A photorealistic photo of vivid green and purple northern lights over [landscape, e.g. a snowy mountain and frozen lake], stars visible, reflection on the ice, a small cabin glowing in the foreground, wide-angle lens, long exposure. --ar 16:9 --style raw
Photography prompts
Photorealistic shots, lighting and composition
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A nostalgic photorealistic portrait of [subject] at [setting, e.g. a house party] taken with a 1990s point-and-shoot camera with direct on-camera flash, harsh shadows behind, slight red-eye, warm film color shift, visible grain and a date stamp in the corner. --ar 3:2 --style raw
Vintage film portrait with flash
A nostalgic direct-flash portrait like an old point-and-shoot.
A candid photorealistic lifestyle photo of [number] children [activity, e.g. building a blanket fort] in a [setting], genuine laughter, warm natural window light, 35mm lens, soft colors, honest and unposed everyday detail. --ar 3:2 --style raw
A photorealistic photo of [subject, e.g. a hiker raising their arms on a mountain ridge] as a crisp black silhouette against a vivid [color] sunset sky, sun just below the horizon, wide-angle lens, strong graphic composition with the subject on the right third. --ar 16:9 --style raw
A photorealistic night photo of a [city] street after rain, neon signs and street lights reflecting in puddles, a person with an umbrella walking away, light mist, 35mm lens at f/1.4, cinematic teal and orange grading, fine film grain. --ar 3:2 --style raw
A fine art black-and-white photograph of [subject, e.g. a lone tree in a snowy field / a pier into fog], minimal composition with large negative space, long exposure smoothing sky and water, deep blacks and bright whites, medium-format detail. --ar 3:2 --style raw
A photorealistic interior photo of a [style, e.g. modern Italian trattoria] restaurant during evening service, warm pendant lights, set tables with glassware, a few blurred diners for life, wide-angle lens at eye level, straight verticals, cozy inviting ambience. --ar 3:2 --style raw
A photorealistic close-up of an artisan's hands [craft, e.g. shaping clay on a pottery wheel], natural window light, dust and texture visible, shallow depth of field, earthy tones, 50mm macro lens, authentic workshop atmosphere. --ar 4:5 --style raw
A photorealistic photo of [description] holding [yoga pose] on [location, e.g. a cliff above the ocean / a wooden deck by a lake] at sunrise, soft golden light, calm mood, wide composition with the person small in frame, natural colors. --ar 16:9 --style raw
A photorealistic cozy photo of an open book and a cup of [drink] on [surface, e.g. a knitted blanket by a rainy window], soft morning light, steam rising, reading glasses and a sprig of [flower], warm muted tones, 50mm lens, shallow depth of field. --ar 4:5 --style raw
A photorealistic photo of a [breed] [dog/cat] [action, e.g. running toward the camera with ears flying] in [setting, e.g. a sunny park], low angle at ground level, fast shutter speed, 70-200mm lens, blurred background, joyful expression, natural colors. --ar 3:2 --style raw
A photorealistic autumn landscape of [location, e.g. a winding country road through a forest] with fiery red, orange and gold foliage, soft morning mist, sun rays through the trees, fallen leaves on the ground, wide-angle lens, rich but natural colors. --ar 16:9 --style raw