Creating Photorealistic AI Models

Prompt Guide
Photorealistic Portraits
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Introduction Armed with these insights, I
crafted the perfect prompt
every aspect of the image.
This book empowers you to
structure to coax Stable produce masterpieces with this
Generating photorealistic im- Diffusion into producing transformative new technology.
ages with artificial intelligence images indistinguishable from
has long been a holy grail for AI photographs. This book reveals Let’s begin exploring how
prompt engineers. those optimal prompts and carefully engineered prompts
provides you the key ingredients can unlock Stable Diffusion’s full
Stable Diffusion is an AI system for photorealism. potential for photorealistic art.
capable of creating stunning
photographic images directly Unlike guides focused on setting
from text prompts. up Stable Diffusion, this book
cuts straight to the most crucial How To Use This Book
In this book, I share my deep step - prompt engineering. I
research into crafting prompts illustrate the dramatic effects of I introduce the importance
that reliably yield photorealistic each photorealism tag with side- of prompt engineering and
results with Stable Diffusion. by-side image examples. You’ll how choosing a model can
learn how to combine keywords effect your results.
It took over 100 hours of meti- to infuse realism into landscapes,
culous experimentation, gen- portraits, still-life, and any image I reveal the prompt structure
erating thousands of images category. then each section of the
while iteratively refining prompt has a chapter that
prompts. With these prompts, you’ll be shows you the options you
able to generate photorealistic can choose from.
I uncovered 133 distinct images showcasing your
keywords and modifiers that own vision and creativity. The Following this guide will
each impart nuanced impacts prompts are like your photo lead to more photorealistic
on image realism and quality. toolkit, giving you control over images.
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Contents
Choosing The Right Model 9
Building The Perfect Prompt 11
Style Of Photo 13
Defining Your Subject 33
Poses & Actions 37
Framing The Shot 41
Describe The Setting 47
Lighting Your Image 51
Camera Angles 73
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Camera Properties 79
Digital Cameras 79
Cinema Cameras 85
Retro Cameras 95
Film Types 105
Lens Types 119
Filters & Effects 123
Using Photographers Names 130

Inpainting 147
Example Prompts 149
Wrapping It Up 179
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Choosing The quite similar high-quality results
when used with well-crafted
possibilities for customizing
Stable Diffusion through utilizing
Right Model prompts. diverse pre-trained models,

fine-tuning on new data, and
It’s important to follow the combining models and LORAs.
There are thousands of unique recommended guidance and
Stable Diffusion models settings for each model, which Post-processing extensions like
available, each with their own are usually provided on their aDetailer provide additional
artistic styles and specialties. The download pages. The prompts techniques for refining Stable
model checkpoint contains the in this book are optimized for Diffusion outputs. aDetailer
actual trained parameters and the Absolute Reality 1.6 model, includes handy fixes for facial
knowledge of the AI. Choosing an excellent photorealism model distortions and artifacts.
different pre-trained models available here: Running images through its Fix
can greatly influence the image Faces feature can nicely improve
generation capabilities. https://civitai.com/ facial proportions and details.
Some models excel at Other notable models include Another option is upscaling
photorealism while others RealisticVision and Photon for images to higher resolutions
specialize in specific domains photorealism, Waifu-Diffusion using the HiRes Fix option built
like anime, 3D renders, or for anime, and RevAnimated for into Automatic111. Generating
illustrations. versatility across styles. images first at low resolutions
then upscaling to larger sizes
Models trained on particular In addition to swapping models, adds more fine details and
datasets inherently develop LORA files act as extensions that crispness. The AI infers and
tendencies towards certain can be applied to an existing enhances additional high
styles and subjects. However, model to influence the style frequency information. Just
the top downloaded models on and subject appearance in enable HiRes Fix when initiating
platforms like CivitAI produce certain ways. There are many an image generation.
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Building The Vocabulary choice also matters.
Descriptive words like “serene” or
attention to the most relevant
terms. It prioritizes key words,
Perfect Prompt “gritty” set the tone and mood.

Methodical experimentation
ignoring less important ones.
Photorealistic models work
by tweaking prompts allows better with more descriptive
Crafting the perfect prompt is iteratively refining the image prompts unlike anime that
both an art and a science central quality and style. Prompts are a prefers just tags.
to generating amazing images creative launchpad for exploring
with Stable Diffusion. The new possibilities. You may need The AI also makes conceptual
prompt guides the model like an to add weighting to a prompt associations from its training.
artist’s brush strokes on canvas. to make it more prominent this For example, “beach” triggers
Mastering prompt engineering can be done by following this connections to related concepts
unlocks Stable Diffusion’s full syntax (prompt:1.1) to increase like sand, water and sunshine.
capabilities. the weight go higher with the This allows inferring additional
second number. context beyond what’s directly
Well-crafted prompts provide stated.
clear direction without over- You may find that adding the
constraining the AI. The key tag portrait before photo will Stable Diffusion creates images
is balancing details to reduce help with framing your subject if through successive refinement.
ambiguity while still allowing they look too far away. Early layers focus on colors
creativity. Prompts should and patterns while later ones
specify critical attributes like On a technical level, Stable incorporate higher-level objects
subject, style, lighting while Diffusion encodes prompts and faces.
leaving room for the AI to into numeric representations
inject originality. The goal is to capture semantic meaning. Following hundreds of hours
guiding the general direction As it constructs the image, of research the following is the
rather than micromanaging the AI refers back to these perfect prompt structure for
every pixel. encoded prompts, paying closer realistic photos in AI. >
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[STYLE OF PHOTO] photo of a [SUBJECT], [IMPORTANT FEATURE], [MORE DETAILS], [POSE OR ACTION], [FRAMING],
[SETTING/BACKGROUND], [LIGHTING], [CAMERA ANGLE], [CAMERA PROPERTIES],in style of [PHOTOGRAPHER],
[STYLE OF PHOTO] photo of a [SUBJECT], [IMPORTANT

