Prompts for Photography
Generate a photo of [subject or scene, described specifically with real detail], shot on [lens type, e.g. "85mm" or "24mm wide-angle"], [depth of field, e.g. "shallow with a blurred background" or "deep with everything in sharp focus"], [lighting, described specifically, e.g. "golden hour warm directional light"].
Getting a genuinely photographic result from AI image tools depends on naming real technique — lens type, lighting quality, depth of field — since a bare “professional photo” request tends to produce something polished but flat, without distinct photographic character.
What this produces
An image with real photographic character shaped by the specific lens, lighting, and depth-of-field terms you name, rather than a generic “high quality” result with no distinct technique behind it.
Variations
Two ready-to-copy versions for different photography styles.
Generate a photo of [subject, described specifically and concretely], shot on an 85mm portrait lens, shallow depth of field with a softly blurred background, [lighting, e.g. “golden hour, warm directional light”], natural visible skin texture, fully unretouched and free of artificial smoothing.
Generate a photo of [scene, described specifically and concretely], shot on a 24mm wide-angle lens, deep depth of field with the entire scene rendered in sharp focus, [lighting, e.g. “soft overcast diffused light”], natural, unexaggerated color grading throughout the frame.
See also: Top Prompts for Galaxy and Prompt for This Image.
FAQ
Do I need to know real photography terms to use this?
A few core terms go a long way — lens length, lighting quality, and depth of field are the three that matter most; you don’t need deep technical knowledge beyond that.
Which lens should I use for a portrait?
85mm is a classic portrait choice — it compresses the background and produces flattering proportions; wider lenses like 35mm work better for environmental portraits showing more context.
Can I combine a specific photography style with an art style, like watercolor?
These generally work better separately — photography terms aim for photorealism, while art-style terms aim for illustration; combining them can produce inconsistent results.
