One post tagged with "portrait"

Overview​

A stunning intimate portrait capturing a moment of quiet contemplation. This prompt creates a photorealistic close-up of a beautiful woman with striking blue eyes, dark tousled hair, and natural freckles, holding a red wine glass while resting against a textured pillow. The warm, cozy lighting and bokeh background evoke a romantic evening atmosphere with a cinematic film photography aesthetic.

Keywords​

beautiful woman, striking blue eyes, dark hair, messy tousled hair, freckles,
natural beauty, holding red wine glass, resting on pillow, close-up portrait,
warm cozy lighting, bokeh background, intimate atmosphere, film photography aesthetic,
soft focus, natural light, romantic mood, photorealistic, cinematic lighting,
high detail, 8k, ultra detailed, masterpiece, best quality

The Prompt​

Simple Version​

Close-up intimate portrait of a beautiful woman with striking blue eyes and dark tousled hair, natural freckles, holding red wine glass, resting chin on arm against textured pillow, warm cozy lighting, bokeh background, intimate atmosphere, film photography aesthetic, soft focus, romantic mood, photorealistic, cinematic lighting, highly detailed, 8k, masterpiece

Detailed JSON Structure​

{
  "composition": {
    "framing": "close-up intimate portrait, face and wine glass",
    "angle": "eye-level, slightly above subject",
    "focal_point": "piercing blue eyes and face",
    "depth_of_field": "shallow focus with background bokeh"
  },
  "subject": {
    "appearance": "young woman, fair skin with freckles, natural beauty",
    "hair": "dark brown black hair, tousled messy casual style",
    "eyes": "striking bright blue eyes, intense gaze",
    "expression": "serene, contemplative, intimate direct eye contact",
    "skin_texture": "natural with visible freckles, healthy glow",
    "makeup": "minimal natural makeup, soft pink lips"
  },
  "pose_and_props": {
    "position": "reclining, resting chin/face on arm against pillow",
    "prop": "red wine glass held in hand",
    "pillow": "textured woven or velvet cushion in warm tones",
    "mood": "relaxed, intimate, comfortable evening moment"
  },
  "clothing": {
    "visible": "dark textured garment, possibly knit or chunky fabric",
    "style": "casual cozy evening wear"
  },
  "lighting": {
    "primary": "warm soft ambient lighting, possibly candlelight or lamp",
    "quality": "diffused gentle light on face, moody shadows",
    "color_temperature": "warm golden tones",
    "atmosphere": "intimate cozy evening ambiance",
    "highlights": "soft catch lights in eyes"
  },
  "color_palette": {
    "dominant": "warm browns, golden tones, dark shadows",
    "accents": "bright blue eyes, red wine, peachy skin tones",
    "background": "dark with warm orange bokeh highlights",
    "temperature": "very warm intimate color grading"
  },
  "background": {
    "composition": "heavily blurred with soft bokeh circles",
    "colors": "dark with warm golden orange light spots",
    "atmosphere": "cozy interior, evening setting"
  },
  "style": {
    "artistic_approach": "intimate portrait photography, lifestyle aesthetic",
    "technique": "shallow depth of field, film photography style",
    "aesthetic": "natural beauty, cozy evening, romantic intimacy",
    "mood": "warm, inviting, personal, quiet moment",
    "quality": "professional portrait with natural authentic feel"
  }
}

Technical Settings​

For Stable Diffusion XL​

• Sampler: DPM++ 2M Karras or Euler a
• Steps: 40-60
• CFG Scale: 7-9
• Resolution: 896x1152 (portrait 4:5) or 1024x1280
• Clip Skip: 2

Prompt Weighting​

(striking blue eyes:1.4), (natural freckles:1.2), (warm cozy lighting:1.3),
(bokeh background:1.2), (photorealistic:1.3), (highly detailed:1.2),
(film photography aesthetic:1.2), (intimate atmosphere:1.1)

Negative Prompt​

daytime, bright lighting, harsh lighting, overexposed, underexposed,
low quality, low detail, blurry face, distorted features, cartoonish,
anime style, oversaturated, neon colors, multiple people, text, watermark

Recommended LORAs​

1. Portrait Detail LORA (0.6-0.8 weight)

   • Enhances facial features and skin texture

2. Film Grain LORA (0.3-0.5 weight)

   • Adds authentic film photography aesthetic

3. Bokeh Background LORA (0.5 weight)

   • Enhances depth of field and background blur

4. Natural Lighting LORA (0.4-0.6 weight)

   • Improves warm ambient lighting quality

Variations​

Brighter Mood​

• Increase lighting intensity
• Lighter background bokeh
• More prominent highlights in hair

Different Eye Colors​

Replace "blue eyes" with:

• "green eyes" for emerald gaze
• "hazel eyes" for warm depth
• "brown eyes" for classic beauty

Alternative Props​

Replace wine glass with:

• Coffee mug for morning intimacy
• Book for contemplative mood
• No prop, hand near face

Different Hair Styles​

• "sleek straight hair" for polished look
• "wavy flowing hair" for romantic softness
• "braided hair" for textured detail

Post-Processing Tips​

1. Color Grading

   • Lift shadows slightly for warmth
   • Add orange/teal color balance
   • Increase warmth in midtones

2. Skin Retouching

   • Keep freckles natural, don't oversmooth
   • Gentle frequency separation
   • Maintain skin texture authenticity

3. Eye Enhancement

   • Subtle dodge on iris highlights
   • Slight sharpening on eyes
   • Enhance catch lights

4. Bokeh Enhancement

   • Add lens blur if needed
   • Increase background bokeh size
   • Adjust bokeh color temperature

Common Issues & Fixes​

Issue: Eyes look artificial or too vivid​

Fix: Reduce eye color emphasis in prompt, add "(natural eye color:1.1)"

Issue: Skin looks too smooth/plastic​

Fix: Add "(skin pores:1.1), (natural skin texture:1.2)" to prompt

Issue: Lighting too bright or flat​

Fix: Emphasize "(moody lighting:1.2), (dramatic shadows:1.1)"

Issue: Background not blurry enough​

Fix: Increase "(shallow depth of field:1.3), (bokeh:1.3)"

Use Cases​

• Portfolio: Professional portrait photography style
• Stock Photography: Lifestyle and intimate moments
• Marketing: Wine brands, cozy home goods, intimate products
• Editorial: Magazine features on beauty, lifestyle
• Social Media: Aesthetic content for Instagram, Pinterest

Related Prompts​

• Morning Coffee Portrait - Similar composition with coffee instead of wine
• Golden Hour Beauty - Natural outdoor lighting variation
• Candlelit Romance - More dramatic low-key lighting
• Bed Portrait Series - Similar intimate bedroom aesthetic

Image Reference​

Tips for Best Results​

1. Start with base prompt - Test the simple version first
2. Add weighted emphasis - Use (keyword:1.2) for important elements
3. Iterate on lighting - Adjust warmth and intensity to taste
4. Check facial features - Regenerate if eyes/face are distorted
5. Use img2img - For more control over composition
6. Experiment with seeds - Find consistent good seeds for this style

Inspiration​

This prompt style works beautifully for:

• Lifestyle brand photography
• Wine and beverage marketing
• Home and comfort product shoots
• Beauty and skincare campaigns
• Editorial fashion features
• Social media content creation

The intimate, cozy aesthetic resonates with audiences seeking authentic, relatable beauty content rather than overly polished commercial photography.