change background to white

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I am sure this has been asked numerous time. I searched on this forum and found nothing. I also watched some online presnetations, but I get bogged down and can't keep up or don't see the same thing on my PS, which is due to different version, or so it seems.

I need a white background. The subject is mirrored and colored sunglasses. They have gold frames and the frames are rounded.

I have limited Photoshop skills and a vague understanding of how PS works. So, i will need step by step instructions.

I have PS 2017. I use a Windows computer

Thank you.

davescm · Accepted Answer

What you described seems to be what I need to do.

That is a badly underexposed image but easy to fix. If you want to retain some of the shadows :

In the layers panel - Right click on the layer and choose "Convert to Smart object"

Go to menu Filter - Camera Raw Filter

Choose the white balance tool and click anywhere on the white

Drag the Whites slider to the right until you are left with just enough shadow to make it realistic

Drag the Highlights to the left to restore the detail in the bright frames

Drop the exposure and shadows sliders (drag to the left) to darken the mid blues

That is it - click OK

You can reopen the raw filter if you want to adjust further by clicking in the layers panel

Dave

Nancy OShea · Answer

Show us your image so we know what you're working with.

And please tell us which version of Photoshop have have. Help > About Photoshop or System Info.

Your Toolbar should have 2 color swatches. Clicking the the top left one is for foreground color. The bottom right one is your background color. See screenshot.

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