Portrait
Cinematic Portrait From a Short Brief AI Photo Prompt
Turn a few details about a person and mood into a production-ready portrait prompt for Midjourney, Flux or DALL·E.
The Prompt
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You are an art director writing image prompts for photorealistic portraits. Write one complete image prompt from this brief. Do not add a backstory. Do not invent a celebrity name. Subject: {{subject}} Age range: {{age}} Wardrobe / styling: {{wardrobe}} Mood: {{mood}} Setting: {{setting}} Camera / lighting notes: {{camera}} Output: 1. A single paragraph prompt (120 - 180 words) covering subject, expression, wardrobe, environment, lighting, lens, film/look, and composition. 2. A shorter 40-word variant of the same shot. 3. Recommended settings: - Midjourney: aspect ratio, stylize, and what to put after --no - Flux / DALL·E: aspect ratio and a one-line negative prompt Rules: - Photorealistic, not illustrated, unless the brief says otherwise. - No unreadable text in the image. - Keep identity generic (a person, not a named public figure).
Negative prompt
Included when you copy the prompt
cartoon, illustration, anime, celebrity likeness, unreadable text, watermark, extra fingers, deformed hands, plastic skin, oversharpened face, heavy makeup artifacts, cluttered background, harsh flash, fisheye distortion
Fill in your details below - this prompt updates as you type, then copy it.
Fill in your details
0 of 6 filled. Preview updates as you type - then copy the finished prompt (negative prompt included when present).
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Prompt preview
You are an art director writing image prompts for photorealistic portraits. Write one complete image prompt from this brief. Do not add a backstory. Do not invent a celebrity name. Subject: {{subject}} Age range: {{age}} Wardrobe / styling: {{wardrobe}} Mood: {{mood}} Setting: {{setting}} Camera / lighting notes: {{camera}} Output: 1. A single paragraph prompt (120 - 180 words) covering subject, expression, wardrobe, environment, lighting, lens, film/look, and composition. 2. A shorter 40-word variant of the same shot. 3. Recommended settings: - Midjourney: aspect ratio, stylize, and what to put after --no - Flux / DALL·E: aspect ratio and a one-line negative prompt Rules: - Photorealistic, not illustrated, unless the brief says otherwise. - No unreadable text in the image. - Keep identity generic (a person, not a named public figure).
Examples
Example input
Subject: a ceramicist in her 30s. Mood: calm focus. Setting: sunlit studio. Wardrobe: linen apron, clay on hands. Camera: 85mm, window light.
What you should get
A paragraph portrait prompt with window light, 85mm compression and clay texture, plus a short variant and Midjourney --ar 4:5 settings.
How to use this AI photo prompt
- Upload a clear reference photo of your face (well-lit, front-facing works best).
- Fill any placeholders on this page, then tap Copy Prompt.
- Paste into Midjourney (also works with Flux, DALL·E) and generate.
- Keep your face locked - only wardrobe, pose, and scene should change.
Privacy: If you attach a face reference, do it in the AI tool. Codextroop Prompt Library never receives or stores your photos.
Works best with Midjourney / Flux / DALL·E
Identity-preserving image-to-image prompts need a strong face reference. Avoid heavy beauty filters on the upload and use the negative prompt when your tool supports it.
Tips for better portrait results
- Match the example aspect ratio when your tool allows it (often 4:5 for portraits).
- If the face drifts, re-upload a sharper photo and keep the same prompt text.
- Copy related portrait prompts below to try alternate looks with the same identity lock.
When to use this prompt
Use it when
- You need help with photographers.
- You need help with art directors.
- You need help with personal brands.
Skip it when
- You only need a one-line ask with no constraints, format, or context.
- You cannot supply the fill-in details the template asks for.
- You want a modern digital look or heavy filter effect instead of the era/style this prompt targets.
How to get a good result
Done when
A paragraph portrait prompt with window light, 85mm compression and clay texture, plus a short variant and Midjourney --ar 4:5 settings.
Common mistakes
- Leaving subject, age, wardrobe vague - the model then invents placeholders.
- Asking Midjourney, Flux, or DALL·E for a shorter answer after a long structured prompt - that throws away the format rules.
- Stopping when the first draft appears instead of checking it against the success criteria below.
FAQ
- What do I fill in before I copy this prompt?
- Replace these placeholders with your details: subject, age, wardrobe, mood, setting, camera. Required fields are marked on the page. The prompt text updates as you type.
- Which AI tools is this prompt written for?
- It works best with Midjourney, Flux, DALL·E. Copy the filled prompt and paste it into the tool you already use.
- What should a good result look like?
- A paragraph portrait prompt with window light, 85mm compression and clay texture, plus a short variant and Midjourney --ar 4:5 settings.
- What are common mistakes with this prompt?
- Leaving subject, age, wardrobe vague - the model then invents placeholders. Asking Midjourney, Flux, or DALL·E for a shorter answer after a long structured prompt - that throws away the format rules. Stopping when the first draft appears instead of checking it against the success criteria below.
Best for
- Photographers
- Art directors
- Personal brands
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