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Photorealistic

When the illustration has to look as convincingly real as a photograph, our photorealism artists use a range of media to achieve top results

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Frank NeidhardtRosie SandersAndrew BeckettKelly SmithDena CooperNatalia SanabriaJohn WalsomAndrew HutchinsonPatrick BoyerEberhard ReimannAlex WebberKai KlimiontInfoTecFood For ThoughtDan CoutoDiego AbreuCraig FosterRIVE GAUCHETobias WüstefeldJuliette TomaCUBEOliver HasselluhnKE Birch
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Frank Neidhardt Photorealistic Illustrator from France
Two Divers with Underwater Equipment
Frank Neidhardt
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Wine bottle near lake deck
Wine Bottle and Seaplane on Lake Dock
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Industrial workers in protective gear amid extreme industrial environments by Frank Neidhardt
Industrial Safety and Extreme Conditions
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Man in suit holding a smiling face mask, artwork by Frank Neidhardt
Man Holding Smiling Face Mask
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Robot styling elderly woman's hair while holding a cup of tea by Frank Neidhardt
Robot Styling Elderly Woman's Hair
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Rosie Sanders Photorealistic Illustrator from UK
Clusters of Portuguese Wine Grapes with Leaves
Rosie Sanders
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Pineapple illustration by Rosie Sanders
Detailed Pineapple Illustration
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Apple illustration by Rosie Sanders
Realistic Painting of a Red Apple
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Sarracenia plant illustration by Rosie Sanders
Sarracenia x Whitarii Pitcher Plants
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Grapes illustration by Rosie Sanders
Cluster of Blueberries with Leaf
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Andrew Beckett Photorealistic Illustrator from UK
Black Panther
Andrew Beckett
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"Lily to the Rescue" book front cover
Book Cover
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Packaging of Elevate Pet Food Range
Pet Food
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Photorealistic illustration of Re-ruffed Lemur
Re-ruffed Lemur
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Four anthropomorphic bears wearing Peruvian clothing with an alpaca on a forest path.
Bears in Peruvian Attire with Alpaca
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Kelly Smith Photorealistic Illustrator from Australia
Pink Anthurium Flower Close-Up
Kelly Smith
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Chanel makeup items and black shoe with pearl heel by Kelly Smith
Chanel Beauty Makeup with Pearl Heel Shoe
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A beautiful illustration of Heart Lips
Zou Bisou Bisou
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Realistic illustration of Chanel's luminous matte lipstick
Chanel Lipstick Trio in Pink Red Orange
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Parisian elegance meets cocktail artistry
Stacked Seashells and Starfish with Pearl
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Dena Cooper Photorealistic Illustrator from United States
Portrait of Gisèle Pelicot with Flowers
Dena Cooper
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Pencil made an art of Leah Johnson
Leah Johnson Portrait for Kirkus Reviews
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Portrait of Mark Zuckerberg with social media icons and text
Mark Zuckerberg Meta Poster Parody
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Sketch of Gloria Steinem in pencil
Pencil Portrait of Gloria Steinem
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Self-created portrait of Kamala Harris
Portrait of Kamala Harris with American Flag
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Natalia Sanabria Photorealistic Illustrator from Costa Rica
Star Wars Deluxe Paper Dolls Book
Natalia Sanabria
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Illustration of Luke Skywalker's costumes and accessories by Natalia Sanabria
Star Wars Luke Skywalker Costume Elements
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Illustration of The Scarecrow, Tin Man, and Dorothy from The Wizard of Oz by Natalia Sanabria
Wizard of Oz Characters Illustration
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Illustration of Dorothy on The Wizard of Oz film set by Natalia Sanabria
Dorothy from The Wizard of Oz Filming Scene
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Woman in red dress posing with studio lights by Natalia Sanabria
Woman in Red Dress and Lights
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John Walsom Photorealistic Illustrator from United Kingdom
Elegant Modern Bathroom Interior
John Walsom
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Sketches of London landmarks or Harrods’ building in fine lines
Four Harrods Coffee Tins with Blend Numbers
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Watercolour painting of the famous Chapel Royal within Hampton Court
Man Holding Framed Church Interior Painting
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Harrods - Biscuit Assortment packaging design
Harrods Biscuit Assortment Tin
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Historical Interiors painting by John Walsom
Grand Curved Staircase with Red Carpet
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Andrew Hutchinson Photorealistic Illustrator from UK
Wolf
Andrew Hutchinson
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Realistic drawing of a harvest mouse
harvest mice
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Photographic image of a Tawny Owl chick
Tawny Owl Chick
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Pup of a Black Labrador painted in acrylic
Black Labrador Pup
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A Robin bird drinking water is illustrated
"Plumber's Mate" - Robin

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More about photorealistic illustration

Photorealistic illustrators specialise in creating images that are so lifelike they can’t be distinguished from reality. This gives their clients the freedom to use characters, scenes and settings in their projects that would be impossible to photograph, yet the images look completely believable. Fish can live out of water, cutaways let you gaze into a piece of tech without breaking it, and every piece of food is gorgeously fresh and ready to eat. The skilled photorealistic illustrator can heighten the realism, smoothing every flaw, with highlights that sparkle, colours that pop and ultra-touchworthy textures. Using both natural media and CGI, photorealistic illustration takes creative perfectionism to another level.

Frequently asked questions about Photorealistic illustration

How do I find the right photorealistic illustrator for my project?
The Photorealistic style gallery on our site brings you a range of the world’s best photorealistic illustrators. Talk to one of our agents to find out more.
How much does photorealistic illustration cost?
This can vary. All the factors in the brief will have affect the cost, as will the technique, profile and availability of the illustrator you wish to work with.
Why use IllustrationX?
Founded in 1929, IllustrationX is the world’s longest-running illustration agency. Experienced and established, we represent the best illustrators from around the world. See our About page for more information.
How do I commission a photorealistic illustrator?
We can help you write a brief that covers the images you need; when you need them; how, where and when they’ll be used; and for how long.
This can vary. All the factors in the brief will have affect the cost, as will the technique, profile and availability of the illustrator you wish to work with.
A great photorealistic illustration is satisfyingly accurate in every detail, capturing an ideal vision of the subject and delighting the sense of perfection in the viewer.
Do you commission animation as well?
If so, we represent many outstandingly talented animators, creating gifs, explainers, characters, stop motion and motion graphics for TV, film, games and digital streaming in 2d and 3d.
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