How to remove objects, text and people from a picture

by Wealth DNA Code January 19, 2023 0 Comments

 

Different ways to improve your pictures

Here are some of the most common use cases photographers will encounter when they need to remove something from a picture.

• Removing unwanted people from photos of nature to achieve the perfect landscape shot
• Deleting unwanted objects or people that distract from the main subject or focal point
• Removing text from images that may distract from the subject
• Removing objects from the sky like airplanes, birds, or power lines
• Minimizing shadows that can dilute the impact of an image
• Cleaning up graffiti, a trashcan, or background clutter to make a picture look neater
• Removing a watermark from an image
• Removing anything that doesn’t serve the purpose of the photo

Best practices when removing text, objects, or people from photos

Before we dive into how to remove something from a picture, let’s review some best practices for object removal in photo editing.

Choose the right photo

It’s easier to remove people from photos if there’s some empty space around the subject in the original image. It’s also helpful if the subject or object is small, or doesn’t occupy a lot of space in the picture.

Meticulously trace the object or person you want to remove

Try to zoom in and don’t forget to use the eraser tool if you select excess area. If you’re using editing apps like Picsart, then you can use the Remove Bg tool to instantly erase the background entirely or the Clone tool to replace part of the image.

Make sure the photo still works without the removed object(s)

Don’t remove something if it draws attention to its removal. This may cause viewers to focus too much on the edited area and that can ruin the whole purpose of removing something from a picture.

Consider ethical implications of removing things or people from photos

Ask yourself if blemishes are actually ruining your portrait. Will removing or retouching someone in an image cause offense? Does removing text from an image change the context and interpretation of the image? Keep these kinds of moral considerations in mind when working on an edited image.

Ask for a second opinion

Have a set of fresh eyes take a look at the image after you’ve applied special effects. Ideally, they won’t even notice that something has been removed from the photo.