# Black and White Male Studio Portrait

- Model: [Nano Banana Pro](/models/nano-banana-2-1.md)
- Creator: [Library Portraits (@library.portraits)](/@library.portraits.md)
- Label: AI-generated
- Use cases: Portraits
- AI keywords: portrait, photo, editorial
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- Published: 2026-11-01
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## Prompt

```text
A professional {style} of a handsome man with sharp, masculine features, short dark curly hair, and light stubble. He is wearing a {outfit}, seated and leaning forward over a wooden stool. The composition captures an intense, direct gaze toward the camera with a subtle, confident expression. In one variation, he poses thoughtfully with his index finger lightly touching his chin, while in an alternative stance, his hand shifts slightly higher, resting gently near his collarbone. The lighting is soft and directional, casting subtle shadows that emphasize his athletic build, strong jawline, and the defined texture of his arms, all set against a {background}.
```

## Variables

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

| Variable | Label | Example |
|---|---|---|
| `{style}` | style | black and white studio portrait |
| `{outfit}` | outfit | simple black t-shirt and dark pants with a white patterned belt |
| `{background}` | background | clean, neutral gray studio backdrop |

## About

A professional monochromatic studio portrait of a man with sharp features, featuring soft directional lighting.

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

## Credit and licence

Prompt by @library.portraits on Promptclay, https://promptclay.com/prompts/black-and-white-male-studio-portrait-sm1qhk
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## In collections

- [AI Portrait Prompts](/ai-portrait-prompts.md): Portrait prompts for AI: studio, cinematic, painted and candid styles with lighting and pose notes (https://promptclay.com/ai-portrait-prompts)
- [ChatGPT Black and White Photo Prompts](/chatgpt-black-and-white-photo-prompts.md): Black and white photo prompts for ChatGPT: film noir, high-contrast portraits and monochrome edits (https://promptclay.com/chatgpt-black-and-white-photo-prompts)
- [Editorial Prompts](/editorial-prompts.md): Editorial prompts: magazine-style fashion, beauty and lifestyle images with art-directed lighting (https://promptclay.com/editorial-prompts)

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