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AI portrait prompts you can copy and paste

These are the prompts behind real portrait templates. Each card shows the template's result, the exact prompt and the model and settings it used. Copy the prompt, or open the template to make your own version.

A portrait prompt works best when it names the light, the lens and the expression, not only age and hair.

  • Character Replacement Motion Graphic: Video AI video template
    Video
    A sleek dark UI motion graphic showing how character replacement works in video. First, a short video clip of a person walking plays on the left labeled "Source Video". Then a character portrait image slides in from the right labeled "Character Image". A glowing magic wand effect sweeps across both, merging them together. The result plays as a new video where the original person is replaced by the character, labeled "Result". Smooth transitions, dark background (#0a0a0f), purple/violet accent gl
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  • Natural Skin Close-Up Portrait: Portrait AI image template

    Natural Skin Close-Up Portrait

    Nano Banana Pro · 4:3

    Extreme close-up portrait of a natural Brazilian woman's face, sun-kissed blonde hair with individual stray strands. Raw and unfiltered photography. Focus on hyper-realistic skin anatomy: visible micro-pores, natural skin grain, subtle freckles across the nose bridge, fine downy hair (peach fuzz) visible under soft side lighting. No makeup, showing natural skin imperfections, slight oiliness in the T-zone, and realistic fine lines around the eyes. Captivating eyes with detailed iris patterns and natural moisture reflection. Shot on 85mm macro lens, f/2.8, 8k resolution, cinematic natural light, authentic human texture, depth of field focused strictly on the eyes and skin surface.
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  • Professional Man Headshot: Portrait AI image template

    Professional Man Headshot

    FLUX.2 Klein · 1:1

    Professional headshot portrait of a 30 year old man with short dark hair, clean shaven, wearing a navy blue suit and white shirt, neutral gray background, studio lighting, sharp focus, high quality photograph
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  • Matte Headphones on Plaster: Portrait AI image template

    Matte Headphones on Plaster

    Z-Image Turbo · 1:1

    Matte sand-colored headphones on a sculptural plaster block, editorial product shot, cinematic warm-neutral color grade, soft directional key light, 35mm lens, shallow depth of field, natural skin tones, subtle film grain
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  • Whimsical Chef Dough Toss: Portrait AI image template

    Whimsical Chef Dough Toss

    Z-Image Turbo · 1:1

    Playful caricature of a mustachioed chef tossing pizza dough, oversized head, comic style, warm-neutral palette, soft diffused lighting, cohesive minimal background, premium editorial composition
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  • Character sheet style: Portrait AI image template

    Character sheet style

    Z-Image Turbo · 3:4

    Character sheet style: young forest ranger heroine with a hawk companion, three-quarter view, concept art, warm-neutral palette, soft diffused lighting, cohesive minimal background, premium editorial composition
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  • Character design: Portrait AI image template

    Character design

    Z-Image Turbo · 3:4

    Character design: friendly round courier robot with satchel, orthographic front view, concept art, warm-neutral palette, soft diffused lighting, cohesive minimal background, premium editorial composition
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  • Stylized character: Portrait AI image template

