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Golden hour rooftop portrait

A warm, cinematic city portrait that keeps your face exactly as it is. Works best with a clear, front-facing photo.

PROMPT

Use my uploaded photo as the only reference for the face. Keep facial features, skin tone and hairline exactly the same. Place me on a city rooftop at golden hour, warm rim light from behind, soft lens flare, shallow depth of field, 85mm portrait look, relaxed pose, casual linen shirt. Photorealistic, natural skin texture, 4:5 aspect ratio.

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How to use

  1. 1Open ChatGPT or Gemini and upload a clear photo of yourself.
  2. 2Paste the prompt and send it.
  3. 3Not quite right? Ask for small changes, like “warmer light”.

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How to use

  1. 1Open ChatGPT or Gemini and upload a clear photo of yourself.
  2. 2Paste the prompt and send it.
  3. 3Not quite right? Ask for small changes, like “warmer light”.

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About this prompt

What this prompt creates

This prompt turns an ordinary selfie into a warm rooftop portrait that looks like it was taken by a photographer during the last hour of daylight. The low sun sits behind you, so your hair and shoulders get a bright outline while your face stays evenly lit. The city behind you melts into soft bokeh, which keeps all the attention on you.

Tips for the best result

  • Upload a photo where you look straight at the camera in daylight; side angles make it harder for the model to keep your features the same.
  • If the skin looks too smooth, add “keep pores and natural skin texture” at the end and send it again.
  • Ask for “warmer light” or “less lens flare” as a follow-up instead of rewriting the whole prompt.
  • For a profile picture, crop the finished image to a square around your face; the warm backlight still reads well at small sizes, and the blurred city keeps the background tidy.

Variations to try

  • Swap the linen shirt for a dark overshirt and add “light breeze in the hair”.
  • Change golden hour to blue hour for a cooler, calmer evening mood.
  • Try a 9:16 ratio if you want a phone wallpaper or a story post.

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