Transform the uploaded reference photo into an ultra-premium **Paper Identity** portrait while preserving the subject's identity with exceptional facial accuracy. The person must remain instantly recognizable, with the exact facial structure, expression, hairstyle, facial hair, skin proportions, pose, body proportions, clothing, and every defining feature faithfully preserved.
Recreate the entire portrait as if handcrafted by a master paper sculptor using hundreds of individually cut, folded, layered, curled, and assembled pieces of premium matte cardstock. Every visible element—including the face, hair, clothing, hands, accessories, and all objects—must be built entirely from layered paper with realistic thickness, crisp cut edges, subtle paper fibers, folded details, and handcrafted depth. The facial likeness is the highest priority.
Use only a monochromatic palette of paper white, ivory, light gray, charcoal, graphite, and black. No colors, paint, plastic, metal, or CGI. Light the sculpture with soft professional studio lighting that enhances the paper layers and realistic shadows.
Replace the background with a pure solid black backdrop for a premium editorial presentation. Compose the image in a **4:5 vertical ratio**, maintaining the original pose. The final result should be ultra-high-resolution, museum-quality, and convincingly resemble a real handcrafted paper sculpture photographed in a professional studio.
Do not add or remove anything from the original image. No text, logos, watermarks, borders, glowing effects, vector art, anime, cartoons, glossy materials, metallic finishes, or any element that breaks the illusion of a handcrafted paper masterpiece.
