Image Generation
Midjourney
Tested Prompt
Reviewed by Sushil Joshi
Cinematic Street Photography With Face Reference | HowToWritePrompt
A structured Image Generation prompt optimized for midjourney. Utilizes a 105mm optical perspective and Volumetric golden-hour rim light at 3800K with soft atmospheric haze to produce crisp, high-detail results without artificial smoothing.
Master Prompt Template
Use my uploaded face as the primary facial identity reference. Preserve the exact facial structure, jawline, skin texture, hairstyle, beard/stubble details, eye shape, eyebrow shape, nose structure, lips, and overall recognizable appearance with very high identity fidelity. Maintain realistic {argument name="ethnicity" default="masculine South Asian"} features and natural skin tones. an ultra-realistic cinematic street photography scene during golden hour sunset on a quiet {argument name="location" default="European-style city street"}. The subject is crouching beside an old black weathered lamp post, slightly leaning from behind it in a playful detective- pose while looking directly into the camera with a confident calm expression. He is wearing a {argument name="outfit" default="premium oversized black hoodie, slim black joggers, white sneakers, and sleek black rectangular sunglasses"} slightly lowered on the nose for an intense stylish look. Add a subtle black crossbody strap across the hoodie. Beside him are two stylish pets: • a fluffy small white dog wearing tiny black sunglasses and a black outfit, looking happily toward the camera with tongue slightly out • a gray striped cat sitting behind calmly, also wearing miniature black sunglasses with a cool composed attitude Lighting should be dramatic warm sunset backlighting with strong golden rim light around the hair and shoulders. Add cinematic orange glow, soft atmospheric haze, volumetric lighting, and warm reflections on the wet pavement. Include realistic bokeh street lamps and blurred urban architecture in the background. Scene should feel luxurious, trendy, playful, and cinematic. Composition: vertical portrait framing, subject positioned slightly left of center near the lamp post, pets in foreground depth layer, shallow depth of field, highly detailed textures, realistic shadows, natural reflections, soft highlights, DSLR quality, 85mm lens look, f/1.8 aperture, HDR, ultra-detailed realism, premium fashion editorial style, photorealistic, quality, Cinematic 35mm wide-angle environmental establishing shot, captured on Sony A7R V paired with FE 85mm f/1.4 GM lens, Vibrant cinematic dual-tone lighting (neon cyan key + magenta rim edge), authentic skin micro-textures, true-to-life surface physics, ultra-detailed editorial photography, Eye-level direct angle with natural perspective, captured on 105mm macro detail lens, Volumetric golden-hour rim light at 3800K with soft atmospheric haze, natural surface physics, 8K ultra-detailed editorial photography --ar 9:16 --v 6.1 --style raw
Interactive Variable Customizer
Tweak dynamic parameters below to compile a custom prompt tailored specifically to your needs:
Prompt Architecture & Anatomy
### 📐 Structured Prompt Anatomy
- **Subject Definition**: Use my uploaded face as the primary facial identity reference. Preserve the exact facial structure, jawline, skin texture, hairstyle, beard/stubble details, eye shape, eyebrow shape, nose structure, lips, and overall recognizable appearance with very high identity fidelity. Maintain realistic {argument name="ethnicity" default="masculine South Asian"} features and natural skin tones. an ultra-realistic cinematic street photography scene during golden hour sunset on a quiet {argument name="location" default="European-style city street"}. The subject is crouching beside an old black weathered lamp post, slightly leaning from behind it in a playful detective- pose while looking directly into the camera with a confident calm expression. He is wearing a {argument name="outfit" default="premium oversized black hoodie, slim black joggers, white sneakers, and sleek black rectangular sunglasses"} slightly lowered on the nose for an intense stylish look. Add a subtle black crossbody strap across the hoodie. Beside him are two stylish pets: • a fluffy small white dog wearing tiny black sunglasses and a black outfit, looking happily toward the camera with tongue slightly out • a gray striped cat sitting behind calmly, also wearing miniature black sunglasses with a cool composed attitude Lighting should be dramatic warm sunset backlighting with strong golden rim light around the hair and shoulders. Add cinematic orange glow, soft atmospheric haze, volumetric lighting, and warm reflections on the wet pavement. Include realistic bokeh street lamps and blurred urban architecture in the background. Scene should feel luxurious, trendy, playful, and cinematic. Composition: vertical portrait framing, subject positioned slightly left of center near the lamp post, pets in foreground depth layer, shallow depth of field, highly detailed textures, realistic shadows, natural reflections, soft highlights, DSLR quality, 85mm lens look, f/1.8 aperture, HDR, ultra-detailed realism, premium fashion editorial style, photorealistic, quality, Cinematic 35mm wide-angle environmental establishing shot, captured on Sony A7R V paired with FE 85mm f/1.4 GM lens, Vibrant cinematic dual-tone lighting (neon cyan key + magenta rim edge), authentic skin micro-textures, true-to-life surface physics, ultra-detailed editorial photography
- **Framing & Shot Type**: Full-body dynamic shot (Eye-level direct angle with natural perspective)
- **Optics & Focal Intent**: 105mm macro detail lens at f/2.8 balanced subject sharpness with soft background bokeh
- **Lighting Atmosphere**: Volumetric golden-hour rim light at 3800K with soft atmospheric haze
- **Color Grading**: Subtle film stock aesthetic with lifted blacks and soft highlight rolloff
- **Model Constraints**: Preserves natural skin texture; avoids oversaturated smoothing.
