V67 Photorealistic – A Natural Realism LoRA for Krea 2 and Z Image Turbo.

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Trigger Words

Primary Trigger String

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(phtreal, photorealistic:1.1), natural skin texture, visible pores, realistic facial details, realistic hair detail, candid photography, documentary style, natural lighting, soft window light, overcast daylight, golden hour, 35mm lens, 50mm lens, 85mm lens, shallow depth of field, subtle film grain, natural color grading, realistic fabric texture, editorial portrait, lifestyle photography, street photography

Usage: Place this entire string at the beginning of your prompt. The (phtreal, photorealistic:1.1) at the start acts as a weighted primary trigger — it tells Krea 2 to give the photorealistic aesthetic a 10% boost in influence over the rest of the prompt.

Usage Guidelines

Trigger WordWeightBest Use Case(phtreal, photorealistic:1.1)+10%Master trigger — place at very beginning for strongest stylistic anchornatural skin texture—Pores, fine lines, freckles, unretouched realismvisible pores—Close-up faces and skin detailrealistic facial details—Wrinkles, stubble, catchlights, micro-expressionsrealistic hair detail—Individual strands, flyaways, natural volumecandid photography—Unposed, spontaneous, stolen-moment feeldocumentary style—Honest, observational, narrative framingnatural lighting—Available light only — window, overcast, ambientsoft window light—Gentle directional light, flattering but realovercast daylight—Flat, honest, shadowless documentary lightgolden hour—Warm low sun, long shadows, nostalgic glow35mm lens—Environmental context, subject + surroundings50mm lens—Natural human perspective, tighter portraits85mm lens—Compressed portraits, isolated from backgroundshallow depth of field—Subject isolation, layered bokeh, f/1.4–f/2.8subtle film grain—Analog texture, Kodak/Ilford characternatural color grading—Muted, earthy, non-commercial paletterealistic fabric texture—Cotton, linen, denim, wool — visible weave and weareditorial portrait—Magazine-quality but human, not glamour-retouchedlifestyle photography—Everyday moments, authentic environmentsstreet photography—Urban context, candid city life

Why Krea 2 + V67 Photorealistic?

Krea 2 excels at texture, skin realism, layered depth, and available-light rendering — exactly what photorealistic portraiture and lifestyle imagery demand. The combination produces images with immersive, believable human presence:

CapabilityWhy Krea 2 ExcelsSkin & facesNatural pores, wrinkles, unretouched realism in portraitsAvailable lightAccurate overcast, window, dusk and mixed-source renderingHair detailIndividual strands, flyaways, natural volume and shineFabric textureCotton, linen, denim, wool — visible weave and wearEnvironmental contextInteriors, streets, cafés, workshops — believable spacesDepth layeringForeground/midground/background without collapsingMotionNatural gestures, mid-stride, candid movementFilm emulationGrain, halation, subtle color shiftsImperfectionTilted horizons, catch-as-catch-can framing, real feelReflectionsWindows, glass, puddles, polished surfacesAmbient hazeMorning mist, steam, dust, smoke

Signature Style Elements

Focal Lengths & Cameras

28mm – wide environmental scenes, chaotic layers, markets
35mm – classic reportage lens, subject + context balance
50mm – natural human perspective, tighter candid portraits
85mm – compressed portraits, isolated from the background

Light Qualities

Soft window light – gentle directional, flattering but real
Overcast daylight – flat, honest, shadowless documentary light
Golden hour – warm, low, nostalgic sidewalk light
Blue hour – cool dusk, first neon, quiet city mood
Harsh midday – hard shadows, high contrast, southern cities
Mixed sources – fluorescent + tungsten + LED, subway/market feel

Composition

Layered foreground framing (shutters, cars, columns, passers-by)
Off-center subjects, tilted horizons, imperfect crop
Deep focus street scenes vs. shallow f/1.8 portraits
Backlit silhouettes, subjects walking out of frame
Reflections as secondary subjects (puddles, windows, glass)

