Originally posted by beaumont Please pardon my ignorance. I was hoping to get away with one of the two, but it sounds like you feel both are a good idea?
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If I had to pick just one, Lightroom 2 would be it. Because of its cataloging abilities, I couldn't do without it again. But there are times when I want to clone something large out that requires use of another pp program with finer controls in the cloning department. That is really the only time I want something more than Lightroom 2. You could get away with just about any additional program for pp in addition to Lightroom. Many folks love the free "Gimp" software too. So many options!
If I were in your shoes, I'd give Lightroom 2 a try (you can download a trial version) and see if it meets your needs. It is always a good idea to try out any software before you buy if possible. Take your time to really give the programs you demo a good trial run to see how you like them.