I tried use attached photo to make a mock up PSD Add a layer and converted to smart object Place image into smart object layer and adjust to fit the frame Duplicated photo as third layer (shadow layer) and put it before the smart object layer Select the blank area in frame Select color rage → shadow → adjust to almost same as shadow Add mask to shadow layer Blend shadow layer to multiply Make shadow layer to opacity to around 25How ever, the shadow still looks not natural, any steps I missed or any good suggestions ?

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Calvin WK26378495311s

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How to make this file to mockup and keep the shadow

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May 8, 2026
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I tried use attached photo to make a mock up PSD

Add a layer and converted to smart object
Place image into smart object layer and adjust to fit the frame
Duplicated photo as third layer (shadow layer) and put it before the smart object layer
Select the blank area in frame
Select color rage → shadow → adjust to almost same as shadow
Add mask to shadow layer
Blend shadow layer to multiply
Make shadow layer to opacity to around 25

How ever, the shadow still looks not natural, any steps I missed or any good suggestions ?

Correct answer c.pfaffenbichler

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Trevor.Dennis

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@Calvin WK26378495311s

So much depends on the tonal values of the image you place in the frame.

If it is mostly high key (or you make it high key with an adjustment layer like below), then place a copy of background layer with shadow above the image in the frame layer, and set to Multiply.