minimizing harsh shadows prompts

5 months ago

A low-angle, wide-angle analogue photograph of a woman holidng a Sony PlayStation Vita up to the camera, on a sunlit pier, against a clear blue sky. The photo is taken at an angle. The sun is behind the model creating a glow. She has dark brown hair let loose, she looks cool and beautiful. She's wearing a simple, front-tie croptop, bikini bottoms, and trainers and socks. She is turned around and showing off her back. Her skin is glistening with oil. The image has a raw, unpolished look — shot on 35mm film with a grungy, analogue aesthetic, with flash. No digital retouching, with natural lighting and imperfections intact, there are a few flecks of grain and scratches on the pic in a natural way. The photo feels spontaneous, carefree, and candid, capturing a nostalgic 90s summer vibe. Harsh sunlight creates subtle lens flare and dramatic shadows. The model wears minimal accessories, emphasising a natural, real-life look. Background includes a white wooden fence and distant hills by the ocean.

4 months ago

A statuesque, nude woman (1.6) stands with quiet dominance in a sharply lit Parisian apartment. Her body is toned and curvaceous, clad only in glossy black stilettos (1.3) and a loose, open trench coat draped off her shoulders. One leg is slightly forward, hip cocked, exuding both elegance and power. In one hand, she holds a lit cigarette, the smoke rising in soft curls (1.2). Her face is stern, sensual, framed by slicked-back, wet-look hair, her lips painted a deep, commanding red. The atmosphere is steeped in voyeuristic tension, captured with a slightly low angle for dominance (1.2). Harsh, directional lighting creates deep shadows and angular highlights, revealing every curve and muscle with brutal clarity. Volumetric haze softens the background slightly, with neon glows bleeding in from a window across the room. The room is minimally decorated — polished floors, sharp furniture, large black-and-white fashion prints hanging behind her. The scene is raw yet luxurious, charged with a sense of forbidden glamour. Stylistic Additions: (Helmut Newton:1.6), cinematic grain (1.5), high ISO realism, analog Leica 35mm look, black and white or desaturated tones, hard flash lighting (1.3), chiaroscuro shadows (1.3), voyeuristic composition (1.4), fine art nude photography (1.5), volumetric haze and ambient dust.

