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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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Craig Foster Photorealistic Illustrator from USA
Typewriter and Open Book Scene
Craig Foster
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An illustration of incision comparison hr
Traditional vs Laparoscopic Surgical Incisions
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Medical illustration of tubes
Microscopic Tissue Ingrowth Structure
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Locking travel cart with battery storage compartments by Craig Foster
Locking Travel Cart with Battery Storage
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Mobile diagnostic cart with screen displaying vital signs by Craig Foster
Mobile Diagnostic Medical Cart with Monitor
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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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Tobias Wüstefeld Photorealistic Illustrator from Germany
Celebration with Floating Trophy
Tobias Wüstefeld
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Nature illustration of Bubble Island
Miniature Tropical Island in Glass Sphere
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Russian railways project for CNN
Train Circling a Fantasy Castle Model
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Technical illustration of jetzt zum campen
Green Compact Car in Modern Garage
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Technical illustration of scoda green line car
Skoda Fabia White Car Illustration
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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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Dan Couto Photorealistic Illustrator from Canada
Watermelon Sour Candy
Dan Couto
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Dior Hydra Life beauty products
Dior Hydra Life Skincare Set
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Photorealism of an Idole bottle
Idole d'Armani Perfume Bottle
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Artistic solarized portrait of a person with floral elements
Solarized Portrait with Floral Elements
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CGI rendering of a macaron
Macaron
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Diego Abreu Photorealistic Illustrator from Brazil
Small Town Street with Drugstore and Cafe
Diego Abreu
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Book cover of a boy with a basketball in a small town street by Diego Abreu
Bring One Home Book Cover
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Sports star portraits tease NFL UK & Ireland's 2024 Tournament
Aaron Rodgers in Green Bay Packers Jersey
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Poster for the classic movie Goodfellas
Goodfellas Movie Poster Featuring Lead Actors
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Poster artwork for the "O Auto da Compadecida" film
O Auto da Compadecida Film Poster
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KE Birch Photorealistic Illustrator from United States
Sunlit Ocean Waves Painting
KE Birch
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Torn King of Hearts playing cards on red surface casting shadows
Torn King of Hearts Cards
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Folded four of hearts playing card casting shadow
Folded Four of Hearts Card
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Colorful abstract painting of ocean waves with sunset reflections
Abstract Ocean Waves at Sunset
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Two wooden boats with red and blue paint floating on water
Two Wooden Boats on Calm Water

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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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