How to Change Background to White using Photoshop Elements Expert Mode

How to use Photoshop Elements Expert Mode to change the background of a photograph to white. This project also includes changing the background to transparent so that you can add any background you like. This comprehensive Photoshop Elements Fix Faded Photo tutorial was recorded in Photoshop Elements 2020 but the techniques used will work just as well in Photoshop Elements 11 through the latest Photoshop Elements.
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00:00 Photoshop Elements Change Background to White Expert Mode Intro
00:35 The problem with a monochromatic photo
00:55 Using a Black and White Layer to create the Layer Mask
01:10 Converting a Layer to Black and White
01:52 Identifying the problem areas
02:08 Making the initial selection
03:15 Saving the selection for later
03:28 Increasing the sharpness of the image
04:21 Increasing the contrast of the image
05:40 Using Refine Edge on the hair
06:40 Making a duplicate of the color layer
06:55 Converting the selection to a Layer Mask
07:06 Making the White Background Layer
07:18 Increasing the contrast of the layer mask to fix edge
08:05 Before and After
08:16 Like, Share, Subscribe

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