Subjects

Commuters, vendors, workers, musicians, dancers, the elderly
Locals in authentic dress — never fashion-editorial posing
Animals as companions (dogs, pigeons, cats, horses)
Crowds as texture, individuals as anchors
Families, couples, children — everyday human moments

Film Stocks

Kodak Portra 400 – warm, muted, soft skin tones
Cinestill 800T – tungsten night, halation, neon bloom
Kodak Tri-X 400 – gritty high-contrast black & white
Kodak Vision3 5219 – cinematic motion-picture grade
Ilford HP5 – documentary B&W, street classic

Moods

Documentary – honest, observational, human
Nostalgic – faded, warm, memory-like
Gritty – raw, urban, unpolished
Melancholic – rain, solitude, quiet city
Kinetic – busy, alive, in-motion
Intimate – quiet interiors, personal moments

Optimised Settings for Krea 2

ParameterRecommended RangeLoRA Weight0.65 – 0.85CFG Scale3.5 – 5.0Steps20 – 30SamplerEuler, DPM++ 2M KarrasResolution1024x1024 (or 1536x1024 for wide scenes)

Starting Point Recommendations

GoalLoRA WeightCFGNotesSubtle enhancement0.653.5Style as background detail, more prompt freedomBalanced effect0.754.0Sweet spot — strong aesthetic with good coherenceDeep immersion0.854.5Maximum photorealistic atmosphere, strongest film feel

Negative Prompt (Krea 2-compatible)

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nsfw, low quality, worst quality, ugly, blurry, oversaturated, hdr, plastic skin, waxy texture, cartoon, anime, illustration, 3d render, cgi, digital painting, watermark, text, logo, signature, bad anatomy, deformed hands, extra limbs, extra fingers, duplicate, mutated, posed, stiff, fashion editorial, glamour retouch, beauty filter, airbrushed, instagram filter, artificial bokeh, over-sharpened, lens distortion correction, symmetrical composition, sterile, doll-like, wax figure, overly smooth skin

Example Prompts

Example 1: Freckled Portrait

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(phtreal, photorealistic:1.1), natural skin texture, visible pores, realistic facial details, realistic hair detail, candid photography, documentary style, natural lighting, soft window light, overcast daylight, golden hour, 35mm lens, 50mm lens, 85mm lens, shallow depth of field, subtle film grain, natural color grading, realistic fabric texture, editorial portrait, lifestyle photography, street photography, close-up portrait of a 32-year-old woman with natural freckles and visible skin pores, soft window light, neutral background, 85mm lens, f/1.8, shallow depth of field, RAW photo, subtle film grain, realistic skin texture, no makeup retouching

Example 2: Environmental Portrait

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(phtreal, photorealistic:1.1), natural skin texture, visible pores, realistic facial details, realistic hair detail, candid photography, documentary style, natural lighting, soft window light, overcast daylight, golden hour, 35mm lens, 50mm lens, 85mm lens, shallow depth of field, subtle film grain, natural color grading, realistic fabric texture, editorial portrait, lifestyle photography, street photography, environmental portrait of a 45-year-old man in a worn denim jacket standing on an overcast city street, 35mm lens, f/2.8, natural diffused daylight, realistic wrinkles and stubble, candid expression, documentary photography style

Example 3: Elderly Hands

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(phtreal, photorealistic:1.1), natural skin texture, visible pores, realistic facial details, realistic hair detail, candid photography, documentary style, natural lighting, soft window light, overcast daylight, golden hour, 35mm lens, 50mm lens, 85mm lens, shallow depth of field, subtle film grain, natural color grading, realistic fabric texture, editorial portrait, lifestyle photography, street photography, elderly man’s hands resting on a wooden table, deep wrinkles and age spots, warm side light from a window, macro detail, 50mm lens, f/2.2, natural color grading, realistic skin texture, quiet intimate mood

