Black and White Studio Portrait of a Man – man in a dress in a photo studio, AI image made with Nano Banana Pro
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Black and White Studio Portrait of a Man Prompt

Upload a single selfie and this Nano Banana Pro prompt rebuilds it as a black and white studio portrait of a man. It spells out the man in a dress, a photo studio and 85mm portrait lens and Kodak film tones, which is why the result looks like a real photograph rather than a generic AI image. It includes face-lock instructions so your facial features, skin tone and expression stay the same.

4:5 214 words Needs your photo

Black and White Studio Portrait of a Man prompt text

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Create a premium black-and-white studio portrait of the {argument name="subject" default="uploaded man"}, preserving his recognizable facial identity, natural hairstyle, skin texture, and existing facial hair. Frame him from the upper thighs upward, standing confidently, subtle body tilt and facing the camera with an intense, sharp expression.Dress him in a {argument name="shirt style" default="crisp fitted white dress shirt"} with the collar slightly open and the sleeves neatly rolled to the elbows, paired with {argument name="trousers" default="tailored black trousers"}. Pose him with one arm folded horizontally across his waist, supporting the opposite elbow, while the raised hand rests naturally against his lips or chin in a contemplative gesture. Add a classic round analog wristwatch with a dark leather strap on the raised wrist. Place him against a clean, seamless charcoal-black studio background with a subtle soft gradient behind the upper body and no visible corners or props. Use soft directional light from the upper camera-right side, creating sculpted highlights on one side of the face and shirt while the opposite side falls into rich shadow. Keep strong subject-to-background separation, balanced contrast, crisp focus on the eyes, face, hands, and watch, realistic fabric folds, natural anatomy, and refined monochrome editorial toning. Shot with an 85mm portrait lens, shallow depth of field, high-end professional photography, 4:5 aspect ratio.

How to use this prompt

  1. 1

    Copy the prompt

    Tap "Copy prompt" to copy all 214 words exactly as written.

  2. 2

    Upload your photo

    Open Google Gemini (gemini.google.com) and pick Nano Banana / "Create image", tap the + button and attach one sharp, well-lit photo where your face is clearly visible.

  3. 3

    Paste and generate

    Paste the prompt and send it. Ask for a 4:5 aspect ratio if the tool does not pick it automatically.

  4. 4

    Refine with follow-ups

    Ask for small changes in the same chat — "make the lighting warmer" or "change the outfit colour to black" — instead of rewriting the prompt.

Make it your own

  • Outfit: replace "dress" with a satin slip dress or a co-ord set.
  • Location: swap a photo studio for a minimal studio backdrop.
  • For a girls version, change "man/boy" to "woman/girl" and adjust the outfit wording.
  • Format: use 9:16 instead of 4:5 for Instagram Reels and Stories.

Pro tip: A high-end monochrome studio portrait prompt that preserves facial identity while creating a professional editorial look with dramatic lighting and a classic analog watch detail.

Black and White Studio Portrait of a Man prompt — FAQ

Is the black and white studio portrait of a man prompt free?

Yes. You can copy the full black and white studio portrait of a man prompt on Hixa for free and use it in Google Gemini, ChatGPT or any other AI image tool. No signup is needed.

Will this prompt change my face?

It is written to keep your facial features, skin tone and expression the same as your uploaded photo. For the best likeness, use a sharp, front-facing photo in good light. If the face drifts, reply with "keep my face exactly the same as the uploaded photo".

Which AI tool works best for this prompt?

It is written for Google Gemini's Nano Banana Pro image model. It also works in ChatGPT image generation and most modern AI image tools, though results vary between models.

What aspect ratio should I use?

The prompt is designed for 4:5. Use 4:5 for Instagram feed posts and 9:16 for Reels or Stories.

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