4 months ago

"Ultra-realistic, Highly Detailed Digital Painting / Photorealistic Illustration of Pierre Louis Dulong" Image Type: Ultra-realistic digital painting / Photorealistic illustration. (This clarifies the artistic medium, rather than a literal photograph). Overall Artistic Style: Highly detailed, reminiscent of a classical historical portrait, specifically a hand-colored engraving or lithograph. The rendering should achieve photorealistic quality for the subject's features while retaining the characteristic texture and coloring of such historical artworks, with a rich, almost cinematic illustrative quality. Likeness: Very strong and precise likeness to the provided historical portrait of Pierre Louis Dulong . Lighting: Soft, even, and natural-looking light, similar to an old studio portrait setup. The main light source should be subtly from the front-left or front-right, gently highlighting facial contours. Gentle fill light should soften any shadows. Avoid harsh shadows or overexposure. Depth of Field: Shallow depth of field to ensure the subject's face is in crisp, primary focus, with a softly blurred background that does not distract. Color Palette: Natural, rich, and historically appropriate colors. Emphasize warm yet slightly muted skin tones, vibrant deep blue eyes, and deep, textured clothing colors consistent with the original historical rendering. Subject Details: Age: Depicted as a man in his late 40s to early 50s. Expression: Calm, discerning, and contemplative. A dignified and intelligent gaze directed straight towards the viewer. Face Shape: Rounded but well-defined, with a strong, clean jawline. Hair: Color: Light ash blonde or rich golden-blonde, with subtle natural highlights and tonal variations. Style: Very thick, distinctly wavy to curly, appearing full around the head and ears. It should not be strictly swept back but rather voluminous and natural, as seen in the reference image. Sideburns: Very dense and full, extending low to cover a significant portion of the cheek, with defined but not razor-sharp edges, conveying a natural, bushy volume as in the original. Eyes: Color: Strikingly bright, deep blue, with clear whites and a focused pupil. Shape: Wide and slightly rounded, with an intelligent and direct gaze. Eyebrows: Moderately thick, naturally arched, and neatly groomed, precisely matching the hair color, enhancing the eye's expression. Nose: Straight, with a slightly broad bridge and a softly rounded tip. It should appear strong and proportional to his face. Mouth and Lips: Medium-full lips, naturally shaped, with a neutral to slightly contemplative expression, showing subtle definition. Chin: Clearly defined and proportional, projecting slightly, contributing to a strong and somewhat squarish lower face. Facial Pose: Direct frontal view, with a very subtle (1-2 degree) tilt clockwise, precisely mimicking the angle in the reference image. Clothing Details: Coat: A single-breasted (or not visibly double-breasted) wool frock coat in a deep, muted burgundy (dark reddish-purple) or deep maroon color. The fabric should exhibit a fine, tight, textured weave, characteristic of historical prints (e.g., a subtle stippled or cross-hatched appearance), not a smooth modern fabric. The lapels should be broad and well-defined. Cravat/Collar: A pristine white, high, stiff linen cravat or stock, wrapped neatly and tightly around the neck. Inner Garments/Tie: A small visible portion of a dark inner vest or waistcoat. A striped tie, with vertical stripes in dark, muted colors (e.g., dark red and brown), should be visible at the neck opening. Background & Atmosphere: Background: A soft, plain very light blue-grey background. Crucially, the background should feature a distinct stippled or cross-hatched texture, characteristic of historical engravings or lithographs, rather than a smooth, seamless sky. There should be minimal or no noticeable gradual shading effects. Overall Mood/Atmosphere: Calm, confident, and contemplative, conveying a sense of intellectual dignity and solemnity. Rendering Quality (Crucial for replication): Resolution: 8K resolution. Detail: Extreme textural detail for all elements: individual strands of hair, realistic skin texture (portraying it as a finely rendered surface, not smooth plastic), and the intricate weave/texture of his clothing. Color Gradations: Natural and subtle color gradations within the chosen artistic style. Lighting Definition: Clear and well-defined lighting that shapes the forms without harshness. Focus: A shallow depth of field to keep the primary focus on the subject.

2 months ago

conceptual photography, centered tight crop composition, full-frame mirrorless, f/5.6 ISO 100 1/160s on tripod, lower half of a human face with lips sewn shut, matte skin and realistic lips bound with dark metal wire stitches crossing like Xs, white to very light gray seamless background, minimal poster look with ample negative space, soft diffused frontal key with gentle fill reducing harsh shadows, fine skin pores, sharp metal texture, cool monochrome tonality --ar 9:16 --raw --stylize 200

8 months ago

fashion editorial photography, front shot, upper body, professional male esports player, shot with hasselblad x2d 100c, xcd 90mm f/2.5 lens, clean and natural lighting, soft cinematic color grading with subtle cyberpunk tones, clear and well-lit face with minimal dramatic shadows, neutral gray to deep blue gradient backdrop, strong and confident posture with arms crossed, staring directly at the camera with a focused and determined gaze, sleek black esports jersey with a subtle futuristic logo, professional softbox lighting at 45-degree angle for even facial illumination, subtle rim light for gentle separation from background, no harsh contrasts, natural skin texture, slight haze for atmosphere, contrast curve fine-tuning, selective dodge and burn for realistic depth, grain texture overlay, neutral color temperature around 5000K for balanced tones, ultra-sharp details, raw format, inspired by esports photography with a modern and polished look, hyper-realistic, 16K, rich detail –ar 9:16 –quality 2 –style raw –personalize nq7rq2j –stylize 500 –v 6.1

3 months ago

High-contrast, monochromatic black and white, extreme close-up half-portrait of a young woman. Razor-sharp focus on her deeply contemplative eye with a single, sparkling tear just welling up, and short, wavey hair forming dramatic, harsh, volumetric window-light shadows (suggesting palm leaves or blinds) across her face. Her lips are parted slightly, soft, and natural. The entire right side of the image, background and all, falls off into deep, creamy, dreamy bokeh blur, with extremely shallow depth of field and subject isolation. Arthouse movie-like, minimalist, profoundly melancholic, haunting atmosphere with subtle film grain and minimal vignette.Subtle, small graphic symbole "ZODIAC" in the bottom right corner, in the manner of an artist's signature.