FEATURE], [MORE DETAILS], [POSE OR ACTION],
[FRAMING], [SETTING/BACKGROUND], [LIGHTING],
[CAMERA ANGLE], [CAMERA PROPERTIES],in style of
[PHOTOGRAPHER],
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STYLE OF
PHOTO
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abstract
Abstract photography captures imaginative non-
representational subjects creatively using visual elements like
color and texture. For strong abstract images in Stable Diffusion,
weight the tag at (abstract:1.4).
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analogue
Analogue photography uses film and traditional developing
processes to achieve a classic vintage look with grain, fading,
discoloration, light leaks, and textured imperfections absent in
slick digital images. Useful for a generic vintage look.
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beauty
Beauty photography involves capturing elegant, stylized
portraits of models to highlight and celebrate cosmetics,
glamor, and aesthetically pleasing subjects in a romanticized
way. Combine with studio themed lighting prompts.
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candid
Candid photography involves taking spontaneous, unposed
shots of people behaving naturally in public settings without
their knowledge to capture authentic moments. Add actions to
your prompt and a public setting to make this work well.
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documentary photography
Documentary photography captures real world subjects,
environments, events, and people in their authentic contexts to
provide visual insight into culturally significant topics. This can
create very realistic skin & is effective in black and white.
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glamour photography
Glamour photography involves stylized, idealized portraits of
models showcasing cosmetics, seductive poses, and sensual
allure to convey an aspirational image of beauty. You may want
to use NSFW in your negative prompts or this will create nudes.
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high fashion photography

High fashion photography promotes cutting-edge designer
clothing and accessories using inventive, avant garde artistic
approaches, striking poses, and models to showcase an
aspirational elegance. Also use catwalk as a setting tag.
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instant photo
Instant photos have a retro, vintage Polaroid look with faded
colors, uneven exposures, imperfections, and blotchy shadows
created immediately when taken without development. Weight
the tag at (instant photo:1.4). Add soft focus & a film type tag.
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large format
Large format photography uses cameras with film sizes of 4x5
inches or larger to achieve incredibly high resolution, sharpness,
fine grain, and detailed photos suitable for large prints. this tag
gives sharp images but with an organic film grain.
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lifestyle photography
Lifestyle photography involves capturing candid, documentary-
style shots of people, in everyday home or domestic situations to
convey personality and meaningful moments. Use with action
and setting tags to create stock photo style images.
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modernist
Modernist photography is characterized by simple, geometric
compositions, minimalism, & emphasis on shape. In Stable
Diffusion, however, it creates a 1960’s aesthetic more in line with
Modernist architecture.
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paparazzi
Paparazzi photography involves candid shots of celebrities
going about daily life without permission, often dangerously or
unethically, to capture scandalous, sensationalist, or intimate
images.
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pictorialist style
Pictorialist photography from the 1800’s mimics impressionist
paintings using soft focus, diffused lighting, to make dreamlike,
romanticized images. Add soft focus, dreamy haze & black and
white tags to enhance. Use a weight of (pictorialist:1.5).
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polaroid
Polaroid photography uses instant film that develops prints
immediately, producing retro-style images with faded color,
uneven exposures, shadows, and imperfections absent in
modern digital photos. Unlike instant this tag has softer images.
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pinhole photography
Pinhole photography uses a camera without a lens that has a
tiny pinhole aperture, creating soft focus dreamlike images with
nearly infinite depth of field but requiring long exposures.
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street fashion photography

Street fashion photography captures candid shots of stylish real
people in urban settings wearing creative street style outfits and
designs outside of studios or runways.
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surrealist
Surrealist photography creates fantastical, dreamlike
images using imaginative composites, collages, darkroom
manipulations, and unusual juxtapositions to convey
subconscious realities. Needs a weight of (surrealist photo:1.5).
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tintype
Tintype photography involves capturing direct positive images
onto lacquered iron plates, producing antique looking photos
with high contrast, dark muted tones, and ghostly faded faces.
High weights this will always make subjects look old fashioned.
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[PHOTOGRAPHER],
SUBJECT+
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[SUBJECT] brows pierced”). Unique details
make the subject feel more like
hair, oval glasses, floral blouse,
laughing lightheartedly”
a specific individual.
Choosing the right subject for
your portrait is very important. Use adjectives to convey person- Example of the prompt so far
Your description of the portrait ality - “confident”, “pensive”, “joy- would be:
subject is integral for guiding ful”. The tag “detailed skin” adds
the image generation. Use terms convincing skin pores, lines, and a (beauty photo:1.3) of a
like “teenage girl”, “elderly man”, textures. beautiful shy young japa-
“middle aged woman” to imply nese woman,age 25,with long
age and gender. The tag “age Keep some ambiguity for the curled black hair, wearing
followed by a number” like “age AI’s interpretation. Avoid focus- a cute red hoodie, [POSE OR
30” can further pin down age. ing on tricky details like hands ACTION], [FRAMING], [SET-
and feet. Careful subject descrip- TING/BACKGROUND], [LIGHT-
Describe ethnicity and skin tone tion provides direction without ING], [CAMERA ANGLE], [CAM-
if relevant through tags like “Af- over-specifying. ERA PROPERTIES],in style of
rican American”, “fair skin”, “olive [PHOTOGRAPHER].
complexion”, etc. It’s also import- Some examples:
nat to add tags like cute, beauti-
ful, attractive, serious before the “Teenage girl, long blonde hair,
ethnicity to create some varia- rosy cheeks, wearing a pink
tion in the faces it generates. dress, smiling cheerfully”
Then include distinctive fea- “Middle aged man, receding

