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 relaxed, body angled 15-20° away from light source, slight lean forward (engaging). Shoulders not perfectly square. Arms relaxed.
- Head & Gaze: Head turned slightly to face lens. Direct, warm eye contact.
- Expression: Genuine, relaxed smile with natural crinkle in eyes. Authentic warmth, not stiff or posed.
CAMERA:
- Angle & Distance: Eye level, medium close-up portrait (chest up).
- Lens Feel: 85mm portrait length. Shallow depth of field (f/1.8) for significant separation. Creamy bokeh.
LIGHTING:
- Type & Source: Directional natural window light from frame RIGHT (critical).
- Character: High contrast ratio (3:1 or 4:1). Light side is soft and wrapped; Shadow side (frame left) is significantly darker to define facial structure (NOT flat/even).
- Color & Grade: Warm, moody interior palette. 3800K white balance. Deep rich shadows in background. Skin tones natural but shaped by warm light.
- Texture & Grain: High quality digital with slight organic softening. NOT waxy or plastic.
- Camera Type: Modern DSLR portrait.
SETTING:
- Environment: Dimly lit rustic interior. Dark wooden shelving visible in background (heavily blurred).
- Props: Indistinct darker shapes on shelves.
- Background: Darker warm wood tones (amber/espresso), not bright pine. Window frame element visible on right edge acting as source.
- Atmosphere: Cozy, "hygge", intimate, late afternoon natural light.
STYLING:
- Details: Dark navy blue crewneck sweater (critical). Texture visible (wool/cotton blend).
- Hair: Natural texture, slightly tousled/relaxed, not perfectly gelled.
MOOD: Intimate, authentic, warm, relaxed, "weekend at the cabin" feel.
NEGATIVE: DIFFERENT PERSON, WRONG GENDER, WRONG AGE, face swap, flat lighting (critical failure), studio strobe look, even illumination, bright background, pale wood, square shoulders, passport photo pose, stiff posture, plastic skin, excessive retouching, cool tones, blue cast in shadows, harsh sunlight, direct flash, grey sweater, formal clothing.