Use the uploaded photo as the ONLY and EXCLUSIVE identity reference for the person. The character in the final image must clearly be the SAME REAL PERSON from the uploaded photo, not a generic model or a different person. Face, facial features and gender expression must remain 100% identical to the uploaded photo (absolute identity lock: no morphing, no beautification, no age, gender or ethnicity change).
Use 100% of the facial traits from the uploaded photo: keep the same face shape, bone structure, jawline, chin, cheekbones, nose shape, mouth shape, lip thickness, eye shape, eyelid type, eyebrow shape and density, and natural skin tone. Do not slim, stretch or stylize the face in a way that changes its real proportions.
Keep the same hairstyle family as in the uploaded photo (overall length, volume, texture, hairline, parting and silhouette), only adapting it to the chosen style while keeping it instantly recognizable as the same hair.
Respect the original gender from the uploaded photo 100%. Maintain the same gender expression, body type and overall look; no feminization, no extra masculinization, no shift toward androgyny and no ethnicity change. Only change clothing, environment and artistic style; never alter the person’s core identity, facial features or gender.
Transform the uploaded portrait into a dramatic cinematic digital illustration of a rugged 23‑year‑old person standing confidently, facing forward. The character must have thick, slightly messy hair and a full beard if present in the original photo, or the same facial hair pattern as the reference, with a stern, intense expression that communicates strength and determination. Keep the pose grounded and solid, with shoulders squared and chest open, reinforcing a powerful, commanding presence.
Dress the character in a dark jacket worn over a buttoned shirt (adapt colors and details to fit the original photo if needed, but keep the same overall outfit category and body type). Position the hands near or inside the jacket pockets in a relaxed but strong stance, emphasizing confidence and control. Ensure fabric folds, seams and edges are clearly rendered, with realistic lighting and shadow shapes.
Use a bold, graphic‑novel‑inspired art style with strong shadows, sharp linework and high contrast. Define facial features, hair edges and clothing folds with clean, decisive lines and deep shadow blocks, avoiding messy or sketchy outlines. Light the scene with cinematic contrast: one main directional light creating prominent highlights and hard shadows on the face and body, while the opposite side falls into structured, graphic darkness.
Apply a limited but impactful color palette focused on natural skin tones, dark clothing and a muted, cinematic background. Emphasize chiaroscuro: bright highlights on forehead, nose, cheekbones and collarbones contrasted with deep shadows under the jaw, around the eyes and in the jacket folds. The rendering should feel like a high‑end graphic novel cover or key art frame, combining painterly shading with crisp comic‑style linework.
Keep the background simple, dark and atmospheric, with soft gradients or subtle abstract shapes that suggest depth without distracting from the character. A slight rim light or glow behind the head and shoulders can be used to separate the silhouette from the background and add drama. The overall composition must remain clean and centered on the character, with no unnecessary objects or clutter.
Final quality: ultra‑detailed, high‑resolution digital illustration suitable for an editorial poster or comic‑book cover. Maintain crisp edges, controlled grain and polished modern comic aesthetics, while preserving 100% of the person’s real identity, facial structure, hairstyle family and gender from the uploaded photo.
Negative prompt (what to avoid): blurry, low resolution, flat lighting, dull colors, muddy shading, oversaturated neon palette, anime or chibi style, cute cartoon look, thick messy sketch lines, low detail, noisy or grainy image, distorted anatomy, melted face, different person, wrong gender, incorrect hairstyle, exaggerated caricature, cluttered background, watermark, logos, UI elements, random text in the image, changed age or ethnicity.