inDesign or PS for photo invitations?

Question

Hello I want to start creating invitations for birthday parties, etc. These would be printed on either photo paper or cardstock in either 4x6 or 5x7 sizes. The problem i am having is not knowing what program works best for this. Currently photoshop is what i an using but saving to print is where i am getting lost. The examples of what I plan to do are below. Also, how much bleed space should i leave?

This is what I managed to replicate in Photshop:

I could not find the same shape that they used. And I also had problems getting the bubbles around the address and date. please help

Willi Adelberger · Accepted Answer

For photos use Photoshop, save them as PSD or PDF.

For graphics use Illustrator, savei them as AI or PDF/x-4.

The whole composition and all text make in InDesign, import (place) PSD, PDF and AI files.

Export as PDF according to the requirements of the printer.

Jeff Witchel, ACI · Answer

I agree completely with Willi. Doing layouts in Photoshop is like hammering a nail with a screwdriver. You end up working really hard fighting the features of the application instead of just using the right application.

What I alway tell my students, if you're even thinking of calling it a layout, use InDesign.

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