Example 4: Golden Hour Wheat Field

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(phtreal, photorealistic:1.1), natural skin texture, visible pores, realistic facial details, realistic hair detail, candid photography, documentary style, natural lighting, soft window light, overcast daylight, golden hour, 35mm lens, 50mm lens, 85mm lens, shallow depth of field, subtle film grain, natural color grading, realistic fabric texture, editorial portrait, lifestyle photography, street photography, young woman walking through a golden-hour wheat field, backlit hair, 50mm lens, f/2.0, warm sunset light, gentle lens flare, natural skin tones, candid lifestyle photography, realistic fabric folds

Example 5: Café Laughter

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(phtreal, photorealistic:1.1), natural skin texture, visible pores, realistic facial details, realistic hair detail, candid photography, documentary style, natural lighting, soft window light, overcast daylight, golden hour, 35mm lens, 50mm lens, 85mm lens, shallow depth of field, subtle film grain, natural color grading, realistic fabric texture, editorial portrait, lifestyle photography, street photography, candid photo of a couple laughing at a small café table, indoor natural light, 35mm lens, f/2.5, shallow depth of field, realistic skin and hair detail, documentary street photography, authentic expressions

Example 6: Street Fashion Portrait

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(phtreal, photorealistic:1.1), natural skin texture, visible pores, realistic facial details, realistic hair detail, candid photography, documentary style, natural lighting, soft window light, overcast daylight, golden hour, 35mm lens, 50mm lens, 85mm lens, shallow depth of field, subtle film grain, natural color grading, realistic fabric texture, editorial portrait, lifestyle photography, street photography, full-body street fashion portrait of a 28-year-old man in a black coat and sneakers, urban concrete background, 35mm lens, f/4, soft overcast light, realistic clothing texture, natural posture, editorial street style

Example 7: Rainy Neon Portrait

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(phtreal, photorealistic:1.1), natural skin texture, visible pores, realistic facial details, realistic hair detail, candid photography, documentary style, natural lighting, soft window light, overcast daylight, golden hour, 35mm lens, 50mm lens, 85mm lens, shallow depth of field, subtle film grain, natural color grading, realistic fabric texture, editorial portrait, lifestyle photography, street photography, night portrait in a rainy neon-lit street, 30-year-old woman under a transparent umbrella, 50mm lens, f/1.8, wet skin and hair, neon reflections, cinematic color contrast, realistic bokeh, high ISO film grain

Example 8: Studio Beauty Headshot

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(phtreal, photorealistic:1.1), natural skin texture, visible pores, realistic facial details, realistic hair detail, candid photography, documentary style, natural lighting, soft window light, overcast daylight, golden hour, 35mm lens, 50mm lens, 85mm lens, shallow depth of field, subtle film grain, natural color grading, realistic fabric texture, editorial portrait, lifestyle photography, street photography, studio beauty headshot of a 26-year-old woman with curly hair, large softbox lighting, 85mm lens, f/5.6, clean gray backdrop, visible pores and fine facial hair, natural skin texture, professional retouching but realistic

Example 9: Kitchen Morning Light

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(phtreal, photorealistic:1.1), natural skin texture, visible pores, realistic facial details, realistic hair detail, candid photography, documentary style, natural lighting, soft window light, overcast daylight, golden hour, 35mm lens, 50mm lens, 85mm lens, shallow depth of field, subtle film grain, natural color grading, realistic fabric texture, editorial portrait, lifestyle photography, street photography, indoor lifestyle photo of a man cooking in a small kitchen, morning sunlight through blinds, 35mm lens, f/2.8, steam and realistic kitchen details, candid moment, natural colors, documentary photography

Example 10: Post-Workout Athlete

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(phtreal, photorealistic:1.1), natural skin texture, visible pores, realistic facial details, realistic hair detail, candid photography, documentary style, natural lighting, soft window light, overcast daylight, golden hour, 35mm lens, 50mm lens, 85mm lens, shallow depth of field, subtle film grain, natural color grading, realistic fabric texture, editorial portrait, lifestyle photography, street photography, athlete after a workout, sweat on skin, sitting on gym bench, hard side light, 50mm lens, f/2.0, realistic muscle definition and skin texture, gritty sports photography, no glamour retouching

