FAQ: what kind of computer do you use?

I'm a PC! Yep. No seriously. Always have been. Macs are pretty, but totally unnecessary.

However, big software like Lightroom and Photoshop do require a powerful computer. It needs to be fast. AKA it needs a powerful processor. I use an HP quad core. It's a few years old already, but it runs smooth with all my crazy software. (Lightroom is a BEAST!)

You also might want a few extra hard drives for all those pictures you'll be taking. (We have acquired 5 extra hard drives, each holding a terabyte or so.)

You also need a high resolution monitor, and if you want your prints to turn out as you see them on your screen, that monitor will need to be adjusted or calibrated. Most monitors will show variation in color and contrast and brightness (which is a ginormous pain in the behind), so you need to make sure your prints are turning out just as you see them on screen. This is why you should always trust your photographer to edit AND print your photos. :)