Image Generation Midjourney illustration Reviewed by Sushil Joshi

Cinematic Golden Hour Portrait Prompt | HowToWritePrompt

A structured Image Generation prompt optimized for midjourney. Utilizes a 85mm optical perspective and Rembrandt 3-point studio lighting with 45° key light and soft fill bounce to produce crisp, high-detail results without artificial smoothing.

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Core Subject & Pose Subject: A young man with thick, dark curly hair captured in a sharp side profile. Pose: Seated in a relaxed but grounded posture on a dark {argument name="seat color" default="green"} ribbed leather booth. One arm is draped casually along the top of the backrest, and the head is turned away, looking toward a light source. Attire & Accessories Clothing: A dark charcoal-grey formal waistcoat (vest) worn over a crisp white button-down shirt. The shirt is unbuttoned at the collar and the sleeves are rolled up to the mid-forearm. Detailing: Subtle accessories including a silver link watch on the left wrist, a minimalist silver bracelet, and a statement ring on the right hand. Environment & Background Setting:An upscale, vintage-style restaurant or cafe interior. Wall Details: A clean white paneled/wainscoted wall featuring a small, minimalist framed black-and-white architectural sketch and an antique brass wall sconce with a spherical glass bulb. Foreground: A corner of a light wood table with a white cloth napkin and silver cutlery. Lighting & Atmosphere Light Source: Strong, low-angle "golden hour" sunlight streaming in from the side. Visual Effects: Dramatic side-lighting that creates a sharp, recognizable silhouette shadow of the subject’s profile onto the white wall behind him. Mood: Introspective, cinematic, and sophisticated, with high contrast between the warm sunbeams and the deep green of the leather., studio three-point lighting, professional grade, sharp focus, high resolution, technically perfect, studio composition, publication-ready, expert framing
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sushil joshi
Lead AI Prompt Engineer · HowToWritePrompt

I am a Prompt Engineer and Web Developer passionate about building AI-powered tools, crafting effective prompts, and developing modern, user-friendly web applications. I enjoy combining artificial intelligence with web technologies to create innovative solutions that improve productivity and user experience.