Your guide to creating photorealistic images
A good prompt is like a recipe. The more precise the ingredients and instructions, the better the result. Here is a proven structure:
[Image Style], [Subject/Scene Description], [Details and Context], [Lighting], [Technical Parameters]
Not all elements are always necessary, but their combination gives the greatest control over the result.
These keywords significantly increase the level of photorealism and detail.
photorealistic
, hyperrealistic
, ultra-detailed
, 8K
, sharp focus
cinematic
, film still
, DSLR photo
, professional photography
Unreal Engine
, V-Ray
, Octane Render
DSLR photo of a beautiful young woman with freckles, long curly red hair, smiling gently, autumn forest background, soft natural light, shallow depth of field, Canon EOS 5D Mark IV, 50mm f/1.8 lens, photorealistic, hyper-detailed, sharp focus.
Architectural photography of a modern minimalist house made of concrete and glass, nestled in a lush green forest, dramatic cinematic lighting during golden hour, wide-angle shot, reflections on the glass, rendered in V-Ray, 8K, hyperrealistic.
Commercial product shot of a luxury watch with a leather strap, resting on a dark marble surface, studio lighting with soft shadows, macro photography, extremely detailed, sharp focus on the watch face, reflection on the polished metal, professional product photography.
cinematic lighting
- filmic, dramaticgolden hour
- warm, soft lightblue hour
- cool light after sunsetstudio lighting
- controlled, professionalneon lighting
- colorful, urbanRembrandt lighting
- classic, portraiturewide-angle lens
telephoto lens
macro lens
shallow depth of field
- blurry background (bokeh)long exposure
Each engine has its strengths. It's worth experimenting to find the one that best suits your style.
Known for generating very artistic, polished, and often "opinionated" images. Excellent for creating unique, aesthetic compositions.
An open-source model that offers enormous flexibility and control. It requires more technical knowledge but allows for training custom models and advanced modifications.
Integrated with ChatGPT, it excels at understanding complex and descriptive prompts in natural language. Ideal for quickly prototyping ideas.
Trained on the Adobe Stock library, making it safe for commercial use. It integrates seamlessly with the Adobe ecosystem (e.g., Photoshop).