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AI character creation prompts.

A complete prompt library for realistic AI portraits and characters. A strong portrait prompt is built on layers — who, camera, movement, where, medium, canvas — and this pack gives you the formula plus dozens of copy-paste prompts: professional headshots, realistic portraits, cinematic shots, AI influencers, UGC, and black & white editorial. Built for Higgsfield Nano Banana Pro, but the structure carries to any image model.

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photorealistic, hyperrealistic, 8K UHD, cinematic lighting, HDR,
DSLR quality, sharp focus, natural skin texture, realistic eyes,
subtle skin imperfections, volumetric lighting, film grain

Camera settings to include

Camera-based prompts like "shot on a Sony A7R IV, 50mm f/1.8 lens, ISO 100" help create a more professional, photorealistic effect. Describe the lighting and environmental elements too — a lens or aperture like f/1.8 or a macro lens helps create realistic depth of field and bokeh.

Setting	Example values
Lens	35mm, 50mm, 85mm
Aperture	f/1.4, f/1.8, f/2.8
Camera	Canon EOS R5, Sony Alpha 7 IV, Hasselblad
Style	shot on film, Kodak Portra 400

Professional executive headshot, navy business suit, confident expression,
soft studio lighting, neutral gray background, corporate boardroom aesthetic,
sharp focus, DSLR quality, 85mm lens, f/2.8

Professional headshot of a confident young woman in business attire, neutral studio background, soft lighting, approachable expression, high-resolution, realistic style.

Corporate professional headshot, man in a suit and tie, sharp clarity, DSLR quality photo, confident expression, clean office background, soft shadow.

Tech startup founder portrait, casual blazer over t-shirt, confident
innovator look, modern workspace background, shallow depth of field,
natural lighting, photorealistic

An attractive woman in her 20's, with light skin, natural, no make up, natural imperfections, hazel colored eyes, lush light brown hair, the photo should be a half-length portrait, shallow depth of field to emphasize the subject, taken using a Canon EOS R camera with a 50mm f/1.8 lens, f/2.2 aperture, shutter speed 1/200s, ISO 100 and natural light, Full Body, Hyper Realistic Photography, Cinematic, Cinema, Hyperdetail, Ultrahd, Color Correction, ultrahd, hdr, color grading, 8k

Elderly person portrait, highly detailed wrinkles and skin texture, soft natural light, realistic eyes, storytelling expression, close-up.

Candid laughing portrait, warm lighting, realistic eyes, cinematic photography, motion blur in hair, genuine happiness.

Extreme close-up face portrait, realistic skin details, sharp clarity, cinematic depth of field, focus on eyes, subtle skin imperfections.

Ultra realistic studio portrait of a young man, cinematic lighting, 8K detail, sharp focus, professional headshot style, subtle rim light, dark minimalist background.

Close-up portrait of a thoughtful elderly man with a white beard, sitting in a leather armchair, soft window light, library background, photorealistic, 35mm film.

Photograph of a 25-year-old woman with vibrant curly auburn hair, light freckles, expressive blue eyes, looking over her shoulder with a slight smile.

A close-up portrait of an elderly fisherman with deep wrinkles, wearing a red wool cap and smoking a pipe, sitting by a stormy sea at dawn—cinematic photography, ultra-realistic, dramatic lighting.

A stunning AI influencer, 27 years old, with long wavy chestnut-brown hair, wearing a stylish white blazer and ripped jeans, standing confidently in a cityscape at golden hour, cinematic lighting, photorealistic, full-body view

A chic AI street-style icon, 31 years old, with edgy short pixie-cut hair, wearing a black leather jacket and ripped jeans, standing near a graffiti-covered wall, urban aesthetic, photorealistic, full-body

A radiant AI travel influencer, 28 years old, with curly caramel-brown hair, wearing a flowy boho dress, standing on a tropical beach with turquoise water behind her, sun-kissed glow, realistic, full-body shot

A serene AI yoga instructor, 29 years old, with long wavy hair, wearing a minimalistic white yoga set, standing on a cliffside overlooking the ocean, peaceful energy, realistic, full-body view

Ultra-realistic mirror selfie of a 25-year-old influencer with sleek black hair in a ponytail, neutral makeup, and olive skin, wearing a beige matching workout set inside a marble bathroom. Shot on iPhone14.Pro.front.cam.

