Guide · 6 min read
How to Write AI Portrait Prompts That Feel Photographed
A practical framework for controlling light, lens, texture, expression, and art direction without stuffing a prompt with empty adjectives.
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Start with a clear subject
Define the person, wardrobe, expression, and framing before adding style. Concrete visual direction gives the model a stable scene to build from.
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Describe light as a system
Name the direction, softness, color, and relationship between key and fill light. Terms such as warm window light from camera left are more useful than cinematic lighting alone.
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Use camera language with intent
Lens and aperture cues can influence framing and depth. Choose one coherent setup, then use texture and color grading to finish the look.