Katie Maslowski

Hi Brian! Back in November 2017, you helped guide me on purchasing a desktop (ordered from B&H), and I'm back here for suggestions on an upgrade, as my current setup no longer supports all the functions Lightroom and Photoshop offer. Here's what I purchased in 2017. Can I keep my monitor, or would you recommend changing it out as well? Dell UltraSharp 27 U2717D 27" 16:9 InfinityEdge IPS Monitor DEU2717D In Stock QTY: 1 Price: $429.00 $429.00 Dell XPS8920/ i7-7700/ 3.6GHz /16GB/ 1TB/ Windows 10 (Black) DEX89207529S In Stock QTY: 1 Price: $782.00 $782.00

Thank you for all the info and the link to the additional HD! Ordering everything tonight, can't wait to upgrade!!

Thank you for all of your insight Brian! It is SO appreciated!! Long story short- I had everything in my shopping cart and my sister went into labor on Friday & my niece was born (YAY!!!), so ordering was put on hold for a few days. When I went to order last night B&H said the Dell 8910 model was discontinued! Would you recommend I get this one? It seems to check all the boxes, the only thing I'm concerned about is only 1 TB, however I can get external hard drives to compensate. https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1366227-REG/dell_xps8920_7529slv_pus_xps8920_i7_7700_3_6ghz_16gb.html

I'd like to keep the cost around $1500. Any differences that stand out between these two desktops (besides the price?) Lenovo: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1328118-REG/lenovo_90gv0003us_15_liter_i7_7700u.html Dell: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1304825-REG/dell_xps8910_9020blk_xps_8910_i7_6700_16gb.html Also, I'm looking at a Dell 27 inch display, the 4K display is about $60 more than the U2717 display, which would you choose? https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1106149-REG/dell_p2715q_27_3840x2160_dh.html https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1254756-REG/dell_u2717d_27_ultrasharp_27.html Thanks! Katie

Hi Brian, I'm currently editing on a Lenovo Y510P laptop--it was my husband's until I took up the hobby of photography & filled it with photos & editing software. With Black Friday approaching I'm looking to moving to a desktop & purchasing a monitor. Are you still recommending Dell? What specifications should I be looking for? Thank you!!

Yes! That would be great. I have Elements, what steps should I take?

Here is the SOOR and the original edit.

A color that's matching the sign would be best.

What's the easiest way to change the white background to black?

Here's the 100% crop... If I can't do it no big deal, just thought I'd try.

How can I extend the black background for this photo? I'm having a hard time around the hair/feathers/arms/legs...