ARCHIVE/PROMPT #5962
1 DYNAMIC ARGUMENTS

Photorealistic Editorial Portrait with Reference Lock

A highly structured prompt for generating a photorealistic editorial portrait (head and shoulders) that strictly locks the face identity, pose, and lighting style to an uploaded reference image, while allowing customization of the outfit to smart casual attire in neutral tones.

Author:Johnn
Published: Jan 14, 2026
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Photorealistic Editorial Portrait with Reference Lock - asset 1
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{
  "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"
  ]
}

Dynamic Arguments (1)

#Argument NameDefault Value
1outfit colors"earthy_or_neutral_tones_beige_olive_charcoal"