# Photorealistic Candid Street Portrait with Extreme Shallow DOF - Model: [Nano Banana Pro](/models/nano-banana-2-1.md) - Creator: [Library Social (@library.social)](/@library.social.md) - Label: AI-generated - Use cases: Portraits, Photography - AI keywords: portrait, photo - Copies: 0 - Saves: 0 - Published: 2026-11-01 - Cover image: https://cdn.promptclay.com/media/v/01M6BNMNY40FPF2XNE49QFP1XT/w1200.webp - Page: https://promptclay.com/prompts/photorealistic-candid-street-portrait-with-extreme-shallow-dof-9sera8 ## Prompt ```text Core Intent: Create a photorealistic candid street-fashion portrait with extreme shallow depth of field where a single woman is sharply in focus in the mid-ground, surrounded by a moving crowd rendered as soft blur/bokeh. Preserve the exact framing, subject placement, color grade, and atmosphere. 1) Composition & Framing (LOCK) •Aspect: 4:5 vertical. •Camera height: chest-to-eye level (slightly above the subject’s shoulder line). •Framing: mid-ground subject centered slightly left-of-center, from upper chest to top of head clearly visible; shoulders included; background heavily blurred. •Foreground: two large blurred human shapes frame the subject: •Left foreground: blurred middle-aged man occupying left third, grey/blue jacket, face out of focus. •Right foreground: blurred person occupying right-lower quadrant (dark hair), also out of focus. •Mid-right: blurred older bald man head/shoulder visible behind subject’s right shoulder. •Background: dense city street with yellow taxi/cab shapes and warm orange bokeh lights; tall urban forms dissolve into creamy blur. 2) Subject (Primary) •Person: young adult woman, fair/light skin, subtle freckles, natural editorial beauty. •Hair: medium brown, messy low updo/bun with loose wisps; slightly damp/urban texture; flyaways framing face. •Expression: calm, slightly serious/curious; lips relaxed; eyes looking directly toward camera with a soft, neutral intensity. •Pose: body facing right (3/4 profile), head turned back over left shoulder to look at camera. 3) Wardrobe & Accessories (Exact Feel) •Outerwear: {outerwear_color} trench coat (matte cotton), collar open, classic lapels, slightly rumpled city-wear texture. •Bag: small shoulder bag with thin gold chain strap on her right shoulder; strap catches a bit of light; bag itself mostly hidden. •Jewelry: small earring visible (subtle, warm tone). 4) Environment (Street Mood) •Busy metropolitan sidewalk/street scene, crowd density high. •Background palette: teal/green-grey city haze + yellow cab + warm orange bokeh lights. •No readable signage, no sharp background details—everything behind subject remains creamy blur. 5) Lighting (LOCK) •Natural daylight, overcast-to-soft sun (diffused), no harsh shadows. •Subject face evenly lit with gentle highlights on cheekbones and nose; cinematic soft contrast. 6) Camera & Optics (CRITICAL) •Look: telephoto candid portrait with strong compression. •Lens: 85mm–135mm range, wide open (f/1.4–f/2.0). •Focus: tack-sharp on subject’s eyes and eyelashes; foreground and background strongly out of focus. •Depth: creamy bokeh, smooth falloff, mild cat-eye bokeh at edges. •Shutter/feel: background crowd appears naturally blurred from DOF; slight motion blur suggested in foreground figures. 7) Color Science / Grade (LOCK) •Cinematic teal/green wash in shadows and background. •Warm highlights (skin tones natural, slightly warm). •Yellow taxi pops softly; orange bokeh lights glow. •Fine ``` ## Variables Replace each `{variable}` before you paste the prompt. | Variable | Label | Example | |---|---|---| | `{outerwear_color}` | outerwear color | beige/tan | ## About A highly detailed prompt for generating a photorealistic, candid street-fashion portrait. The core intent is to achieve extreme shallow depth of field, keeping a single subject tack-sharp in the mid-ground while rendering a moving crowd and the city background as soft blur/bokeh. It specifies compos Prompt from YouMind OpenLab (github.com/YouMind-OpenLab). ## Credit and licence Prompt by @library.social on Promptclay, https://promptclay.com/prompts/photorealistic-candid-street-portrait-with-extreme-shallow-dof-9sera8 When you use or share this prompt, credit the creator with that line. 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