# Ultra-Realistic Portrait with Hard Lighting Prompt

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

```text
Bold ultra-realistic portrait with diagonal sunlight casting sharp triangular shadows across a deep {background_color} background. Subject in a {outfit_color} blazer and turtleneck, wearing thin metal-framed glasses. Head tilted upward, off-camera gaze. Hard directional lighting from right, high micro-detail on skin and fabric, 4:5 vertical ratio, cinematic contrast, no oversaturation.
```

## Variables

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

| Variable | Label | Example |
|---|---|---|
| `{background_color}` | background color | red-orange |
| `{outfit_color}` | outfit color | black |

## About

A prompt for creating a bold, ultra-realistic portrait featuring sharp triangular shadows cast by diagonal sunlight on a deep red-orange background. The subject wears a black blazer and turtleneck, emphasizing hard directional lighting and high micro-detail.

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

## Credit and licence

Prompt by @library.social on Promptclay, https://promptclay.com/prompts/ultra-realistic-portrait-with-hard-lighting-prompt-4hr7rf
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.

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