tures like hairstyle (“short curly hairline, tired eyes, wearing a
red hair”), clothing (“wearing a suit, looking anxious”
sundress”), expression (“smiling
excitedly”), and accessories (“eye- “Elderly woman, loose curly grey
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[PHOTOGRAPHER],
POSE OR ACTION
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[POSE/ACTION] served postures fit formal set-
tings. Seek varied and asymmet-
and motions, you enable Sta-
ble Diffusion to generate more
ric poses to create captivating dynamic, vivid portraits aligned
The pose and action described shots. with your creative vision.
for the subject provide useful
direction for shaping the final An extremely powerful tool for Example of the prompt so far
generated portrait. Thoughtful- controlling portrait poses is the would be:
ly prompting dynamic and in- ControlNet extension for Sta-
teresting poses makes images ble Diffusion. ControlNet grants a (lifestyle photogra-
more engaging. meticulous positioning of body phy:1.2) photo of a fit
parts and facial expressions. smiling woman, curly blonde
You can guide the model by However, this guide focuses on hair in a ponytail, wear-
specifying simple descriptive achieving great results directly ing gym clothing, jumping
poses like “standing with hands within textual prompting. For in the air doing a high
on hips” or “leaning against a more details on utilizing Con- kick, [FRAMING], [SETTING/
wall”. Evocative verbs like “laugh- trolNet for unparalleled pose BACKGROUND], [LIGHTING],
ing”, “dancing”, “playing guitar” and expression control, see the [CAMERA ANGLE], [CAMERA
prompt the subject doing ex- GitHub page here: PROPERTIES],in style of
pressive actions. Certain poses [PHOTOGRAPHER].
and actions naturally pair to- https://github.com/lllyasviel/Con-
gether - for example, “jumping trolNet-v1-1-nightly
in the air” or “taking a bow”.
The extension provides incred-
When determining poses and ible fine-grained control, but
actions, consider the overall just describing poses and ac-
scene and context. More active tions in your prompt can already
poses and motions typically suit go a long way. With thoughtful
candid scenes while subtle, re- prompting of subjects’ stances
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[PHOTOGRAPHER],
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FRAMING
(note: landscape or portrait aspect ratio can impact framing)
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close up on face
Specifying “close up on face” in a portrait prompt frames tight
on facial features to reveal emotion, identity, and fine details.
Use it to highlight expressions and direct focus exclusively on
the subject.
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full body
Specifying “full body” frames the entire subject to showcase
action, attire, and context. Use it for dynamic poses, to
emphasize a key outfit or to establish a scene.
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head shot
Head shots tightly frame the face to spotlight identity, facial
features, and expressive emotions. Use “head shot” to focus
attention on nuanced details of the face and head. This framing
includes more of the hair and shoulders.
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upper body
Upper body framing shows the subject from chest or waist up,
focusing on pose, expression, clothing, and hand gestures while
still providing some environmental context.
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[PHOTOGRAPHER],
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SETTING
TITLE
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[SETTING] lighting mood and setting logi-
cally connect.
Example of the prompt so far
would be:
The environment and setting de- An effective approach is painting a (candid:1.3) photo of
scribed in a prompt has a big in- an impressionistic scene with pensive young woman with
fluence on the overall realism of words to allow the AI flexibility long blonde hair, wear-
generated photorealistic images. for originality. For instance, for an ing casual hiking clothes,
When specifying a background, urban street you could describe sitting, full body, on the
provide relevant contextual de- “At night with neon signs reflect- rocky edge of a cliff over-
tails but avoid being overly pre- ing in puddles” rather than list- looking a misty forested
scriptive. ing every specific storefront and valley at dawn, [LIGHT-
object. ING], [CAMERA ANGLE], [CAM-
For example, for an outdoor por- ERA PROPERTIES],in style of
trait you could say “posed in a Overall, photorealistic prompts [PHOTOGRAPHER].
lush green forest” or “city park in
excel when providing sugges-
autumn with fallen leaves”. tive, evocative background text
leaving room for the AI’s imag-
This gives enough cues for the AI ination. The example below il-
to construct a reasonable scene lustrates this poetic prompting
without micro-managing every approach:
element. Let the model interpret
based on the essence. “A lone hiker contemplating life
on the edge of a cliff overlooking
Besides setting details, lighting a misty valley at dawn, golden
choices also impart a sense of sunlight piercing the clouds.”
environment. A “sunny beach”
implies different lighting than a
“misty forest”. So consider how
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[PHOTOGRAPHER],
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LIGHTING
TITLE
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bounced lighting
Bounced lighting refers to soft, diffuse illumination created by
reflecting light off surrounding surfaces like walls and ceilings
rather than directly lighting the subject from the source. This
can be prompted by specifying “soft bounced lighting”.
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candlelight
Candlelight produces a warm, intimate, flickering glow with
subtle dancing shadows and highlights that can be prompted
by specifying a scene lit solely by candles. This can be combined
with another lighting style called chiaroscuro.
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chiaroscuro
Chiaroscuro lighting refers to high contrast illumination with
strong shadows juxtaposed against bright highlights, which
creates a dramatic, textured look. In Stable Diffusion this can
create a photorealistic Renaissance painting style.
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cinematic lighting
Cinematic lighting uses dramatic high-contrast keys, backlights,
and rims to create moody Hollywood style portrait lighting
effects that can be prompted in Stable Diffusion by specifying
“cinematic lighting” with strong side key lights or rim lighting.
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soft diffused lighting

