CS2 is the Professional standard in Desktop Digital imaging. An excellent tool for efficiently processing, organizing, and viewing images, plus converts RAW to DNG. May be more economical to purchase and older version and upgrade to CS3.

You will usually get a cleaner install with the latest version, however you may save some cash by purchasing PhotoShop CS and then upgrade.

Photoshop CS2 is a robust tool that includes Adobe Bridge. Converting Raw images to DNG increases the program compatibility lifespan of the Raw file. Learn to use CS2 with this comprehensive book.

iView MediaPro is ideal for managing a growing inventory of digital photos, music, and videos w/o purchasing CS2. This software will organize, locate, backup and burn media quickly and easily.

This is a great tool for using in the field. Transfer your images to this device and keep using your CF or SD card. A 4 inch LCD makes viewing and sharing your images easier too.

DVDs degrade over time and hard drives break. Storing your images on both devices eliminate the possibilities of loss. Seagate has an industry-leading unprecedented 5 year warranty and rates well. Amazon doesn’t currently sell a 500GB Ultra ATA, the smallest size I would recommend.

This drive is twice as large, but is slightly more expensive by the GB. However, storing more on less discs may be better depending on how much data you need to store.

This is a simple unit to handle a raid type storage system. Raid duplicates data to reduce the chances of loss by a hard drive failure. Hard drives are not included.

How long do you expect to keep your images? Hard drives fail and data recovery is prohibitively expensive. Standard discs only last from 10 to 25 years. Gold DVDs protect your files for 100 years.

This option, like the Delkin 10 pack, includes a storage solution with 16 discs.

An alternate brand gold disc. This 25 pack comes with cases, where the Delkin 25 pack does not.

An alternate brand bulk gold disc. This option does not come with a protective storage case like the Delkin 100 pack does. However the price difference is significant.

More durable jewel cases that take up less space if they are preferred.

This DVD organizer page is without the contact sheet sleeve. Each page holds 8 DVDs.

An awesome photo printer that will print contact sheets too. Any color printer will print the contact sheet, get one that will let you enjoy your images.

If uncompromising black-and-white prints are your focus, then this is the best choice. The Epson UltraChrome K3 ink is the ultimate choice for the fine art photographer who expects archival color or black-and-white prints on matte, fine art or glossy media.