25/09/2025
Photographers would probably be mad at me but I don’t care…
Copy and paste this prompt into Gemini.
Please generate a professional studio portrait of a confident African man in his early 30s. He is seated comfortably on a classic, vintage black studio chair (with metal legs or leather cushion), and posed in a three-quarter seated position, turned slightly to the side, with his body facing slightly left but his head turned towards the camera.
He is dressed in a tailored navy blue suit and a crisp, buttoned-up white dress shirt with no tie. His posture is upright but relaxed, with one hand resting lightly on his lap and the other on the chair. His expression is warm and confident, with a slight smile.
He has a low-cut afro, a neatly shaped beard, and wears thin, silver-rimmed round glasses. His face should be well-lit, with subtle highlights across his cheeks and forehead.
The background is a smooth, professional studio-style gradient — soft grey fading into a neutral beige, with slight vignetting or spotlighting behind the subject to give subtle depth. Lighting should be balanced: a soft key light at a 45-degree angle to the subject’s right (camera left) and gentle fill light from the opposite side to ensure natural shadows and a flattering skin tone.
Camera Settings (Implied):
Lens: Prime (e.g., 85mm or 50mm) for shallow depth and subject separation.
Aperture: f/2.8 – f/4 to achieve soft background blur while maintaining facial sharpness.
Lighting: Softbox or studio diffused lighting for clean, flattering illumination.
White Balance: Set for natural tone (daylight or custom for melanin-rich skin tones).
Composition: Centered-to-slightly off-center framing using rule of thirds. Mid-body portrait (thighs upward), with relaxed, confident body language.
Skin Detail: Maintain natural skin texture and detail. Do not over-smooth or alter facial structure.
Important:
Ask me to upload a high-resolution image first.
Use the exact facial features, glasses, beard, and hairstyle from the uploaded photo.
Do not change my face or expression. Make it look realistic and studio-shot.
This portrait should be suitable for formal business, branding, or LinkedIn use.