Prerequisites

• ChatGPT Access:
  • GPT‑4o for image editing/generation.
  • o3 mini (a ChatGPT‑based LLM) for brainstorming creative variations.
• Data & Assets:
  • A high‑quality base product image (neutral background).
  • (Optional) Brand guidelines or previously distilled brand style summary.
• Reference UGC Examples:
  • Screenshots or links to authentic UGC product shots you admire (e.g., Instagram stories, TikTok posts).

Procedure

Step 1: Define Your UGC Style Parameters

Decide which elements will make your image feel “real” and authentic. Common UGC cues include:

• Camera Type:
  • “Shot on iPhone 13”
  • “Taken with smartphone camera”
  • “Captured with front‑facing camera”
• Composition:
  • “Slightly off‑center framing”
  • “Extended arm selfie angle”
  • “Low angle, looking up at subject”
  • “Slightly blurry edges”
• Lighting Conditions:
  • “Natural indoor lighting with slight shadows”
  • “Golden hour sunlight through window”
  • “Slightly overexposed from phone flash”
• Authentic Details:
  • “Thumb slightly visible in corner of frame”
  • “Subtle motion blur”
  • “Normal room background with everyday clutter”
  • “Mirror selfie with phone partially visible”
• Intentional Imperfections:
  • “Slightly grainy image quality”
  • “Mild color saturation issues”
  • “Natural shadows and highlights”
  • “Not professionally edited”

List the 3–5 cues you want in your UGC images.

Step 2: Brainstorm UGC‑Style Variations (with o3 mini)

Use o3 mini to combine your chosen cues into coherent style concepts.