I’ve been struggling with shadows that appear in the background after dragging objects into my composition. They often look unnatural and make the final image feel less polished. I’ve tried using the clone stamp and healing brush, but it’s time-consuming and sometimes leaves noticeable patches. Is there a faster method or a specific Photoshop tip for dealing with subtle shadows behind objects without compromising the overall background texture?

Also, if anyone could explain how to use adjustment layers or blend modes effectively for this purpose, that would be really helpful. Sometimes I feel like I’m overcomplicating things by using multiple layers and masks. Any advice on streamlining this workflow?