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Adobe coined the name Creative Cloud in 2011, but the term took on new meaning in 2013 when Adobe moved away from the old “Creative Suite” of products and made its flagship products (like Photoshop) available for licensing only through a monthly or annual subscription. All programs are still installed locally to your computer and function the same way they always had; the only difference with the Creative Cloud (CC) is how you pay for the software.

While paying monthly/annually for the use of software may seem like a drag, Adobe has made it pretty affordable for photographers through the CC Photography Plan (more on that in the next section). The subscription model offers a few benefits, including the following:

 Access to the latest version of included software the moment Adobe releases it, without additional cost

 Periodic updates, which include new features as well as new camera support and bug fixes

 Able to be installed on as many computers as you own, although you can be logged into only two at a time

 Cross-platform compatible, so no special hoops to jump through if you have both a Mac and Windows computer

The Creative Cloud subscription model provides a few benefits. Notably, Adobe frequently releases updates that include new features, new camera support, and bug fixes. With the subscription service, you can access these features immediately instead of waiting 18 to 24 months to see new features added.

There are a few CC plans to choose from, and due to the somewhat fluid nature of how these plans evolve, I’m going to direct you to Adobe’s website to read up on what’s included and the various prices. Head over to www.adobe.com/creativecloud/photography/compare-plans.html to learn more.