How to make AI portrait photos: Professional quality prompt explanation

How to make AI portrait photos: Professional quality prompt explanation | Sugiyama Nobutsugu

What is AI portrait photography?

AI portrait photography、This is a method of creating human visuals using AI image generation technology.。Due to recent advances in AI、It is now possible to reproduce realistic facial expressions and skin texture even if it is not a specific person.。Similar to the shooting done by photographers、Although it is possible to create it as a single photo,、If a real person or brand trust is involved, photography is still required.。

AI portrait photography is not “AI vs photography”、Division of roles in the production processIt is important to use it as。Combine professional prompt design with post-generation editing、Advertisements and SNS、Create professional-quality portrait photos for the web in minutes。


Features of AI portrait photography

Realistic expressions and textures

AI is skin texture、hair luster、It is possible to precisely reproduce the three-dimensional appearance of clothing.。You can also control small nuances such as smiles and serious expressions.。

Multi-view/mass production compatible

Generate multiple variations of the same person、Easy to change angle and expression。The benefits of AI can also be utilized in mass production and replacement work for advertising and SNS.。

Reproduction of race/nationality

With AI portrait photography, you can specify race and nationality.、skin tone and facial features、Can accurately reproduce eye color etc.。Japanese、british、African etc.、It is possible to express people according to the purpose.。


AI portrait photography professional quality prompt design

How to make professional quality AI portrait photos、Appearance, clothing, lighting, composition, accessories, background, race designationI will give detailed instructions up to。


Appearance/personal attributes/race designation

  • age、gender、body shape、Hair style/hair color
  • skin tone、eye color、facial skeleton
  • facial expression (smile)、seriously、relax)
  • Posture/pose (shoulder tilt)、hand position、line of sight)
  • Race/nationality designation(example:Japanese、british、African)

Case

25old japanese woman、light skin、short bob、natural smile、Stand with your shoulders slightly tilted、looking at camera
30old british man、light skin、brown short hair、calm expression、sitting and reading a book
28old african woman、dark skin、curl short hair、cheerful smile、Standing and looking at camera

Specify details including clothing, accessories, materials, and colors

  • tops、bottoms、shoes、Accessories (bags)、clock、accessories)
  • Clarifying the texture and luster of the material

Case

tops:light gray cashmere sweater、Soft and warm texture  
bottoms:dark blue tapered pants、Elegant luster with wool material
shoes:black leather short boots
Accessories:brown leather shoulder bag、silver watch

Specifying light and texture

  • light source:natural light、studio light、oblique light、Backlight etc.
  • direction and intensity of light、Three-dimensional effect of skin, hair, and clothes
  • Skin tone adjustment by race

Case

Soft softbox light from 45 degrees left、Japanese women's skin is adjusted to a lighter tone、Hair emphasizes shine

Background/environment/atmosphere

  • indoor/outdoor、sense of distance、time zone、weather
  • psychological impression (calm、refreshing、business-like)

Case

office window、morning natural light、Lightly blur the background、Calm, business-like atmosphere

Composition, angle of view, looking at camera

  • bust up、whole body、Composition such as diagonal 45 degrees
  • Specified lens angle of view (35mm、50mm、85mm)
  • Guidance of line of sight/eyes

Case

bust up、50mm equivalent lens、45 degree diagonal、Natural expression when looking at the camera

Accessories/movement/direction

  • Things held in hand and walking/sitting movements
  • Storytelling through the combination of accessories, poses, and facial expressions

Case

Walking while carrying a brown leather bag with one hand、Japanese woman's smile

Finishing adjustments after generation

  • Fine adjustment of skin type, hair type, and clothing texture
  • Light/Shadow/Background blur
  • Strengthening eyesight and three-dimensionality

Case

Skin tone adjusted according to race、Emphasizes the texture of hair and clothing、Slightly blur the background、Fine-tune facial shadows and highlights

Example of full prompt (race, clothing, accessories included, professional quality)

25old japanese woman、light skin、short bob、natural smile、Stand with your shoulders slightly tilted、looking at camera。  
tops:light gray cashmere sweater、Soft and warm texture。
bottoms:dark blue tapered pants、Elegant luster with wool material。
shoes:black leather short boots。
Accessories:brown leather shoulder bag、silver watch。
Light:Soft softbox light from 45 degrees left、The skin is the tone of a Japanese woman、Hair emphasizes shine、Add dimension to clothes。
background:indoor office、Soft natural light by the window、Slightly blur the background、Calm, business-like atmosphere。
composition:full body photo、100mm equivalent lens、45 degree diagonal、Look at the camera and have a natural expression。 Vertical photo。
show:Walking lightly while carrying a bag with one hand、smiling and looking at camera。
finishing:Adjusts skin to natural tone、Emphasizes the texture of hair and clothing、Slightly blur the background、Fine-tune facial shadows and highlights。

Note:Portrait rights/ethics/terms of use

  • When resembling a real person, be careful about portrait rights and privacy.
  • Clarify the scope of disclosure and purpose of use to prevent abuse
  • Please check the AI ​​service terms when using for commercial purposes.

summary

AI portrait photography、Professional prompts including race/nationality specificationsand fine-tuning after generation、An innovative technology that allows you to create professional-quality human visuals for advertising, SNS, and the web.。Photography is required when real people or brands are involved.、The key to success is to consider portrait rights and ethics.。

*Use the prompt above、I tried generating images with Gemin and ChatGPT。(every time、(It may not be the same photo)

For ChatGPT, the center of gravity of the face and pose is strange, like an AI image.、カメラ位置も少し高いので足短に写っていますGeminiの方が実際の写真に近い自然な仕上がりですがどうでも良い前ボケが入っていてどちらももう少しプロンプトに指示が必要ですね💦流行の前だけパンツインは両方ともしている🤣

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