4 months ago

Image Type: Portrait Photography Overall Photographic Style: Classic professional studio style with a modern touch, reminiscent of early 20th-century portraits Lighting: Soft, balanced lighting from a slight left-front angle, highlighting facial details with minimal harsh shadows, resembling studio lighting with a softbox diffuser Depth of Field: Shallow depth of field with a sharp focus on the face and a smooth gradient blur in the background, reflecting an f/2.8 aperture setting Color Palette: Black and white (monochrome) with medium contrast, convertible to high-quality realistic colors (4K) if requested Subject Details: - Age: Middle-aged (approximately 30-40 years) - Expression: Calm and natural, with a subtle hint of a smile (soft smile) - Face Shape: Oval with a high forehead and balanced cheeks - Hair: - Color: Dark black - Style: Thick, slightly swept-back hair with wavy strands rising at the top, with a slight recession in the hairline at the sides - Eyes: - Color: Dark brown (assumed based on the black-and-white original) - Shape: Medium-sized, with a slight upward tilt at the outer corners, featuring a calm gaze - Eyebrows: Medium thickness, mostly straight with a gentle curve at the outer ends, matching the dark hair color - Nose: Medium-sized, straight with a slightly wider tip - Mouth and Lips: Medium-sized, thin lips with a thick, dark mustache covering the upper lip, displaying a calm expression - Chin: Medium height, subtly defined with a cohesive jawline - Distinguishing Features: Thick mustache and wavy, swept-back hair, with a slight recession in the hairline Body and Clothing Details: - Visible from the chest up, wearing a formal black suit with a white dress shirt and a dark tie (possibly black or dark gray), the fabric appears smooth and polished with fine details Background: Smooth, featureless background in a light gray tone with a subtle gradient, designed to keep focus on the face Overall Mood/Atmosphere: Calm and elegant, reflecting a formal and composed personality with a classic sophisticated touch Additional Settings: - Captured with a high-quality professional digital camera (e.g., Canon EOS 5D Mark IV or Sony A7R IV) using settings of f/2.8, ISO 100, and shutter speed of 1/200 second - High resolution (4K) with realistic details of skin and clothing - No artistic effects or fantastical designs

7 months ago

An 80s senior portrait photo with a side-view double exposure in the top left. Subject: Blonde woman in her senior year of high school, with her hair in a high ponytail. She has blue eyes and a friendly smile. In the main photo she is saluting the viewer. In the double exposure she is in a side-view, looking upward. Clothing: The individual in the image is wearing a black and white color-blocked blouse with a sharp collar, paired with a high-waisted, gingham-patterned skirt in shades of black, white, and possibly gray. The blouse has an oversized fit, while the skirt is fitted at the waist and flares out slightly. The individual is also holding a black handbag with a structured design. She is wearing large dangling black and white earrings. In the double exposure image she is wearing a letterman's jacket for Adams High School and holding a tennis racket. In this double exposure her hair is down. Photographic Features Double exposure: The image includes a side view of the woman as a double exposure that is large and overlapping the main image and should fill the upper left quadrant. In traditional film photography, double exposure involves exposing the same frame of film twice. The photographer would first take the main portrait shot. Then, without advancing the film, they would take a second shot of the subject’s face, often with a different lighting setup to create a softer, ethereal look. This would result in both images being superimposed on the same frame. This photo should be feathered to allow the backgrounds still blend together without a harsh background outline. Lighting: The lighting in these photos was typically studio lighting, which was bright and even, minimizing shadows. The superimposed face often had a soft, diffused light to give it an ethereal, almost heavenly glow. Depth of Field: The main image usually had a sharp focus, capturing the details of the subjects. The superimposed face, however, was often slightly blurred or softened to create a dreamy effect and to distinguish it from the main image. Color Grading: The colors in these photos were often vibrant and saturated, typical of the film used during that era. The superimposed face might have a slightly different color tone, often with a bluish or purplish tint to enhance the dreamy, otherworldly effect. Camera Used: These portraits were typically taken with medium-format or 35mm film cameras, which were common in professional photography studios at the time. Film Used: The film used was usually color negative film, which was popular for its ability to capture vibrant colors and fine details. Brands like Kodak and Fujifilm were commonly used. Age of Photo: These types of portraits were particularly popular in the late 70s and throughout the 80s. The fashion styles, hairstyles, and overall aesthetic are strong indicators of this time period. Overall Impression These portraits have a nostalgic charm and are often remembered fondly for their unique and somewhat whimsical style. They capture a moment in time and reflect the photographic trends and techniques of the era.

