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A detailed JSON-style prompt template for creating dramatic black and white studio portraits with butterfly lighting and realistic skin textures using Nano Banana Pro.
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| 1 | { |
| 2 | "style_prompt_template": { |
| 3 | "subject": "{argument name="person" default="{{PERSON_NAME_OR_IMAGE}}"}", |
| 4 | "aspect_ratio": "9:16 vertical", |
| 5 | "canvas_size_guidance": "1080x1920 or equivalent 9:16", |
| 6 | "shot_type": "medium portrait shot, zoomed out 50% from tight close-up, head-to-mid-torso visible, facing camera", |
| 7 | "photography_style": "dramatic black and white studio portrait, editorial/fine-art photography", |
| 8 | "composition": { |
| 9 | "face_position": "subject's face centered both horizontally and vertically in the frame", |
| 10 | "face_size_in_frame": "face occupies roughly 20-25% of frame height, not tightly cropped, ample negative space around subject", |
| 11 | "eye_line": "eyes aligned at approximate vertical center of the canvas", |
| 12 | "headroom": "generous margin above the hair, clear dark space visible above head", |
| 13 | "crop": "visible down to mid-chest or waist, more of the suit and shoulders shown, wider view than a tight headshot", |
| 14 | "surrounding_space": "large area of negative black space surrounding subject on left, right, top, and bottom", |
| 15 | "alignment": "subject facing straight into camera, symmetrical framing, no off-center offset" |
| 16 | }, |
| 17 | "lighting": { |
| 18 | "type": "single hard top-down spotlight (butterfly/Paramount lighting)", |
| 19 | "quality": "harsh, narrow beam creating strong falloff", |
| 20 | "key_highlight": "top of hair and forehead catch bright rim light", |
| 21 | "shadow_behavior": "deep shadows under brow, cheekbones, and jawline; steep light-to-dark gradient across face", |
| 22 | "background_light": "none; background falls into near-total darkness with faint gradient near top edge, spotlight cone visible in wider frame" |
| 23 | }, |
| 24 | "color_treatment": "monochrome black and white, high contrast, deep blacks, no gray midtone flatness", |
| 25 | "background": "solid black or near-black, subtle vignette, no visible texture or props, large expanse of negative space", |
| 26 | "wardrobe": "dark tailored suit jacket, white dress shirt, dark tie, formal/business attire, full torso visible", |
| 27 | "expression_and_pose": "neutral to serious expression, calm and composed, minimal smile, direct gaze into lens, relaxed shoulders", |
| 28 | "skin_and_texture_detail": "visible natural skin texture, pores, fine wrinkles, stubble if present, unretouched realism", |
| 29 | "hair_detail": "individual strands visible and crisply lit, natural texture, not overly styled", |
| 30 | "camera_and_lens": "shot as if on medium format camera, 50mm-85mm equivalent lens, greater working distance from subject, shallow depth of field, tack-sharp focus on eyes", |
| 31 | "grain_and_finish": "fine film-like grain, high dynamic range, crisp micro-contrast, glossy editorial finish", |
| 32 | "mood": "intense, powerful, cinematic, timeless" |
| 33 | }, |
| 34 | "negative_prompt": "color cast, flat lighting, soft focus, blown highlights on face, busy background, smiling broad" |
| 35 | } |
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