Overview
This prompt aims to guide photographers in creating cinematic female editorial portraits. It benefits photographers and editors seeking detailed composition and styling inspiration.
Prompt Overview
Purpose: This editorial aims to showcase the strength and beauty of women through cinematic portraits.
Audience: The target audience includes fashion enthusiasts and professionals in the photography industry.
Distinctive Feature: Each portrait emphasizes unique textures and details, creating a visually striking narrative.
Outcome: The final images inspire empowerment and appreciation for female artistry in photography.
Quick Specs
- Media: Photography
- Use case: Cinematic portraits
- Techniques: Lighting, composition, focus
- Models: Female models
- Estimated time: 2-4 hours
- Skill level: Intermediate to advanced
Variables to Fill
- [POSE_DESCRIPTION] – Pose Description
- [HAND_PLACEMENT] – Hand Placement
- [LIP_DETAIL] – Lip Detail
- [GAZE_SPEC] – Gaze Spec
- [GARMENT_LAYER_1] – Garment Layer 1
- [TEXTURE_SPEC] – Texture Spec
- [GARMENT_LAYER_2] – Garment Layer 2
- [ACCESSORY_1] – Accessory 1
- [ACCESSORY_2] – Accessory 2
- [DETAIL_EMPHASIS] – Detail Emphasis
- [LIGHT_TYPE] – Light Type
- [LIGHT_DIFFUSION] – Light Diffusion
- [TEXTURE_CONTRAST] – Texture Contrast
- [SHOT_TYPE] – Shot Type
- [LENS_SPEC] – Lens Spec
- [DOF_SPEC] – Dof Spec
- [FOCUS_AREAS] – Focus Areas
- [LANDSCAPE_DESCRIPTION] – Landscape Description
Example Variables Block
- [POSE_DESCRIPTION]: Example Pose Description
- [HAND_PLACEMENT]: Example Hand Placement
- [LIP_DETAIL]: Example Lip Detail
- [GAZE_SPEC]: Example Gaze Spec
- [GARMENT_LAYER_1]: Example Garment Layer 1
- [TEXTURE_SPEC]: Example Texture Spec
- [GARMENT_LAYER_2]: Example Garment Layer 2
- [ACCESSORY_1]: Example Accessory 1
- [ACCESSORY_2]: Example Accessory 2
- [DETAIL_EMPHASIS]: Example Detail Emphasis
- [LIGHT_TYPE]: Example Light Type
- [LIGHT_DIFFUSION]: Example Light Diffusion
- [TEXTURE_CONTRAST]: Example Texture Contrast
- [SHOT_TYPE]: Example Shot Type
- [LENS_SPEC]: Example Lens Spec
- [DOF_SPEC]: Example Dof Spec
- [FOCUS_AREAS]: Example Focus Areas
- [LANDSCAPE_DESCRIPTION]: Example Landscape Description
1. THE PROMPT
[POSE_DESCRIPTION] with [HAND_PLACEMENT], [LIP_DETAIL], [GAZE_SPEC].
Outfit: [GARMENT_LAYER_1] with [TEXTURE_SPEC], complemented by [GARMENT_LAYER_2]. Accessories: [ACCESSORY_1] and [ACCESSORY_2], adding [DETAIL_EMPHASIS].
Lighting: [LIGHT_TYPE], [LIGHT_DIFFUSION], highlighting [TEXTURE_CONTRAST].
Camera: [SHOT_TYPE], [LENS_SPEC], [DOF_SPEC]; sharp focus on [FOCUS_AREAS].
Background: [LANDSCAPE_DESCRIPTION], softly blurred for depth.
 Example:
[Woman facing camera directly], [shoulders slightly raised], [hands gently touching chest under fur collar]; [lips slightly parted], [steady captivating gaze].
Outfit: [Oversized leopard-pattern fur coat with thick texture], complemented by [matching large fur hat]. Accessories: [Gold wristwatch] and [elegant rings], adding [sophistication].
Lighting: [Natural cold daylight], [diffused by snow and sky], highlighting [fur softness and skin warmth].
Camera: [Close-up portrait], [85mm lens], [f/2.0 shallow DOF]; sharp focus on [eyes and fur texture].