Diffused lighting is soft, low contrast illumination from a large,
diffusing light source that creates gentle shadows and can be
prompted in Stable Diffusion by specifying a scene uses “soft
diffused lighting” to create a smooth, even lighting effect.
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edge lighting
Edge lighting is side lighting placed behind a subject to produce
a bright outlined “rim” effect around their silhouette which can
be prompted in Stable Diffusion by specifying “dramatic edge
lighting” to make the subject vividly stand out.
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fill lighting
Fill lighting provides secondary illumination from the opposite
side of the key light to soften shadows and balance out contrast,
which can be prompted in Stable Diffusion by specifying “soft fill
lighting” to gently brighten shaded areas of a subject.
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flash photography
This utilizes a burst of bright, instant light that can create a sharp
yet stylistic look, which can be prompted in Stable Diffusion with
“direct flash photography” or “harsh flash lighting”. Too high a
weight will add the flash symbol to everything! So be warned.
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god rays
God rays lighting creates dramatic beams of light streaming
through particulate in the air which can be prompted by
specifying “radiant god rays” or “light beams streaming through
haze” to generate an atmospheric, mystical lighting effect.
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golden hour
Golden hour lighting refers to the warm, reddish hue and
softened shadows created by the low angle of the sun at sunrise
or sunset, which can be prompted by specifying “warm golden
hour lighting” to generate a romantic, magical ambience.
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hard light
Hard lighting refers to harsh, undiffused illumination that
creates strong shadows and high contrast, which can be
prompted by specifying a scene uses (hard lighting:1.4) to
portray bold shapes and textures and a dramatic mood.
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high key lighting

High key studio lighting employs bright, even illumination
against a white backdrop to create a clean, modern look with
some contrast but minimal shadows in fashion and editorial
photography. Prompted by specifying “high key brightly lit”
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low key lighting

Low key lighting uses dramatic, moody illumination with
shadows and dark, muted tones, typically prompted by
specifying a “low key lighting” scene with minimal fill lighting to
create higher contrast intrigue and a mysterious mood.
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natural lighting
Natural lighting utilizes the sun or other ambient light sources
to gently illuminate a scene and can be prompted by specifying
“soft natural lighting” to create a realistic, organic mood and
avoid the artificial look of studio lighting in one sentence.
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neon lighting
Neon lighting employs the vibrant, saturated colors of neon
tube lights which can create a lively, futuristic, or stylized look,
typically prompted by specifying a scene uses “bright neon
lighting” to generate a colorful, artificial lighting effect.
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overcast lighting
Overcast lighting refers to the soft, even, low contrast
illumination on cloudy days, which can be prompted by
specifying “overcast flat lighting” to simulate the muted
shadows and tone of an overcast sky.
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rim lighting
Rim lighting is a strong back light placed behind a subject to
create an outlined “rim” or glow effect around their silhouette,
typically prompted by specifying “dramatic rim lighting” to
make the subject stand out vividly from the background
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shadow play
Shadow play lighting creates dramatic results by strategically
placing shadows and shafts of light, typically prompted by
specifying “creative shadow play” to generate high contrast and
visual intrigue in a scene.
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silhouette lighting
Creates a silhouette effect by placing the subject or object in
front of a bright backlight, usually prompted by specifying
“silhouetted against the bright sky/window/light” to generate a
bold darkened subject profiled against the background.
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soft lighting
Soft lighting minimizes shadows by using a large, diffused light
source and can be prompted in Stable Diffusion by specifying
“soft lighting” to create a gentle, smooth illumination that
reduces texture and contrast
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[PHOTOGRAPHER],
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CAMERA
TITLE
ANGLE
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dutch angle
A Dutch angle refers to tilting the camera diagonally to create
a skewed perspective, typically prompted in Stable Diffusion by
specifying “shot from a Dutch angle” to make the composition
appear more dynamic or convey unease. Use with high weight.
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from above/high angle

Specifying a “high angle” or shooting “from above” refers to
positioning the camera above the subject pointing down, which
can frame the subject from an elevated viewpoint to emphasize
smallness, vulnerability or isolation within the scene.
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from below/low angle

