# Create a moody black and white portrait for men

Turns your photo into a dramatic black-and-white portrait with strong side light, keeping your face and features exactly the same.

- Topic: Images, Video & Design
- Framework: Zero-Shot
- Level: Standard
- Tags: Design, Generate Image, Fill-in Template
- Source: https://www.thinkwithprompt.com/prompts/create-a-moody-black-and-white-portrait-for-men

## Prompt

```text
Edit the uploaded photo of me into a moody black and white portrait.

**Lighting:** [strong side light with deep shadows / window light / soft top light]
**Outfit:** [keep mine / black t-shirt / leather jacket / formal shirt]
**Framing:** [close-up of the face / head and shoulders / half body]
**Expression:** [keep mine / serious, looking away / looking into the camera]
**Aspect ratio:** [4:5 / 1:1]

Rules:
- Keep my face, skin texture, features, hairstyle and beard exactly the same. Do not beautify or change age.
- Rich black and white tones, deep shadows and clear detail in the eyes and hair.
- Plain dark background; fine natural grain.
- Photorealistic; no text or watermarks.

Only use a photo of yourself or of someone who has agreed to this edit.
```

## What to fill in

- keep mine / black t-shirt / leather jacket / formal shirt
- close-up of the face / head and shoulders / half body
- keep mine / serious, looking away / looking into the camera

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