How to Cut & Paste a Subject or an Object from One Photograph into a Photograph

You can place objects or subjects from one photo and paste it into another photograph.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderate

Things You’ll Need:

• Two digital photographs
• Photo editing software
• A bit of patience

1. Open your object or subject photo Start with the photo that has the object or subject that you want to place into another photo. In your editing software (preferably Photoshop, Photoshop CS, Paint Shop Pro)open your first photo file.
2. Selecting your subject or object. Choose the magic wand tool and select your object. The magic wand may not always select the entire picture. If you need help selecting the entire subject using the magic wand or the lasso tool see the following article; http://www.ehow.com/how_2208478_grey-skies-blue-digital-photographs.html.
3. Copying your selected object or subject. Once you have your subject or object choosen you will copy it. Go to 'Edit' and then 'Copy'.
4. Open the photo to paste into Now you will open the photo that you want to place the object or subject into it.
5. Paste the object or subject into your second photo. Now that your new photo is open you will go to 'Edit' and choose 'Paste'.
6. Move your object or subject to the desired destination Now you will need to move your object to its proper place. So, you will have to select the move tool on the 'Tools' menu to the left of your application. Then just drag the object or subject to your desired destination within your photo.
7. Save your photo and you're finished. Save the photo and you're finished.