Background: [Snowy alpine landscape with mountains, frozen lake, clear blue sky], softly blurred.
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2. THE PROMPT
Cinematic [TIME_SPEC] portrait of a [MODEL_DESCRIPTION] in [POSE_ANGLE], [MOOD_SPEC], [POSE_ACTION]; wearing [CLOTHING_1], [CLOTHING_2], [CLOTHING_3], and [CLOTHING_4]; [PRIMARY_LIGHT_SOURCE] and [SECONDARY_LIGHT_SOURCE], [RIM_LIGHT_SPEC]; [ATMOSPHERIC_EFFECT_1] and [ATMOSPHERIC_EFFECT_2], [ENVIRONMENTAL_DETAIL]; [DOF_SPEC] with [BOKEH_SPEC], [TEXTURE_DETAIL], [ATMOSPHERIC_DETAIL]; [AESTHETIC_VIBE], [COMPOSITION_SPEC], [REALISM_SPEC], [LENS_SPEC].
EXAMPLE :
Cinematic [winter night] portrait of a [young woman] in [profile], [cozy and serene], [hugging herself]; wearing [chunky knit beanie], [long fringed scarf], [wool coat], and [patterned mittens]; [warm lamplight key from left] and [cool blue moonlight], [delicate rim light on hair]; [drifting snowflakes] and [visible breath], [snow-laden branches]; [shallow DOF] with [soft bokeh], [crisp knit texture detail], [subtle atmospheric haze]; [editorial fine-art] vibe, [perfectly composed], [hyper-real], [85mm f/1.8].
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3. THE PROMPT
[SHOT_TYPE] of a [MODEL_DESCRIPTION] in [BOTTOM_WEAR], [TOP_WEAR_1] and [TOP_WEAR_2], [PROP_1] and [PROP_2], [ACCESSORY_1], focus on [DETAIL_EMPHASIS], [BACKGROUND_SPEC], [PUBLICATION_STYLE], color palette: [COLOR_1], [COLOR_2], [COLOR_3].
EXAMPLE:
[Half-body portrait] of a [stylish woman] in [wide-leg camel trousers], [oversized knit sweater] and [wool coat], holding [structured leather handbag] and [smartphone], [oversized sunglasses], focus on [textures and accessories], [muted urban background], [Elle fashion editorial style], color palette: [taupe, cream, chocolate brown].
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4. THE PROMPT
Transform [REFERENCE_IMAGE] into a [RESOLUTION_SPEC] portrait of a [MODEL_DESCRIPTION] (same [FACE_INSTRUCTION]) sitting [SETTING_POSITION] inside a [LOCATION_TYPE]. [BACKGROUND_SPEC] are out of focus, with [BACKGROUND_DETAIL_1] and [BACKGROUND_DETAIL_2]. [CAMERA_ANGLE], capturing her from [SHOT_FRAMING] as she [HEAD_POSITION]. [FACIAL_FEATURE_1] glow naturally under [LIGHTING_SPEC]. [FOREGROUND_DETAIL] are blurred into [COLOR_EFFECT], [COMPOSITIONAL_DETAIL]. The mood is [MOOD_DESCRIPTOR], combining [DETAIL_SPEC_1] with [DETAIL_SPEC_2]. [RENDERING_TECH].
EXAMPLE:
Transform [reference image] into a [64K DSLR] portrait of a [young Slavic female] (same [face as uploaded]) sitting [among wildflowers] inside a [rustic greenhouse]. [Glass panels] are out of focus, with [condensation] and [plants in soft blur]. [Mid-level angle], capturing from [shoulders-up] as she [turns head toward light]. [Freckles] glow under [warm golden tones]. [Foreground flowers] blur into [orange and brown streaks], [framing face like brushstrokes]. Mood is [intimate and poetic], combining [sharp hyper-realistic detail of eyes/freckles] with [dreamy greenhouse softness]. [Octane rendered & Unreal Engine 5].
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5. THE PROMPT
[FACIAL_MODIFICATION_INSTRUCTION]. Create an [REALISM_SPEC] [AESTHETIC_STYLE] portrait of a [MODEL_DESCRIPTION] in a [MOOD_SPEC]. She wears [MAKEUP_SPEC_1], [MAKEUP_SPEC_2], [MAKEUP_SPEC_3], and [MAKEUP_SPEC_4]. Her skin has [SKIN_TEXTURE_SPEC]. Her hair is [HAIR_COLOR], [HAIR_STYLE], with [HAIR_DETAIL].
