A detailed prompt for GPT Image 2 to transform an uploaded

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A detailed prompt for GPT Image 2 to transform an uploaded photograph into a cozy, whimsical hand-drawn colored pencil and crayon scrapbook illustration, preserving original features while adding decorative borders.

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1	Transform the uploaded photograph into a beautiful, cozy, whimsical HAND-DRAWN COLORED PENCIL & CRAYON SCRAPBOOK ILLUSTRATION.
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3	IMPORTANT — PRESERVE THE ORIGINAL PHOTO:
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5	First, carefully analyze the uploaded photograph. Identify the actual subjects, people, facial features, hairstyles, clothing, poses, expressions, accessories, objects, background and surroundings.
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7	Recreate the same photograph as a charming illustrated artwork. Preserve the original composition, recognizable facial characteristics, clothing details, body positions and interactions. Do not randomly replace or invent the main subjects.
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9	ART STYLE:
10	- Authentic hand-drawn colored pencil and wax crayon illustration.
11	- Visible pencil strokes, grainy textures and imperfect sketch lines.
12	- Soft watercolor-like coloring mixed with rich colored pencil shading.
13	- Delicate cross-hatching and layered hand-drawn details.
14	- Slightly rough, nostalgic children's storybook illustration aesthetic.
15	- Warm, dreamy, cozy and whimsical atmosphere.
16	- Cream-colored textured paper background.
17	- Soft lighting with warm highlights and gentle shadows.
18	- Rich yet slightly faded vintage colors.
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20	SCRAPBOOK DECORATION:
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22	Surround the main illustration with a playful handmade scrapbook border featuring:
23	- Pink and red glittery heart stickers.
24	- Small colorful gemstones and pearl beads.
25	- Golden stars and crystal decorations.
26	- Tiny hand-drawn flowers and butterflies.
27	- Cute doodles, smiley faces and little stars.
28	- Small decorative leaves and seasonal elements.
29	- Colorful hand-drawn outlines and playful symbols.
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31	Make the decorations look like real physical stickers and tiny embellishments placed around the edges of the artwork.
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33	COMPOSITION:
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35	Keep the main subject as the central focus. Recreate the original environment using detailed colored pencil textures. Add decorative scrapbook elements mainly around the outer borders without covering important parts of the photograph.
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37	The artwork should feel like a page from a beautifully decorated personal diary or a nostalgic illustrated memory journal.
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39	FINAL AESTHETIC:
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41	Extremely detailed, adorable, cozy, nostalgic, artistic, soft vintage scrapbook aesthetic, handmade illustration, visible crayon grain, colored pencil texture, delicate imperfections, warm pastel tones, charming decorative embellishments, premium illustrated journal page.
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43	IMPORTANT: The result must look like a completely hand-drawn illustration, NOT a photograph with a cartoon filter. Avoid photorealism, 3D rendering, plastic textures and overly smooth digital painting.