All you have to do is look at some of the work by some of the talented artists here to know that Poser, in certain hands, can make absolutely some of the best "close to real life" renders of people. I know I will leave some names out, but off the top of my head, DigitalWoman/Catharina, Paul Leatham, and Dmentia. It also allows for you to create your own style such as X-tinction. Pixels have come a long ways in the last 10-15 years, but they are still pixels. Digital art will always be different than real life, that's why we do it. Otherwise just buy a mid-range camera and a scanner. ;)