[YOUR PRODUCT NAME] UGC Micro-Influencer Image Prompt Overall Style - Authentic UGC Look: Image should appear genuinely taken by a regular person, not a professional photographer - Quality: Slightly imperfect - moderate blur, natural lighting with some shadows, not perfectly composed - Perspective: Slightly askew angle as if taken quickly on a smartphone - Filter: Subtle smartphone filter that enhances colors slightly but maintains authenticity Setting & Environment - Location: Home [Insert room you want] with realistic lived-in elements - Background: Slightly messy with a few items visible ([Insert items you want visible]) - Lighting: Natural window light from one side creating some shadows

Format: UGC style, authentic, handheld, shot on front iPhone camera
Style: unfiltered realism, slight overexposure, raw and honest
Camera: iPhone 15 Pro front camera in selfie mode, slightly shaky,
autofocus micro-pulses, no stabilization or post edits

Close up of beauty influencer at vanity table with soft ring lighting, camera slowly pushes in toward products, gentle handheld movement for intimacy, excited and genuine expression while demonstrating skincare routine.

Classic black-and-white portrait, sharp details, natural look, nostalgic photography, high contrast, shadow play on face.

A close-up in black and white of a handsome man with chiseled features, perfectly trimmed hair and captivating eyes that seem to hold a secret. His natural skin texture devoid of any post-process touch-ups, and his smile reveals a seductive smirk. Lit under classic studio softboxes to highlight every detail of his features.

Apply these specifications: monochromatic treatment with rich grayscale tones, deep charcoal or black background with subtle gradation, dramatic side lighting creating strong shadows and highlights on face (Rembrandt or split lighting), preserve all natural skin texture and detail - no smoothing, sharp focus capturing fine details in eyes and facial features.

Medical professional headshot, white coat over business attire,
trustworthy expression, clinical setting, patient-focused demeanor,
soft lighting, realistic, high quality

Creative director portrait, trendy business casual, artistic vibe,
colorful modern office setting, shallow depth of field, natural light

Startup founder portrait, smart casual attire, confident posture,
co-working space background, natural lighting, approachable smile,
photorealistic, 85mm lens aesthetic

[STYLE] + [SUBJECT DETAILS] + [CLOTHING] + [EXPRESSION] +
[SETTING/BACKGROUND] + [LIGHTING] + [CAMERA SPECS] + [QUALITY BOOSTERS]

Photorealistic portrait of a 28-year-old woman with auburn hair in soft waves,
wearing a cream cashmere sweater, warm genuine smile, cozy coffee shop
background with bokeh lights, soft natural window light from the left,
shot on Canon EOS R5 with 85mm f/1.8 lens, 8K detail, shallow depth of field,
natural skin texture

Quick reference card

What you want	Keywords to include
Realistic skin	"realistic skin texture, natural pores, subtle imperfections"
Good lighting	"soft side light, warm ambient lighting, golden hour"
Cinematic look	"shot on 35mm film, shallow depth of field, cinematic"
Professional	"DSLR quality, studio lighting, sharp focus, 85mm lens"
Authentic UGC	"handheld, iPhone front camera, slightly shaky, unfiltered"
High quality	"8K, hyperdetail, ultrahd, HDR, color grading"

Original guide by Artem Novitckii. More from him on Instagram, in the Skool community, and across his resource library.

AI character creation prompts.

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Magic words for realism

Camera settings to include

Professional headshots

Realistic portrait prompts

Cinematic portraits

AI influencer prompts

UGC-style prompts (authentic look)

Beauty / skincare UGC

Black & white / artistic

Industry-specific prompts

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Quick reference card