How to use this prompt
Copy the exact prompt into your image model and include the provided reference image for the boy. For Midjourney, try `--ar 3:4 --v 5 --q 2` and lower stylize if it looks too artistic. For Stable Diffusion/SDXL, use 30–60 sampling steps, a strong guidance scale, face-restoration/postprocessing, and supply the negative prompt. Use a telephoto focal-length token (85mm or 135mm) and set high resolution (if available). Always check model rules about likeness and get consent when using real-person reference images.
Prompt
A medium shot of [reference boy on the photo] in a superhero suit. — Realistic, cinematic portrait, medium shot composition of [reference boy on the photo]. He is seated on the top railing of a weathered, red-brown metal fire escape, with his legs dangling downwards and slightly bent. His body is slightly angled, and his head is turned to face the camera directly. His hair is styled naturally, reflecting the character's typical appearance from the photo.His expression is thoughtful and slightly pensive. He wears a highly detailed, textured Spider-Man suit, featuring a primary red and blue color scheme. The suit has intricate black web patterns over the red sections on the chest, shoulders, forearms, lower legs, and feet. Blue sections are visible on the torso sides, upper arms, thighs, and shins, with subtle darker textured patterns. Black accents and paneling are visible on the shoulders, waist, and around the elbows and knees.The setting is an urban environment, specifically an old brick building with a rusty, red-brown fire escape. The fire escape's metalwork is clearly visible with signs of age and patina. The background shows a clear, bright blue sky to the left and a warm-toned brown brick wall with a window frame to the right, slightly out of focus. Shot with a professional DSLR, using a telephoto lens (e.g., 85mm or 135mm) to create slight compression, medium shot composition.Shallow depth of field with sharp focus on the subject, subtle background blur. Golden hour lighting, with warm, directional light hitting the subject from the front-left, creating pronounced highlights on the suit and the fire escape. Long, soft shadows are cast on the brick wall. The overall scene is bathed in a warm, inviting glow. Pensive, contemplative, urban superhero, quiet moment of reflection, nostalgic.Dominant warm reds and blues from the suit, contrasting with the rusty red-browns of the fire escape and the warm brown tones of the brick wall. Bright, clear sky blue. Overall a warm, rich palette. Highly detailed, realistic texture on the suit and environment. Cinematic quality, high resolution, 8K, intricate details, photorealistic. Natural color grading, subtle film grain, sharp focus on the subject, balanced exposure. Negative prompt: no text, no logos, no watermarks, no extra limbs, no deformities, no blurry elements on the subject, no cartoonish features, avoid exaggerated features.
Why this prompt works
The prompt lists precise photographic elements (medium shot, telephoto lens, shallow DOF, golden hour), environment details (weathered fire escape, brick wall), and fabric/textural tokens (intricate web patterns, textured suit). Those concrete tokens guide the model to reproduce composition, lighting, and material detail—essential for photorealism and consistent, high-quality renders.
Example Output
Here's an example result generated with this exact prompt:
Prompt Variations
- Replace 'Spider-Man suit' with 'generic red-and-blue superhero suit' to avoid brand likeness and achieve a similar visual without IP references.
- Replace 'top railing of a weathered, red-brown metal fire escape' with 'brownstone rooftop ledge' to change the urban location and feel.
- Replace 'golden hour lighting' with 'blue hour moody lighting' to get cooler tones, deeper shadows, and a more dramatic mood.
- Replace 'medium shot composition' with 'full-body shot composition' to reveal more of the suit and the fire escape structure.
FAQ
Can I use this prompt with Midjourney, Stable Diffusion or DALL·E?
Yes. For Midjourney add `--ar 3:4` and tune stylize; for Stable Diffusion/SDXL use higher sampling steps and guidance scale; for DALL·E provide the reference image and keep the prompt concise. Always include the negative prompt in models that support it to avoid unwanted artifacts.
Are there ethical or legal concerns using a reference photo of a real child?
Yes — you must have explicit permission from the child’s guardian to use their photo for image generation, and avoid producing sexualized or exploitative images. Also check the image-model's terms of service about recreating real people. When in doubt, use a generic or stylized reference instead.