Learn how to use free AI tools to generate realistic model images wearing your products, saving you money on expensive photoshoots.

Let’s be real professional product photography is expensive. If you are starting an eCommerce business or running a print-on-demand side hustle, spending hundreds on hiring models, photographers, and studios is a no-go for most people.

But here’s the good news you can now create highly realistic AI model images absolutely free using a couple of online tools. And I am going to show you how, step by step, in the same way I’d explain it to a friend on FaceTime.

1. Why You Don’t Need a Professional Photoshoot Anymore

You have got a product let’s say a basic white tee and you want to show it off on a model in your store. Traditional route? Hire a model, a studio, a photographer. That means big bucks.

Instead, you can now generate a photorealistic male or female AI model wearing your product using tools like Chat GPT and Kling AI, even if you are on a tight budget.

These tools let you:

• Generate your own AI models
• Upload images of your clothes
• Automatically apply the clothing to the model image
• Create multiple angles (side view, back view, etc.)

2. How to Generate a Realistic AI Model Image (Step-by-Step)

First, let’s create the model.

Step 1: Open Chat GPT

Visit chat.openai.com. If you have not signed up yet, create a free account using your Google ID or email. You don’t need a premium plan for this.

Step 2: Use the Prompt

Copy and paste this prompt into ChatGPT:

“Make a realistic image of a male model with a fit physique wearing a plain white T-shirt and dark jeans. Standing in a relaxed pose with one hand in pocket. The model has short, well-groomed hair, light stubble, and a confident yet natural facial expression.”

Chat GPT will guide you to a tool like DALL·E (for image generation) to create a stunning AI model image.

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3. Dress Your AI Model in Real Clothes

Next, we will put a real product on this virtual model.

Step 1: Visit KlingAI.com

Register for a free account. Once inside, look for the “AI Virtual Try-On” feature.

Step 2: Upload Your Model & Garment

• Upload the AI model image you created
• Upload a photo of your product (e.g., a T-shirt laid flat on a surface, clicked with your phone)

Step 3: Click “Generate”

Kling will process the images and apply the T-shirt onto the model. In seconds, you will have a professional-grade image ready to use.

Even a basic photo taken under good lighting with your phone works great!

4. Create Side, Back, and Alternate Angles

Marketplaces like Amazon or Etsy often require multiple angles of your product. Here’s how to do it easily:

Step 1: Upload Generated Image to Chat GPT

Go back to ChatGPT and upload the image.

Step 2: Use a Prompt Like:

“Create a side view of this image.”
or
“Generate a back view of this model wearing the same shirt.”

Wait a few seconds, and voilà more angles ready to upload to your online store.

5. Pro Tips to Get Better Results

• Use natural lighting when photographing your garments.
• Shoot flat-lay pictures on a clean surface.
• Keep the camera directly overhead for the best symmetry.
• Save your credits on Kling by testing with one product first.
• Don’t overdo it if you are out of free credits, use them wisely or upgrade only if you really need.

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Conclusion

If you are launching your own brand or just testing out drop shipping, this method is a game changer. You don’t need a model, studio, or camera crew anymore. Just your product and a few AI tools.

And the best part? It’s all free (or close to it). So go ahead generate some killer images, level up your product gallery, and stand out from other sellers using the same boring mockups.