Purse Removal

[photopam]

Hello,
I have a client that would like a purse removed from a picture. I am not sure that I can do this and have it look good.

I was wondering if anyone has more skills in this and what you would charge to have it removed.

I have attached the image (it's between this one and a second one) she is caring the purse and would like it removed.

Thanks
Pam

[Concisus Cognatus]

I'll give it a try and if it turns out ok, I won't charge (probably get a lot of grief from the pros on this one), simply because I'm still learning how to do things in photoshop.

[photopam]

ok thanks! If it comes out ok, i'll send you the full file.
I'm going to give it a go myself as well.

[rogerfsmith]

A quick fix method.
With bigger file, you can do better. This is all just using Clone tool.
Also check other photos from the shoot to see if you have a rear shot of her without the purse and that would make a better clone source than using surrounding elements.
Cheers,
Roger

[photopam]

Thanks Roger,
The other rear shot also has her purse in it. I have tried cloning myself, and it is ok, I was just wondering if there was a pro out there who would be able to do a better job than me.
Thanks!
Pam

[boxofrocks]

Originally Posted by photopam

Thanks Rodger,
The other rear shot also has her purse in it. I have tried cloning myself, and it is ok, I was just wondering if there was a pro out there who would be able to do a better job than me.
Thanks!
Pam

Sure there is! What's your budget?

[photopam]

It's more like what's her budget! Give me a ball park number. I'm going to see if she likes what I did, if not I'll let her know what others charge for it.
Thanks!

[MattMoore]

How about this.



About 5 minutes of PSCS3.

Removed purse, modified colors, brightness, contrast, and exposure.

That'll be $5000 wing-wangs.

[photopam]

Originally Posted by nw85887

That'll be $5000 wing-wangs.

Yaozarres! Had no idea it would be that much! :0)

[CaptainTom]

Originally Posted by photopam

Yaozarres! Had no idea it would be that much! :0)

I'll do it for 4000 !!

[MattMoore]

Originally Posted by CaptainTom

I'll do it for 4000 !!

okay....3000......yen

[CaptainTom]

Originally Posted by nw85887

okay....3000......yen

3,000 yen = $24.00 USD.

Man! $32.00 was as low as I could go........

[photopam]

Hey Thanks everyone! So I should charge around $25? That's what I was considering...

[JohnT]

Originally Posted by photopam

Hey Thanks everyone! So I should charge around $25? That's what I was considering...

I'd probably quote $50. If she balks, ask her what she thinks would be fair.

[photopam]

Well, I charge $25 for face retouching, and this wasn't much different. i don't charge a lot for prints either so I don't want her to not get any prints...