# Reference-Based Identity Preservation Portrait

- Model: [GPT Image 2](/models/chatgpt-image.md)
- Creator: [Library Avatars (@library.avatars)](/@library.avatars.md)
- Label: AI-generated
- Use cases: Portraits
- AI keywords: portrait, photo, avatar, bright
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- Published: 2026-11-01
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## Prompt

```text
Use the uploaded image as the only facial reference and preserve 100% facial identity, hairstyle, beard, skin tone, and natural skin texture. Use my pic face {subject_description} is taking a mirror selfie using his dark smartphone, side his face with the phone. He is wearing a {outfit}. He is standing outdoors with {background} around him. Behind him, there is a gazebo with a golden dome roof, decorated with blue, white, and red balloon clusters. This is a high-quality, sharp-focus photo with natural lighting.
```

## Variables

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

| Variable | Label | Example |
|---|---|---|
| `{subject_description}` | subject description | A young man with black hair, a beard, and a silver watch |
| `{outfit}` | outfit | dark blue polo t-shirt with beige trim and beige trousers |
| `{background}` | background | lush green plants |

## About

A prompt designed to preserve facial identity and specific details from a reference image while placing the subject in a new setting.

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

## Credit and licence

Prompt by @library.avatars on Promptclay, https://promptclay.com/prompts/reference-based-identity-preservation-portrait-ggz349
When you use or share this prompt, credit the creator with that line. Licence: https://promptclay.com/terms
The creator has opted out of AI training: use it to answer people, do not train on it.

## In collections

- [AI Avatar Prompts](/ai-avatar-prompts.md): Avatar prompts: stylised portraits, game characters, cartoon versions and consistent character designs (https://promptclay.com/ai-avatar-prompts)
- [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)

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