[SUBJECT_DESCRIPTION] = Person's features and characteristics [FRAMING_STYLE] = How the subject is framed (closeup, half-body, etc.) [LIGHTING_SETUP] = Type and direction of lighting [MOOD_EMOTION] = Emotional quality or feeling [ARTISTIC_STYLE] = Visual treatment or artistic influence Step 1 → Subject & Composition Definition Establish the portrait's fundamental elements: Subject description: [SUBJECT_DESCRIPTION] with detailed features (age, gender, ethnicity, hair, eyes, distinctive characteristics) Portrait type: Professional [FRAMING_STYLE] portrait Pose and positioning: Subject [POSE_DESCRIPTION] with [GAZE_DIRECTION] gaze Composition: Using rule of thirds with subject positioned [COMPOSITION_POSITION] Background: [BACKGROUND_STYLE] that [BACKGROUND_EFFECT] Depth of field: [DEPTH_STYLE] creating [FOCUS_EFFECT] Perspective: Shot from [CAMERA_ANGLE] to emphasize [EMPHASIS_ELEMENT] Step 2 → Lighting & Atmosphere Development Define the visual mood and lighting quality: Key light: [LIGHTING_SETUP] creating [LIGHTING_EFFECT] on the subject's face Fill light: Subtle [FILL_LIGHT] to reduce shadows and add dimension Rim/hair light: Delicate [ACCENT_LIGHT] to separate subject from background Color temperature: [COLOR_TEMP] palette creating [MOOD_EMOTION] atmosphere Shadow quality: [SHADOW_STYLE] shadows with [SHADOW_CHARACTERISTIC] Environmental lighting: Contextual [ENVIRONMENT_LIGHT] adding [LIGHT_EFFECT] Atmospheric elements: Subtle [ATMOSPHERIC_ELEMENT] enhancing the mood Step 3 → Subject Styling & Expression Detail the subject's appearance and emotional quality: Facial expression: [EXPRESSION] conveying [EMOTION] Attire: Wearing [CLOTHING_DESCRIPTION] appropriate for [CONTEXT] Hair styling: [HAIR_STYLE] with [HAIR_QUALITY] Makeup application: [MAKEUP_STYLE] emphasizing [FACIAL_FEATURE] Accessories: Complemented by [ACCESSORIES] that enhance the portrait Skin rendering: Natural skin with [SKIN_QUALITY] and subtle [SKIN_DETAIL] Character/personality: Conveying [PERSONALITY_TRAIT] through posture and expression Step 4 → Technical & Camera Specifications Define the photographic or artistic execution: Camera settings: Captured with [CAMERA_TYPE] using [LENS_SPECIFICATION] Aperture: Shot at f/[APERTURE_VALUE] for [APERTURE_EFFECT] Focal length: [FOCAL_LENGTH]mm lens creating [LENS_EFFECT] Exposure: [EXPOSURE_STYLE] with [EXPOSURE_CHARACTERISTIC] Filter/effect: Subtle [FILTER_TYPE] adding [FILTER_EFFECT] Resolution/quality: High-definition with sharp detail in [DETAIL_AREA] Post-processing: [POST_PROCESSING] enhancing [ENHANCEMENT_ELEMENT] Step 5 → Artistic Style & Aesthetics Establish the final visual treatment: Art direction: Portrait in [ARTISTIC_STYLE] style Color grading: [COLOR_GRADING] treatment emphasizing [COLOR_EMOTION] Texture quality: [TEXTURE_STYLE] particularly in [TEXTURE_AREA] Contrast approach: [CONTRAST_LEVEL] contrast creating [CONTRAST_EFFECT] Stylistic influence: Inspired by the work of [ARTIST/PHOTOGRAPHER] Era/period: Contemporary interpretation of [TIME_PERIOD] portraiture Finish quality: [FINISH_TYPE] finish with [FINISH_CHARACTERISTIC] Pro Tip: For maximum photorealism in AI portraits, be specific about imperfections and asymmetries rather than seeking perfection. Request subtle elements like slight facial asymmetry, natural skin texture with minor imperfections, or slightly messy hair. These realistic details create more believable portraits by avoiding the uncanny valley effect that comes with overly perfect facial features.