Are you ready to create jaw-dropping cinematic images that look straight out of a movie? With the power of ChatGPT and AI image generators, you can now design ultra-realistic, professional-quality photos in minutes no expensive cameras or editing software needed!
In this tutorial, I’ll share 5 powerful ChatGPT prompts to help you craft stunning AI photos that are perfect for social media, thumbnails, or even personal projects.
Why Use ChatGPT for AI Photography?
ChatGPT isn’t just for text — you can use it to write highly detailed prompts for AI tools like MidJourney, DALL·E, or Stable Diffusion. These prompts can create cinematic lighting, realistic textures, and dramatic compositions that look professionally shot.
Whether you’re a beginner or an advanced creator, these viral prompts will level up your AI photography game.
Prompt 1: The Urban Cinematic Portrait
“Create a realistic and cinematic portrait of a man in a relaxed position, leaning on a stone ledge in an urban setting. He should wear a long gray and black plaid coat, over a basic white shirt and a light beige sweater. Light jeans and round sunglasses complete the look. His hands are in the pockets of his coat, and he stands up straight and leans slightly forward. His facial expression is neutral, with his gaze fixed to the side, conveying self-confidence and calm. Setting: a river or canal to the left, with buildings in earthy and beige tones in the background, suggesting a historic city. Soft and diffuse lighting, simulating a cloudy day, with minimal reflections on the water and delicate shadows on the face and clothes. Detailed textures: structured plaid pattern on the coat, soft fabric on the sweater, worn wash on the pants. Elegant and casual atmosphere, balancing classic elements (stone, architecture) and modern (street style). Dominant tones of gray, soft blue and beige, with subtle contrast between the layers of clothing.”
This prompt creates a relaxed yet stylish cinematic look — perfect for profile photos or storytelling scenes.
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Prompt 2: The 35mm Film-Style Reflection
“Cinematic 35mm film-style photo of me standing in front of a bathroom mirror, wearing a black T-shirt. The shot is from behind, capturing the back of my body. My left hand is placed on the mirror wall, while my right hand rests on the edge of the sink or lavatory. The lighting is moody and dramatic, with soft shadows and vintage film grain for a nostalgic, introspective vibe.”
This creates a moody, artistic vibe with vintage aesthetics — ideal for story-driven visuals or aesthetic posts.
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Prompt 3: Power and Elegance in the Mist
“A sharply dressed man in a black suit and tie walks confidently alongside a majestic black horse on an empty road surrounded by mist. The man has a modern, well-groomed haircut and a composed expression, holding the horse’s reins with one hand. The horse is strong and elegant, with a white diamond mark on its forehead. The background is softly blurred with muted tones and fog, creating a cinematic, mysterious atmosphere. The scene conveys calm power, elegance, and control.”
This prompt is perfect for bold, storytelling images that convey strength and mystery.
Prompt 4: The Luxurious Rooftop Portrait
“Produce a luxurious rooftop portrait with skyline in the background. Maintain the original selfie’s face without any AI face modification. The subject is in a smart-casual outfit — open collar shirt, linen blazer, watch visible on wrist and black sunglasses. Sunset lighting casts soft golden tones across the skin. Behind, a modern city skyline fades into warm bokeh. Clean, editorial look with professional photography vibes. 4K clarity, vertical 9:16.”
Prompt 5: Sitting in the driver’s seat of a car
“Create a hyper-realistic portrait of a man (man of the uploaded photo) sitting in the driver’s seat of a car, wearing a black shirt, combined with a faded light gray jacket and light gray wide-leg pants. White shoes should be visible, complementing the casual look. Round sunglasses with dark lenses should be positioned on the nose, highlighting a confident and slightly ironic facial expression. Relaxed posture: one arm on the sports steering wheel, the other supporting the head, conveying a relaxed look. The interior of the car should include side windows showing urban scenery (trees, buildings and part of another vehicle), and a black textured seat. Soft natural lighting, simulating daylight coming through the windows, creating a contrast between the warm colors of the clothing and the neutral environment of the car. Vintage style, with desaturated tones and slightly grainy textures, evoking a nostalgic atmosphere. Dominant tones of gray, white and black, with a balance between external light and internal shadows. Slightly elevated perspective, framing that includes the top of the knees to the head, with the steering wheel partially visible on the right.”