GenYou guide to generating realistic AI people from your photos

Tip: The AI can sometimes get confused by too much detail. Think "less is more" when you start. Focus on the key elements you want to see.

Avoid: "A very beautiful young woman with long wavy brown hair, sparkling green eyes, a small nose, a gentle smile, wearing a fancy blue dress with sequins, standing in a large, bright, sunny garden full of roses and lilies, with a majestic old oak tree in the background, under a clear sky."

Try instead: "Young woman, brown wavy hair, green eyes, blue dress, sunny garden."

Problem:
The generated image shows an oversized head, awkward body, bad framing, or the wrong facial expression. This usually happens if the source photo is an angled selfie, an extreme close-up, or has an expression that doesn’t match what you want.

Tips:

Pro Tip:
The AI mirrors the emotion in your source photo. Upload up to 4 photos and switch between them for different results.

Tip: GenYou offers 4 degrees of "face resemblance" to control how much the AI preserves your identity versus adding stylized elements. Experiment with these!

For ultra-realism:

Problem: Eyes looking in weird directions? AI looking blank?

Tip: Use specific prompts to direct the gaze and expression.

Prompts:

Don't forget footwear! Even in mid-shots, describing shoes can help the AI generate more natural full-body poses, like sitting casually on grass or a rug.

Examples: "dreamy look, profile view, soft smile," "romantic pose, looking at viewer, sitting on a velvet couch, elegant heels visible."

Tip: If you want text, keep it simple.

Prompts: "holding a sign with 'HELLO' written on it," "in a t-shirt with the word 'AI' on it."

Problem: If your original photo has glasses, the AI might struggle.

Tip: Describe your glasses in the prompt.

Example: If you wear big black glasses in your original photos, add "big black glasses" to your prompt.

Problem: AI-generated hands can be... tricky.

Tip: Try prompts like "five-fingered hand" or "hand behind back" (works about 50/50). "Gloves" or "hands in pockets" can also help hide or simplify them.

Examples: "figure with hand behind back," "person wearing elegant black gloves."

Tip: Be specific about key features.

Prompts: "blue eyes," "blonde wavy hair," "dark skin," "visible scar on cheek," "subtle freckles."

Hair: Your original photo's hairstyle is usually maintained, so only specify if you want something different.

Clothing: Describe the style and texture.

Examples: "elegant navy suit," "rugged leather jacket," "bohemian maxi dress," "futuristic metallic top."

Problem: AI-generated clothes can sometimes look stiff or like they're from an old catalog.

Tip: Add "oversized," "chunky," or "loose-fitted" to your clothing descriptions for a more contemporary, natural look.

Examples: "oversized knit sweater," "chunky denim jacket," "loose-fitted linen shirt."

Tip: Realistic clothing textures add life to your photos. Knitted items work particularly well.

Prompts: "knitted sweater," "wool cardigan," "cashmere turtleneck," "textured denim."

Tip: Even if some minor details aren't perfect, vibrant colors can make the image instantly more appealing. Don't be shy!

Prompts: "electric blue jacket," "neon pink hoodie," "vibrant yellow raincoat."

Problem: If you say "sheer pink boho dress," the AI might make her hair or background pink too.

Tip: Always place the color directly before the item you want it to apply to.

Avoid: "sheer pink boho layered dress with flared sleeves"

Try instead: "sheer pink boho layered dress with flared sleeves."

Problem: A sharp background can make your character look like they were poorly Photoshopped onto a scene.

Tip: Always add "blurry background" to create a sense of depth and focus on your subject.

Examples: "blurry city street background," "blurry forest path behind."

Tip: For indoor settings, adding terms like "hip" or "trendy" to descriptions of coffee shops, libraries, or stores can make both the background and the overall vibe of the person feel more modern.

Examples: "trendy coffee shop background," "hip minimalist library," "vintage record store."

Tip: Describing an activity for the background can make the scene more detailed and cohesive with the character, even if the person isn't explicitly performing the action.

Example: For a "hip bookstore background," you could add "person choosing a book" (even if the person isn't literally choosing one, it helps flesh out the scene).

Tip: Use evocative, vivid descriptions.

Prompts: "sunny beach background," "snowy forest background," "cozy fairytale village," "ancient city in fog," "wet asphalt."

Problem: A flat image can lack life and make the person look "pasted."

Tip: Experiment with lighting prompts to add depth, shadows, and atmosphere.

Indoor lighting: "indoor midday lighting," "soft light from the window," "cozy lamp glow."

Outdoor lighting: "outdoor lighting," "golden hour," "morning sun rays," "sunset sun rays." (These often work best with a slightly turned face, allowing light to hit from the side for a more realistic look).

Shadows: "soft shadows," "long shadows" (adds volume to clothing and face).

Sun effects: For outdoor shots, always mention the sun! "sunny weather," "sun glare on the skin."

Specific lighting types: "natural light," "neon reflections," "moody cinematic lighting," "high-contrast shadows," "rim lighting."

Blur & focus: "blurred background," "bokeh," "depth of field."

Film & vintage: "film grain," "soft focus," "vignette," "90s VHS filter," "CRT screen distortion."

Dynamic effects: "motion blur," "flying debris," "dust clouds," "ambient glow."

Prompts: "cartoonish style," "high-quality stylized art," "big round eyes," "visible brushstrokes," "halftone shading," "thick ink outlines," "3D cel-shading comic book style."

Prompts: "sharp high-quality portrait," "high-quality detailed portrait for a profile picture on social media," "sharp details," "close-up portrait," "iPhone camera quality," "Photorealistic style," "8K resolution."

Tip: If you have a good result and just need to change a minor detail, turn off the "Randomize scene" toggle and slightly modify only the part of the prompt you want to change. This tells the AI to make a small adjustment rather than a whole new image.

Important note: The "Randomize scene" option turns off for only one subsequent generation, then it defaults back to "Randomize." So, remember to uncheck it each time you want to make a minor tweak!