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Cinematic headshot in window light

A soft, moody headshot of you lit by a single window, like a quiet film scene. Upload a clear photo, paste this prompt into ChatGPT, Gemini or Grok, change the parts in brackets to suit you, and generate.

Part of the Cinematic headshot trend

Written for
ChatGPT, Gemini, Grok
You'll need
A clear photo to upload
Status
Tested 19 Oct 2026 in grok-imagine-image-2.0
Test settings
Reference photo: an AI-generated picture of a fictional woman (not a real person), made in Grok for this test. Uploaded with the default copy text unchanged. Aspect ratio 3:4 (no 4:5 preset). First result used; resized to 1200x1600 and converted to WebP.
Variability
Faces, poses and small details vary between runs; always compare the result with your own photo.
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Prompt
Use the uploaded photo as the reference for the person. Preserve their recognisable face, natural skin tone, hairline and body proportions as closely as the model permits; check the result against the reference.
Scene: a close headshot in a dim room, a bookshelf falling into shadow behind.
Pose: head turned slightly toward the window, eyes to the camera, calm expression.
Clothing: a plain dark crew-neck top.
Light: soft daylight from one large window, gentle fall-off into shadow on the far side of the face.
Style: cinematic film still, shallow depth of field, subtle grain, natural skin texture with pores, no retouching.
Format: vertical 4:5
Avoid: smoothing or reshaping the face, changing skin tone, heavy makeup, text, logos, watermarks.

Customise

For example: a bookshelf.

For example: a plain dark crew-neck top.

Fields start with illustrative values; replace them with your own facts. The prompt updates as you type. Copy prompt copies your version.

How to use it

  1. Open an external image tool listed above. The tested model, if any, is named in Status.
  2. Upload a clear reference photo of the subject. If it includes identifiable people, get their consent and check each face.
  3. Customise the fields, copy your version, paste it with the photo and generate.
  4. Compare the result with the reference. If a face, pose or detail changes, ask for one correction or try again; an exact match is not guaranteed.
How to use this prompt
  1. This prompt changes your own photo. Choose a clear reference photo, and get permission from people who can be identified.
  2. Upload the photo in the external AI app you chose. Fill Customise, press Copy prompt and paste the prompt with the photo.
  3. Compare the new picture with the original. Face, hands, clothes and pose can change. An exact likeness is not guaranteed.

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Good to know

  • Deep shadows can hide one side of the face; ask for a little fill light if likeness drops.
  • Use reference photos you have the right to use; get consent from identifiable people.

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