Specifying a “low angle” or shooting “from below” refers to
positioning the camera below the subject pointing up, which
can prompt SD to frame the subject from a low viewpoint to
exaggerate power, height and dominance within the scene.
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eye level
Specifying an “eye level” camera angle refers to positioning
the camera at the same height as the subject’s eyes, typically
prompted in Stable Diffusion to create a direct perspective that
conveys neutrality and intimacy with the subject.
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[PHOTOGRAPHER],
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CAMERA
TITLE
PROPERTIES
Cinema Cameras
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Aaton LTR
The Aaton LTR 54 was a highly adaptable S16 cinema film
camera which can be prompted in Stable Diffusion by specifying
“shot on Aaton LTR” to emulate its natural perspective, subtle
vignette look, and the texture of film.
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ARRI ALEXA 65
A high-end 65mm digital cinema camera known for its
extremely high resolution and dynamic range, which can be
prompted by specifying “shot on ALEXA 65” for detailed, crisp
images with smooth tonality similar to its large format look.
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Bolex H16
The Bolex H16 was a versatile, hand-cranked 16mm film camera
which can be prompted in Stable Diffusion by specifying “shot
on Bolex H16” to emulate its vintage 16mm look, natural vignette,
and handheld footage aesthetic.
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RED Digital Cinema Camera

The RED Digital Cinema Camera produces high-resolution
digital footage with customizable color science, which can be
simulated by specifying “shot on RED camera” desired RED
image attributes include wide dynamic range and crisp details.
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[PHOTOGRAPHER],
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CAMERA
TITLE
PROPERTIES
Digital Cameras
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Canon EOS 5D
The Canon EOS 5D pioneered large sensor digital photography
with cinema-quality shallow depth of field, which can be
prompted with “shot on Canon EOS 5D” & referencing desired
attributes like smooth background bokeh.
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Fujifilm X-T4
The Fujifilm X-T4 mirrorless camera produces images with
Fujifilm’s acclaimed color science and film simulation modes,
which can be simulated by prompting desired attributes like
saturated colors, high contrast tones, and natural grain.
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GoPro Hero
The GoPro Hero action camera captures ultra wide-angle point-
of-view footage with a bold fisheye look that can be creatively
prompted using “(shot on GoPro Hero:1.4)”.
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Hasselblad X1D II
A medium format camera that produces extremely high res
images with tons of detail and Hasselblad’s iconic tonality, which
can be simulated by prompting “shot on Hasselblad X1D II” with
tags like fine texture, smooth color gradations.
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Lumix GH5
The Panasonic Lumix GH5 is a Micro Four Thirds mirrorless
camera known for its versatility in high bitrate 4K video, which
can be creatively prompted with “shot on Lumix GH5” and tags
like, cinematic bokeh, dynamic range, and vibrant colors.
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Pentax 645Z
The Pentax 645Z medium format DSLR produces ultra high
resolution images with tons of detail and incredible dynamic
range, perfect for prompting “shot on Pentax 645Z” with rich
textures, and smooth wide tonality.
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Sony A7III
The Sony A7III full frame mirrorless camera offers immense
flexibility with its advanced autofocus, prompt using “shot on
Sony A7III”.
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Leica T
The Leica T mirrorless APS-C system delivers Leica’s renowned
image quality in a sharp modern form factor. Prompt with “shot
on Leica T”. Add tags like smooth skin tone, Leica colors, shallow
depth of field and vignetting.
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[PHOTOGRAPHER],
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CAMERA
TITLE
PROPERTIES
Retro Cameras
(note: high-res fix can reduce effect so you can use upscaling instead)
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Diana F+
This plastic toy camera has a cult following for its dreamy soft
focus and vignetted images perfect for images with a hazy retro
film aesthetic. Use with a weight of 1.6, film grain, dreamy haze,
blur and light leak tags. High-Res fix will reduce the effect.
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Hasselblad 500CM
The Hasselblad 500CM medium format film camera produces
images with incredible detail and tonality, perfect for prompting
ultra-high resolution shots with subtle smooth transitions
between colors and tones.
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HOLGA 120n
The Holga 120N toy film camera has a cult following for its
vignetted, blurry, low-fi dreamlike images with light leaks,
perfect for prompting imaginative impressions with an
unpredictable retro aesthetic.
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Kodak Brownie
The Kodak Brownie box camera has an iconic vintage look
with square medium format images, dark vignettes, soft focus,
and muted color tones perfect for prompting a nostalgic, retro
stylistic perspective.
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Kodak Funsaver
This plastic toy camera has a cult following for its dreamy soft
focus and vignetted images perfect for images with a hazy retro
film aesthetic. Use with a weight of 1.6, film grain, dreamy haze,
blur and light leak tags. High-Res fix will reduce the effect.
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Leica M3
The Leica M3 rangefinder camera is known for its discreet
operation, quiet shutter release, and exceptional image quality
that enables prompting classic Leica tonality, microcontrast, and
perspective from its superb prime lenses.
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Rolleiflex
The Rolleiflex twin lens reflex medium format camera produces
images with incredible detail and tonality perfect for prompting
ultra-sharp photos with a distinctively intimate square
perspective.
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Polaroid SX-70
The Polaroid SX-70 instant camera has a signature square
format with flat, muted colors, distinctive light streaks, and
immediate tangible prints perfect for prompting nostalgic
analog images with a faded retro aesthetic.
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[PHOTOGRAPHER],
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CAMERA
TITLE
PROPERTIES
Film Types
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Agfa Vista
Agfa Vista was an inexpensive color print film known for its wild,
oversaturated colors, making it perfect for prompting images
with an intensely vibrant, saturated aesthetic.
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Cinestill 800T
Cinestill 800T is a tungsten-balanced 35mm motion picture
film adapted for still photography, producing a signature low-fi
crossover look with halation light leaks and rich cinematic colors
that can be prompted by specifying its classic film attributes.
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Ektar 100
Kodak Ektar 100 is a fine grain 35mm color negative film prized
for its incredibly saturated colors and clean sharpness, ideal for
prompting images with vivid, true-to-life color rendition and
detail.
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film grain
Film grain refers to the visible texture and particles inherent in
analog photographic film, which can be prompted by specifying
desired qualities like “prominent grain”, “muted low grain”, or
“fine grain” to achieve different textured retro film looks.
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Ilford HP5 Plus