4 months ago

Create a photorealistic 3D render of a floating black "A" letter geometric sculpture. The sculpture is made from a heavy, matte, porous material, resembling rough volcanic rock or textured cast iron, with clearly visible natural irregularities, pits, and a sandpaper-like surface quality. The material has no gloss—fully matte—but catches soft light at high angles, enhancing bumpiness. The object is an asymmetrical, visually confusing interlocked structure composed of thick angular slabs and sharp planes intersecting in impossible Escher-like ways. Key geometric features include: There’s a subtle engraving of the number “1” on the upper right side, flush with the surface, not colored or contrasted—just a soft indent visible under light. The background is a clean, flat light cream-beige gradient, completely smooth, noise-free. The sculpture is floating in mid-air, without a stand or platform. A soft, diffuse shadow below it on the ground plane reinforces the illusion of levitation. The lighting setup is studio-style, soft and non-directional, coming from above and slightly front-left. It’s evenly illuminating the form, revealing surface imperfections without harsh shadows. Lighting should feel realistic and neutral—no dramatic rim lights, no bloom or glare. The camera angle is slightly above and rotated about 20–30 degrees to the left, creating a dynamic diagonal composition. Depth of field should be very shallow or none at all—entire object in sharp focus. Avoid clean CAD-like shading or polygonal smoothness—preserve roughness, uneven light dispersion, and edge imperfections. The final aesthetic should feel like a real-world, modernist stone sculpture photographed in a minimal studio.

2 months ago

"Ultra-photorealistic cinematic portrait of a young boy walking alone in a dry desert at midday. Golden sunlight, harsh shadows, and shimmering heat waves rising from the sand. Vast dunes in the background fading into the horizon under a clear blue sky. Warm desert tones, detailed skin texture, grains of sand on clothes. Shallow depth of field — sharp focus on his face, blurred desert dunes behind. Poetic, timeless, film-still atmosphere in 8K detail. Style: cinematic lighting, desert minimalism, mirage aesthetic, ultra-HD clarity."

6 months ago

A surreal, monochrome world suspended between light and void. A blindfolded figure in flowing white robes stands alone at the edge of a jagged obsidian cliff, facing an abyss of swirling darkness. Behind them, the crumbling silhouette of a warped, angular city stretches across the horizon, its skyline fragmented like shattered glass. A ghostly, oversized moon hangs impossibly close in the white sky, casting harsh, stark lighting—razor-sharp highlights and inky shadows. The figure’s serene, unreadable face is hidden behind a blindfold. Their outstretched hand releases a black origami bird mid-flight, its wings unfurling as if ready to pierce the silence. Below the cliff, an endless abyss swirls with broken reflections, abstract glyphs, and ink-like patterns. The atmosphere feels carved from frost and smoke. The entire image is rendered in pure black and white, relying on extreme contrast and dramatic negative space. Folded fabric gleams against black rock, mist coils like smoke in frozen air. Expression and emotion are defined by silhouette, texture, and space. Style: surrealism, emotional symbolism, monochrome dreamscape Palette: pure black and white, high contrast Lighting: stark backlighting from a lunar source, deep shadows Mood: introspective, mysterious, frozen tension Composition: rule of thirds, minimalism, dramatic silhouette and texture balance Elements: flowing robes, origami bird, cliffs, moon, blindfolded figure, void, abstract ruins Rendering style: cinematic grayscale photography, high-resolution surrealist ink illustration, Octane monochrome shader, Unreal Engine lighting

