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There are several factors to consider when compositing one image into another. Like adding a person or object to an existing photo or a face swap.

One factor in matching one photo to another is the angle or perspective. Make sure both the subjects of the photographs are of the same or similar angle or perspective. While Ps is a magical app, it can’t change perspectives.

Another main factor is that both images should have the same or similar lighting conditions. Matching the light source direction, intensity, saturation, and angle as well as the shadows the lighting casts is of utmost importance.

Which subjects lighting condition does not match the others?
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Another factor is that the two images should share the same coloration. For instance, the skin tone of both subjects in both images should be the same or similar. If one image has a color variation that the other doesn’t, not even the best of Ps compositors can make it look real.

Yet another factor would be matching the state of dress. Swapping out a body is one thing, changing out the clothing adds another layer of difficulty since the new clothing must also meet the existing factors! They will always look fake!

Which subject is not dressed like the others?
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One of the most important factors in matching images is without a doubt the resolution!!! The resolution of both images should be similar. You can’t add a low resolution image to a higher resolution image or visa versa. On the same hand, two very low resolution images are very poor candidates for a swap!

And last but not least……………….please include all body parts! If the subjects in the recipient photo have feet, so should the donor photo!!!

Which subject does not have feet like the others?
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If you are genuinely serious about this edit/composite, dress yourself appropriately by matching the dress of the subjects in the photo, try your best to match the same lighting conditions, and snap a high resolution image of yourself! A little more effort on your part will make for a much more believable composite!
 
As Iamsam perfectly explained it's no good solution for this one, too many differences between the pictures, and the quality on both is pretty low. But I made a try just in case it works for you.

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