Ilford HP5 Plus is an ISO 400 black and white film prized for
its versatility, and characteristic medium grain, which makes
it great for prompting flexible black and white images with a
stylized classic film grain look. Weight needs to be over 1.6.
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Kodak Vision3
Kodak Vision3 is a professional 35mm motion picture camera
film stock designed to deliver rich, vibrant color and fine grain,
ideal for prompting cinematic images and footage with robust
color rendition and smooth textures.
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Kodak Vision3 IMAX

Kodak Vision3 IMAX is a large format 65mm color negative
film specifically engineered for IMAX cameras to produce
unparalleled levels of fine detail perfect for prompting crisp,
intricate, high-resolution images with tons of visual information.
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Lomochrome color film

Lomography Chromatic film, or Lomachrome, is a 35mm ISO
800 color negative film known for its vivid and unpredictable
color shifts. Use this prompt with the Holga 120n or Diana F+
camera tags to make it work.
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Porta 160
Kodak Portra 160 is a 160 ISO color negative film celebrated for
its saturated colors and flattering skin tones, ideal for portrait
prompts requiring smooth tones and natural color rendition.
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Tri-X 400
Kodak Tri-X 400 is a classic ISO 400 monochromatic film
distinguished by its rich blacks, broad exposure latitude, and
distinct medium-sized grain, use with high weight of 1.8
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Velvia 100
Fujifilm Velvia 100 is a bright, vivid color reversal film known
for its incredible saturation and fine grain, ideal for prompting
brilliant landscape images with lush, dramatic colors and tons of
detail.
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Fujicolor Pro
Fujicolor Pro film is known for its natural, accurate, and well-
balanced color reproduction perfect for prompting images with
a realistic and subtle Fujifilm color palette.
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[PHOTOGRAPHER],
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CAMERA
TITLE
PROPERTIES
Lenses
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LENS PROMPTS seem to influence Stable Diffu-
sion, prompting the use of lens-
es with unique optical character-
In my experiments with Stable istics does impact the resulting
Diffusion, I found that simply image style. And using gener-
specifying technical details like al terms like “50mm portrait
focal length and f-stops did not lens” helps conjure a contextual
produce clearly distinguishable photographic look. Thorough
differences in image genera- prompting research reveals
tion. For example, results from which specific details have the
“50mm lens” vs “150mm lens” most effect.
prompts appeared identical.
This seems to indicate the AI
does not have a strong inherent
understanding of the nuanced
visual impacts from specific lens
optics.
However, prompting the use of

certain iconic, specialized lens
types did yield noticeable aes-
thetic effects. Referencing lenses
known for signature looks seems
more effective than focusing just 50mm 75mm 150mm
on specs.
While technical aspects like fo-

cal length and aperture do not
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50mm 8mm Fisheye Lens Voigtländer

A 50mm prime lens provides
a natural field of view similar
A fisheye lens captures a
spherical 180-degree field of
Nokton 50mm f1.1
to human vision, useful for view with strong circular barrel produces dreamy images with
prompting realistic perspective distortion perfect for prompting extremely shallow depth of field
in documentary or portrait an immersive hemispherical and buttery smooth bokeh
photography styles. perspective.
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[PHOTOGRAPHER],
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CAMERA
TITLE
PROPERTIES
Filters & Effects
(note: if using a negative prompt like UnrealisticDream keep the weight low)
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black and white color filter bokeh

Removing color saturation Change color to the color you Buttery smooth, aesthetically
creates monochromatic images want to adds a tint over the blurred out-of-focus
focused on light, shapes, texture image to darken skies similar backgrounds artistically isolate
and mood. to using an actual colored glass the main subject by minimizing
filter on a film camera lens. distractions.
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desaturated dreamy haze glitch style

grunge filter Ethereal, romantic imagery
emerges through soft focus,
Manipulating or corrupting
digital imagery to intentionally
Removing color vibrancy and light haze, subtle distortions and introduce distortions, artifacts,
overlaying film grain, stains, a detached, floating perspective. colors shifts, banding, and other
and defects creates a worn, digital aberrations
weathered, grungy texture.
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hologram effect (infrared filter:1.4) lens flare

