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AI Realism (Quick Win)✨

AI Tip: How to get more realistic images

If realism is the goal, accuracy beats length every time.

Most “AI-looking” images don’t fail because of the model —they fail because the prompt is vague, over-stylized, or missing human detail.

Realism comes from:

Describing skin texture, not “perfect skin”
Adding micro-details (pores, baby hairs, fine facial hair)
Using natural lighting language, not dramatic or cinematic by default

Below are 4 plug-and-play realism prompts you can use immediately 👇🏽

(I’ll drop these into a Google Doc for you to download + reuse.)

REALISM PROMPT 1 — Natural Skin Texture

Cinematic editorial headshot. Raw, hyper-detailed skin featuring visible pores, subtle freckles, and natural redness. Realistic under-eye texture and fine lines; zero airbrushing. Soft window light creates gentle falloff, highlighting a hydrated, organic glow. Neutral color balance, true-to-life tones, shallow depth of field. Authentic high-end photography, 8k resolution, intricate facial details.

REALISM PROMPT 2 — Baby Hairs & Fine Details

High-end cinematic editorial headshot, soft diffused daylight. Hyper-realistic focus on micro-texture: visible pores, fine facial hair, and delicate baby hairs with subtle flyaways. Realistic brow fibers and irregular individual lashes. Raw, un-smoothed skin detail. Sharp focus, organic textures, capturing the authentic complexity of human skin. Ultra-detailed 8k, masterfully lit, no shadows.

REALISM PROMPT 3 — Correct Lighting for Realism

Cinematic editorial headshot in high-key natural light. Soft fill eliminates shadows, creating gentle, matte highlights. Hyper-detailed skin texture reveals pores and fine lines with unfiltered realism. Balanced contrast ensures depth without drama. Professional studio aesthetic, sharp focus, neutral palette, raw photorealistic quality. No glam filters, just pure, high-fidelity detail.

Access / Save "Realism Prompts" HERE

Prompt 4 is a combination Power Prompt of ALL 3 and is on the doc above.

Test Below: (Hybrid Luxe Lab)

Photo 1 - Original Editorial Glam Headshot

Photo 2 - REALISM PROMPT 1 — Natural Skin Texture

Photo 3 - REALISM PROMPT 2 — Baby Hairs & Fine Details

Photo 4 - REALISM PROMPT 3 — Correct Lighting for Realism

Photo 5 - The POWER PROMPT - ALL 3 combined

Why this works:

You’re telling the AI what not to beautify and what to preserve.

✨ Realism lives in the imperfections.

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