[SUBJECT_DESCRIPTION] = Person's features and characteristics [PORTRAIT_TYPE] = Style of portrait (headshot, environmental, etc.) [LIGHTING_SETUP] = Type and quality of lighting [MOOD] = Emotional quality of the portrait [BACKGROUND] = Setting or backdrop Step 1 → Subject Specification & Composition Define the portrait subject and framing: Subject details: [SUBJECT_DESCRIPTION] with [EXPRESSION] expression Portrait framing: [PORTRAIT_TYPE] portrait from [CAMERA_ANGLE] Composition: Subject positioned [COMPOSITION_POSITION] in the frame Pose: [POSE_DESCRIPTION] that conveys [POSE_INTENTION] Head position: [HEAD_ANGLE] with [GAZE_DIRECTION] eye direction Rule of thirds placement: Subject's eyes aligned with [GRID_POSITION] rule of thirds junction Step 2 → Lighting & Atmosphere Development Create the portrait's mood through lighting: Main light source: [LIGHTING_SETUP] positioned [LIGHT_POSITION] Secondary/fill light: Subtle [FILL_LIGHT] creating [FILL_EFFECT] Rim/hair light: [ACCENT_LIGHT] that [ACCENT_EFFECT] Color temperature: [COLOR_TEMPERATURE] creating [MOOD] atmosphere Shadow quality: [SHADOW_DESCRIPTION] shadows with [SHADOW_CHARACTERISTICS] Time of day: Captured during [TIME_OF_DAY] with characteristic lighting Weather elements: [WEATHER_CONDITION] if applicable Step 3 → Technical Photography Elements Define the photographic execution: Camera type: Shot on [CAMERA_MODEL] with [LENS_TYPE] lens Focal length: [FOCAL_LENGTH]mm creating [FOCAL_EFFECT] Aperture: f/[APERTURE] producing [DEPTH_OF_FIELD] Exposure: [EXPOSURE_SETTING] for [EXPOSURE_EFFECT] Perspective: [PERSPECTIVE_TYPE] perspective emphasizing [EMPHASIS_ELEMENT] Post-processing: [PROCESSING_STYLE] treatment enhancing [ENHANCEMENT_ELEMENT] Photography style: Inspired by [PHOTOGRAPHER_STYLE] portrait techniques Step 4 → Environment & Context Creation Establish the portrait setting: Background: [BACKGROUND] that [BACKGROUND_EFFECT] Location context: Set in [LOCATION_TYPE] with [LOCATION_CHARACTERISTICS] Environmental elements: Including [ENVIRONMENTAL_DETAILS] that complement the subject Foreground elements: [FOREGROUND_ELEMENTS] creating depth Spatial relationship: Subject [SPATIAL_RELATIONSHIP] with environment Setting mood: Environment conveying [SETTING_MOOD] Cultural context: [CULTURAL_ELEMENTS] if relevant Step 5 → Style & Artistic Direction Define the final artistic approach: Overall style: [ARTISTIC_STYLE] aesthetic with [STYLE_CHARACTERISTICS] Color palette: [COLOR_SCHEME] palette emphasizing [COLOR_EMPHASIS] Texture quality: [TEXTURE_STYLE] particularly in [TEXTURE_AREA] Contrast approach: [CONTRAST_LEVEL] creating [CONTRAST_EFFECT] Realism level: [REALISM_LEVEL] with [REALISTIC_ELEMENTS] Mood enhancement: [MOOD_ELEMENTS] reinforcing [MOOD] Artistic influence: Drawing from [ARTISTIC_INFLUENCE] tradition Pro Tip: For the most compelling AI portraits, include a "focal relationship cue" - a small element that creates a meaningful connection between the subject and their environment. This could be a reflected light source, a subtle prop interaction, or a thematic color harmony. These small details make AI portraits feel intentional rather than random, creating images with genuine emotional resonance.