How to Write an AI Photo Prompt That Works

A good prompt is specific and short enough to follow. Use this five-part formula.

The formula

  1. Subject: "the person in my uploaded photo".
  2. Outfit and setting: "red silk saree, marigold background".
  3. Lighting: "soft golden hour light".
  4. Camera: "85mm lens, shallow depth of field".
  5. Mood and finish: "calm, natural skin texture, 4K".

Common mistakes

  • Forgetting the face-preserve line.
  • Stacking many unrelated styles.
  • Using vague words like "beautiful".

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