Basic: Image Optimizer for easy photo prep

Launch Image Optimizer then:
1..Open - Open the photo you want to prepare
2..Crop – Click on Crop Tool (second on down). Drag an outline around the important part of the photo. Click on Crop.
3..Re-size – Make sure photo is full-size (click 1:1 button, or View: Normal Viewing 1:1). Click Resize Tool (third one down). Make sure maintain aspect ratio is ticked. Now drag the resize sliders until photo is the size you want.
4..Optimise – Click compress Tool (Clenched Fist). Make sure JPG is clicked. Drag the quality slider until the quality of the photo is acceptable for the use you want and the file size is suitable.
5..Save Optimised as – Click Save.. Button (or File Save Optimised As). Make the filename different in some way from the original photo.

About Image Optimizer:
Free Version: Can be used as above.
Standard Version: Adds automatic compression, saving as a .gif (good for graphics eg drawings with few colours)…
Professional Version: Adds photo-editing (change Brightness, Contrast..) …

Current Price of Image Optimizer: Standard USD39, Professional USD99