AI Photography Prompts
Posely pairs real pose and photo references with copyable AI photography and image-generation prompts. Browse the examples below, copy a prompt, and open the full pose page for the complete text.
How to use these prompts
Find a photo reference, copy the prompt, and use it as a starting point for your own AI-generated photography. Posely does not generate the image for you.
Example photography prompts

Street Portrait of a Young Woman Standing Still in a Busy
A cinematic street portrait of a young woman standing still in a busy urban crowd, captured with motion blur all around her.

A Macro Close-up Shot Taken with a Full-frame Dslr
A macro close-up shot taken with a full-frame DSLR and a 100mm f/2.8 macro lens, aperture set to f/4 for a shallow depth of field isolating the ear and sculptural silver earring, soft sidelight coming from camera-left…

Model Looking at Camera, Close Up of Face
Model looking at camera, close up of face, busy New York street, motion blurred people crossing frame, 200mm zoom lens

Fashion Portrait of a Young Woman
A cinematic fashion portrait of a young woman with a short wavy bob haircut and wispy bangs, wearing round orange-tinted sunglasses, pearl drop earrings, a black turtleneck and a bold red puffer jacket, soft glossy…

Paparazzi-style Extreme Close-up Photo of a Woman
Paparazzi-style extreme close-up photo of a woman with striking facial features, caught off-guard while turning toward the camera.

Portrait of a Stylish Young Person
Cinematic portrait of a stylish young person wearing round glasses, standing beside a wall illuminated by bold geometric window light.

High-contrast Profile Portrait of a Woman
A cinematic, high-contrast profile portrait of a woman with short, platinum-blonde hair, standing in a vast field of deep crimson flowers.

Fashion Black and White Portrait of a Man
Ultra-realistic fashion black and white portrait of a man with short light hair, wearing a dark tailored coat and a black turtleneck.

Black-and-white Street Portrait of a Young Woman
A cinematic black-and-white street portrait of a young woman photographer standing in a city street, holding a mirrorless camera with both hands.

A Young Woman with Clear, Fair Skin and Light Makeup
Create a melancholic and cinematic portrait photography. A young woman with clear, fair skin and light makeup. Warm, natural lip color. Deep brown hair with a fluffy texture. A calm and confident expression. Wearing a…

Fashion Photograph of a Stylish Blonde Woman Standing
Ultra-realistic cinematic fashion photograph of a stylish blonde woman standing confidently between two moving escalators inside a luxury shopping mall, wearing a sheer black lace long-sleeve top and flowing skirt…

A Man with Short Curly Hair and Light Facial Hair Sitting
A man with short curly hair and light facial hair sitting on a tall black stool, centered composition, wearing a monochrome beige outfit with gloves and the number "64" on the chest, minimalist futuristic fashion…
More pose ideas
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