> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.auraforcreators.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Image Generation

> Master the art of creating hyper-realistic images with Aura Photo

## Creating Your First Image

<Steps>
  <Step title="Sign up at auraforcreators.com">
    Create your account with Gmail and get started
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select Photo Mode">
    Make sure you're in photo mode (not video)
  </Step>

  <Step title="Choose Aura Photo">
    Select "Aura Photo" from the AI model selector
  </Step>

  <Step title="Write Your Prompt">
    Describe the image you want in detail
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enhance Your Prompt (Optional)">
    Click "Enhance Prompt" to let AI improve your prompt automatically
  </Step>

  <Step title="Choose Quality">
    Select Low Quality (720p) or High Quality (1080p)
  </Step>

  <Step title="Generate">
    Click generate and wait 15-30 seconds
  </Step>

  <Step title="Download">
    Download your image directly from the interface
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Prompt Writing Guide

### Use the Enhance Prompt Feature

Aura includes an **Enhance Prompt** feature to help improve your prompts automatically:

1. **Write your basic prompt** - Start with your core idea
2. **Click "Enhance Prompt"** - Let AI improve your prompt with better descriptions and technical details
3. **Review the enhanced version** - See how your prompt has been optimised
4. **Generate with confidence** - Use the enhanced prompt for better results

<Note>
  The enhance prompt feature is particularly helpful for beginners who want to learn how to write more detailed, effective prompts.
</Note>

### Essential Elements

A great prompt includes:

* **Subject**: What is the main focus?
* **Setting**: Where is this taking place?
* **Style**: What's the artistic style or mood?
* **Technical**: Camera angle, lighting, lens type

### Example Prompts

<CodeGroup>
  ```text Portrait Photography theme={null}
  A professional headshot of a confident businesswoman in a modern office, soft natural lighting, 85mm lens, shallow depth of field, corporate attire, genuine smile
  ```

  ```text Lifestyle Content theme={null}
  A young influencer sitting in a trendy coffee shop, golden hour lighting streaming through large windows, casual street style outfit, candid pose, film photography aesthetic
  ```

  ```text Product Photography   theme={null}
  A luxury watch on a marble surface, dramatic studio lighting, macro lens, black background, chrome reflections, commercial product shot
  ```
</CodeGroup>

## Quality Settings

### High Quality (1080p)

* **Resolution**: 1080p (high definition)
* **Best for**: Final content, professional use
* **Credits**: 6 per generation
* **Time**: \~25-30 seconds
* **Use when**: Creating content for clients, social media posts, professional work

### Low Quality (720p)

* **Resolution**: 720p (standard definition)
* **Best for**: Testing prompts, iterations
* **Credits**: 4 per generation
* **Time**: \~15-20 seconds
* **Use when**: Experimenting with ideas, previewing concepts

<Note>
  All images cost the same regardless of which AI model you use. Credits never expire and failed generations are automatically refunded.
</Note>

## Advanced Techniques

### Image Formats

Aura Photo generates high-quality images that you can:

* Download directly from the interface
* Use for social media, professional work, or personal projects
* Share across different platforms

### Style Control

Add style keywords to your prompts:

* **Photography styles**: "film photography", "digital photography", "polaroid"
* **Lighting**: "golden hour", "studio lighting", "natural light"
* **Mood**: "dramatic", "soft", "vibrant", "moody"

### Character Mode vs Reference Images

**Character Mode:**

* Upload 20-100 pictures of a face to create a character
* When character mode is selected, it uses that consistent face in all new AI images you create
* Perfect for creating multiple images with the same person/character

**Reference Images:**

* Upload a single reference image to recreate a similar photo
* Say "recreate this photo with my character" and it will create a very similar image to the reference
* The face/body will be replaced with your selected character, but the pose, setting, and composition will match the reference
* Great for recreating specific scenes or poses with your character

<Note>
  Character mode requires training on multiple photos of the same face, while reference images are for recreating specific compositions and poses.
</Note>

## Common Issues & Solutions

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Image looks unrealistic">
    * Add "photorealistic" to your prompt
    * Include camera/lens specifications
    * Avoid overly complex or fantastical elements
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Wrong composition">
    * Be specific about framing: "close-up", "full body", "waist up"
    * Include camera angle: "eye level", "low angle", "high angle"
    * Specify background elements
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Poor lighting">
    * Always specify lighting conditions
    * Use photography terms: "soft lighting", "dramatic lighting"
    * Mention light sources: "window light", "studio lights"
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Ready to Create Images?

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Buy Credits" href="https://auraforcreators.com/pricing" icon="credit-card">
    Get your first credit package and start creating images
  </Card>

  <Card title="See All AI Models" href="/ai-models" icon="book">
    Compare Aura Photo with our video generation models
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

<Warning>
  Aura Photo works best with realistic subjects. Highly stylised or cartoon-like requests may not produce optimal results.
</Warning>