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name: PhotoRealisticArt description: | Generate stunning photorealistic images using advanced AI models. Covers portrait photography, landscapes, product shots, architecture, and cinematic scenes. Includes prompting techniques for lighting, composition, and camera settings.

USE WHEN user says 'photorealistic', 'photo realistic', 'realistic image', 'stunning photo', 'cinematic', 'portrait photo', 'product photography', 'landscape photo', 'hyper realistic', 'professional photo', or needs high-quality realistic image generation.

PhotoRealisticArt Skill

Generate stunning photorealistic images using AI. Optimized prompting techniques for maximum realism.

Output Location

CopyALL GENERATED IMAGES GO TO ~/Downloads/ FIRST
Preview in Finder/Preview before final placement
Only copy to project directories after review

Workflow Routing

Route based on subject matter:

• Portrait/headshot/person -> Workflows/Portrait.md
• Landscape/nature/scenic -> Workflows/Landscape.md
• Product/commercial/studio -> Workflows/Product.md
• Architecture/interior/real estate -> Workflows/Architecture.md
• Cinematic/movie still/dramatic -> Workflows/Cinematic.md

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Recommended Models

Default: nano-banana-pro (Gemini 3 Pro) - best photorealistic quality

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Image Generation

Copybun run ~/.claude/skills/Art/Tools/Generate.ts \
  --model nano-banana-pro \
  --prompt "[PHOTOREALISTIC PROMPT]" \
  --size 2K \
  --aspect-ratio 16:9 \
  --output ~/Downloads/photo.png

Reference images for consistency:

Copybun run ~/.claude/skills/Art/Tools/Generate.ts \
  --model nano-banana-pro \
  --prompt "Same person from reference, now in business attire..." \
  --reference-image ~/Downloads/ref1.jpg \
  --reference-image ~/Downloads/ref2.jpg \
  --size 2K --aspect-ratio 3:4

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Photorealism Prompt Formula

Copy[SHOT TYPE], [SUBJECT], [ACTION/POSE], [ENVIRONMENT],
[LIGHTING], [CAMERA], [MOOD], [QUALITY KEYWORDS]

Quality Keywords (Always Include)

Copyphotorealistic, ultra detailed, 8K UHD, RAW photo,
sharp focus, professional photography, masterpiece

Shot Types

Lighting Setups

Camera Settings (Adds Realism)

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Quick Reference Prompts

Portrait (Headshot)

CopyClose-up portrait of [SUBJECT], natural expression, soft smile,
studio lighting with softbox, shallow depth of field f/1.8,
85mm lens, neutral background, professional headshot,
photorealistic, ultra detailed, 8K UHD, RAW photo

Landscape

CopyWide shot panoramic landscape, [LOCATION/SCENE],
golden hour lighting, dramatic clouds,
shot on Sony A7R IV, 24mm f/8, deep focus,
photorealistic, ultra detailed, 8K UHD, nature photography

Product

CopyCommercial product photography, [PRODUCT] on white seamless,
studio lighting, soft shadows, macro detail,
shot on medium format Hasselblad, sharp focus throughout,
photorealistic, ultra detailed, professional advertising

Cinematic

CopyCinematic still from [GENRE] film, [SUBJECT/SCENE],
anamorphic lens flare, film grain, color graded,
35mm film, shallow DOF, dramatic lighting,
photorealistic, movie quality, masterpiece

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Common Aspect Ratios

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Negative Prompt Concepts

Avoid these in your prompts (or explicitly negate them):

CopyAVOID: cartoon, anime, illustration, drawing, painting,
artificial, CGI, 3D render, plastic, waxy skin,
over-saturated, over-processed, HDR artifacts,
blurry, out of focus, distorted, deformed

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Examples

Example 1: Executive Portrait

CopyUser: "Create a professional headshot of a CEO"
-> Uses Portrait workflow
-> Prompt: "Close-up portrait of confident middle-aged businessman,
   silver hair, tailored navy suit, subtle smile,
   studio lighting with softbox and rim light,
   shallow DOF f/2.0, 85mm lens, corporate office bokeh background,
   photorealistic, ultra detailed, 8K UHD, professional headshot"
-> Output: ~/Downloads/ceo-portrait.png

Example 2: Travel Photography

CopyUser: "Stunning photo of Santorini at sunset"
-> Uses Landscape workflow
-> Prompt: "Wide shot of Santorini Greece white buildings with blue domes,
   overlooking Aegean Sea, golden hour sunset,
   warm orange and pink sky, dramatic clouds,
   shot on Sony A7R IV 24mm f/11, deep focus,
   photorealistic, ultra detailed, 8K UHD, travel photography"
-> Output: ~/Downloads/santorini.png

Example 3: Product Shot

CopyUser: "Product photo of luxury watch"
-> Uses Product workflow
-> Prompt: "Commercial product photography, luxury Swiss chronograph watch,
   brushed steel case, leather strap, on black velvet,
   dramatic studio lighting highlighting reflections,
   macro detail on dial and hands, shot on Hasselblad,
   photorealistic, ultra detailed, professional advertising"
-> Output: ~/Downloads/watch-product.png

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Extended Documentation

For advanced techniques and detailed workflows: read ~/.claude/skills/PhotoRealisticArt/CLAUDE.md