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kvrPhotography
kvrPhotography
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June 9, 2021
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help me please!

  • June 9, 2021
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My question is how do I add a transparent overlay behind person/subject on photo in Photoshop?  I have tried many ways and it's not quite working for me. Any help would be greatly apprecaited. Thank you all in advanced! 

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Jumpenjax
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JumpenjaxCommunity Expert
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June 9, 2021

Maybe this will help you.

 

https://www.psdstack.com/photoshop-tutorials/basic/make-selections-in-just-2-clicks/

Lee- Graphic Designer, Print Specialist, Photographer
Kevin Stohlmeyer
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Kevin StohlmeyerCommunity Expert
Community Expert
June 9, 2021

Your subject needs to be on a layer (not the background) where you can mask out/remove the background. 

Heres some instruction on selecting subjects:

https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/using/making-quick-selections.html 

and how to isolate/mask subjects:

https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/using/masking-layers.html 

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