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Golden Hour Backlit Profile Portrait Prompt

This is a ready-to-use Golden Hour Backlit Profile Portrait Prompt for ChatGPT. Copy the prompt below, paste it into your AI tool and adjust it to your needs.

Main Subject:
The photo features a young woman standing with her head turned in left profile, with a subtle, barely noticeable smile on her face. Her right hand is raised and gently holding a strand of her hair near the ends.

Clothing and Accessories:
The woman is dressed in an entirely black outfit. She is wearing a loose black shirt or lightweight oversized jacket with long sleeves, tucked into black bottoms. A thin black leather belt with a neat silver buckle is visible at her waist. A black shoulder bag is worn across her shoulder, with part of a thin silver-colored metal chain visible.

Appearance, Makeup, and Hairstyle:
Hairstyle: Her straight hair is worn loose. It looks natural, with soft waves created by the wind.

Makeup: Very natural, "no-makeup makeup" style. Clean, natural-looking skin, neatly defined eyebrows, and a neutral shade on the lips.

Lighting:
The scene is illuminated by soft, warm backlighting typical of the golden hour (sunset or sunrise). The sun's rays illuminate the woman's hair, creating a bright golden rim light (halo effect) that emphasizes the texture of her hair and the contours of her face. Her face remains in soft shadow while still being clearly and naturally illuminated.

Background and Atmosphere:
Background: A dense wall of dark green foliage — bushes and trees with large leaves. The background is darkened, creating deep contrast with the illuminated figure of the woman. Some of the leaves in the background are also touched by the golden sunlight.

Location: It looks like the edge of a park or a dirt path near a forest. Dry grass and small plants are visible at the bottom. Part of a concrete curb is visible in the foreground.

Atmosphere: Calm, thoughtful, warm, and cozy. The mood of the photograph is melancholic and romantic.

Camera Angle and Composition:
The photograph is taken at eye level from a close distance, using a medium shot, framing the woman from the waist up to the top of her head. The composition is balanced, with the woman positioned in the center, looking beyond the frame. The texture of her hair and the surrounding greenery are highly detailed. Natural photography style with subtle film grain.

Do not change any facial features. Preserve the exact facial structure and 100% facial resemblance.

Vertical composition, 3:4 aspect ratio.

Realistic, high-quality, sharp 8K photograph, shot on an iPhone 16 Pro Max.

How to use this prompt

  • Copy the full prompt and paste it into a new chat.
  • Add your own details after the prompt, if needed.
  • Ask follow-up questions to refine the result.

Written by S NAR

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