Remove Passerby Keep Shadows

Remove Passerby Keep Shadows in Adobe Photoshop — with a ready prompt for the moment it comes up. 1 real situation leads here.

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A product conversion shot shows a passerby crossing behind the model; the product owner wants it removed but shadows must remain believable.

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Decide — diagnose the stuck moment

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A conversion-focused product shot has an unexpected person partially behind the model; removing…
A conversion-focused product shot has an unexpected person partially behind the model; removing them will alter cast shadows. Is it better to reconstruct the ground plane and recreate the shadow manually, or clone and heal with careful local tonal matching? Outline the exact steps I should take to preserve natural shadow flow and the one test that will reveal a fake shadow.

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UX / Web DesignerAdobe Photoshop

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