Creates a holographic Emulates the extreme color Vivid polygonal lens flares stylize
lighting effect to clothing and shifts of infrared photography the scene by adding striking
backgrounds dominated by pinkish hues from bursts of light as if beams were
foliage and skies to uniquely intersecting the camera optics.
reinterpret reality.
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sepia tone soft focus solarized

Warm antique sepia pigment Intentionally diffusing sharpness Partially inverting the tonal
toning imbues a nostalgic through spherical aberration range by blocking shadows
vintage aesthetic. Use with a lends a romantic, dreamy creates a surreal duotone look.
low weight to avoid your subject impression.
being historical.
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long exposure ND filter overexposed

Blurring any motion conveys Neutral density filters reduce Increasing exposure washes out
the passage of time and artistic incoming light levels, allowing imagery with bright whites, pure
intentionality through extended slower shutter speeds to hues, and solarized effects to
exposure techniques. smoothly capture and focus on light and color.
etherealize motion.
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technicolor underexposed vignette

Mimicking the saturated look of Decreasing exposure mutes the Framing the central subject
old Technicolor film processes image with dark shadows and by gradually darkening the
through vibrant, dramatic colors. somber tones for mysterious, outer corners and edges puts
low key effects. emphasis on the main focus.
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[PHOTOGRAPHER],
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TITLE
PHOTOGRAPHER
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Alberto Seveso Alex Timmermans Alfred Stieglitz
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Ando Fuchs Anne Brigman August Sander
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Brandon Woelfel Chris Friel David LaChapelle
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Eugene Atget Garry Winograd George Hurrell
135
Germaine Krull Hans Bellmer Hayao Miyazaki
136
James Bidgood Kim Keever Lee Friedlander
137
Liam Wong Lotte Reiniger Martin Schoeller
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Mickalene Thomas Miko Lagerstedt Miles Aldridge
139
Misha Gordin Nan Goldin Nathan Wirth
140
Nick Knight Oleg Oprisco Oskar Fischinger
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Paolo Roversi Paul Barson Richard Avedon
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Tim Walker Tyler Shields Walker Evans
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Wes Anderson Yousuf Karsh
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INPAINTING
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INPAINTING existing resolution and color. But
inpainting only the “masked”
area will produce finer detail.
Inpainting in automatic1111
allows selectively improving When inpainting faces, narrow
flawed areas like faces and the prompt down to only
hands in your images. descriptors relevant to the facial
features, expressions, age etc.
To inpaint, first mask or paint This gives the AI more focused
over the region needing guidance for generating the
improvement. Then in the revised face. For example,
inpainting tab, set resize mode prompt just “A smiling elderly
to “Just resize” and mask mode man with a bushy white beard”
to “inpaint masked”. For fixing rather than the full detailed
faces or hands, set masked prompt used to create the
content to “original”. Setting overall image. Tailoring the
denoising strength to around 0.4 prompt to the inpaint area is key
to 0.6 works well. This will inpaint to making the inpainted results
while maintaining context. blend seamlessly.
To imaginatively add new So inpainting provides targeted

