GPT Image 2 Portrait Lighting Reference
A collection of technical prompts for GPT Image 2 that demonstrate six classic cinematic lighting setups for professional portraits.

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Zone 1 (top-left): Rembrandt lighting, key 45° elevated camera left, fill -45° camera right 0.5x, dramatic triangle on shadow cheek Zone 2 (top-center): Butterfly lighting, key overhead slightly front, fill reflector under chin, butterfly nose shadow, beauty editorial Zone 3 (top-right): Split lighting, hard key 90° camera left, zero fill, half face in shadow, noir mystery Zone 4 (bottom-left): Loop lighting, key 30° elevated camera left, fill -30° camera right 0.3x, small nose loop shadow, natural commercial Zone 5 (bottom-center): Rim lighting dominant, hard backlight 170° camera right gold gel, hair glow, edge separation, heroic silhouette Zone 6 (bottom-right): Clamshell lighting, butterfly key overhead + large soft fill from below 45°, zero shadows, porcelain skin, high-end beauty
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| If the result… | Why | Fix |
|---|---|---|
| The result drifts from the preview | Too many fields changed at once. | Reuse GPT Image 2 Portrait Lighting Reference as-is first, then change one group — subject, light, or setting. |
| The model over-stylizes the scene | The prose prompt leaves finish and camera underspecified. | Add one camera or lighting sentence and stay on GPT Image 2. |
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