Adobe is expensive, is there another way?

[Kristin-Art5EF3]

I have been using the Adobe Creative Suite for years and years. All the way back to 2006. I've upgraded computers and switched to the online subscription years ago. I pay at least $33 a month. Just to use Photoshop! And, I do use it a bunch, but rarely do I use anything else. I miss the days when you could buy it and use it. Done. That's like $400 a year. I'm a very, very small business. I do personalized art. And I did teach paint classes. Last year rocked me because I had to cancel classes and go virtual. Which was a struggle to just get even three people to sign up.

Aren't there other options? 

Kristinart

[Peru Bob]

The Photography Plan:

https://www.adobe.com/creativecloud/photography/compare-plans.html?promoid=9DJJ4N49&mv=other

[John T Smith]

Or a one time payment for Photoshop Elements http://www.adobe.com/products/elements-family.html