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Your AI Images Look Fake? Here’s How to Fix Them!

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Dheeraj soni
May 10, 2025

Hey 'there',

Let’s be honest — we’ve all tried generating images with AI and ended up with something that looks like it belongs in a PS2 game cutscene.

You ask for a luxury jet, a cozy interior, or even a street-style portrait…
But what you get is flat, plasticky, and just wrong.

The problem?
It’s not the AI — it’s the prompt.

So today, I’m giving you my go-to AI Image Realism Cheat Sheet 🧠
A simple, beginner-friendly guide to instantly make your images feel photo-realistic and pro-level.

🎯 Step-by-Step Cheat Sheet: Make Any AI Image Look Real

1. 🎬 Set the Scene

Boring: “Private jet”
Better: “Gulfstream G700 parked on airport runway at golden hour”

Don’t just name the subject — paint the moment. Mention the location, time of day, and emotion.

2. 💡 Lighting is Everything

Lighting turns flat into cinematic.

Use these terms in your prompts:
✓ golden hour
✓ soft ambient lighting
✓ direct flash
✓ overcast daylight
✓ cinematic backlight

3. 📷 Camera & Lens Magic

Want your image to feel like a real photo?
Tell the AI what it was “shot on.”

Try these:
✓ 85mm lens
✓ Leica 50mm
✓ Medium format camera
✓ Shallow depth of field
✓ Film grain

4. 🧵 Textures = Realism

AI images often look smooth and plastic.
Fix it by adding surface details and texture.

Use words like:
✓ analog film grain
✓ leather texture
✓ polished floors
✓ matte skin tone
✓ dust particles
✓ glossy reflection

5. 🖼 Style = The Final Touch

Want that wow factor? Say the style loud and clear.

Try:
✓ Cinematic realism
✓ Luxury editorial photo
✓ Street photojournalism
✓ Interior magazine look
✓ Fashion photography

📋 Copy-and-Paste Prompt Formula:

[Subject] + [scene/mood] + [lighting] + [camera/lens] + [textures] + [style] + [aspect ratio]

✈️ Jet Example:

Gulfstream G700 private jet on sleek tarmac at golden hour, glowing fuselage, 85mm lens, shallow depth of field, film grain texture, glossy surface reflections, cinematic realism, editorial magazine style

👤 Portrait Example:

A disheveled man in a rumpled blue robe and pink bunny slippers, messy hair, confused expression, standing in front of an open glowing fridge, holding a giant cereal spoon. Shot in horizontal 1920x1080 format using harsh direct flash, hyperrealistic detail, frontal camera perspective. Strong sculptural shadows and crisp specular highlights emphasize texture (e.g., skin, fridge surface, robe fabric). Scene includes scattered fridge magnets, old grocery list, milk carton, and eggs. Background is a cluttered kitchen wall with beige tiles. Lighting is raw and direct, analog imperfections like dust, subtle grain, and flash glare. Editorial grit and surreal twist—character captured in absurd midnight craving moment.

💬 Final Tip:

✅ The more real-life photo language you use, the better the image
✅ Always include lighting + texture + style
✅ Steal inspiration from real magazines and films!

Thank you

Dheeraj