tkerr, I also use Photoshop, so here's what I do.


I used to use Elements (still have version 5 and recently got 8). Now I use Photoshop exclusively. DPP never appealed to me, since it was limited.


I download images with Bridge and keep the files organized in folders, usually by date.


I do adjustments in Camera Raw (much of the initial workflow involves CR, since this is where one can do a lot, BEFORE opening an image into PS). I tell Bridge to open as 16 bit files.


Then, open files in PS (CS5), and depending on the image, do adjustment layers, masks, etc.


Run actions on the images (batch processing, in some cases), then save as either TIF or PSD, then "save as" to JPG. JPGs get printed or sent to family and friends.


I had Lightroom, but found that Adobe Camera RAW did everything I wanted, and the organization in Bridge is fine for me.


I consider Photoshop to be worth every penny.