Image Generation Midjourney portrait Reviewed by Sushil Joshi

Hyper-expressive 3d Cartoon Portrait From Photo Reference | HowToWrite

A structured Image Generation prompt optimized for midjourney. Utilizes a 85mm optical perspective and Soft overcast diffused daylight through a large north-facing window to produce crisp, high-detail results without artificial smoothing.

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Convert the input photo into a hyper-expressive 3D cartoon portrait in the exact style of the provided reference image, faithfully preserving the real facial features of the original person, including skin tone, eyebrows, lips, nose shape, beard, and overall bone structure, while subtly exaggerating proportions for a stylized cartoon look; eyes should be large and expressive, slightly bulging for comedic impact, and the face must show {argument name="expression" default="surprise or shock"} with a dramatically open mouth, thick glossy lips, and strong emotional intensity; skin must be realistically textured with visible pores and facial hair; include detailed accessories matching the input photo such as earrings, bandanas, or chains; lighting should be sharp and cinematic, featuring a dramatic key light from the left, soft fill from the right, and subtle rim lighting; use a clean or gradient background to keep focus on the character; maintain strict anatomical accuracy within a Pixar–Illumination hybrid visual language; render in high resolution with a clay-style material finish; final image must be in vertical 3:4 portrait aspect ratio, Eye-level intimate portrait with shallow depth of field, captured on Canon EOS R5 with RF 50mm f/1.2L USM lens, Moody chiaroscuro single-source side lighting with deep velvety shadows, authentic skin micro-textures, true-to-life surface physics, 8K ultra-detailed editorial photography
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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.