I haven't checked it out in ages but Photoshop was the industry standard .  I assume this is still the case.

If you are going to use whatever program you get on a professional level then Photoshop is the one to get.

Photoshop is about $649.00 US

The Standard 'Creative Suite' might be an option to consider  at around $899.00 US

http://www.adobe.com/products/creativesuite/?sdid=KFWJ

There is a comparison chart between the Standard and Premium versions of this package part way down the page.

Illustrator is the Vector program
InDesign is for Desktop Publishing (Pamplets, brochures, posters etc)

If you can afford the extra cash (about $200.00 US) you can get the Premium Version

Helen

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