Example 11: Apartment Musician

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(phtreal, photorealistic:1.1), natural skin texture, visible pores, realistic facial details, realistic hair detail, candid photography, documentary style, natural lighting, soft window light, overcast daylight, golden hour, 35mm lens, 50mm lens, 85mm lens, shallow depth of field, subtle film grain, natural color grading, realistic fabric texture, editorial portrait, lifestyle photography, street photography, musician playing an acoustic guitar in a dim apartment, warm lamp light, 35mm lens, f/1.8, realistic wood grain, fabric and skin detail, intimate candid atmosphere, slight film grain

Example 12: Corporate Portrait

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(phtreal, photorealistic:1.1), natural skin texture, visible pores, realistic facial details, realistic hair detail, candid photography, documentary style, natural lighting, soft window light, overcast daylight, golden hour, 35mm lens, 50mm lens, 85mm lens, shallow depth of field, subtle film grain, natural color grading, realistic fabric texture, editorial portrait, lifestyle photography, street photography, corporate portrait of a 38-year-old woman in a blazer, modern office background, 85mm lens, f/2.8, soft window light, realistic skin texture, confident neutral expression, professional editorial photography

Example 13: Mountain Traveler

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(phtreal, photorealistic:1.1), natural skin texture, visible pores, realistic facial details, realistic hair detail, candid photography, documentary style, natural lighting, soft window light, overcast daylight, golden hour, 35mm lens, 50mm lens, 85mm lens, shallow depth of field, subtle film grain, natural color grading, realistic fabric texture, editorial portrait, lifestyle photography, street photography, traveler with a backpack standing on a mountain trail at dawn, 24mm lens, f/8, cold morning light, realistic outdoor clothing texture, distant valley haze, documentary travel photography

Example 14: Rustic Still Life

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(phtreal, photorealistic:1.1), natural skin texture, visible pores, realistic facial details, realistic hair detail, candid photography, documentary style, natural lighting, soft window light, overcast daylight, golden hour, 35mm lens, 50mm lens, 85mm lens, shallow depth of field, subtle film grain, natural color grading, realistic fabric texture, editorial portrait, lifestyle photography, street photography, rustic kitchen table still life with bread, tomatoes, olive oil and herbs, natural window light, 50mm lens, f/2.8, realistic crumbs and vegetable textures, warm muted colors, food photography

Example 15: Mountain Lake Sunrise

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(phtreal, photorealistic:1.1), natural skin texture, visible pores, realistic facial details, realistic hair detail, candid photography, documentary style, natural lighting, soft window light, overcast daylight, golden hour, 35mm lens, 50mm lens, 85mm lens, shallow depth of field, subtle film grain, natural color grading, realistic fabric texture, editorial portrait, lifestyle photography, street photography, mountain lake at sunrise, mirror-like water, pine trees and rocky shore, 24mm lens, f/11, long exposure, natural HDR, realistic atmospheric haze, fine detail in foreground rocks

Example 16: Minimalist Interior

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(phtreal, photorealistic:1.1), natural skin texture, visible pores, realistic facial details, realistic hair detail, candid photography, documentary style, natural lighting, soft window light, overcast daylight, golden hour, 35mm lens, 50mm lens, 85mm lens, shallow depth of field, subtle film grain, natural color grading, realistic fabric texture, editorial portrait, lifestyle photography, street photography, modern minimalist living room interior, large window with soft daylight, 16mm lens, f/8, realistic wood, linen and concrete textures, natural shadows, architectural photography, no people

Example 17: Dog Portrait

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(phtreal, photorealistic:1.1), natural skin texture, visible pores, realistic facial details, realistic hair detail, candid photography, documentary style, natural lighting, soft window light, overcast daylight, golden hour, 35mm lens, 50mm lens, 85mm lens, shallow depth of field, subtle film grain, natural color grading, realistic fabric texture, editorial portrait, lifestyle photography, street photography, close-up portrait of a medium-size dog outdoors, fur detail and wet nose, 85mm lens, f/2.0, natural overcast light, shallow depth of field, realistic animal photography, candid expression

