Basically, using Stable Diffusion doesn’t necessarily mean sticking strictly to the official 1.5/2.1 model for image generation. It’s common to download hundreds of gigabytes from Civitai as well. However, going through thousands of models on Civitai to download and test them individually can be time-consuming. Here are the checkpoint models that I highly recommend for generating realistic images:

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ChilloutMix

First up is ChilloutMix is a highly popular checkpoint model used for generating images of beautiful women. This model is trained on data from Japanese and Korean celebrities, resulting in images that resemble their attractive features. Although this checkpoint is pruned, it does not require VAE and can be used by placing it directly in the Stable-Diffusion-WEBUI/models/Stable-diffusion.

Download ChilloutMix: https://civitai.com/models/6424/chilloutmix

For negative prompts, you can easily use EasyNegative for effective results.

Download EasyNegative: https://civitai.com/models/7808/easynegative

Additionally, you can also pair it with LoRA for better results.

If you feel that ChilloutMix has a repetitive feel, you can include Cute_girl_mix4. This LoRA model is trained on samples from Chinese TikTok and generates images that resemble Chinese individuals.

Download Cute_girl_mix4: https://civitai.com/models/14171/cutegirlmix4

ChilloutMix is well-suited for generating images of Asian beauties.

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Deliberate

The checkpoint model that is primarily focused on real-life scenes in Europe and America is also suitable for generating 2.5D characters. The generated images have intricate details and rich backgrounds, making them particularly well-suited for generating realistic images of people and objects from Europe and America.

Download Deliberate: https://civitai.com/models/4823/deliberate

Additionally, this checkpoint model also has a dedicated version for inpainting tasks. Negative prompts can be effectively used in combination with EasyNegative.

This LoRA created by the same author, is a convenient option for generating images with a dark and cinematic atmosphere, allowing you to easily create a cinematic vibe.

Download LowRA: https://civitai.com/models/48139/lowra

Deliberate is well-suited for generating images of European and American beauties.

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Realistic Vision

A highly realistic checkpoint model that produces images that closely resemble photographs. It is suitable for generating images of humans, real objects, animals, and architecture. The author recommends using it in conjunction with VAE to enhance the quality. Simply download and place the VAE checkpoint model in the Stable-Diffusion-WEBUI/models/VAE/ directory.

Download Realistic Vision V2: https://civitai.com/models/4201/realistic-vision-v20

Negative prompts can be effectively used in combination with EasyNegative. Additionally, the LoRA model for generating human characters also yields remarkable results.

Realistic Vision is suitable for generating images in any realistic style.

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Prompt: 1 girl, (pink medium long hair), (white shirt), (satin skinny tie in black), medium full shot, from below, looking at viewer, music headset, beautiful face, detailed eyes, detailed hair, wind, masterpiece, best quality, high resolution, intricate details, cinematic lighting, bokeh, depth of field, 8k, HDR, realism photo, <lora:Hong Kong Old District:0.60>
Negative prompt: easynegative, bad-hands-5

Certainly! When using the prompt 1 girl without specifying any other details. Depending on your specific requirements or preferences, you can choose the appropriate checkpoint model accordingly.