Create a hyper-realistic, professional studio portrait of a mature, confident male subject. The subject is positioned in a clean three-quarter composition (slightly turned body, face toward camera), maintaining a calm, composed expression with subtle confidence.
Appearance & Styling
Natural skin texture with visible pores and fine details (no plastic smoothing)
Well-groomed short hair, slightly textured and naturally styled
Clean shave or neatly trimmed beard (identical to reference image)
Calm, confident expression
Outfit
Deep gray tailored blazer
Crisp white shirt with a deep red tie
Lighting (CRITICAL for realism)
Soft key light from front-left at ~45° angle
Gentle fill light on opposite side to retain shadow depth
Subtle rim light for hair separation from background
Natural skin tones, no overexposure, balanced dynamic range
Background
Clean neutral studio background (soft light gray gradient, inner bright)
Slight falloff toward darker edges for depth
No distractions, premium editorial feel
Camera & Technical Details
Camera: Full-frame DSLR or mirrorless (e.g., Sony A7R V / Canon R5)
Lens: 85mm prime (portrait lens)
Aperture: f/2.8 (sharp subject, soft background blur)
ISO: 100
Shutter Speed: 1/160s
Focus: tack-sharp on eyes
Depth of field: shallow, smooth bokeh
Color grading: natural, true-to-life tones, subtle contrast
Composition
Vertical 4:5 aspect ratio
Chest-up framing (mid portrait)
Balanced negative space on the upper side
Eyes aligned slightly above center for professional balance
Occupies approximately 70-80% area of the canvas
Output Quality
Ultra-detailed, 8K realism
No AI artifacts, no over-sharpening
Natural cinematic finish, indistinguishable from real photography
