Switching to a MacBook from a PC. Is this the right one for me?

I currently have an IPhone and IPad  and am looking to purchase a MacBook to complete my Apple experience!   I have always been a PC user and will continue to use one at work, but am ready to transition to a Mac for my personal use. 
I currently have a Gateway MX6453 with Windows XP version 2002, which is outdated and not meeting my needs.  I do a high volume of photo's, editing, website posting-updating, etc.  It is frustrating that it is just slow and non responding.
Based on reviews and features I have narrowed down my selection to the MacBook Pro 13" with Retina Display.  My ultimate question is have I selected the right model and specs based on the usage of my current PC, IPhone and IPad in addition to what my needs are today and in the future. I am not to savvy when it comes to GB, processor speeds, memory, etc so I am just going to list what specs my systems currently have and what is being used.  In addition to what I plan to do with the MacBook.
Current PC: (I think I have this listed correctly)
Gateway MX6453
Windows XP Version 2002
Storage Size: 1.6 GB
HD RPM 5400
Processor Speed: 1.6 GHz
Ram: 1.87 GB
Bus Speed: 1600 MHz
C Drive total 14.2 GB   Free 57.5 GB (I may have written this wrong)
Local 6.82 Free 2.79
IPhone:
13.3 GB - Used 12.2. (Photos-Camera Roll take up 6.6 GB)
iPad:
13.6 GB - Used 12.3
What I want to use MacBook for:
60% photos, 25% videos and 15% documents (word, excel, pdf's etc)
Photos and video editing
Website and Facebook management- uploading content, pictures, etc.
Surfing internet
This is what I am thinking of buying:
13-inch: 2.4GHz
with Retina display
Specifications
2.4GHz dual-core Intel Core i5
Turbo Boost up to 2.9GHz
8GB 1600MHz memory
256GB PCIe-based flash storage1
Intel Iris Graphics
Built-in battery (9 hours)2
$1,499.00

I you are going to use a lot of photos and videos you would be better off getting more storage than the 256 GB...the 512 GB would be smarter to get.

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