Guide · 5 min read
How to Preserve Identity in AI Portrait Generations
Keep facial structure recognizable while changing the wardrobe, setting, lighting, and visual genre around your subject.
01
Choose a useful reference
Start from a sharp, evenly lit image where key facial features are unobstructed. A neutral reference gives the model more reliable identity information.
02
Separate identity from styling
State which facial traits should remain consistent, then describe styling and environment as distinct instructions. This reduces ambiguity between the subject and the scene.
03
Change one variable at a time
When testing, keep the identity instruction stable and vary lighting, wardrobe, or camera setup separately. This makes drift easier to diagnose.