Z-Image RetroRude - RZ.01

Z-Image RetroRude

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Z-Image RetroRude

My battle-tested, production-ready model featuring integrated text encoder and VAE for zero-dependency workflow. This checkpoint blends Z-Image Turbo's renowned architectural efficiency with my raw, uncompromising Rudegirl aesthetic and elevated cinematic LoRAs to create visceral photographic narratives that pulse with urban rebellion and vintage counterculture energy.

I recommend generating in ComfyUI for optimal results, using my LoRA at a strength of 0.9 with these parameters:

Steps: 8 ~ Sampler: Linear/Ralston_2s ~ Scheduler: Beta ~ CFG: 1

My first 5 showcase images are ComfyUI generations, the 5 that follow are TA generation with identical prompts using Euler/Beta....you can make a comparison🫵

Example workflow & prompts also in the showcase and version notes👉👉👉

Specialized in generating high-contrast, documentary-style imagery that captures the gritty authenticity of late 70's / early 80's photography and punk portraiture. Expect razor-sharp tattoo details with aged ink texture, weathered fabric rendering, and authentic material wear—scuffed Dr Martens boots, distressed denim, and lived-in cotton all rendered with photorealistic precision. The model excels at environmental storytelling through textured brick walls, concrete surfaces, and urban decay elements that ground subjects in their rebellious context.

Lighting philosophy centers on available light aesthetics—diffused natural illumination, dramatic shadows, and high-contrast black-and-white capabilities that evoke classic film stocks like pushed Ilford HP5. Cinematic enhancements deliver professional depth-of-field control, capturing intense eye contact and defiant expressions with editorial magazine quality while maintaining the raw, unpolished edge of cultural street photography.

Perfect for character-driven narratives demanding authenticity, attitude, and subcultural credibility. Whether crafting intimate portraits of tattooed subjects, documenting alternative fashion, or building atmospheric urban scenes, this checkpoint delivers gallery-worthy results with the speed advantages of turbo architecture. The all-in-one package eliminates dependency management—just load and create.

Enjoy

Love & digital kisses

Apolonia💋

Version Detail

Z-Image-Turbo
8
Prompt 1: A sun-drenched photograph reminiscent of early Helmut Newton and Guy Bourdin fashion editorials, capturing a young woman with striking black hair styled in a blunt fringe, her gaze lowered slightly in contemplative introspection. She stands amidst a verdant, overgrown field of lush green grass, bathed in the soft, diffused light of late afternoon—a golden hour ambiance evoking a sense of nostalgic warmth. The subject wears a fitted black polo dress with yellow trim at the collar and sleeves, emphasizing her silhouette; extensive, detailed traditional Japanese Irezumi tattoos adorn both arms and leg, depicting serpentine dragons and floral motifs. Her hands are raised towards the back of her head, subtly accentuating the curve of her neck and shoulders, embodying a quiet confidence. The photographic style emphasizes shallow depth-of-field, blurring the background foliage to draw focus upon the subject, subtle grain, muted highlights, rich blacks, and accurate skin tones. The composition is framed as a medium close-up, employing dynamic symmetry to guide the eye, with a slight tilt in perspective creating a sense of dynamism and intrigue; atmospheric haze softens edges, while subtle chromatic aberration adds realism. Overall mood is one of understated elegance mixed with rebellious spirit, capturing an aesthetic that blends vintage fashion sensibilities with contemporary body art. Prompt 2: A stark, high-contrast black and white portrait photograph reminiscent of early 20th-century documentary street photography, emulating the grain structure of Kodak Tri-X 400 film pushed one stop; the subject is a young woman with a direct, unwavering gaze meeting the viewer’s eye—her short, dark hair styled in a blunt fringe emphasizing her piercing features and subtle melancholic expression, a small silver nose ring catching the light. She wears a classic Fred Perry polo shirt with contrasting white collar trim and a visible laurel wreath logo, hinting at subcultural affiliation; a partial dragon tattoo is visible on her left forearm, peeking from under the sleeve. The background consists of sharply focused checkered tiles in muted grey tones creating a repetitive geometric pattern that contrasts with the organic form of the subject—lighting is a single key light positioned slightly above and to the camera's left, creating strong shadows under her chin and highlighting bone structure, while maintaining even illumination across her face; shallow depth of field isolates the subject from the background, drawing attention to subtle skin texture, imperfections and minute details like stray hairs. The overall mood is introspective, raw, and slightly defiant, evoking the aesthetic of early punk or mod portraiture with a modern edge – an image rich in detail and emotional resonance. Prompt 3: A strikingly intimate portrait photograph reminiscent of early 2010s fashion editorial work, captured with a Canon EOS 5D Mark II and a 50mm f/1.4 lens at ISO 400, showcasing a young woman with pale platinum blonde, pixie-cut hair styled with subtle texture and volume; her expression is gently inquisitive, lips slightly parted in a thoughtful pose, eyes intensely green and framed by defined eyebrows, exhibiting delicate skin imperfections and fine lines around the eyes suggesting natural beauty. She wears a black polo shirt with crisp white trim highlighting the collar and shoulders, creating strong geometric contrast against her skin tone. The lighting is soft and diffused, originating from an unseen window source to the left, casting gentle shadows that accentuate her cheekbones and jawline while maintaining even illumination on her face; the background is a neutral off-white wall, slightly out of focus, with a hint of texture suggesting painted plaster. Compositionally, it’s a close-up portrait employing shallow depth of field to isolate the subject, creating a creamy bokeh effect in the background, and utilizing a slight upward angle, imparting confidence and vulnerability; color temperature is cool, leaning towards cyan tones, enhancing the platinum hair while maintaining skin realism, inspired by the photographic style of Corinne Day mixed with the raw emotion found in Nan Goldin’s work. The overall mood is introspective and modern, emphasizing natural light and authentic representation, with a focus on capturing subtle emotional nuances through facial expression and body language—her right hand gently touches her chin as if lost in thought.

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