How to cut out backgrounds using Photoshop

Perhaps of all the tools in the Photoshop arsenal, the ability to cut-out people from a photo and post them in front of a new background, is the most well known. It’s something that most Photoshop owners try at some point.

however, it is not without its difficulties, especially when we have to cut out hair… and being aware of some important do’s and don’ts will make it easier to master.

In this tutorial, I will show you two competely different ways to achieve the effect and you can pick the technique that best suits you.

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