Greetings!

[Cassie O]

Well, I took the plunge and purchased PSE6 this weekend. How exciting! I've been using a different software package for a few years, but still consider myself pretty much a beginner. My other software blew up a few months ago. I could look at my photos but not edit them. Uninstalling and reinstalling (x3) didn't work, so I decided to buy new and start over.

I tried PSE3 a few years back, but found it far too intimidating and not at all intuitive. I was very disappointed. But I knew Photoshop was (and continues to be) the Gold Standard for photo manipulation, so when I knew I had to replace my software, I decided to take another look at PS.

What a pleasant surprise! While there is still quite the learning curve, I'm finding it much easier to get around this time. The improvements from PSE3 are wonderful. It seems much more intuitive now. I purchased two books to go along with it, and am glad I did. I'm also delighted to have found these forums. I've been browsing these forums during the times I haven't been playing with pictures. Seems like a wonderful, helpful, friendly and supportive community! Yay!

Anyway, I've been playing a bit this weekend and enjoying every minute. I'm looking forward to many many hours of great photo fun! And looking forward to chatting with all of you!

[Goddess_of_Go]

Cassie,

I am new here myself and just recently purchased PE6 for the Mac. I am familiar with Photoshop from my PC days, but have mostly used Photoshop 7 so the graphite interface is new to me.

This seems like a really nice community.

Terri

[SharLamb]

Welcome, Cassie. I'm still a Newbie after 7 months, and have found this forum invaluable. I would have given up on PSE a long time ago, I'm afraid, if it hadn't been for all these awesome people. You found a good place. Looking forward to seeing your stuff in a gallery.

Shar

[Imagewrestler]

Hi Cassie
I joined yesterday. I have Photoshop Elements on my pc and mac. This site is great!
Welcome

[ljameso1]

Welcome to the forum. You''l learn lots here as many brains come up with great ideas.

[Tina_B]

Welcome to the addiction of PSE :)
Tina B

[kevq]

Cassie,
welcome,
Kev.

[jjvera00]

Hello Cassie

Welcome to the Village!

[chestnutmare]

Welcome Cassie,
I too am new and I encourage you to keep playing and reading in the forum. Don't hesitate to ask any question, the people here are wonderful and will help you along with any question you might have.

[Aussie Nan]

Hi Cassie, welcome aboard. Please do join in the challenges, they are a great learning tool.
Toni

[Fernan]

Hi Cassie, welcome to the world of photoshop Elements! :)

[NMarti]

Cassie
Welcome to the forum. I was like you at first. I had every version and never used it until I dove into ver 3 and have been hooked ever since.

[janetgg2]

I edit my photos with PSE that don't have a number probably the first one and I play with version 3. I am so far behind the times...lol

[Cassie O]

Thank you all for the warm welcome! I've been busy playing, practicing, studying, watching videos, reading forums and, of course, asking a zillion questions! Seems the more I learn, the more questions I have! There is so much to absorb!