    Stylized character

    Z-Image Turbo · 3:4

    Stylized character: jovial pirate chef with octopus sous-chef on shoulder, painterly concept art, warm-neutral palette, soft diffused lighting, cohesive minimal background, premium editorial composition
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  • Caricature of a rockstar guitarist mid-solo: Portrait AI image template
    Caricature of a rockstar guitarist mid-solo, wild hair, exaggerated pose, colorful, warm-neutral palette, soft diffused lighting, cohesive minimal background, premium editorial composition
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  • Playful caricature of a mustachioed chef tossing pizza dough: Portrait AI image template
    Playful caricature of a mustachioed chef tossing pizza dough, oversized head, comic style, warm-neutral palette, soft diffused lighting, cohesive minimal background, premium editorial composition
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  • Adorable smiling baby with soft curls in a knit onesie: Portrait AI image template
    Adorable smiling baby with soft curls in a knit onesie, gentle nursery light, tender portrait, cinematic warm-neutral color grade, soft directional key light, 35mm lens, shallow depth of field, natural skin tones, subtle film grain
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  • Baby in an oversized sun hat on a beach at golden hour: Portrait AI image template
    Baby in an oversized sun hat on a beach at golden hour, joyful candid, cinematic warm-neutral color grade, soft directional key light, 35mm lens, shallow depth of field, natural skin tones, subtle film grain
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  • Detailed explorer action figure with backpack and map: Portrait AI image template
    Detailed explorer action figure with backpack and map accessory on a display stand, warm-neutral palette, soft diffused lighting, cohesive minimal background, premium editorial composition
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  • Collectible action figure of an astronaut in blister: Portrait AI image template
    Collectible action figure of an astronaut in blister packaging with accessories, product photography, warm-neutral palette, soft diffused lighting, cohesive minimal background, premium editorial composition
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  • Girl releasing a paper lantern over a night river festival: Portrait AI image template
    Girl releasing a paper lantern over a night river festival, hundreds of lights on the water, cinematic warm-neutral color grade, soft directional key light, 35mm lens, shallow depth of field, natural skin tones, subtle film grain
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  • Contemporary dancer mid-spin in an abandoned theatre: Portrait AI image template
    Contemporary dancer mid-spin in an abandoned theatre, dust in a single spotlight beam, cinematic warm-neutral color grade, soft directional key light, 35mm lens, shallow depth of field, natural skin tones, subtle film grain
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  • Street violinist under warm string lights in an old-town: Portrait AI image template
    Street violinist under warm string lights in an old-town square at blue hour, cinematic warm-neutral color grade, soft directional key light, 35mm lens, shallow depth of field, natural skin tones, subtle film grain
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  • Close portrait of a Maasai elder with intricate beadwork: Portrait AI image template
    Close portrait of a Maasai elder with intricate beadwork, dignified gaze, savanna dusk, cinematic warm-neutral color grade, soft directional key light, 35mm lens, shallow depth of field, natural skin tones, subtle film grain
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  • Smoky jazz club scene: Portrait AI image template

    Smoky jazz club scene

    Grok Imagine · 1:1

    Smoky jazz club scene, saxophonist silhouetted against amber stage light, cinematic warm-neutral color grade, soft directional key light, 35mm lens, shallow depth of field, natural skin tones, subtle film grain
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  • Chef searing a steak with dramatic flame burst in a dark: Portrait AI image template
    Chef searing a steak with dramatic flame burst in a dark professional kitchen, cinematic warm-neutral color grade, soft directional key light, 35mm lens, shallow depth of field, natural skin tones, subtle film grain
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  • Couple laughing on a whitewashed Santorini staircase: Portrait AI image template
    Couple laughing on a whitewashed Santorini staircase overlooking the caldera at sunset, cinematic warm-neutral color grade, soft directional key light, 35mm lens, shallow depth of field, natural skin tones, subtle film grain
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  • Portrait of a young woman on a city rooftop at golden hour: Portrait AI image template
    Portrait of a young woman on a city rooftop at golden hour, skyline bokeh behind her, wind moving her hair, cinematic warm-neutral color grade, soft directional key light, 35mm lens, shallow depth of field, natural skin tones, subtle film grain
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  • Fashion editorial: Portrait AI image template

    Fashion editorial

    Z-Image Turbo · 3:4

    Fashion editorial: model in a flowing crimson dress against raw concrete brutalist architecture, cinematic warm-neutral color grade, soft directional key light, 35mm lens, shallow depth of field, natural skin tones, subtle film grain
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  • Documentary portrait of an elderly barber in his vintage: Portrait AI image template
    Documentary portrait of an elderly barber in his vintage shop, soft window light, worn leather chair, cinematic warm-neutral color grade, soft directional key light, 35mm lens, shallow depth of field, natural skin tones, subtle film grain
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Pick a prompt, keep its look and change the subject.