A structured Image Generation prompt optimized for midjourney. Utilizes a 50mm optical perspective and Subtle high-key studio softbox with delicate catchlights in eyes to produce crisp, high-detail results without artificial smoothing.
Image Generation Prompt
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Photorealism. Ultra-photorealistic vertical 9:16 candid iPhone street selfie of a {argument name="subject" default="man in his early 30s"} walking on a {argument name="location" default="European city sidewalk"}. Real Instagram snapshot, NOT cinematic, NOT golden hour. FACE: Sun-kissed warm complexion. Deep brown eyes with natural lashes. Bold natural eyebrows, slightly thick. Strong masculine nose. Full natural lips in neutral tone. Light freckles across nose bridge and cheeks. Light stubble (1-2 days growth) across jaw and upper lip. HAIR: Short to medium dark brown hair, slightly tousled and windswept, natural texture. Some strands falling forward on forehead. Natural hairline with minor recession at temples. FACIAL HAIR: Light stubble, 1-2 days growth, slightly uneven. Natural shadow on jawline and upper lip. POSE: Mid-stride walking forward toward the camera, body slightly turned three-quarter, holding the phone in his right hand extended toward camera. Left hand holding a takeaway coffee cup. Joyful natural expression, mouth slightly open in a small laugh, teeth visible. OUTFIT: {argument name="outfit" default="Oversized vintage black leather biker jacket. Plain black or grey crew-neck t-shirt visible underneath. Faded blue jeans. Black canvas messenger bag or simple black crossbody bag with adjustable strap. Black or brown leather boots (Chelsea or lace-up)."} ENVIRONMENT: Narrow European city street lined with classic 19th-century stone buildings on both sides, cream stone facades, tall windows with black wrought-iron balconies. A vintage matte black SUV parked along the curb behind him. A few blurred pedestrians in the distance. Beige paved sidewalk visible in the foreground. LIGHTING: Overcast natural afternoon daylight. Soft diffused light from evenly clouded sky. NO direct sunlight, NO golden hour, NO warm orange tones. Lighting is flat, balanced, slightly cool. Soft ambient shadows. NOT cinematic. SKIN: Hyper-realistic with visible pores, facial hair texture, light freckles, subtle redness, micro-imperfections, natural sheen. Fine lines starting around eyes (crow's feet). Slight nasolabial folds. NO smoothing, NO beauty filter. CAMERA: iPhone front camera selfie at arm's length, 9:16 vertical, slight low angle. Sharp focus on his face. Authentic phone grain, slight chromatic noise. STYLE: Real Instagram street selfie, joyful candid energy. Authentic Parisian or Milanese afternoon vibe. Zero AI artifacts, zero cinematic stylization, Bird's-eye overhead flat-lay composition with balanced symmetry, captured on Hasselblad X2D 100C with 80mm f/2.8 medium format lens, Warm candlelight ambient glow at 2400K with gentle highlight rolloff, authentic skin micro-textures, true-to-life surface physics, ultra-detailed editorial photography, Eye-level direct angle with natural perspective, captured on 50mm natural focal length lens, Subtle high-key studio softbox with delicate catchlights in eyes, natural surface physics, 8K ultra-detailed editorial photography --ar 9:16 --v 6.1 --style raw
Ready to paste directly into Midjourney, Flux, or DALL·E to create this image.
Prompt Variations
Tailored versions of this prompt fine-tuned for Midjourney, Flux, DALL·E 3, and alternative styles.
gemini --ar 9:16
Photorealism. Ultra-photorealistic vertical 9:16 candid iPhone street selfie of a {argument name="subject" default="man in his early 30s"} walking on a {argument name="location" default="European city sidewalk"}. Real Instagram snapshot, NOT cinematic, NOT golden hour. FACE: Sun-kissed warm complexion. Deep brown eyes with natural lashes. Bold natural eyebrows, slightly thick. Strong masculine nose. Full natural lips in neutral tone. Light freckles across nose bridge and cheeks. Light stubble (1-2 days growth) across jaw and upper lip. HAIR: Short to medium dark brown hair, slightly tousled and windswept, natural texture. Some strands falling forward on forehead. Natural hairline with minor recession at temples. FACIAL HAIR: Light stubble, 1-2 days growth, slightly uneven. Natural shadow on jawline and upper lip. POSE: Mid-stride walking forward toward the camera, body slightly turned three-quarter, holding the phone in his right hand extended toward camera. Left hand holding a takeaway coffee cup. Joyful natural expression, mouth slightly open in a small laugh, teeth visible. OUTFIT: {argument name="outfit" default="Oversized vintage black leather biker jacket. Plain black or grey crew-neck t-shirt visible underneath. Faded blue jeans. Black canvas messenger bag or simple black crossbody bag with adjustable strap. Black or brown leather boots (Chelsea or lace-up)."