Can I use these prompts as they are?

Yes. “Create with it” fills in the model and ratio too, and you can copy any prompt to use elsewhere.

Can I use my own photo as a reference?

Add it as a reference image on the create page; models that take references keep the person's features as well as they can. Don't publish works made from other people's real photos.

Can I use the images commercially?

Images you make are yours, subject to the terms of the model you used. Treat other people's works as references only.

Portrait AI prompts with real results

Portrait prompts: studio headshots, street portraits, ID-photo styles and cinematic close-ups. Each spells out the light, expression and lens, so you only change who is in it.

Candid street photo of a young woman with straight black hair and bangs standing outdoors in Tokyo. — Candid Tokyo Girl in Smartphone Motion Blur gpt-image-2.516

Close-up portrait of a young freckled woman lying on light bedding, looking softly at the camera. — Freckled Woman in an Intimate Bedside Close-Up gemini-3-pro-image13

Actor dressed as Tsunade standing with film crew reviewing playback on a set monitor. — Tsunade Reviewing Footage on a Live-Action Set gemini-3.1-flash-image21

Half-body photo of a young woman resting a fork near her chin in a cozy restaurant at night. — Quiet Dinner Portrait with a Fork gpt-image-278

Young woman smiling from above as sunlight filters through trees onto her and a fluffy ginger cat. — Komorebi Smile with a Fluffy Orange Cat gpt-image-2.5

Woman with blunt bangs sitting in cool blue studio lighting. — Cool-Toned Studio Fashion Portrait gemini-3.1-flash-image38

Young woman in sunglasses posing for a mirror selfie in a tropical resort setting. — Tropical Resort Mirror Selfie gemini-3.1-flash-image72

Low-angle shot of a stylish young Asian woman squatting outdoors on a sunny street pavement. — Korean Woman Squatting on a Sunlit Street gpt-image-273

Low-angle view of a man in round glasses and a black blazer against a sunny orange wall. — Man in Black Against an Orange Sunlit Wall gemini-3.1-flash-image18

A casual motion-blurred selfie of a person walking down a city street at night under warm streetlights. — Night Street Motion-Blur Selfie gpt-image-242

A smiling young woman in a tropical forest path raising two fingers near her forehead. — Tropical Forest Travel Snapshot gpt-image-248

A woman in cosplay sitting at an exhibition booth gesturing with her hand while talking. — Cosplayer at a Compressed Y2K Booth gpt-image-2.5

Young woman in classical armor standing next to a white horse by the ocean. — Armored Woman and White Horse by the Sea gemini-3.1-flash-image21

Full-length mirror selfie of a woman in a black coat and heels with her face obscured by a phone. — Black Silhouette Gym Mirror Selfie grok-imagine-image28

Studio portrait of a blonde woman in a navy academy blazer and red ribbon tie. — Adult Korean Academy Fashion Portrait gpt-image-245

Young woman in a gray hoodie sitting on a chair with headphones around her neck. — Relaxed Hoodie Portrait with Headphones gemini-3.1-flash-image22

Young East Asian woman with short hair posing gently in a well-lit clothing store. — Short-Haired Tomboy in a Uniqlo Store Snapshot gemini-3.1-flash-image54

A young woman wearing cat-eye sunglasses drinking iced coffee through a straw at a café table. — Cool-Girl Iced Coffee in a Warm Café gemini-3.1-flash-image24

Tight close-up shot of a serene, beautiful face with soft dark hair in radiant light. — Luminous Ethereal Close-Up Portrait gemini-3-pro-image11

Young woman seated at a bright kitchen counter with a cut grapefruit and fruit bowl. — Soft-Daylight Kitchen Portrait with Grapefruit gpt-image-2.5

Woman standing with hand on hip wearing a black bodysuit and low-rise baggy jeans. — Y2K Streetwear Woman in Soft Window Light gpt-image-2.515

Woman in a light blouse and pencil skirt kneeling on a hotel bed, shot in soft vintage film tones. — Korean Idol in Soft CCD Hotel Light gpt-image-2.518

A laptop screen displaying a Photo Booth camera feed of a blonde woman in dim lighting. — Blonde Woman in a Nocturnal MacBook Photo Booth gemini-3.1-flash-image39

Woman in casual attire laughing and looking over her shoulder while running in a sunlit grassy field. — Laughing Run Through Golden Grass on 35mm Film gpt-image-2.5

A man in a tuxedo carrying a woman in a black gown through an indoor hallway. — Tuxedoed Man Carrying a Woman through a Hallway grok-imagine-image20

Woman sitting on a chair at a street café making a heart gesture with her hands. — Woman Making a Heart at an Outdoor Café gpt-image-250

Close-up selfie of a woman with short dark hair and bob bangs under sharp night flash photography. — Burgundy Flashcore Night Selfie grok-imagine-image28

A fashionable woman in an oversized black blazer walking outdoors on a busy city street. — Windblown Paparazzi Street Portrait in Black gpt-image-238

A woman with a messy bun looking over her shoulder in golden-hour sunlight against a dark background. — Ethereal Golden-Hour Portrait Over the Shoulder gemini-3.1-flash-image35

Low-light close-up selfie of a young woman resting on a bed in a dark bedroom. — Nighttime Bedroom Phone Selfie gpt-image-250

4 tips for Portrait prompts

1
Person first, mood second
Age, hair and clothes come first, then a state like “quietly looking out of the window”.
2
Light sets the character
Rembrandt light feels calm, a softbox feels clean, neon rim light feels cinematic.
3
Give the framing
Close-up, half body or full body tells the model how much background to keep.
4
Leave real people out
Describe features instead of naming real people; public works can't be photos of real people.

Questions

Can I use these prompts as they are?: Yes. “Create with it” fills in the model and ratio too, and you can copy any prompt to use elsewhere.
Can I use my own photo as a reference?: Add it as a reference image on the create page; models that take references keep the person's features as well as they can. Don't publish works made from other people's real photos.
Can I use the images commercially?: Images you make are yours, subject to the terms of the model you used. Treat other people's works as references only.

Portrait prompts

4 tips for Portrait prompts

Person first, mood second

Light sets the character

Give the framing

Leave real people out

Questions