She is wearing [EYEWEAR_SPEC], [TOP_LAYER_1], layered with [TOP_LAYER_2]. The model is [POSE_SPEC], holding [PROP_SPEC]. The background is [BACKGROUND_SPEC]. Color grading uses [COLOR_GRADING_SPEC], creating [OVERALL_AESTHETIC].
Photo effect emphasizes [EFFECT_PRIORITY_1] and [EFFECT_PRIORITY_2] with [FINISH_QUALITY].
EXAMPLE:
[Remove earrings without changing face]. Create an [ultra-realistic] [editorial-style] portrait of a [young woman] in a [soft, dreamy] aesthetic. She wears [natural peach blush makeup], [lightly defined brows], [warm eyeshadow and eyeliner], [light pink matte lips]. Skin is [smooth porcelain, luminous]. Hair is [long dark brown], [loose waves], [layered bangs].
She wears [oversized gold-rimmed square glasses], [white sleeveless top] layered with [gray pinstripe oversized blazer]. Posed [slightly sideways, close to camera], holding [folded paper with landscape]. Background is [scattered newspapers, muted tones]. Color grading uses [soft neutrals with warm highlights and desaturated shadows], creating [refined editorial look].
Emphasizes [clarity and skin detail] with [smooth polished finish] and [gentle background blur].
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6. THE PROMPT
[UPLOADED_SUBJECT] in [OUTFIT_SPEC] sitting by [LOCATION_DETAIL], [LIGHTING_SPEC] through [WINDOW_DETAIL]. [PROP_1] and [PROP_2] rest on [SURFACE_TYPE]. She is [POSE_DESCRIPTION] with [HAND_PLACEMENT]. Camera captures [CAMERA_ANGLE] with [COLOR_GRADING] for a [MOOD_SPEC]. It should be [CONSISTENCY_INSTRUCTION] same face features.
EXAMPLE
[Uploaded woman] in [light blue bow dress] sitting by [window seat in Parisian café], [soft natural light streaming] through [sheer curtains]. [Cappuccino with heart-shaped foam] and [croissant] rest on [wooden table]. She is [gazing outside thoughtfully] with [chin resting on hand]. Camera captures [close-up side angle] with [warm muted tones] for a [romantic soft aesthetic]. [100% identical to original photo], same face features.
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How to Use This Prompt
- [POSE_DESCRIPTION]: Description of the subject’s pose.
- [HAND_PLACEMENT]: Positioning of the subject’s hands.
- [LIP_DETAIL]: Specifics about the subject’s lips.
- [GARMENT_LAYER_1]: First layer of the outfit described.
- [LIGHT_TYPE]: Type of lighting used in the shot.
- [SHOT_TYPE]: Type of camera shot employed.
- [LANDSCAPE_DESCRIPTION]: Description of the background scenery.
- [ACCESSORY_1]: First accessory worn by the subject.
Tips for Best Results
- Pose Dynamics: Experiment with various hand placements to convey emotion.
- Lip Detail: Choose a lip color that complements the overall mood of the portrait.
- Lighting Techniques: Utilize soft diffused lighting to enhance texture contrast.
- Background Selection: Opt for a softly blurred background to maintain focus on the subject.
FAQ
- What is the ideal pose for a cinematic portrait?
A dynamic pose with relaxed shoulders and a slight tilt can enhance the cinematic feel. - How should hands be positioned in portraits?
Hands can be placed gently on the hips or softly framing the face for elegance. - What lighting works best for female editorial portraits?
Soft, diffused lighting highlights features while creating a flattering texture contrast. - What background is suitable for cinematic portraits?
A softly blurred landscape background adds depth without distracting from the subject.
Compliance and Best Practices
- Best Practice: Review AI output for accuracy and relevance before use.
- Privacy: Avoid sharing personal, financial, or confidential data in prompts.
- Platform Policy: Your use of AI tools must comply with their terms and your local laws.
Revision History
- Version 1.0 (January 2026): Initial release.
