Glen here, keeping the person recognizable

I’m Glen, learning AI with a graphic design background. The discussion about believable AI portraits has me thinking about the difference between a polished image and a familiar face.

At 54, I’m not looking to have every line erased. If a portrait of me loses the details that people recognize, a prettier picture could actually be less useful.

For those making portraits, what detail do you compare with the original photo first? I’d be interested in your way of checking that the person still looks like themselves before working on the background or outfit.

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Glen here, keeping the person recognizable