Thoughts on GIMP and PhotoPea

Hi friends,

I am super excited about this class due to recommendations like this! I am big into insta travel bloggers that post beautiful photos of exotic places. I know that most of them use expensive image editing software such as Photoshop. I have never personally looked into it because I know it is pricey, but I have seen some of my photographer friends using it to edit their photos. I like the clean layout it offers and the compatibility with Mac, as well as the capability to edit on your phone. However, I would take a free editing software over Photoshop any day! 

It seems as though GIMP can be compared well with Photoshop, minus some tools that make things easier.  I could see myself using this editing software to make presentations for students, or to share high quality photos with parents. I don't see myself doing much with legitimate photoshop. After the training, I'm genuinely super excited to practise using this program. It makes me want to get a good camera and start taking more photos! However, just like me with any computer program, I think I will still struggle with a lot of trial and error. 

PhotoPea on the other hand looks crazy. It gives me graphic designer vibes, which I think would be super fun to try out for fun or use for projects! But I refuse to pay for anything unless I will be getting my use out of it. I understand these companies want to make money but a subscription service for a software does not seem right to me. However, technology has advanced to the point of students being able to access so many online resources if they have they means. I think technology is a great thing, but I would rather spend less time on it than I have to to get an education these days.

Peace + Love, Ki


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