LibGuides: Photography and Visual Media: Software

Photography Software

Adobe Creative Cloud for Students
ACC offers free to low-cost options for Adobe Cloud products including Photoshop, Lightroom and Creative Suite to students and faculty. See the link for more details.

Who is eligible?

Faculty and Staff: Adobe Creative Cloud is available to full-time staff and faculty at no cost.

Students: Students enrolled in courses that require the use of Adobe Creative Cloud are eligible to purchase licenses at a substantial discount of $10 per semester. Students not enrolled in courses that require Adobe Creative Cloud can purchase a semester-based license for $50 per semester.

Software Ebooks

O'Reilly Ebooks - Photography Software
ACC Libraries has added the O'Reilly for Higher Education ebook and video database. This database includes many popular software instruction series, such as "Classroom in a Book"

Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic for Dummies by Rob Sylvan
ISBN: 9781119544982
Publication Date: 2019
Edit, organize, store, and share photos Whether you are brand new to photography, a devoted enthusiast, or a seasoned pro, there's a version of Lightroom for you. Lightroom For Dummies is the book to help you learn which version of Lightroom is right for your needs. The main focus of the book is on using Lightroom Classic, but also includes an introduction to Lightroom CC. All with the goal of helping you get started on the right foot toward taking your photographic workflow to the next level. The book is a great starting place to help you improve your family photos or add advanced Lightroom skills that aid your career. Look inside to find the steps to navigating the software and getting top-notch results. Deciding which version of Lightroom is the best fit Take control of your photo library with Lightroom Classic Importing, organizing, and finding photos Editing and sharing your photos Producing a slideshow, book, print, or web gallery Gain a foundation for getting started with Lightroom CC Get ready to spend less time in front of the computer and more time behind the lens!