# Cinematic Backlit Katana Samurai 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, dramatic
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- Published: 2026-11-01
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## Prompt

```text
Full-body cinematic studio portrait of an {subject} From reference image standing with his back to the camera, looking over his shoulder with a sharp glance. He is holding a traditional Japanese {weapon} resting downward near his side. He is wearing a dark {clothing_color} sleeveless tank top, ultra-baggy cream-colored streetwear trousers, and dark sunglasses. The setting is a dark, minimalist concrete studio floor filled with subtle atmospheric haze and smoke. Directly behind him is a massive, bright white square softbox light panel, creating a powerful backlit silhouette effect with intense rim lighting that highlights the muscular definition of his arms and back. Cinematic composition, raw photography style, high contrast, dramatic chiaroscuro mood, sharp details, 85mm lens, f/2.8. --ar 4:5
```

## Variables

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

| Variable | Label | Example |
|---|---|---|
| `{subject}` | subject | athletic man |
| `{weapon}` | weapon | katana sword |
| `{clothing_color}` | clothing color | olive green |

## About

A dramatic studio portrait featuring an athletic man with a katana sword, utilizing intense rim lighting and a minimalist concrete setting for a high-fashion streetwear aesthetic.

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

## Credit and licence

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