There's a lot you can do to improve your renders. I'm not sure what version of Poser you're using, but Poser 8/Pro has IDL. For P8 and other versions there is Bagginsbill's VSS which will greatly improve the look of skin. Lighting is also always key. You could also try IBL lighting. It can be extremely difficult to get photoreal results in Poser, but some have gotten very, very close :o). But those are a select few and I do not include myself in that group either...lol. Laurie