It won't win beauty contests, but it will save you hours of export errors and last-minute bleed fixes. The lack of a subscription is refreshing, and the 13.5 stability update makes it a reliable daily driver. Just be prepared to spend a weekend learning the interface.
The included templates are functional but boring (lots of clean grids and classic frames). The third-party template marketplace is small and overpriced. You’ll likely design your own masters or buy from Etsy creators. album xpress pro 13.5
Photoshop users will feel at home. Every element (photo, mask, text, graphic) lives on its own layer. You can apply global adjustments (brightness, sharpening) to an entire spread or a single cutout. No "smart object" headaches. It won't win beauty contests, but it will