Black-and-White Artistic Portrait - AI Prompt
Create a classic, moody black-and-white studio portrait with professional lighting and a timeless feel.
The Prompt
Design a classic black-and-white half-length portrait made with studio lighting.Source urban-casual attire, authentic poses, an easy, quiet mood. Employ a swept gradient background, soft film grain, and one diffused light to show contours of the user's face and eyes. Use a off-center composition with ample negative space. Do not incorporate any text or logos. The image should reflect the classic photographer portrait style of esteemed photographers with quiet elegance and unquestionable tension.
How to Use This Prompt
Upload a photo of your subject and use this prompt in the Nano Banana model.
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Mastering AI Image Generation: A Quick Guide
Prompt engineering is the art of crafting instructions to get the best possible output from an AI. Here are the key elements of a great AI prompt to help you customize this one or create your own.
1. Be Specific with Your Subject
Instead of a generic "dog," specify "a fluffy corgi puppy with a playful expression." The more detail you provide about your main subject, the closer the AI will get to your vision.
2. Define the Artistic Style
Guide the aesthetic. Use terms like "photorealistic," "watercolor painting," "3D render," "anime style," or "minimalist line art" to set the creative direction of the image.
3. Control the Composition
Describe the camera shot. Use phrases like "close-up portrait," "wide-angle landscape," "isometric view," or "bird's-eye view" to control the framing and perspective.
4. Set the Mood with Lighting
Lighting dramatically affects the mood. Try "cinematic lighting," "golden hour," "dramatic studio lighting," or "neon glow" to create atmosphere.
5. Add Powerful Keywords
Include keywords that influence quality and detail. Phrases like "highly detailed," "8K resolution," "Unreal Engine," or "trending on ArtStation" can push the AI to generate a more polished result.
6. Use Our Tools to Refine
Once your image is generated, it's just the beginning. Use our Image Converter to change formats or our Basic Image Editor to make final adjustments.
Ready to create? Copy the prompt above and start generating with your favorite AI tool, like Midjourney, DALL-E, or Stable Diffusion.
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