The Key to Photorealism
Photorealistic AI images require specific prompt techniques that mimic real photography. The secret is adding technical camera details that AI models associate with real photos.
Essential Keywords for Photorealism
- Camera body: "shot on Canon EOS R5", "Hasselblad", "Sony A7III"
- Lens: "85mm f/1.4", "35mm wide angle", "macro lens"
- Quality: "8K UHD", "hyperrealistic", "sharp focus", "high resolution"
- Film: "Kodak Portra 400", "Fujifilm", "35mm film grain"
- Technical: "RAW photo", "DSLR", "natural lighting", "subsurface scattering"
Lighting for Realism
Real photos have imperfect, natural lighting. Use terms like: available light, window light, overcast sky, golden hour, practical lighting, bounce light.
What to Avoid
- Don't use art style keywords (painting, illustration, cartoon)
- Don't over-describe — real photos capture a moment, not every detail
- Avoid "perfect" descriptions — add subtle imperfections for realism
Upload a real photograph to PromptFrom and we will extract the exact camera feel, lighting, and technical details to recreate it.