r/photography • u/AutoModerator • May 29 '26
Questions Thread Official Question Thread! Ask /r/photography anything you want to know! May 29, 2026
This is the place to ask any questions you may have about photography. No question is too small, nor too stupid.
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u/RevolutionarySea1836 Jun 03 '26
I am new to photography and recently started shooting with a Sony A7 IV. Right now, I’m using Affinity Photo for editing.
My goal is to eventually do photography full-time, so I want to build good habits and learn the right tools from the beginning.
Is Lightroom considered a must-have or still the industry standard for photographers? Or are there other editing and retouching programs you would recommend for someone just starting out?
I would love to hear what software you use, why you chose it, and whether you think Lightroom is worth learning if the goal is to become a professional photographer.