> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://www.recraft.ai/docs/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Photorealism

Photorealism relies on accurate lighting, believable textures, and clear perspective. Emphasizing these elements helps the model produce images that resemble real photography. The goal is to make the image feel captured rather than created.

## Examples

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  <Frame caption="Portrait: face, pose, lighting, background">
    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/recraft/va98k3KfWVM6QL5H/prompt-engineering-guide/images/photorealistic-medium-portrait-of-woman-in-tall-gr.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=va98k3KfWVM6QL5H&q=85&s=7e9887c37bd99e2395a3a7ff65678f49" alt="" width="917" height="1179" data-path="prompt-engineering-guide/images/photorealistic-medium-portrait-of-woman-in-tall-gr.png" />
  </Frame>

  <Frame caption="Product: object, material, lighting, camera angle">
    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/recraft/3vK3Cv6HzaeRXiR4/prompt-engineering-guide/images/high-end-perfume-product-photography--elegant-crys.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=3vK3Cv6HzaeRXiR4&q=85&s=aaaa2526652f6959523f707e5a57178e" alt="" width="917" height="1179" data-path="prompt-engineering-guide/images/high-end-perfume-product-photography--elegant-crys.png" />
  </Frame>

  <Frame caption="Environment: scene, atmosphere, light, perspective">
    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/recraft/-0JLw21q05AS1xCE/prompt-engineering-guide/images/photorealistic-wide-shot-of-massive-waterfall-casc.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=-0JLw21q05AS1xCE&q=85&s=83e2cd69fa04ac4e1acd5120846f396e" alt="" width="917" height="1179" data-path="prompt-engineering-guide/images/photorealistic-wide-shot-of-massive-waterfall-casc.png" />
  </Frame>
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<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Portrait prompt">
    "*Photorealistic medium portrait of woman in tall grass field at sunset, framing
    from shoulders up with face and flowing hair in focus, hands completely out of
    frame below, golden wheat and wildflowers surrounding her at shoulder level,
    warm golden hour backlighting creating rim light on hair, soft bokeh background
    with rolling fields, f/2.8 shallow depth, natural glowing skin, peaceful dreamy
    expression, simple natural style, warm amber and green tones, serene pastoral
    mood, lifestyle editorial photography, 50mm portrait lens, cinematic natural light*"
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Product prompt">
    "*High-end perfume product photography, elegant crystal bottle positioned on single geometric black obsidian block floating in void, dramatic spotlight from directly above creating sharp defined shadow beneath, rest in complete darkness, one precise beam of golden light hitting cap creating starburst reflection, ultra-minimalist composition with maximum negative space, luxury meets brutalist aesthetic, sharp focus throughout with f/11, museum-quality lighting setup, sophisticated contemporary commercial style, powerful visual restraint, Vogue-level editorial perfume shot*"
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Tight crop prompt">
    "*Photorealistic wide shot of massive waterfall cascading into emerald pool deep in tropical rainforest, lush green vegetation covering every surface, morning mist
    rising from water creating ethereal atmosphere, sun rays penetrating through dense
    jungle canopy above, vibrant ferns and moss-covered rocks in foreground, crystal
    clear turquoise water, dramatic scale showing towering cliff walls, natural landscape
    photography, cinematic depth and layers, rich saturated greens and blues, shot on
    16mm ultra*"
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>