Example 18: Macro Dew Drops

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(phtreal, photorealistic:1.1), natural skin texture, visible pores, realistic facial details, realistic hair detail, candid photography, documentary style, natural lighting, soft window light, overcast daylight, golden hour, 35mm lens, 50mm lens, 85mm lens, shallow depth of field, subtle film grain, natural color grading, realistic fabric texture, editorial portrait, lifestyle photography, street photography, macro photo of a flower with morning dew drops, 100mm macro lens, f/4, soft natural light, realistic petal texture and water reflections, shallow depth of field, botanical photography

Example 19: Market Vendor

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(phtreal, photorealistic:1.1), natural skin texture, visible pores, realistic facial details, realistic hair detail, candid photography, documentary style, natural lighting, soft window light, overcast daylight, golden hour, 35mm lens, 50mm lens, 85mm lens, shallow depth of field, subtle film grain, natural color grading, realistic fabric texture, editorial portrait, lifestyle photography, street photography, street market vendor arranging fruit, 35mm lens, f/2.8, warm afternoon light, realistic hands and produce texture, candid documentary style, rich natural colors, slight motion in background

Example 20: Beach Portrait

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(phtreal, photorealistic:1.1), natural skin texture, visible pores, realistic facial details, realistic hair detail, candid photography, documentary style, natural lighting, soft window light, overcast daylight, golden hour, 35mm lens, 50mm lens, 85mm lens, shallow depth of field, subtle film grain, natural color grading, realistic fabric texture, editorial portrait, lifestyle photography, street photography, beach portrait of a woman with windblown hair, overcast coastal light, 50mm lens, f/2.2, realistic skin and fabric texture, muted ocean colors, natural candid expression, editorial lifestyle photography

Prompting Tips for Best Results

✅ Do This:

Start with (phtreal, photorealistic:1.1) for strongest style adherence
Include the full trigger string to activate all photorealistic elements
Specify the focal length — 35mm, 50mm, 85mm
Name the environment — kitchen, street, studio, café, workshop
Define the light — soft window light, overcast, golden hour, neon night
Anchor the surface — skin, fabric, wood, concrete, glass
Keep 1–3 human subjects max — crowds are texture, not focus
Add film stock — Portra 400, Cinestill 800T, Tri-X 400, Vision3 5219
Request imperfection — tilted horizon, off-center, imperfect crop, motion blur
Use verbs of movement — crossing, walking, waiting, arranging, playing

❌ Avoid:

Studio lighting or seamless backdrops — this is available-light photography
Posed, model-like subjects looking at camera
Over-smoothed, beauty-retouched faces
HDR, over-sharpened, or plastic digital look
Symmetrical, perfectly centered compositions
Empty streets with no human or urban narrative
Fashion-editorial styling or glamour wardrobe
Overcrowded scenes without a clear visual anchor
Using the trigger string at the end of the prompt (always at the beginning)

What This LoRA Excels At

✅ Candid portraits – unposed, real, unretouched people
✅ Documentary reportage – narrative human storytelling
✅ Natural light – window, overcast, golden hour, mixed sources
✅ Skin realism – pores, wrinkles, freckles, stubble, texture
✅ Fabric detail – cotton, linen, denim, wool, visible weave
✅ Environmental context – interiors, streets, cafés, workshops
✅ Motion blur – walking figures, passing trains, kinetic energy
✅ Reflections – windows, glass, puddles, polished surfaces
✅ Film emulation – Portra, Cinestill, Tri-X, Vision3 color science
✅ Diverse subjects – all ages, ethnicities, body types, professions
✅ Texture – concrete, brick, stone, dust, steam, fabric, worn paint
✅ Everyday moments – cooking, reading, waiting, laughing, working

