AI Image Prompt Guide

• Subject: Who or what is in the image? Be specific. (e.g., a woman with porcelain skin, dark wet hair slicked back, fine droplets of seawater visible; A single unopened flower bud with soft pink inner petals emerging from a creamy trumpet-shaped calyx).
• Action: What is happening? (e.g., riding on a horse's back, mid-stride running through a field).
• Composition: How is the shot framed? (e.g., extreme close-up, wide shot, low angle shot, portrait).
• Location: Where does the scene take place? (e.g., misty shoreline of La Concha beach at dawn, a sun-drenched meadow).
• Style: What is the overall aesthetic? (e.g., 3D animation, film noir, watercolor painting, photorealistic, 1990s product photography).

Examples

Prompt

A young Korean man in a black wide suit, sitting at a subway platform. The man is off-center, turned to camera with his back, shot over the shoulder. A blurred train rushing past, muted green and yellow tones, soft grain, harsh fluorescent lighting, motion contrast between still figure and moving train, nostalgic urban atmosphere, quiet and introspective mood.

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• Write naturally: Avoid doing keyword dumps, instead write natural sentences that describe the scene.
• Priority order: Main subject → Key action → Critical style → Essential context → Secondary details
• Prompt length: 10-30 words for quick concepts, 30-80 words for most, 80+ words for complex scenes
• Positive phrasing: Instead of "no crowds," write "peaceful solitude." Instead of "without glasses," write "clear, unobstructed eyes." Ask: "If this wasn't there, what would I see instead?"

Lighting dramatically affects mood and atmosphere. Master these classic setups to control how your subject is perceived.

• Rembrandt: 45° key light creates small cheek triangle → moody depth.
• Split: Side light; one half lit, one half shadow → dramatic contrast.
• Window / Soft: Large diffuse source → even, gentle skin tones.
• Golden hour: Warm, soft directional glow; flattering & atmospheric.
• Overhead single: Hard shadows, stark & dramatic.
• Chiaroscuro: Strong light/dark separation for high drama.

Examples

Prompt

A young Korean man with clean features and short dark hair, wearing a black wide-cut suit, seated on a red plastic chair in a minimalist white studio. Medium portrait composition, body angled slightly away but glancing back at the camera. Rembrandt lighting: a single key light at 45°, shaping his face with a distinct illuminated triangle on the far cheek, adding depth, soft contrast, and sculptural definition. Photorealistic, cinematic mood, subtle grain.

Camera angle changes the viewer's relationship to the subject. Use angles intentionally to evoke specific emotions.

• Low angle: Makes subject feel powerful / monumental.
• High / bird's eye: Reveals patterns & relationships.
• Eye level: Neutral, natural connection.
• Dutch angle: Tilt for unease / tension.
• Close vs wide: Close = intimacy/detail; Wide = context/setting.

Examples

Prompt

Extreme low-angle shot of the contemporary coastal home, camera positioned near ground level pointing sharply upward to exaggerate height and curved forms. Strong upward distortion, façade towering overhead, circular window dominating the sky.

Technical camera settings give you precise control over focus, perspective, and image quality.

Add text to your images for posters, product labels, or branded content. Specify exact wording and style for best results.

Compare a basic prompt with an advanced one to see how additional details create more control and polish.