PhotogptMar 20, 2026

INPUT:
- Reference image of a person (must be used as identity base)

PROMPT:
Use the reference image as the exact identity base. Create a cinematic portrait with dramatic partial lighting, as if the subject is emerging from darkness with a strong, focused spotlight partially blocked by an object.

CORE LIGHTING (MOST IMPORTANT):
- Use a single hard spotlight coming from one side (slightly above eye level, angled)
- Simulate the light being **partially blocked by an object**, creating an irregular shadow cut across the face
- Only ONE side of the face should be illuminated (around one eye, cheek, and lips)
- The other side must fall into deep, pure black shadow
- The shadow edge must feel organic and imperfect (not a clean straight line)

LIGHT QUALITY:
- Strong, high contrast
- Bright highlight on skin where light hits
- Soft falloff into darkness
- No fill light — shadows must stay deep and rich

COMPOSITION:
- Slightly off-center framing (not perfectly symmetrical)
- Close portrait (head and shoulders)
- Natural angle, not stiff

FACE & EXPRESSION:
- Neutral or slightly intense expression
- Lips slightly parted (optional for cinematic feel)
- Eyes sharp and engaging

BACKGROUND:
- Completely dark or near-black
- No visible environment

STYLING:
- Hair softly lit on one side, fading into darkness on the other
- Optional subtle jewelry catching light (like earrings)
- Clothing dark, blending into shadows

COLOR GRADING:
- Warm cinematic tone on highlights (golden/orange tint)
- Deep crushed blacks
- Slight film-like contrast

TEXTURE:
- Add fine film grain
- Slight natural imperfection (not overly clean or digital)

EFFECTS:
- NO glow
- NO neon
- NO glitch
- NO overlays

DEPTH:
- Strong subject separation using light vs darkness only

MOOD:
- Cinematic, intimate, slightly mysterious
- Feels like a movie still or vintage film frame

IMPORTANT:
- Do NOT evenly light the face
- Do NOT center the light
- The asymmetry and shadow cut is the key visual hook

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PhotogptMar 20, 2026

Prompt

INPUT: - Reference image of a person (must be used as identity base) PROMPT: Use the reference image as the exact identity base. Create a cinematic portrait with dramatic partial lighting, as if the subject is emerging from darkness with a strong, focused spotlight partially blocked by an object. CORE LIGHTING (MOST IMPORTANT): - Use a single hard spotlight coming from one side (slightly above eye level, angled) -…

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