Ooohh I can help with this. I used to do photorealism.

Here are some of my favorite products that I've used:

• .3mm mechanical drafting pencil

• .3mm lead refills in 2H, HB, and 2B

• Electric Eraser

• Blending Stumps

• Kneaded Eraser

• Artist Pencils (6H, 2H, HB, 2B, 4B, 8B)

• Bristol paper (smooth)

• Graphite transfer paper

• White gel pen

• Pencil extender

• Workable Fixative

• Colorless Blending Pencil

Feel free to ask me any questions!Hope this helps!