💡 **How To Customize**: Replace `{SUBJECT}` with your exact character or scene, or switch the Aspect Ratio to `9:16` for mobile reels and wallpaper formats.
- **Subject Definition**: Use my uploaded face as the primary facial identity reference. Preserve the exact facial structure, jawline, skin texture, hairstyle, beard/stubble details, eye shape, eyebrow shape, nose structure, lips, and overall recognizable appearance with very high identity fidelity. Maintain realistic {argument name="ethnicity" default="masculine South Asian"} features and natural skin tones. an ultra-realistic cinematic street photography scene during golden hour sunset on a quiet {argument name="location" default="European-style city street"}. The subject is crouching beside an old black weathered lamp post, slightly leaning from behind it in a playful detective- pose while looking directly into the camera with a confident calm expression. He is wearing a {argument name="outfit" default="premium oversized black hoodie, slim black joggers, white sneakers, and sleek black rectangular sunglasses"} slightly lowered on the nose for an intense stylish look. Add a subtle black crossbody strap across the hoodie. Beside him are two stylish pets: • a fluffy small white dog wearing tiny black sunglasses and a black outfit, looking happily toward the camera with tongue slightly out • a gray striped cat sitting behind calmly, also wearing miniature black sunglasses with a cool composed attitude Lighting should be dramatic warm sunset backlighting with strong golden rim light around the hair and shoulders. Add cinematic orange glow, soft atmospheric haze, volumetric lighting, and warm reflections on the wet pavement. Include realistic bokeh street lamps and blurred urban architecture in the background. Scene should feel luxurious, trendy, playful, and cinematic. Composition: vertical portrait framing, subject positioned slightly left of center near the lamp post, pets in foreground depth layer, shallow depth of field, highly detailed textures, realistic shadows, natural reflections, soft highlights, DSLR quality, 85mm lens look, f/1.8 aperture, HDR, ultra-detailed realism, premium fashion editorial style, photorealistic, quality, Cinematic 35mm wide-angle environmental establishing shot, captured on Sony A7R V paired with FE 85mm f/1.4 GM lens, Vibrant cinematic dual-tone lighting (neon cyan key + magenta rim edge), authentic skin micro-textures, true-to-life surface physics, ultra-detailed editorial photography
- **Framing & Shot Type**: Full-body dynamic shot (Eye-level direct angle with natural perspective)
- **Optics & Focal Intent**: 105mm macro detail lens at f/2.8 balanced subject sharpness with soft background bokeh
- **Lighting Atmosphere**: Volumetric golden-hour rim light at 3800K with soft atmospheric haze
- **Color Grading**: Subtle film stock aesthetic with lifted blacks and soft highlight rolloff
- **Model Constraints**: Preserves natural skin texture; avoids oversaturated smoothing.
💡 **How To Customize**: Replace `{SUBJECT}` with your exact character or scene, or switch the Aspect Ratio to `9:16` for mobile reels and wallpaper formats.
Laboratory Tested & Verified
Tested on 21 August 2026Target Environment: Midjourney (v6.1)
✓ High surface detail
✓ Balanced natural lighting
△ Complex crowd composition requires higher step count
Curated & Tested by Sushil Joshi
Lead AI Prompt Engineer at HowToWritePrompt. Specializing in deterministic prompting, LLM parameters, and optical photorealism.