elements, set masked content control for honing faces, hands,
to “latent noise” and adjust or injecting custom elements
denoising strength to above 0.9. into a base image. Combined
with prompting, it unlocks
Using the “whole picture” Stable Diffusion’s full potential
inpaint area setting will make for creating photorealistic
the new region match the masterpieces.
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Example Prompts
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Photo portrait of a pensive young brunette woman
with sparkling eyes, detailed skin, (half her face
concealed in shadow:1.4), tight close up on face,
dark background, side lighting revealing her gaze,
eye level, in the style of Nathan Wirth
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Candid photo of a beautiful woman, with captivating
eyes, smiling amidst a bustling city, upper body
framing, in a street photography setting, golden hour
lighting:1.3), shot at eye level, on a Fujifilm X-T4
with a 50mm lens, in the style of Alfred Stieglitz
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High fashion photography of a beautiful woman, with
a tall stature, donning designer apparel, striking
a dynamic pose, full body, against a stark white
backdrop, with bounced light, from above, shot
on ARRI ALEXA 65 with 50mm lens and (technicolor
effect:1.2), in style of (James Bidgood:1.2)
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(Beauty shot:1.3) photo of a beautiful woman,
showcasing a vintage dress, looking pensively out
a window, upper body framing, in a luxurious loft,
with diffused lighting, from a low angle, shot on a
Hasselblad 500CM with a Voigtländer Nokton 50mm f1.1
lens, in the style of (Richard Avedon:1.4)
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Street photography photo of a stylish French girl,
with a cute pixie cut, capturing her reflection in a
storefront while window-shopping, upper body framing,
on a quaint Parisian street, with neon lighting from
shop signs, shot from a high angle, on a Sony A7111,
with a (bokeh effect:1.3),(in the style of Liam
Wong:1.4)
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Lifestyle photography of a Native American woman,
with dark hair in a high ponytail, having fun at a
beach,( full body framing:1.2), with the ocean in the
background, under the golden hour light, (shot from
below:1.2), on a Polaroid SX-70 with Fujicolor Pro
film, in the style of Walker Evans
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(Glamour photography:1.3) photo of an Asian woman,
with long, sleek, black hair, looking dreamily into
the distance, upper body framing from waist, in a
sparkling ballroom, with soft light, (from a low
angle:1.2), shot on a Lumix GH5, with a( dreamy haze
filter:1.3), in the style of (David LaChapelle:1.2)
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(Pictorialist style photo:1.5) of a Middle Eastern
woman, with dark hair in a sleek bob, reading a book,
(upper body framing:1.1), in a quiet library, under
soft light, shot at eye level, on a Kodak Brownie
with Agfa Vista film,(soft focus:1.4), (dreamy
haze:1.4),(black and white filter:1.5), in the style
of Germaine Krull
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(Beauty shot:1.2) photo of an Indian woman, with a
rich, dark, braided hair, practicing yoga, full body
framing, in a serene outdoor setting, under bounced
light, shot from a (Dutch angle:1.5), on a Fujifilm
X-T4, with a (soft focus filter:1.3), (in the style
of Anne Brigman:1.6)
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High fashion photography of a Russian woman, with
an intricate updo, walking down a runway, full body
framing, on a dramatic fashion runway, under spot
light, shot from a low angle, on a RED digital cinema
camera, with a (desaturated grunge filter:1.3), (in
the style of Paolo Roversi:1.4)
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Lifestyle photography photo of a young pretty
Japanese woman, with long, black, straight hair,
pouring tea in a traditional tea ceremony, looking at
viewer, upper body framing, in a Japanese tea room,
symmetrical background, under (natural lighting:1.3),
shot at eye level, on a Sony A7111, with a (soft
focus filter:1.3),(in the style of Wes Anderson:1.3)
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(Large format:1.3) photo of a beautiful woman, with
her tousled hair, dressed in a white linen dress,
walking along a beach, upper body, against a sea
backdrop, under overcast lighting, eye level, shot
on ARRI ALEXA 65 with ND filter, (in style of Tim
Walker:1.2)
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(Lomography style:1.3) photo of an Asian woman,
laughing with friends at a café, headshot framing,
in a rustic café, under natural lighting,(shot
from above:1.2), on a Diana F+ with (Lomochrome
color film:1.5), color shift, in the style of Lotte
Reiniger
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(Abstract:1.3) photo of a futuristic Swedish girl,
with silver hair, interacting with holographic
interfaces, full body framing, in a sci-fi inspired
setting, under neon lighting, on a RED digital cinema
camera, with a bokeh filter, (in the style of Hayao
Miyazaki:1.3)
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Wrapping It Up
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FINAL relentlessly and continue
refining your skills. Follow your
THOUGHTS curiosity - that’s where the most

exciting discoveries emerge.
And with that, we’ve reached The AI still has much progress
the end of our journey to make in fully comprehending
exploring the art of crafting our artistic intentions. But
photorealistic portraits through by meeting it halfway with
Stable Diffusion prompting. thoughtful prompts, you can
From lighting to posture to achieve beautiful results today.
composition and more, we’ve This technology remains in its
covered the key techniques infancy, so there are bound to be
to imbue your images with frustrations at times. But let the
photographic realism. But triumphs motivate you to persist
remember, the specific prompt and create.
phrases are less important than
the overall prompting approach. I hope this book provided a
Let this guide spark new launchpad to spark your own
ideas rather than be followed photographic AI artistry. These
dogmatically. techniques await your unique
perspective. Now go pick up that
The true power lies in your vision digital camera, flex your creative
and creativity. Stable Diffusion muscles, and show the world
is simply a tool awaiting your your vision! The future of AI art
imagination. So take these shines brightly, and you are an
prompting basics and see where integral part of shaping it.
they lead you. Experiment
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Prompt Guide

Using Photographers Names 130

Right Model prompts. diverse pre-trained models,

Perfect Prompt “gritty” set the tone and mood.

[STYLE OF PHOTO] photo of a [SUBJECT], [IMPORTANT

high fashion photography

street fashion photography

Then include distinctive fea- “Middle aged man, receding

soft diffused lighting

high key lighting

low key lighting

from above/high angle

from below/low angle

RED Digital Cinema Camera

Ilford HP5 Plus

Kodak Vision3 IMAX

Lomochrome color film

However, prompting the use of

While technical aspects like fo-

50mm 8mm Fisheye Lens Voigtländer

black and white color filter bokeh

desaturated dreamy haze glitch style

hologram effect (infrared filter:1.4) lens flare

sepia tone soft focus solarized

long exposure ND filter overexposed

technicolor underexposed vignette

Alberto Seveso Alex Timmermans Alfred Stieglitz

Ando Fuchs Anne Brigman August Sander

Brandon Woelfel Chris Friel David LaChapelle

Eugene Atget Garry Winograd George Hurrell

Germaine Krull Hans Bellmer Hayao Miyazaki

James Bidgood Kim Keever Lee Friedlander

Liam Wong Lotte Reiniger Martin Schoeller

Mickalene Thomas Miko Lagerstedt Miles Aldridge

Misha Gordin Nan Goldin Nathan Wirth

Nick Knight Oleg Oprisco Oskar Fischinger

Paolo Roversi Paul Barson Richard Avedon

Tim Walker Tyler Shields Walker Evans

Wes Anderson Yousuf Karsh

To imaginatively add new So inpainting provides targeted

THOUGHTS curiosity - that’s where the most

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