Portrait · Updated 2026-05-31

RSP Editing AI Portrait Prompt (Copy-Paste)

Quick answer

For rsp-style portraits, lock likeness first: one face, one light direction, one background idea. Add style words only after the base render looks like you.

Prompt

Professional headshot, soft key light from left, subtle fill, natural skin tones, sharp eyes, shallow depth of field, neutral background, photorealistic, 4:5

Variables

Fields you can customize

skin tone fidelity: match reference photo
hair: keep original style
background: soft gray gradient

Negative prompt

What to exclude from the render

Negative

age change, ethnicity change, heavy makeup unless requested, blur, noise, watermark

Tools

Apps that work with this recipe

AI portrait tool with reference/upload if available
Snapseed or Lightroom for final contrast

Steps

Recommended workflow

Upload a well-lit reference facing the camera.
Paste prompt; enable reference/likeness mode if the app supports it.
Reject variants that change bone structure or age.
Retouch only exposure and white balance manually.
Save before/after on device—do not share private references publicly.

Common mistakes

What to avoid

Using group photos as reference for single portraits.
Publishing someone else’s reference image.
Chasing porcelain skin keywords that kill texture.

FAQ

Common questions

How do I keep the face looking like me?

Use reference mode, fewer style adjectives, and reject structural changes early.

Is a DP-style crop different?

DP usually means tighter headshot framing—crop tighter after generation instead of prompting twice.