} ENVIRONMENT: Narrow European city street lined with classic 19th-century stone buildings on both sides, cream stone facades, tall windows with black wrought-iron balconies. A vintage matte black SUV parked along the curb behind him. A few blurred pedestrians in the distance. Beige paved sidewalk visible in the foreground. LIGHTING: Overcast natural afternoon daylight. Soft diffused light from evenly clouded sky. NO direct sunlight, NO golden hour, NO warm orange tones. Lighting is flat, balanced, slightly cool. Soft ambient shadows. NOT cinematic. SKIN: Hyper-realistic with visible pores, facial hair texture, light freckles, subtle redness, micro-imperfections, natural sheen. Fine lines starting around eyes (crow's feet). Slight nasolabial folds. NO smoothing, NO beauty filter. CAMERA: iPhone front camera selfie at arm's length, 9:16 vertical, slight low angle. Sharp focus on his face. Authentic phone grain, slight chromatic noise. STYLE: Real Instagram street selfie, joyful candid energy. Authentic Parisian or Milanese afternoon vibe. Zero AI artifacts, zero cinematic stylization, Bird's-eye overhead flat-lay composition with balanced symmetry, captured on Hasselblad X2D 100C with 80mm f/2.8 medium format lens, Warm candlelight ambient glow at 2400K with gentle highlight rolloff, authentic skin micro-textures, true-to-life surface physics, 8K ultra-detailed editorial photography
midjourney --ar 9:16 --v 6.1 --style raw
Photorealism. Ultra-photorealistic vertical 9:16 candid iPhone street selfie of a {argument name="subject" default="man in his early 30s"} walking on a {argument name="location" default="European city sidewalk"}. Real Instagram snapshot, NOT cinematic, NOT golden hour. FACE: Sun-kissed warm complexion. Deep brown eyes with natural lashes. Bold natural eyebrows, slightly thick. Strong masculine nose. Full natural lips in neutral tone. Light freckles across nose bridge and cheeks. Light stubble (1-2 days growth) across jaw and upper lip. HAIR: Short to medium dark brown hair, slightly tousled and windswept, natural texture. Some strands falling forward on forehead. Natural hairline with minor recession at temples. FACIAL HAIR: Light stubble, 1-2 days growth, slightly uneven. Natural shadow on jawline and upper lip. POSE: Mid-stride walking forward toward the camera, body slightly turned three-quarter, holding the phone in his right hand extended toward camera. Left hand holding a takeaway coffee cup. Joyful natural expression, mouth slightly open in a small laugh, teeth visible. OUTFIT: {argument name="outfit" default="Oversized vintage black leather biker jacket. Plain black or grey crew-neck t-shirt visible underneath. Faded blue jeans. Black canvas messenger bag or simple black crossbody bag with adjustable strap. Black or brown leather boots (Chelsea or lace-up)."} ENVIRONMENT: Narrow European city street lined with classic 19th-century stone buildings on both sides, cream stone facades, tall windows with black wrought-iron balconies. A vintage matte black SUV parked along the curb behind him. A few blurred pedestrians in the distance. Beige paved sidewalk visible in the foreground. LIGHTING: Overcast natural afternoon daylight. Soft diffused light from evenly clouded sky. NO direct sunlight, NO golden hour, NO warm orange tones. Lighting is flat, balanced, slightly cool. Soft ambient shadows. NOT cinematic. SKIN: Hyper-realistic with visible pores, facial hair texture, light freckles, subtle redness, micro-imperfections, natural sheen. Fine lines starting around eyes (crow's feet). Slight nasolabial folds. NO smoothing, NO beauty filter. CAMERA: iPhone front camera selfie at arm's length, 9:16 vertical, slight low angle. Sharp focus on his face. Authentic phone grain, slight chromatic noise. STYLE: Real Instagram street selfie, joyful candid energy. Authentic Parisian or Milanese afternoon vibe. Zero AI artifacts, zero cinematic stylization, Bird's-eye overhead flat-lay composition with balanced symmetry, captured on Hasselblad X2D 100C with 80mm f/2.8 medium format lens, Warm candlelight ambient glow at 2400K with gentle highlight rolloff, authentic skin micro-textures, true-to-life surface physics, 8K ultra-detailed editorial photography
Photorealism. Ultra-photorealistic vertical 9:16 candid iPhone street selfie of a {argument name="subject" default="man in his early 30s"} walking on a {argument name="location" default="European city sidewalk"}. Real Instagram snapshot, NOT cinematic, NOT golden hour. FACE: Sun-kissed warm complexion. Deep brown eyes with natural lashes. Bold natural eyebrows, slightly thick. Strong masculine nose. Full natural lips in neutral tone. Light freckles across nose bridge and cheeks. Light stubble (1-2 days growth) across jaw and upper lip. HAIR: Short to medium dark brown hair, slightly tousled and windswept, natural texture. Some strands falling forward on forehead. Natural hairline with minor recession at temples. FACIAL HAIR: Light stubble, 1-2 days growth, slightly uneven. Natural shadow on jawline and upper lip. POSE: Mid-stride walking forward toward the camera, body slightly turned three-quarter, holding the phone in his right hand extended toward camera. Left hand holding a takeaway coffee cup. Joyful natural expression, mouth slightly open in a small laugh, teeth visible. OUTFIT: {argument name="outfit" default="Oversized vintage black leather biker jacket. Plain black or grey crew-neck t-shirt visible underneath. Faded blue jeans. Black canvas messenger bag or simple black crossbody bag with adjustable strap. Black or brown leather boots (Chelsea or lace-up)."