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The Ultimate Guide to Photorealistic AI Art: From Beginner to Pro

Welcome to Promptslab! If you're diving into the world of AI art, you've probably wondered: "How do I get my images to look like real photos?" Many users start by typing a simple idea, only to get results that look like digital paintings or cartoons.

The secret to stunning, photorealistic results isn't luck; it's language. It's about using specific keywords that mimic real-world photography and cinematic techniques. In this guide, we'll break down the exact prompts you need to command the AI to create hyper-realistic images.


Part 1: The Basic Photorealistic Portrait

Let's start with the fundamentals. To create a basic photorealistic portrait, you need to "tell" the AI to act like a professional camera. This prompt focuses on three key areas: lens simulation (50mm), aperture (f/1.8 for a blurry background), and lighting (soft studio light).

Realistic Portrait Prompt (Image 1)
A hyper-realistic studio portrait of a 40-year-old man, sharp focus on the eyes, 50mm lens, f/1.8, soft studio lighting, cinematic, 8K, detailed skin texture, bokeh background


Part 2: The Advanced Cinematic Portrait

Now, let's create some drama. This advanced prompt uses "Rim Lighting" (a strong light from behind) to separate the subject from the background. We also specified an 85mm lens, which is a classic choice for professional cinematic portraits, and "volumetric light" to catch the atmosphere.

Cinematic Lighting Prompt (Image 2)
Cinematic film still, a woman looking over her shoulder, dramatic rim lighting from the back, volumetric light, 85mm lens, f/1.4, hyper-detailed, sharp focus, moody atmosphere, dark background


Why This Works: Consistency is Key

A great prompt isn't just about one good image; it's about getting good images *every time*. We used the "Image Columns" feature in our template to show you three different results from the exact same "Cinematic Lighting Prompt". Notice how the style, quality, and realism remain consistent.

Result 1 from the cinematic prompt.
Cinematic film still, a woman looking over her shoulder, dramatic rim lighting from the back, volumetric light, 85mm lens, f/1.4, hyper-detailed, sharp focus, moody atmosphere, dark background
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Result 2 from the cinematic prompt.
Cinematic film still, a woman looking over her shoulder, dramatic rim lighting from the back, volumetric light, 85mm lens, f/1.4, hyper-detailed, sharp focus, moody atmosphere, dark background
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Result 3 from the cinematic prompt.
Cinematic film still, a woman looking over her shoulder, dramatic rim lighting from the back, volumetric light, 85mm lens, f/1.4, hyper-detailed, sharp focus, moody atmosphere, dark background
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Your Turn to Create

Now you have the building blocks for photorealistic AI art. The real magic happens when you start mixing and matching these keywords. Try changing the "50mm lens" to a "200mm lens" or "soft studio lighting" to "hard neon lighting" and see what you create!

Did you get an amazing result? Share your prompt in the comments below!

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