Importing directly to Photoshop

I would like to know how to import pictures directly into photoshop. Currently the photos I import go to IPhoto, and then I have to find the right file. Not only is this more time consuming than I'd like it is difficult to find the files sometimes. Any help would be greatly appreciated!!! thank you-Ryan

What do you mean, exactly, by saying "import pictures directly into Photoshop"? It doesn't store any photos, unless you're confused by the companion application, Organizer, that's available only for Win machines.
You wouldn't have to import into iPhoto if you don't want to, either. A folder system on your hard drive might work better for you, and then you can navigate to the location of your pictures through Elements. PSE 3.0 still have the Browser, and PSE 4.0 for the Mac uses Adobe Bridge. Or, maybe you need to look into the little freeware app, iPhoto Buddy, which gives you more options for making iPhoto more user friendly.
Personally, I put all of my new digital camera images in a folder on my desktop, then I look at them and decide which ones to trash and what to do with those I want to keep.
There are options available, so it really becomes a matter of picking a workflow that you feel comfortable using. Importing into PS doesn't happen to be one of them, though.

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Am 05.01.2014 um 16:33 schrieb Barbara B. <[email protected]>:
Re: Import photos iPhoto -> Photoshop Elements
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