IDENTITY LOCK: Reference image provides the person's identity only - preserve exact facial features, bone structure, skin tone with natural texture and pores, body proportions, hair texture and length, and unique characteristics. Same person, same gender, same age. Clothing, setting, props, and styling come entirely from the style description below. Zero tolerance for morphing or face blending.
SUBJECT:
- Pose: Standing upright, body angled slightly (10-15°) rather than rigid front-facing. Arms crossed high on chest. Hands MUST be visible resting ON TOP of biceps with fingers exposed (critical) - NOT tucked/hidden under armpits.
- Head & Gaze: Head turned to face camera directly. Direct, engaging eye contact.
- Expression: Confident, warm, approachable half-smile. Relaxed commercial catalog demeanor.
CAMERA:
- Angle & Distance: Eye level. Medium shot cropped at mid-thigh (tighter than previous).
- Lens Feel: 85mm Portrait Telephoto. Flattering compression, no wide-angle distortion. Shallow depth of field, subject sharp against soft focus background.
LIGHTING:
- Type & Source: Large diffuse window light from left. Soft ambient fill from right. Ratio is low contrast (1:2).
- Character: Wrapped, flattering commercial light. No harsh shadows. Smooth falloff.
- Color & Grade: Warm commercial daylight (5000K-5200K). Creamy highlights, slightly lifted matte shadows (not crushed black). Skin tones rich and healthy, not sterile or cool.
- Texture & Grain: Clean digital finish. High-resolution commercial gloss. Zero grain.
- Camera Type: Modern high-end DSLR advertising aesthetic.
SETTING:
- Environment: Upscale bright interior. White walls with classic architectural panel molding/wainscoting.
- Interaction: None, standing free.
- Props: None.
- Background: White wall details softly blurred. Window ledge visible on left. Clean, airy atmosphere.
STYLING:
- Details: Black fine-knit quarter-zip pullover sweater (fitted). Plaid/checkered button-down shirt underneath with collar clearly visible. Beige/khaki chinos.
- Accessories: None.
- Hair: Neatly styled, polished commercial look compatible with natural texture.
MOOD: High-end catalog photography, successful business casual, trustworthy, polished, warm.
NEGATIVE: DIFFERENT PERSON, WRONG GENDER, WRONG AGE, hands hidden under arms, hands tucked in armpits, fist clenched, rigid soldier pose, cold blue tones, sterile lighting, harsh contrast, deep black shadows, wide angle lens, distorted features, messy background, dark environment, suit jacket, tie, t-shirt, cinematic grain, moody dramatic lighting, vintage look.