The disclosure herein relates to systems and methods for generating photo-realistic quality images of a virtual garment super imposed on a visual image associated with a specific photographic subject using three-dimensional virtual components. The pattern making system operable to make virtual garments is configured to reduce the need to work with physical samples for branding agents. The three-dimensional component includes a garment simulation engine which realistically represents fabric and may virtually drape a garment on a three-dimensional avatar. Furthermore, the current disclosure is operable to automate the process of capturing images of a photographic subject in various poses, a fashion model for example, using various digital technologies associated with visual images for generating virtual photo-shoots.