Aperture

[Qion]

I absolutely love it. I downloaded the trial version, and it's so much further ahead than regular photo management software that I'm beginning to wonder how I kept track of my shoots to this point. It's elegant, and even with the ridiculously high hardware requirements, it runs flawlessly. I've only had it a couple days, but I might have to buy it when the trial runs out.

Maybe it's just the loupe tool or the way the control box emerges so easily when I hit "h".

Having used Aperture, how do you feel about it compared it programs such as PS and iPhoto?

[limike28]

I have been using iPhoto for a long time now, and I have always liked the way it works. I am currently looking at both Apeture and Adobe Lightroom. Both of these are more powerful than iPhoto. They both work well and I am still trying to figure out which I like better. Although with the price tag for both of these part of me still appreciates all iPhoto can do.

But if you like Apeture check out Lightroom.

[Qion]

I've actually used both. Aperture is my choice, just like InDesign is over Quark! I really flow with Aperture; the keystrokes make sense, the interface is elegant and simple, and I can get a lot of work done even without hooking up to a bigger screen.

[Natobasso]

http://creativebits.org/aperture_vs_lightroom