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The Hidden Gems of AI Photo Realism You Need to Know
Beyond Midjourney: Discovering Recraft V3 and FLUX.1
Hi Friend,
You probably saw these images I posted a few days ago! Yes! They are all AI generated

Images generated with Recraft V3
Isn’t it crazy? AI has come so far, and yet no one seems to be talking about the hidden gems of AI models—everyone’s still fixated on Midjourney. Don’t get me wrong, Midjourney was groundbreaking... back in 2022.
Let me introduce you to the real game-changers of 2024: Recraft V3 and FLUX.1.
FLUX.1
I started with FLUX.1 and still swear by it. Its photo realism is unmatched, especially with the PixelWave Flux.1-dev 03 fine-tuned model—a powerhouse you can monetize and train LoRA on. It’s my go-to for training fashion items, avatars, and custom styles. Versatile, powerful, and reliable.
Here are some examples of how I use it for fashion
What FLUX.1 is good for:
High-level photorealism and complex scene generation
LoRA training for personalized models
Monetizable outputs for professional projects
What I use FLUX.1 for:
Client work and professional projects
Fashion item
Recraft V3
On October 31, 2024, Recraft V3 came in hot (so many people do not know about it). And trust me—it’s INSANE. Choose different styles with one click, and you get hyperrealistic, razor-sharp results instantly. Quick, detailed, and lifelike. The only downside? No LoRA trainingyet. But its output? Next-level.
Here are some examples of what it can do:
![]() Realistic Image | ![]() Digital Art | ![]() Real Vector Art (.svg) |
Prompt: “A girl in the basement holding a huge white rabbit with wings, low quality photo, pixelated, digital old photo”
![]() Illustration Hand Drawn ![]() Handmade 3D | ![]() Digital Ilustration ![]() Grain Art |
What Recraft V3 is good for:
Fast, hyperrealistic image generation
Creative flexibility with built-in style options
High-quality visuals perfect for social media and personal projects
What I use Recraft V3 for:
Fun and creative social media work
Quick hyperrealistic content generation
Personal experimentation and showcasing unique styles
Here are some of my fun generations

Funny realistic images of animals at the grocery store
In conclusion:
FLUX.1 for customization. Recraft V3 for stunning hyperrealism. It’s time to look beyond Midjourney and discover what 2024 really has to offer.
Thanks for taking your time to read this friend, and do not forget:
Create Without Limits!
Sirio
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