Photography Mockup
What's inside
- Applications Photoshop
- File Types PSD
- License Free (see author's terms)
- Author MockupFree
If you’re presenting a certificate, this photography mockup makes the idea feel real before anything is produced.
Artists and photographers tend to get the most out of files like this. Quick tip: muted artwork tends to look better in bright room scenes, while bold colours suit plain walls.
Print sellers on Etsy and similar shops use images like this as the main listing photo, because buyers want to see the piece on a wall.
MockupFree created this one and hosts the download on their own site, so you always get the latest version straight from the source.
Photography Mockup: editable parts
Open it in Photoshop and you can change:
- Artwork, placed through the smart object
- Glass reflection layer
- Shadows on the wall
Add your design to the Photography Mockup
- Pick the print you want to show: photo, illustration or typography.
- Open the file in Photoshop and double-click the smart object thumbnail in the Layers panel.
- Place your design, hide the sample artwork, save, and go back to the main file.
- Export a full-size image for your portfolio and a smaller one for social media.
Worth remembering: pick a print size that matches the frame’s ratio; stretched or cropped art gives the game away.
Where the Photography Mockup works best
- Show an art print on your online shop or product page.
- Present a photo in a client proposal or brand guide.
- Use it as the cover image for a quote print in your portfolio.
Good to know
- Made by MockupFree. The download size and format are listed on their page.
- Check the licence on the author’s page. Personal and commercial terms differ from file to file.
- Some free mockups ask for credit when you post them. A short line in your caption is enough.
- Built for Adobe Photoshop. A recent CC version handles the smart objects best.
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Questions about this mockup
What licence does it come with?
That depends on the author's terms. The download page lists what is allowed; when in doubt, ask the author directly.
How do I put my artwork on the frame?
Find the smart object layer (it has a small icon on its thumbnail), double-click it, place your design, then save and close that tab.
Do I need Photoshop?
Yes. This is a PSD mockup built with smart objects, so you edit it in Adobe Photoshop. Any recent CC version works.
What print ratio does the frame take?
Open the smart object and check its canvas size. Frames are usually made for standard ratios like A-series, 4:5 or 2:3.
Why does the download open another website?
We list free files from designers around the web and link to the original page, so MockupFree gets the visit and you get the file exactly as they published it.
