Frequently Asked Questions

AI generation is not perfectly repeatable - two runs can produce slightly different results even with the same prompt. If your first output isn’t clean or realistic enough, regenerate the image using the full prompt exactly as written. This is normal behaviour, and re-running is part of the process.

  • No.
    If the result feels off, it’s almost always due to input quality, prompt choice, or missing locks, not the system failing.

    Hospo AI is designed to edit reality, not redesign it. When something changes unexpectedly, it usually means the AI was given permission (even accidentally) to do so.

  • This happens when:

    • The prompt was shortened or paraphrased

    • The negative prompts were removed

    • Extra creative language was added (e.g. cinematic, stylised, moody)

    Solution:
    Re-run the image using the full prompt exactly as written, including all locks.

  • AI can’t guess what it can’t clearly see.

    If the original photo is:

    • Blurry

    • Poorly lit

    • Low resolution

    The AI may try to “fill gaps.”

    Solution:
    Use the clearest original image available and ensure the Subject Identity Lock is included.

  • Hospo AI can:

    • Improve clarity

    • Improve realism

    • Improve sensor and lens rendering

    Hospo AI cannot:

    • Recover blown highlights

    • Fix motion blur

    • Invent missing detail

    Rule: Garbage in = limited results out.

  • Faces are the hardest thing for AI to handle, especially in groups.

    Best practice:

    • Use Environment prompts for people shots

    • Keep scenes to 1–2 people max

    • Prefer side-on, candid, or back-facing angles

    • Avoid tight face crops

    Hospo AI prioritises identity protection, but simpler scenes are always more realistic.

  • This means a Scene Lock was missing or modified.

    Common causes:

    • Combining prompts

    • Removing negative sections

    • Adding words like cleaner, simpler, minimal

    Solution:
    Use one prompt per image, unchanged.

  • Hard flash is best for:

    • Macro hero food shots

    • Editorial / campaign images

    • High-impact menu visuals

    Avoid hard flash for:

    • Full venues

    • Lifestyle ambience

    • Large groups

    If it feels too harsh, switch to a Natural DSLR edit instead of tweaking.

  • Exports fail when instructions aren’t explicit.

    Always specify:

    • Number of files

    • Aspect ratios

    • That each output must be a separate file

    Delete any formats you don’t need before running.

    1. Switch to the correct prompt type

    2. Re-paste the prompt exactly as written

    3. Start with a better original image if available

    Do not start by adding creative instructions.

    1. Yes, within reason.

      hospoai. was built through trial, error, and refinement.
      Some variations worked. Some didn’t. That process is exactly how this Prompt Book exists today.

      You’re encouraged to experiment - just understand what you’re experimenting with.

    What’s safe to play with

    • Switching between prompt types (Hero / Macro / Hard Flash / Environment)

    • Changing crop tightness

    • Choosing which image you start with

    • Testing hard flash vs natural DSLR

    • Running the same image more than once

    This is how you find what works best for your venue and food.

    What to avoid “playing with”

    • Removing or shortening locks

    • Adding creative language (cinematic, stylised, moody, aesthetic)

    • Mixing multiple prompts together

    • Letting the AI redesign food or space

    That’s when results start to drift.

    The right mindset

    Think of hospoai. like a camera, not a designer.

    Sometimes:

    • One prompt nails it instantly

    • Another needs a different approach

    • Another image just isn’t right for that style

    That’s normal.

    Experiment with intention, not chaos.

    Final note

    If something doesn’t work:

    • Reset

    • Re-paste the original prompt

    • Try a different prompt type

    • Start again

    Some of the best results come from having a play - just always respect the locks.

    That’s how we got here.

    1. If it doesn’t look right after:

      • Correct prompt

      • Full locks

      • Clean original image

      The photo itself may not be suitable for that style.

      Final rule:
      Match the prompt to what the image already is - not what you wish it was.

      Hospo AI is built to protect your food, space, and reputation.