How to Improve Image Quality and Realism in Adobe Firefly (Looking for Tips & Best Practices)

I’ve been spending a lot of time experimenting with Adobe Firefly recently, and while I’m getting some great results, I’m still trying to understand the best way to consistently improve image quality, realism, and fine details in the outputs. I thought I’d share what I’ve noticed so far and also ask for suggestions from others who have more experience.

One thing I’ve observed is that Firefly responds very strongly to specific adjectives. Simple prompts give decent results, but when I add more descriptive details like lighting style, mood, texture, composition, or camera angle, the images become noticeably better. However, there are times when the model still softens small elements like hair, text, reflections, or background structures.

I’ve also tried guiding the output by using different styles such as “photo-realistic,” “cinematic lighting,” and “high detail,” but sometimes the results shift too far into an artistic look instead of natural realism. I’m curious whether there’s a reliable structure for prompts—something like subject → environment → lighting → lens settings—that Firefly responds to best.

Another area I’m exploring is consistency between generations. When I regenerate an image using the same prompt, the details often change significantly. I’m wondering if that’s expected behavior or if there are ways to get Firefly to stay closer to the original idea while still improving clarity.

I’ve tested the variation controls, reference image upload, and style strength options. These do help, but I’m still trying to fine-tune how much influence they should have when aiming for highly realistic outputs. Sometimes even small adjustments produce noticeable differences.

I’m also interested in any tips for improving:

• Skin texture and lighting realism

• Sharper edges on objects

• Fine-detail consistency

• Better background depth

• Reducing softness or smudging in specific areas

If anyone has a reliable workflow, recommended prompt structures, or even examples of phrases that Firefly responds well to, it would be extremely helpful. I’m hoping to learn how others are achieving more polished, consistent results—especially for photorealistic work.

Thanks in advance to anyone willing to share their experience or advice. I’m really enjoying Firefly so far and want to get the best out of it as I continue experimenting with different prompts and styles.