# 1970s Monochrome Close-up Portrait

- Model: [GPT Image 2](/models/chatgpt-image.md)
- Creator: [Library Lifestyle (@library.lifestyle)](/@library.lifestyle.md)
- Label: AI-generated
- Use cases: Portraits
- AI keywords: portrait, photo
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- Published: 2026-11-01
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- Page: https://promptclay.com/prompts/1970s-monochrome-close-up-portrait-mbgnt8

## Prompt

```text
Create a {era} black-and-white close-up portrait in a {setting}, black and white: eye-level, front ¾ view (~30° off-axis); 85–105 mm portrait perspective; vertical 2:3, tight head-and-shoulders crop; shallow DoF f/2.8–f/4; subject: hard natural sunlight from upper camera-left with minimal fill; crisp shadows; subtle rim on hair; sky as bright mid-tone background; no blown highlights.Pose & expression: subject faces camera, chin slightly down, lips parted with a {accessory} held between them; gaze relaxed/half-lidded; hair blown across the face by wind, partially covering one eye.Wardrobe & styling: dark collared shirt with open neck; thin black neck scarf tied loosely; no logos/jewelry.Grade: high-contrast monochrome with rich blacks, bright highlights, medium–heavy film grain (Tri-X/HP5 vibe), slight halation, faint vignette; keep skin texture natural (no plastic smoothing).Composition: simple sky background, no extra props; clean verticals; ensure sharp focus on near eye and cigarette.Output: high-resolution, editorial/classic cinema mood; no text or watermarks.
```

## Variables

Replace each `{variable}` before you paste the prompt.

| Variable | Label | Example |
|---|---|---|
| `{era}` | era | 1970s |
| `{setting}` | setting | windswept outdoor setting |
| `{accessory}` | accessory | cigarette |

## About

A detailed prompt for a high-contrast black-and-white portrait with a windswept outdoor aesthetic and cinematic film grain.

Prompt from YouMind OpenLab (github.com/YouMind-OpenLab).

## Credit and licence

Prompt by @library.lifestyle on Promptclay, https://promptclay.com/prompts/1970s-monochrome-close-up-portrait-mbgnt8
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