Remove object

[Rentia]

Hi Damian,

What is the easiest and best way to remove the piece of chair sticking out on the right hand side?I have tried a few things but I just cannot get it to look seamless. 

Many thanks 

[Damien Symonds]

Hi Rentia, which camera do you have?

[Rentia]

Canon 5d mark III

[Damien Symonds]

Ok, please read this: https://www.damiensymonds.net/2011/09/cropping-tutorial.html

Yes, I can help you with the chair.  But of course Photoshop editing must not be done until raw processing is finished, so go ahead and do your raw processing then post the WHOLE photo for me.

[Rentia]

Hi Damien, the previous file I sent you was just and edit from the jpeg, and I smoothed the skin a bit and cropped to 8x10. This file is untouched. Is it OK? 

[Damien Symonds]

Well, no, I'm pretty sure the boys' shirts are supposed to be white.

[Rentia]

OK. I do apologise. I need to do your RAW class but I cannot see how to sign up for it. Can you point me in the right direction? Hopefully it will be running soon as I need to get this pic fixed :-(

[Damien Symonds]

https://www.damiensymonds.net/trainingraw-signup.html

https://www.facebook.com/damien.photoshop/photos/a.183682458346830.39021.183680248347051/1313016648746733/?type=3

[Damien Symonds]

Once you've done the raw processing, use a gradient layer to replace the whole background: https://www.damiensymonds.net/preventing-banding-in-backdrops/

[Rentia]

OK thank you. I guess the bit I'm struggling with is where her arm meets the chair - to make the transition look more natural from her arm to the new background.

[Damien Symonds]

Well, the colour of the gradient in that area has to be as close as possible to the colour of the existing background.  Any variation will, as you say, make the blend very difficult.