Changing the backdrop color of a photo can be a powerful way to reinforce a specific brand or message.

For example, if the subject is on one side of the frame, a colored background on the other side can help create a more symmetrical picture.

Changing the backdrop color can help balance the composition of an image.

A lighter background can make a subject look more cheerful and upbeat, while a darker one can create a more serious or dramatic tone.

Sometimes a different backdrop can improve the overall look and feel of a photo.

There are several reasons why someone might want to replace the background color of a photo: Modern photo editors provide a wide range of editing features for working with images. How do you change the background color of a photo? In cases like there, here's how to use Luminar Neo’s Color tool to target a specific color enabling you to change it. Sometimes you don’t have a choice and are forced to use what’s on hand.

Selecting a background color for a portrait isn’t always easy.

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