Image Generation

Five Tips for AI Images That Look Natural

Natural-looking images come from specific details, not perfection: light, lens, texture, imperfections and believable settings.

September 12, 20266 min read

Image prompts work like a photographer's shot list. The more concrete the light, camera and setting, the less artificial the result.

Key points

Describe the light source and time of day.
Mention lens or framing, such as close-up or wide shot.
Add small imperfections: worn surfaces, stray hair, uneven light.

Try this prompt

A candid photo of [subject] in [setting], soft window light in the late afternoon, 50mm lens, shallow depth of field, natural skin texture, slightly messy background, muted colours.

Use this prompt in the generator

Generate several variations and pick the one with the most believable details.