How would you go about removing excess background from a photo without cropping?

Question

I'm looking to open my own storefront gallery on Shutterbug. They suggest not cropping due to the aspect ratio may not be suitable for larger prints. So what do I do with photos that have already been cropped and re-sized into general formats?

Answer 1

try photofiltre.

go to photofiltre.com

and download it.

free and safe.

then use the laso tool and out line your figure and the rest of the picture.

next stroke and fill.

If you need more help after that; i will help you. :)

Answer 2

photoshop elements

Answer 3

photoshop cs3

Answer 4

photoshop

Answer 5

try the magic selection brush  or lasso tool on photoshop.

Answer 6

before crop/cutting out portions of images off, check resolution and sizes for printing, check Shutterbug requirements for images, 300+ resolution would be best for any image, so when you crop size down, some quality remains, and image stays clearer that 72 pixels when printed,

Shutterbug.

http://www.shutterbug.com/

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Answer 7

I don't think you can.

you will have to go with a new photo