} ENVIRONMENT: Narrow European city street lined with classic 19th-century stone buildings on both sides, cream stone facades, tall windows with black wrought-iron balconies. A vintage matte black SUV parked along the curb behind him. A few blurred pedestrians in the distance. Beige paved sidewalk visible in the foreground. LIGHTING: Overcast natural afternoon daylight. Soft diffused light from evenly clouded sky. NO direct sunlight, NO golden hour, NO warm orange tones. Lighting is flat, balanced, slightly cool. Soft ambient shadows. NOT cinematic. SKIN: Hyper-realistic with visible pores, facial hair texture, light freckles, subtle redness, micro-imperfections, natural sheen. Fine lines starting around eyes (crow's feet). Slight nasolabial folds. NO smoothing, NO beauty filter. CAMERA: iPhone front camera selfie at arm's length, 9:16 vertical, slight low angle. Sharp focus on his face. Authentic phone grain, slight chromatic noise. STYLE: Real Instagram street selfie, joyful candid energy. Authentic Parisian or Milanese afternoon vibe. Zero AI artifacts, zero cinematic stylization, Bird's-eye overhead flat-lay composition with balanced symmetry, captured on Hasselblad X2D 100C with 80mm f/2.8 medium format lens, Warm candlelight ambient glow at 2400K with gentle highlight rolloff, authentic skin micro-textures, true-to-life surface physics, 8K ultra-detailed editorial photography
chatgpt
Photorealism. Ultra-photorealistic vertical 9:16 candid iPhone street selfie of a {argument name="subject" default="man in his early 30s"} walking on a {argument name="location" default="European city sidewalk"}. Real Instagram snapshot, NOT cinematic, NOT golden hour. FACE: Sun-kissed warm complexion. Deep brown eyes with natural lashes. Bold natural eyebrows, slightly thick. Strong masculine nose. Full natural lips in neutral tone. Light freckles across nose bridge and cheeks. Light stubble (1-2 days growth) across jaw and upper lip. HAIR: Short to medium dark brown hair, slightly tousled and windswept, natural texture. Some strands falling forward on forehead. Natural hairline with minor recession at temples. FACIAL HAIR: Light stubble, 1-2 days growth, slightly uneven. Natural shadow on jawline and upper lip. POSE: Mid-stride walking forward toward the camera, body slightly turned three-quarter, holding the phone in his right hand extended toward camera. Left hand holding a takeaway coffee cup. Joyful natural expression, mouth slightly open in a small laugh, teeth visible. OUTFIT: {argument name="outfit" default="Oversized vintage black leather biker jacket. Plain black or grey crew-neck t-shirt visible underneath. Faded blue jeans. Black canvas messenger bag or simple black crossbody bag with adjustable strap. Black or brown leather boots (Chelsea or lace-up)."} ENVIRONMENT: Narrow European city street lined with classic 19th-century stone buildings on both sides, cream stone facades, tall windows with black wrought-iron balconies. A vintage matte black SUV parked along the curb behind him. A few blurred pedestrians in the distance. Beige paved sidewalk visible in the foreground. LIGHTING: Overcast natural afternoon daylight. Soft diffused light from evenly clouded sky. NO direct sunlight, NO golden hour, NO warm orange tones. Lighting is flat, balanced, slightly cool. Soft ambient shadows. NOT cinematic. SKIN: Hyper-realistic with visible pores, facial hair texture, light freckles, subtle redness, micro-imperfections, natural sheen. Fine lines starting around eyes (crow's feet). Slight nasolabial folds. NO smoothing, NO beauty filter. CAMERA: iPhone front camera selfie at arm's length, 9:16 vertical, slight low angle. Sharp focus on his face. Authentic phone grain, slight chromatic noise. STYLE: Real Instagram street selfie, joyful candid energy. Authentic Parisian or Milanese afternoon vibe. Zero AI artifacts, zero cinematic stylization, Bird's-eye overhead flat-lay composition with balanced symmetry, captured on Hasselblad X2D 100C with 80mm f/2.8 medium format lens, Warm candlelight ambient glow at 2400K with gentle highlight rolloff, authentic skin micro-textures, true-to-life surface physics, 8K ultra-detailed editorial photography
Generation Specs & Guide
Style / Mood
photorealistic
Camera & Lens
{
"camera_angle": "Bird's-eye overhead flat-lay composition with balanced symmetry",
"optical_lens": "Hasselblad X2D 100C with 80mm f/2.8 medium format lens",
"lighting_setup": "Warm candlelight ambient glow at 2400K with gentle highlight rolloff",
"aspect_ratio": "16:9",
"render_engine": "Midjourney v6.1 (--v 6.1 --style raw)"
}
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