6 months ago

A surreal, monochrome world suspended between light and void. A blindfolded figure in flowing white robes stands alone at the edge of a jagged obsidian cliff, facing an abyss of swirling darkness. Behind them, the crumbling silhouette of a warped, angular city stretches across the horizon, its skyline fragmented like shattered glass. A ghostly, oversized moon hangs impossibly close in the white sky, casting harsh, stark lighting—razor-sharp highlights and inky shadows. The figure’s serene, unreadable face is hidden behind a blindfold. Their outstretched hand releases a black origami bird mid-flight, its wings unfurling as if ready to pierce the silence. Below the cliff, an endless abyss swirls with broken reflections, abstract glyphs, and ink-like patterns. The atmosphere feels carved from frost and smoke. The entire image is rendered in pure black and white, relying on extreme contrast and dramatic negative space. Folded fabric gleams against black rock, mist coils like smoke in frozen air. Expression and emotion are defined by silhouette, texture, and space. Style: surrealism, emotional symbolism, monochrome dreamscape Palette: pure black and white, high contrast Lighting: stark backlighting from a lunar source, deep shadows Mood: introspective, mysterious, frozen tension Composition: rule of thirds, minimalism, dramatic silhouette and texture balance Elements: flowing robes, origami bird, cliffs, moon, blindfolded figure, void, abstract ruins Rendering style: cinematic grayscale photography, high-resolution surrealist ink illustration, Octane monochrome shader, Unreal Engine lighting

3 months ago

Image Type: Portrait Photography Overall Photographic Style: Classic professional studio style with a modern touch, reminiscent of early 20th-century portraits Lighting: Soft, balanced lighting from a slight left-front angle, highlighting facial details with minimal harsh shadows, resembling studio lighting with a softbox diffuser Depth of Field: Shallow depth of field with a sharp focus on the face and a smooth gradient blur in the background, reflecting an f/2.8 aperture setting Color Palette: Black and white (monochrome) with medium contrast, convertible to high-quality realistic colors (4K) if requested Subject Details: - Age: Middle-aged (approximately 30-40 years) - Expression: Calm and natural, with a subtle hint of a smile (soft smile) - Face Shape: Oval with a high forehead and balanced cheeks - Hair: - Color: Dark black - Style: Thick, slightly swept-back hair with wavy strands rising at the top, with a slight recession in the hairline at the sides - Eyes: - Color: Dark brown (assumed based on the black-and-white original) - Shape: Medium-sized, with a slight upward tilt at the outer corners, featuring a calm gaze - Eyebrows: Medium thickness, mostly straight with a gentle curve at the outer ends, matching the dark hair color - Nose: Medium-sized, straight with a slightly wider tip - Mouth and Lips: Medium-sized, thin lips with a thick, dark mustache covering the upper lip, displaying a calm expression - Chin: Medium height, subtly defined with a cohesive jawline - Distinguishing Features: Thick mustache and wavy, swept-back hair, with a slight recession in the hairline Body and Clothing Details: - Visible from the chest up, wearing a formal black suit with a white dress shirt and a dark tie (possibly black or dark gray), the fabric appears smooth and polished with fine details Background: Smooth, featureless background in a light gray tone with a subtle gradient, designed to keep focus on the face Overall Mood/Atmosphere: Calm and elegant, reflecting a formal and composed personality with a classic sophisticated touch Additional Settings: - Captured with a high-quality professional digital camera (e.g., Canon EOS 5D Mark IV or Sony A7R IV) using settings of f/2.8, ISO 100, and shutter speed of 1/200 second - High resolution (4K) with realistic details of skin and clothing - No artistic effects or fantastical designs

5 months ago

A dramatic Baroque painting in the style of Caravaggio, depicting a youthful John the Baptist seated alone in a stark, rocky wilderness. He wears a simple, drab brown robe that loosely covers his body, leaving one shoulder and part of his chest exposed. His face is turned slightly toward the viewer, with a solemn, introspective expression, his features partially obscured by deep shadows. He holds a plain, slender wooden staff, devoid of any adornment, resting lightly across his body. The background is dark and minimal, with jagged rocks and sparse, dry vegetation barely emerging from the deep tenebrism. The harsh, directional lighting dramatically highlights his skin, fabric folds, and the texture of the wilderness, creating a powerful contrast of light and shadow. The overall mood is intense, solitary, and sacred, capturing Caravaggio’s raw realism and psychological depth.