# Black and White Photobooth Expression Grid (4x4)

- Model: [Nano Banana Pro](/models/nano-banana-2-1.md)
- Creator: [Library Portraits (@library.portraits)](/@library.portraits.md)
- Label: AI-generated
- Use cases: Nano Banana Pro
- AI keywords: portrait, playful, collage, photo
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- Published: 2026-10-31
- Cover image: https://cdn.promptclay.com/media/v/01M69QKEEPWKH2KPMATP7BX7ES/w1200.webp
- Page: https://promptclay.com/prompts/black-and-white-photobooth-expression-grid-4x4-yxa82f

## Prompt

```text
{
  "generation_request": {
    "meta_data": {
      "task_type": "black_and_white_photobooth_expression_grid_4x4",
      "language": "en",
      "priority": "highest",
      "version": "v1.0_BW_PHOTOBOOTH_EXPRESSIONS_4x4"
    },
    "input": {
      "mode": "image_to_image",
      "reference_image_usage": "very_high",
      "preserve_identity": true,
      "preserve_facial_features": true,
      "preserve_hairstyle": true,
      "notes": "Use the reference as the primary anchor. Create a black-and-white photobooth-style expression grid. Keep the same young man identity and hair. Each panel should show a different facial expression. Minimal background, direct photobooth flash look, natural skin texture."
    },
    "output": {
      "aspect_ratio": "1:1",
      "resolution": "ultra_high",
      "num_images": 1,
      "layout": {
        "type": "grid",
        "rows": 4,
        "cols": 4,
        "gutter": "thin",
        "panel_consistency": "high"
      },
      "sharpness": "crisp_photobooth",
      "grain": "subtle_analog_bw"
    },
    "scene": {
      "concept": "classic photobooth contact sheet with expressive faces",
      "environment": "plain neutral backdrop, no props",
      "lighting": {
        "style": "direct photobooth flash",
        "key_light": "front flash, slightly hard but flattering",
        "shadows": "soft short shadows behind subject",
        "avoid": "cinematic side light, dramatic backgrounds"
      },
      "camera": {
        "lens": "50mm",
        "distance": "tight head-and-shoulders framing",
        "focus": "eyes sharp in every panel"
      }
    },
    "subject": {
      "type": "young man",
      "wardrobe": "simple casual photobooth look, plain t shirt or hoodie with no logos",
      "hair": "keep same hairstyle across all panels",
      "facial_hair": "natural if present, keep consistent",
      "anatomy_rules": "correct facial proportions, no warped eyes or mouth"
    },
    "expression_set": {
      "panel_01": "scrunched smile, eyes squeezed slightly",
      "panel_02": "intense stare with fingers framing eyes",
      "panel_03": "big laugh, mouth open, joyful",
      "panel_04": "bored unimpressed face, chin resting in hands",
      "panel_05": "sad pout, emotional expression",
      "panel_06": "goofy face with both hands making small horns above head",
      "panel_07": "playful tongue out with cheeky grin",
      "panel_08": "angry glare with eyebrows down",
      "panel_09": "confident playful look, hand touching cheek",
      "panel_10": "surprised wide eyes, mouth slightly open",
      "panel_11": "fake scream excited shout, hands near face",
      "panel_12": "mischievous grin with claw-like hand pose",
      "panel_13": "confused frown with lips pressed",
      "panel_14": "dramatic frustrated expression, hands on head",
      "panel_15": "tongue out with eyes closed, playful mood",
      "panel_16": "duck face with small devil horns gesture"
    },
    "styl"
```

## About

A highly structured prompt for generating a 4x4 grid of black-and-white photobooth images featuring a young man with 16 distinct facial expressions. The prompt requires using a reference image for identity preservation and specifies classic photobooth aesthetics, lighting (direct flash), and camera

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

## Credit and licence

Prompt by @library.portraits on Promptclay, https://promptclay.com/prompts/black-and-white-photobooth-expression-grid-4x4-yxa82f
When you use or share this prompt, credit the creator with that line. Licence: https://promptclay.com/terms
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