How do I change the default image opening application from Preview

How can I change the Preview application default so that I can double click to open files in Photoshop?

Welcome to the Apple Discussions.
Select a jpeg in the Finder and go File -> Get Info.
In the Info window look for the Open With.. pane and select Photoshop from the Drop down.
Click Change All.
You'll need to repeat the process for Tiffs and other formats.
Regards
TD

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