love to win this. I take photos all the time and would love the ability to photoshop them.

    Reply
  171. madly59 says

    May 14, 2009 at 11:23 am

    Love the idea. Just DL a ton of photos to Picasa. Free, easy, and fast. Thanks for the info . girls. Have a great day!

    Reply
  172. Maddy says

    May 14, 2009 at 11:17 am

    I looked into photoshop a while back when I was trying to get my act together after the HP package died on me. This may be just the kind of help I need?
    Cheers

    Reply

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