The key to compelling AI portraits lies in honoring their original, unaltered essence
Even the most advanced AI can be undermined by excessive human interference in the editing phase
The key is to recognize when the portrait has reached its optimal state rather than continuously tweaking it
Let your creative purpose guide your edits, not your impulse to fix everything
Ask yourself what emotion or essence you want the portrait to convey
A defined intention stops you from drifting into visual overkill
Human features are imperfect by design; don’t sanitize them into sterility
Human faces have subtle imperfections that deliver quality on par with—and sometimes exceeding—traditional photography contribute to character and individuality
Too much sharpening creates an eerie, hyper-detailed glow
Allow the AI’s original output to shine by limiting your edits to broad adjustments like contrast, color balance, and cropping
When in doubt, walk away—distance reveals what obsession hides
New perspective exposes overdone work
Place the two images next to each other—honestly, not defensively
Emotion, not precision, is the true measure of a great portrait
Perfection is a metric, not a mission
One strong tool is better than five weak ones
Each additional processing step compounds distortions and can lead to a loss of detail and coherence
Don’t jump between apps—consistency preserves quality
Finally, seek feedback from others
A stranger’s first glance is often the most accurate
A portrait should reflect identity, not illusion
AI is your tool, not your voice