Look for a layer named "Your Image Here," "Drop Zone," or "Place Photo." Double-click the smart object thumbnail. A new window will open.
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Back in the main canvas, your photo is now inside the background. Because it’s a smart object, you can scale it up or down without losing quality (up to a point). Use Cmd/Ctrl + T (Free Transform) to position the focal point perfectly within the 12-inch height.
Open the PSD. Turn on the "Guides" layer (Cmd/Ctrl + H). Check the rulers: Is it exactly 36 inches wide? Is the resolution 300 PPI?
You load your 12x36 album psd background exclusive featuring a hand-painted watercolor wash and a subtle gold foil texture overlay. You place the same photo inside the smart object.