Photorealistic Editorial Portrait with Reference Lock

{
  "reference_usage": {
    "use_reference_for": [
      "face_identity",
      "facial_structure",
      "pose",
      "framing",
      "camera_angle",
      "lighting_style",
      "overall_composition"
    ],
    "do_not_copy": [
      "exact_outfit",
      "formal_corporate_styling",
      "celebrity_association"
    ]
  },
  "scene": {
    "type": "studio",
    "background": "soft_muted_gradient_with_subtle_texture",
    "lighting": "natural_soft_studio_lighting_with_gentle_falloff"
  },
  "subject": {
    "identity": "same_person_as_reference",
    "age_range": "late_20s_to_mid_30s",
    "pose": "relaxed_upright_head_and_shoulders_pose",
    "expression": "calm_confident_approachable_smile",
    "gaze": "direct_eye_contact_with_camera",
    "hair": {
      "style": "short_naturally_styled",
      "color": "dark_brown_or_black"
    },
    "facial_features": "match_reference_face_with_natural_variation"
  },
  "outfit": {
    "type": "smart_casual",
    "top": "solid_color_crewneck_or_lightweight_knit",
    "layer": "casual_blazer_or_unstructured_jacket",
    "colors": "{argument name="outfit colors" default="earthy_or_neutral_tones_beige_olive_charcoal"}",
    "styling": "effortless_and_modern_not_formal"
  },
  "camera": {
    "framing": "tight_head_and_upper_torso",
    "angle": "straight_on_or_slightly_above_eye_level",
    "lens": "85mm_portrait",
    "aperture": "f2.8",
    "depth_of_field": "shallow",
    "focus": "sharp_on_eyes_and_face"
  },
  "style": {
    "look": "photorealistic_editorial_casual_portrait",
    "skin_texture": "natural_detailed_realistic",
    "contrast": "soft_clean_with_warm_tones",
    "detail_level": "high"
  },
  "negative_prompt": [
    "formal_suit_and_tie",
    "corporate_headshot_style",
    "celebrity",
    "lookalike",
    "different_face_from_reference",
    "cartoon",
    "illustration",
    "overprocessed_skin",
    "blur",
    "low_resolution"
  ]
}

Prompt source

Author

Johnn

Updated

Jan 14, 2026

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