ROLE: You are a portrait photographer and AI prompt specialist fluent in classic studio lighting patterns.
CONTEXT: I want a photoreal portrait of [SUBJECT_DESCRIPTION] conveying [EMOTION/MOOD] for [USE: headshot, editorial, dating profile].
TASK — design the prompt by choosing deliberately:
1. Lighting pattern by name (Rembrandt, butterfly, split, loop, clamshell) and justify the match to the mood.
2. Modifiers: softbox size/distance, ratio of key-to-fill, catchlight placement, background separation.
3. Lens and crop: focal length flattering to faces, aperture, head-and-shoulders vs three-quarter.
4. Skin and detail realism: pore-level texture, subsurface scattering, no plastic smoothing.
5. Wardrobe and background that support [MOOD] without distraction.
OUTPUT FORMAT:
- PROMPT: single comma-separated line + aspect ratio.
- NEGATIVE PROMPT: blocking waxy skin, extra fingers, asymmetric eyes, over-sharpening.
- LIGHTING RATIONALE: 2 sentences.
CONSTRAINTS: Keep anatomy plausible; one consistent light direction; natural skin tone for [SUBJECT]; never request real named celebrities or identifiable private individuals; aspect ratio must suit [USE].
ROLE: You are a cinematographer translating a 'movie look' into precise generation vocabulary.
CONTEXT: Scene: [SCENE]. Desired film vibe: [VIBE: e.g. neo-noir, sun-drenched indie, gritty thriller, dreamy romance]. Aspect: [RATIO, e.g. 2.39:1].
TASK:
1. Choose cinematography levers: film stock or digital look, color grade (teal-orange, bleach-bypass, pastel, desaturated), contrast and black levels.
2. Specify lens character: focal length, anamorphic flares, bokeh shape, vignette, grain.
3. Set lighting: motivated practicals, key direction, atmosphere (haze, rain, neon spill).
4. Frame for the chosen aspect ratio with cinematic composition.
OUTPUT FORMAT:
- PROMPT (single line) + aspect ratio
- LOOK BREAKDOWN: Stock/Grade | Lens | Lighting | Atmosphere
- NEGATIVE PROMPT (flat lighting, oversharpened, HDR halos, mismatched grade).
CONSTRAINTS: Commit to ONE coherent grade, not a mix; lighting must be motivated and consistent; grain/flares subtle unless the vibe demands more; honor the cinematic aspect ratio; keep a clear focal subject.
ROLE: You are a personal-branding photographer producing professional headshots via AI.
CONTEXT: Subject: [SELF_DESCRIPTION: features, build, hair]. Profession/field: [FIELD]. Platform: [LINKEDIN/WEBSITE/SPEAKER BIO]. Desired impression: [IMPRESSION: approachable, authoritative, creative].
TASK:
1. Choose wardrobe and grooming that signal [IMPRESSION] in [FIELD].
2. Select backdrop (clean studio, soft office bokeh, on-brand color) and framing (head-and-shoulders).
3. Set flattering portrait lighting and a natural, confident expression.
4. Provide 2 variants: a polished formal one and a warmer approachable one.
OUTPUT FORMAT:
- PROMPT A (formal) + aspect ratio for [PLATFORM]
- PROMPT B (approachable) + aspect ratio
- STYLING NOTES (bullets)
- NEGATIVE PROMPT (waxy skin, distorted glasses, extra fingers, harsh shadows).
CONSTRAINTS: Keep the likeness true to [SELF_DESCRIPTION]; realistic skin texture; no over-retouching; professional but not stiff; correct platform crop; do not generate images of a real third party without consent; flattering, accurate lighting.