> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.bfl.ml/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.
# Style, Aesthetics & Text
> Style keywords, photorealistic looks, illustration styles, and how to get readable text in images
export const PromptDisplay = ({prompt}) => {
const [copied, setCopied] = useState(false);
const copy = () => {
navigator.clipboard.writeText(prompt);
setCopied(true);
setTimeout(() => setCopied(false), 2000);
};
return
{prompt}
;
};
## Photorealistic Styles
FLUX generates photorealistic images from natural language. Reference specific eras, cameras, and film stocks for distinctive looks.
| Style | Key Descriptors |
| ------------------ | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
| **Modern Digital** | "shot on Sony A7IV, clean sharp, high dynamic range" |
| **2000s Digicam** | "early digital camera, slight noise, flash photography, candid, 2000s digicam style" |
| **80s Vintage** | "film grain, warm color cast, soft focus, 80s vintage photo" |
| **Analog Film** | "shot on Kodak Portra 400, natural grain, organic colors" |
For photorealism, specify camera models, lenses, and film stocks. "Shot on Fujifilm X-T5, 35mm f/1.4" produces more authentic results than just "professional photo."
### Camera and Lens Simulation
Be specific about camera settings for authentic results:
```
Shot on Hasselblad X2D, 80mm lens, f/2.8, natural lighting
```
```
Canon 5D Mark IV, 24-70mm at 35mm, golden hour, shallow depth of field
```
## Art Styles & Illustration
FLUX handles a wide range of artistic styles beyond photorealism. Name the style specifically and describe its visual characteristics.
**Style fusion** — Combine two styles with a unifying palette:
*"Ancient Greek marble statue precision and anatomical detail, infused with cyberpunk neon lighting, holographic overlays, and electric blue/magenta glow effects, set against dark futuristic environments"*
**Style + mood annotations** — Add explicit tags at the end of your prompt for consistent aesthetics:
```
[Scene description]. Style: Country chic meets luxury lifestyle editorial.
Mood: Serene, romantic, grounded.
```
```
[Scene description]. Shot on 35mm film (Kodak Portra 400) with shallow
depth of field — subject razor-sharp, background softly blurred.
```
## Lighting
Lighting has the **greatest single impact** on output quality. Describe it like a photographer would — "good lighting" is not enough.
**What to describe:**
* **Source**: natural, artificial, ambient
* **Quality**: soft, harsh, diffused, direct
* **Direction**: side, back, overhead, fill
* **Temperature**: warm, cool, golden, blue
* **Interaction**: catches, filters, reflects on surfaces
**Rembrandt lighting** (45° key light) — triangle of light on the face for dramatic portraits:
*"Portrait with Rembrandt lighting, key light at 45 degrees, dramatic chiaroscuro effect"*
**Split lighting** (90° side light) — half-face illuminated for high contrast:
*"Artistic portrait, split lighting, strong side illumination, dramatic contrast"*
**Window light** = soft, even illumination
**Golden hour** = warm and soft
**Blue hour** = cool and moody
**Overhead artificial** = harsh and dramatic
**Chiaroscuro** — high contrast light/shadow for drama:
*"Film noir detective scene, single practical desk lamp, strong chiaroscuro lighting"*
**Practical lighting** — visible light sources in scene for realism:
*"Cyberpunk street scene, neon signs and LED strips providing atmospheric lighting"*
## Text in Images
FLUX handles text well when prompted correctly. Use this three-step approach:
Use quotes for exact text: `"COFFEE SHOP"` or `"Est. 1952"`
Specify where text appears: *"The text 'OPEN' appears in red neon letters above the door"*
Name the style: *"elegant serif typography"* or *"bold industrial sans-serif lettering"*
### Text Rendering Tips
* **Front-load text descriptions** for better accuracy
* **Use quotation marks** around exact text you want rendered
* **Describe color and effects**: "red neon letters", "gold serif lettering", "chalk on blackboard"
* **Use hex codes** for brand-precise colors: *"The logo text 'ACME' in color #FF5733"*
* **Keep text short** — long strings are harder to render accurately
* **Specify font character**: serif = traditional/formal, sans-serif = modern, script = elegant, display = bold/impactful
### Typography Styles Reference
| Style | Effect | Example |
| ----------------- | ---------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------- |
| **3D text** | Dimensional, impactful | "raised chrome letters with realistic metal reflections" |
| **Neon effects** | Atmospheric, glowing | "glowing neon text with electric blue light" |
| **Vintage signs** | Authentic, weathered | "weathered painted text with chipped paint and rust" |
| **Environmental** | Integrated into scene | "carved directly into the ancient stone wall" |
| **Object-based** | Printed on props | "printed on a newspaper being read by the character" |
