Chicano Gang Style [SDXL]

Creator Notes:

• LoRa trained on 70 photos shot by Estevan Oriol and other LA based photographers

• Works really well with realism checkpoints such as RealVisXL Checkpoint

• Can use for both black and white and colored images

• Settings that worked for me:

  - Sampler: DPM++2M SDE CFG: 7.0 Steps: 30-35

• Trigger with "eoriol" but can also use the other suggested words

• Play with strengths between 0.4-0.9

• You can get really cool visuals by pairing with most "Cinematic" LoRa's

I will continue to update my findings with this LoRa.

Please share your generations and keep creating cinematic visuals!

Estevan Oriol’s photography style is a raw and unfiltered celebration of Los Angeles Chicano culture, characterized by its gritty authenticity, high-contrast black-and-white tones, and intimate connection to the streets. His work captures the essence of urban life through candid portraiture, showcasing tattooed faces, piercing gazes, and proud postures that exude resilience and pride. Oriol’s lens often highlights lowriders—gleaming masterpieces of artistry—set against the backdrop of LA’s iconic palm trees, graffiti-lined alleys, and sun-drenched asphalt, creating a cinematic narrative that feels both timeless and deeply personal. The interplay of shadows and light in his compositions adds dramatic depth, while his use of natural lighting elevates the emotional weight of each image.

This LoRa has been meticulously trained on Oriol’s distinct visual language, enabling it to replicate his signature aesthetic: bold contrasts, cultural symbolism, and an undeniable reverence for the beauty found within marginalized communities. Whether capturing the intensity of a cholo’s stare or the intricate details of a customized lowrider, this model brings Oriol’s evocative storytelling into your creative process, allowing you to channel his iconic style with precision and authenticity.