Photorealistic Image Generation Prompts

Four example prompts provided to demonstrate the capabilities of GPT Image 1.5, focusing on grounded, photographic realism and clear physical logic, utilizing camera logic and including imperfections for a highly realistic result.

Prompt by @Alexandra AislingView the original post β†—Published 2025-12-17CC BY 4.0

The prompt

1. A close-up, macro photograph of a single, perfectly ripe strawberry resting on a damp, moss-covered stone in a forest clearing. The light is soft and diffused, suggesting early morning. Tiny water droplets cling to the strawberry's surface. Shot on a 100mm macro lens, f/4.
2. A dimly lit, candid street photograph taken in Tokyo's Shinjuku district at night. A salaryman, slightly blurred by motion, is walking away under the neon glow. Rain has just fallen, reflecting the lights on the wet asphalt. Grainy film stock aesthetic, 35mm lens, high ISO.
3. An architectural photograph of a brutalist concrete building facade, focusing on the texture and geometric patterns. The sun is low, casting long, sharp shadows that emphasize the structure's harsh lines. A single, small bird is perched on a ledge, providing a sense of scale. Black and white, medium format.
4. A still life photograph of a worn, leather-bound journal and a vintage fountain pen resting on a wooden desk. Dust motes are visible floating in a shaft of sunlight cutting across the scene. The leather shows signs of age and use, with minor scratches and faded areas. Shallow depth of field, natural light.

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Model
GPT Image 1.5
Media
Image
Language
English
Words
195
Retro / VintagePhotographyAnimal / CreatureArchitecture / InteriorCityscape / Street

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  1. 1Copy the prompt β€” fill in any placeholders first and the copy takes your version.
  2. 2Paste it into your image model, or press Generate to open it here with your own photo.
  3. 3Run it twice. Generation is not deterministic and the second pass is often the keeper.
  4. 4Finish it with the free tools: upscale, crop to the platform you need, compress before sharing.

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