How difficult to add a person into a group photo

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Never tried this, but wondered how difficult it would be to add a person into a photo from an entirely different photo in to a group shot.

I would like to do this in the near future.

I would like to add someone very important into a wedding photo who is sadly no longer with us.

I will compose the shot taking this into account, but wondered how diffuclt this would be to do in photoshop.

Are there any tutorials that would show me how to do this?
 
Thanks Kerioak,

I will have a play around with some images trying that. I will put the image i plan to do into mono anyway to limit the lighting issue as far as I can. It needs to be mono anyway.

Thanks again.
 
I can tell its important.. why not post the two pics on here and your efforts.. they will be queing up to show you how it can be done complete with examples.. TPers love a challenge :)
 
Thanks kipax,

Yes, it IS very important that I do this. It maybe a little upsetting at first look for her (Bride), but I am sure it will be very much appreciated.

I probably will do that, your right such a great bunch on here and normally very willing.. :clap:


Don't have the photo that needs the work yet - only the donor one!

I'll be back with this later! :thumbs:


Thanks
 
The donor photo will be the hardest as you have no control over the background that will need removing but good luck in your endevour and look forward to seeing the result.:)
 
It's very, very easy to add someone into a group photo but it's really hard to make it look like they were there in the first place! As other people have said already, it's the lighting that will give it away! Post your efforts on here thought, there's a vast wealth of knowledge and experience waiting for you. And remember, you'll always be able to spot it because you'll be looking for it, so even if you think it's obvious, it might not be as noticeable to everyone else!

Chris
 
This will result in a picture that is REALLY going to confuse someone in years to come when they are working out a family tree!

Aside from that I can't really see why anyone would want to do this under the circumstances, but maybe I am just not on the same wavelength.
 
AndyB said:
Aside from that I can't really see why anyone would want to do this under the circumstances, but maybe I am just not on the same wavelength.
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Its in the OP mate.. the person being added has passed away.. therefore the shot everyone would want to see is not possible.. or is it?
 
AndyB said:
This will result in a picture that is REALLY going to confuse someone in years to come when they are working out a family tree!

Aside from that I can't really see why anyone would want to do this under the circumstances, but maybe I am just not on the same wavelength.
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Yes, you maybe right. I am going to check with the groom before I do it, but the wedding was planned with the assumption the brides sister WOULD make it! - Sadly she didn't! At only 35 years old - Far too young :shake:

The church they are to marry in, has her sister buried (last month) in the grounds, and of course it is still quite raw (Forgive the pun). I'm sure it goes without saying that her sister will be on the brides mind throughout the day - given that obviously she should have been there! :'(

I am also a very good friend of the family and so I just thought it would be nice to have her late sister included on one of the photos.

I see what you mean though.
 
Absolutely KIPAX..

Thank you
 
AndyB said:
This will result in a picture that is REALLY going to confuse someone in years to come when they are working out a family tree!

Aside from that I can't really see why anyone would want to do this under the circumstances, but maybe I am just not on the same wavelength.
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I know someone who wanted it done...and tbh - my nan has passed away and I know that I would have loved to have her there when I get married....but its not going to happen. Any way. I dont want her "adding in" the photo's when I know she wasnt there...but thats just me. She'll always be with me in my heart.


Good Luck on the job :D
 
I can understand why you are wanting to try it for them knowing the details now. I guess it really depends on the bride - it's something she might love or hate. But you need to tread carefully - it could upset a lot of peope even though you have the best intention.

I am with Dell - you know the person has gone and as sad as it is, adding them to a picture they have no place in isn't going to make them any closer.

Good luck with it which ever you choose. Plenty of people here will assist with the job itself but you will need to deal with the rest.
 
AndyB said:
I can understand why you are wanting to try it for them knowing the details now. I guess it really depends on the bride - it's something she might love or hate. But you need to tread carefully - it could upset a lot of peope even though you have the best intention.
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Very true, I totally agree with you. I will be treading VERY carefully.

Thanks
 
People have very different ideas about this whole thing. I've been asked to do a lot of chopping out and adding in of people into images, as well as long deceased pets which is another common request.

My funniest was a guy who wanted me to remove him from his wedding shot with bride 1 and replace him in the shot with bride 2 because he liked his suit better in the first one. :shrug:

Of course I did. :D
 
changing the background for both photos is an option but it does take a long time. pulling the super imposed person into the forground is easier for real effect or right at the back of a group so mistakes in body form can be lost. time and practise , mono transform is a cop out if the photo is not enhanced by going b&w. play with it and see. it works for some and not for others. hint keep a small copy of your efforts as these help to remember your mistakes. and what works and what does not.
 
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