This time is a merge using Illustrious models as the base (PerfectDeliberate v8.0 & Illustrious Realism by klaabu v1.0), with BigLust v1.6. My goal was to approach realism while maintaining compatibility with both Illustrious and SDXL LoRAs. The full merge recipe is included in the metadata.

I have also used a fine-tune of BigLust v1.6 trained on the dataset I curated for Human Focus Photograqphy v2.0 to help stabilize the base.

Free, open weights, no early access... If you like it, post some images. If you don't like it, constructive criticism will help it and the next models evolve.

Notes:

• The showcase images were not generated using the DMD2 LoRA, it was present in the workflow but on a disabled branch.

• The CLIP of Illustrious Realism by klaabu is fried, it will produce one thing only regardless of prompts. I used very little of it.

• I find Illustrious as a base is really finicky with prompts, I'm still learning how to drive this. See showcase images for settings I find somewhat work.

• This model produces good structure and has decent prompt adherence, but lacks the depth of realistic textures. Using a refiner model like LustfulPony Redux will probably work well