: Sites like TONL or Pexels’ diversity collections focus specifically on underrepresented groups, offering more culturally accurate styling and settings.

: RAW or high-bitrate JPEG/TIFF to allow for cropping without losing detail.

: High-quality pictures often have intentional backgrounds—modern homes, lush gardens, or professional studios—that add to the narrative of the photo.

: Use "Cinematic lighting," "Minimalist background," or "Urban setting" to narrow down the aesthetic.

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