Replace ballet shoe to put on a another image

[annie1]

Hi, I would like to take the ballet shoe from the second image and put it on the first image. She was supposed to be up on her foot, not semi-flat. I had someone help me on the first image and so am unfamiliar with how to do it. Also, I would search the internet for help but don't know what question to ask. It's all in how to choose the correct query. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

[Damien Symonds]

Hi @annie1, does it matter than the foot in the second photo is cut off?  Won't that look odd?

[annie1]

Yes, it does matter if the other foot is cut off. I would just need to add a bit to the bottom, but I don't know how to do that. Thanks

[annie1]

So, how do I do a search for that on the internet? Also, is there someone you could recommend that I could pay to edit this? Someone reliable and good and wouldn't be too costly? Just in case I can't do it myself. Thanks

[Damien Symonds]

This is a very simple matter of layers and masking.  Are you familiar with those?

I can do it for you if you don't want to do it yourself.  It's what I do.

[annie1]

No, Damien, I am not good at layers and masks. I use Lightroom mostly. What would you charge to do this? Thanks

[Damien Symonds]

Not much.  Maybe about $10.

[annie1]

I just hope the bent shoe is sharp enough to add to the foot. That's one reason why I didn't use it in the first place, because it was a tiny bit out of focus. I sharpened in Topaz Sharpen AI, but I don't know if it did well enough. 

 

[Damien Symonds]

It's time to begin your journey out of the Lightroom entrapment.  https://www.damiensymonds.net/bridge-class/

[annie1]

Yes, that would be great. To save me the misery is worth it. I already worked on the last one for about 2 weeks because I didn't know what query to ask.

[Damien Symonds]

Just now, annie1 said:

I just hope the bent shoe is sharp enough to add to the foot. That's one reason why I didn't use it in the first place, because it was a tiny bit out of focus. I sharpened in Topaz Sharpen AI, but I don't know if it did well enough.

I won't be able to tell you that until you send me the files.  https://spaces.hightail.com/uplink/BellePhotography

Make sure you send me the original, NOT the one you applied Topaz to.

[annie1]

I've never heard of a Bridge class, although I do know it's available to learn. Will take a look at that. Will send files.

[annie1]

Do you want the jpg or png file?

 

[Damien Symonds]

Raws, if you have them.  Did you shoot raw?

[annie1]

Yes I do. Will do that.

[annie1]

Dang, I just realized I shot more pics on the same card, and I assume the raws are gone because I uploaded them to LR.

And I had formatted the card.

[Damien Symonds]

This is EXACTLY why you need to ditch Lightroom.  It's the worst program in the world.

[annie1]

I usually download the raw ones but didn't this time. I assume there's no other way to get the raw ones? Can I somehow find them in LR?

 

[Damien Symonds]

For now, do this: https://havecamerawilltravel.com/lightroom/find-location-hard-drive/

[annie1]

By the way, it took me a LONNNNGGGG time to put it on the black bg because of the flowers. Are you going to put it on a black bg again, or do you want me to send just the original file without it? Because the original will be a larger file. And, I used the link you gave me, but these are not raw, unfortunately, although the are large enough for print. They are 4512x3008  jpgs. I never got to see the raw files anywhere. I know they would have been probably around 6000 or so, but I'm out of luck. I am also including a couple more images in case you think may be better on it.

 

[Damien Symonds]

You can send me the black background file as well.

9 minutes ago, annie1 said:

By the way, it took me a LONNNNGGGG time to put it on the black bg because of the flowers.

Yes, if you're not familiar with layers and masks, I'm sure it did!

[annie1]

Ok, I sent them to you. Thanks

[Damien Symonds]

Thanks.

I have to go out for an hour or so, I'll take a look at them as soon as I get back.

[annie1]

Sure, take your time. 

 

[Damien Symonds]

Which version of Photoshop do you have at the moment?