How to use this prompt
To use this prompt professionally, incorporate it into duality portraits, aging studies, or conceptual art for photography and psychology. Preserve "front-facing close up symmetrical portrait," "divided vertically into two distinct ages," "hyper-realistic," and "8K quality" for contrast. Do not modify the fluid division or neutral background. Changing age to "50" could yield mid-life visuals, leading to wrinkles, while 90 keeps recognizable, intense outcomes.
Prompt
Create an image, a front-facing close up symmetrical portrait of the person in the provided reference photo (keeping all facial features, skin tone, hairline, and expression exactly the same). The composition is divided vertically into two distinct ages of the same person. The right half shows the person's current realistic appearance - sharp facial details, natural skin texture, realistic lighting, and lifelike proportions. The left half depicts the same person at 90 years old in a hyper-realistic manner - detailed aged skin with deep wrinkles, sagging features, gray thinning hair, visible age spots, and subtle changes in facial structure while still maintaining full recognizability. The division between the two halves is fluid and organic, no seams, seamlessly blending the two ages while emphasizing the contrast between present and future. The expression should remain intense yet contemplative, highlighting the duality of youth versus old age. Background is soft, neutral, and subdued, keeping the focus entirely on the face. Ultra-detailed, photorealistic, 8K quality.
Why this prompt works
This prompt works by creating a striking symmetrical portrait that contrasts youth and old age the seamless blend of current and aged features adds depth and storytelling the subdued background keeps the focus on the face making the image powerful and thought-provoking perfect for artistic projects personal reflections or promotional content that aims to highlight the passage of time.
Example Output
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Prompt Variations
- Division: Swap “divided vertically” → “divided horizontally” with youth on top, age on bottom.
- Age Portrayal: Swap “90 years old” → “50 years old” for a less extreme contrast. Enhance age: “110 years old” for an even more extreme contrast.
- Expression: Swap “intense yet contemplative” → “smiling gently” for a positive view on aging. Swap “contemplative” → “weary” for a more negative view.
- Background Color: Swap “soft, neutral, and subdued” → “a dark background” to make the face the sole focus.
FAQ
How is the portrait divided?
It is divided vertically into two distinct ages of the same person: current age on the right and at 90 years old on the left.
How should the transition between the two halves look?
The division should be fluid and organic, with no seams, seamlessly blending the two ages.