What This LoRA Does NOT Excel At

❌ Fantasy, sci-fi, anime – keep it photographic and grounded
❌ Clean, sterile, modern minimalism – it thrives on human texture
❌ Symmetrical architectural shots – the framing is human, not geometric
❌ Empty landscapes – the human element is the subject
❌ Bright cheerful commercial scenes – it prefers honest, moody, real
❌ Overcrowded chaos – 1–3 subjects, crowds as background texture
❌ Heavy post-processing look – no HDR, no over-sharpening
❌ Cartoon, illustration, 3D render – this is photorealistic only
❌ Plastic skin, waxy texture – negative prompt handles this

Limitations & Notes for Krea 2

⚠️ Faces can drift toward generic – add specificity: wrinkled hands, weathered face, tired eyes, unshaven, grey hair.

⚠️ Too many subjects dilute the frame – keep 1–3 humans; crowds should be blurred or silhouetted.

⚠️ Color grading can shift warm – for cooler results add muted teal shadows, desaturated palette, cool overcast.

⚠️ Bokeh can be over-applied – specify f/4, deep focus, environmental context for wider scenes.

⚠️ Environments can look anonymous – always name the location and one local detail (laundry, signage, food stalls, trams).

⚠️ Motion blur must be directed – use slight motion blur on passing cyclists rather than blurry image.

⚠️ (phtreal, photorealistic:1.1) must be at the very beginning — moving it later reduces its influence.

⚠️ Film grain can be overdone — control with subtle grain, fine 35mm grain, Kodak Portra 400 texture.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

IssueSolutionStyle not visible enoughIncrease LoRA weight to 0.85; ensure (phtreal, photorealistic:1.1) is at the very startImages look too clean / AIAdd film grain, muted tones, slight motion blur, imperfect framingSubjects look posedAdd unposed, candid, walking away, mid-gesture, unaware of cameraColors too saturatedAdd desaturated palette, muted tones, Kodak Portra 400, overcast lightScene feels emptyAdd passers-by in background, blurred crowd, layered pedestriansLooks like studio portraitStrengthen negative prompt; add natural light, urban background, environmental contextNot enough depthAdd layered foreground, deep focus, 28mm, f/8, environmental sceneNight shots look flatAdd neon signs, wet asphalt reflections, Cinestill 800T halation, high contrastToo much bokehSpecify f/4 to f/8, deep focus, subject in contextFaces look stiffUse from behind, silhouette, distant figure, in motion, mid-strideGrain too heavyReduce to fine grain, subtle 35mm textureWeighted trigger not workingEnsure (phtreal, photorealistic:1.1) — use a period, not a comma

Credits & Philosophy

V67 Photorealistic celebrates the art of the unposed moment — where real skin, real light, and real environments create images that feel lived-in, not manufactured. Inspired by:

Photographers – Annie Leibovitz, Peter Lindbergh, Steve McCurry, Fan Ho, Saul Leiter, Vivian Maier, Daido Moriyama
Documentary tradition – Magnum Photos, photojournalism, humanist reportage
Cinematographers – Roger Deakins, Christopher Doyle, Emmanuel Lubezki
Film stocks – Kodak Portra 400, Cinestill 800T, Tri-X 400, Vision3 5219
Everyday life – kitchens, streets, markets, cafés, workshops, homes

"The real is already beautiful. The LoRA just gets out of the way."

Versions

VersionNotesV1Initial release — 20 core photorealistic conceptsV2Optimised for Flux and Ernie compatibilityV3Enhanced trigger words, improved film grain renderingV4Added natural light and skin texture aestheticsV5Expanded to 20+ prompt examples across global environmentsV6Refined negative prompt, added troubleshooting guideV67Current release — full Photorealistic integration with weighted trigger (phtreal, photorealistic:1.1) and 20 precise trigger words

Final Notes

Feedback and generated images are always welcome. If you encounter any issues with Krea 2, please tell me — I'm actively testing and updating.

The dataset is intentionally diverse: portraits, lifestyle, interiors, streets, markets, nature, and still life — in sun, rain, fog, neon, and golden hour — because real life never looks the same twice.

Walk slow. Look close. Shoot unposed.

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