How to use this prompt
Upload the reference photo for face and hair accuracy. Copy the prompt into your AI generator, keeping the 8K resolution and natural lighting settings. For Midjourney, use `--ar 2:3 --v 5 --q 2` for full-body vertical framing. For Stable Diffusion, enable face restoration and high-detail rendering. Focus on maintaining realistic textures, natural skin, and sharp details on clothing, shoes, and background elements. Apply negative prompts to avoid blurriness, extra limbs, or unrealistic distortions.
Prompt
Mirror selfie of [reference man on the photo] indoors — candid, contemporary fashion photography, full-body shot, low-angle, symmetrical composition. He crouches, looking into the smartphone camera reflected in the phone, holding a dark smartphone with a white MagSafe ring in both hands, framing his face. Left hand slightly touches hair near temple, maintaining hairstyle. Clothing: charcoal grey oversized t-shirt with golden yellow mirrored script, baggy distressed light blue jeans with frayed hems, tan suede work boots with ridged soles, silver chain bracelet on left wrist. Location: minimalist indoor setting with concrete floor, grey walls, visible pillar or structural element. Lighting: soft, even overhead light. Mood: casual, contemporary, stylish, confident, urban. Color palette: dark grey, light blue, tan, natural skin tones, accents of golden yellow and silver. Style: realistic, high resolution, sharp focus, 8K, natural skin texture. Post-processing: natural color grading, clean and sharp. Negative prompt: blurry, low quality, cartoon, anime, watermark, text, extra limbs, deformed, bad anatomy, bad hands, fake, distorted, oversaturated, unrealistic, grainy.
Why this prompt works
This prompt works because it carefully specifies reference-based facial and hairstyle details, full-body pose, clothing textures, and minimalist indoor composition. Soft overhead lighting and neutral background emphasize realism and sharpness, while the crouching pose and smartphone framing create a candid, contemporary fashion feel. Clear negative prompts prevent artifacts and unrealistic output.
Example Output
Here's an example result generated with this exact prompt:
Prompt Variations
- Replace 'charcoal grey oversized t-shirt' with 'black hoodie with subtle logo' for a streetwear variation.
- Replace 'baggy distressed light blue jeans' with 'slim dark denim jeans' for a more fitted modern look.
- Replace 'tan suede work boots' with 'white high-top sneakers' for a casual urban style.
- Replace 'minimalist indoor setting' with 'modern studio with furniture elements' for a lifestyle portrait variation.
FAQ
How do I keep the selfie realistic with proper reflections?
Always include the smartphone reflection and specify hand positioning. Use reference images for face and hair, and enable high-resolution rendering with accurate lighting.
Can I change the clothing style while keeping the pose intact?
Yes. Swap t-shirts, hoodies, jeans, or shoes in the prompt, while keeping pose, hand position, and facial reference consistent to maintain realism.