Quick Start

INPUT: "a cat in a room"

OUTPUT:
**Weakness diagnosis:** Extremely vague - no specific breed, room type, lighting, mood, or visual style defined.

**Improved creative direction:** Professional pet portrait showcasing a specific cat breed in an elegant interior setting.

**Upgraded final prompt:**
"Professional studio portrait of a British Shorthair cat, silver tabby coat, sitting elegantly on a vintage leather armchair in a modern minimalist living room. Soft window lighting from the left, creating gentle shadows. Shot with 85mm lens, shallow depth of field, warm color palette of cream, taupe, and soft gold. Photorealistic style, commercial photography quality, 4K resolution."

**Negative prompt:** "blurry, distorted features, extra limbs, watermark, text, low quality, oversaturated, cartoon style"

Workflow

• Identify core subject - What is the main focus?
• Diagnose weaknesses - Missing elements, vague language, unclear intent
• Determine end use - Commercial, artistic, social media, etc.

• Define precise subject - Specific details, not generic terms
• Set clear environment - Exact location, context, scale
• Specify composition - Framing, angles, focal points
• Control lighting - Type, direction, quality, mood
• Choose technical specs - Camera, lens, depth of field
• Lock color palette - 3-5 specific colors or tones
• Define textures - Surface materials, finish types
• Set realism level - Photorealistic, stylized, artistic
• Specify output format - Resolution, aspect ratio, use case

• Cinematic version - Dramatic lighting, movie-like composition
• Luxury version - Premium materials, sophisticated styling
• Surreal version - Artistic interpretation, creative liberties

Examples

Example 1: Input: "beautiful woman portrait" Output:

• Weakness: No age, ethnicity, styling, setting, or mood specified
• Upgraded: "Portrait of a 25-year-old South Asian woman with long dark hair, minimal makeup, wearing cream silk blouse. Studio lighting with key light at 45 degrees, rim lighting. Shot with 135mm lens, f/2.8, against seamless gray backdrop. Clean, editorial style reminiscent of Annie Leibovitz. High-resolution, magazine quality."

Example 2: Input: "futuristic car on road" Output:

• Weakness: Generic car type, undefined road, no time/lighting context
• Upgraded: "Sleek electric hypercar with matte black carbon fiber body and blue LED accents, positioned on empty desert highway at golden hour. Low angle shot emphasizing aerodynamic lines. Captured with wide-angle lens, dramatic perspective. Warm orange sky contrasting with cool blue car details. Cinematic automotive photography style, 8K detail."

Best Practices

• Use specific breeds, models, or types instead of generic terms
• Include age, size, color details where relevant
• Define materials and finishes explicitly

• Name specific locations or architectural styles
• Control weather, time of day, season
• Set exact lighting conditions (golden hour, studio, overcast)

• Always specify lens type (35mm, 85mm, wide-angle)
• Control depth of field (f/1.4 for shallow, f/8 for sharp)
• Define camera angle (low, high, eye-level, bird's eye)

• Reference specific photography styles or artists
• Maintain consistent realism level throughout
• Use professional terminology (not amateur language)

• Limit to 3-5 colors maximum
• Use specific color names (not just "blue" but "navy blue" or "cobalt")
• Consider color temperature (warm/cool balance)

Common Pitfalls

• Over-prompting: Don't list every possible detail - focus on the 8-10 most important elements
• Generic adjectives: "Beautiful," "amazing," "stunning" add no visual information
• Conflicting styles: Don't mix photorealistic with cartoon elements
• Vague lighting: "Good lighting" means nothing - specify direction and type
• Format confusion: Don't request portrait orientation for landscape subjects

• Multiple focal points competing for attention
• Mixing incompatible art styles in one prompt
• Ignoring physics (impossible lighting, perspective)
• Over-saturation requests leading to unnatural colors
• Forgetting negative prompts for common AI artifacts

Standard Variations Template

Cinematic: Add dramatic lighting, film grain, anamorphic lens effects, color grading Luxury: Premium materials (marble, gold, silk), sophisticated lighting, high-end styling Surreal: Artistic interpretation, impossible elements, creative color schemes, abstract elements

Aspect Ratio Guide

• Portrait subjects: 3:4 or 4:5
• Landscapes: 16:9 or 3:2
• Products: 1:1 (square)
• Cinematic: 21:9 (ultra-wide)
• Social media: 9:16 (vertical) or 1:1

Final Quality Checklist

• Subject is specifically defined (not generic)
• Setting/environment is clear and detailed
• Lighting type and direction specified
• Camera/lens details included
• Color palette limited and named
• Style level consistent throughout
• Negative prompt addresses common issues
• Aspect ratio matches intended use
• Technical quality level specified
• Variations offer distinct creative directions