Great AI-generated images don't come from luck — they come from great prompts. Whether you're producing headshots, product shots, fashion spreads, or architectural imagery, the right combination of subject description, lighting cues, and style modifiers can mean the difference between a throw-away draft and a publish-ready asset.
In this guide we've assembled more than 50 copy-ready prompts across four major photography categories. Every template follows a proven five-part formula and works with FLUX, Sora, Midjourney, and other leading models available on Fauxto Labs.
The Perfect Prompt Formula
Every effective AI prompt follows a five-part structure. Start with a clear subject, then layer in the action or pose, the environment, the artistic style, and finally the technical details — camera lens, lighting type, and quality modifiers.
- • Be specific about your subject
- • Describe the pose or action clearly
- • Set the scene with environment details
- • Define the artistic style
- • Include camera and lighting terms
- • Add quality modifiers like “high detail”
Portrait Photography Prompts
Portraits are one of the most popular categories in AI image generation. The key is specifying the type of portrait — corporate headshot, editorial, or lifestyle — and pairing it with detailed lighting and lens information. Below are three ready-to-use templates.
Corporate Headshot
Professional headshot of a [gender] executive, confident pose, modern office background, soft natural lighting, 85mm lens, shallow depth of field, corporate style.
Editorial Portrait
Fashion editorial portrait, [description], dramatic rim lighting, high contrast, editorial magazine quality, cinematic color grading.
Lifestyle Portrait
Natural lifestyle portrait, candid moment, golden hour sunlight, warm tones, authentic expression, soft focus background.
Product Photography Prompts
Product photography demands precision: clean backgrounds, controlled lighting, and a premium look. Whether you need a hero shot for a landing page or a lifestyle placement for social media, these prompts have you covered.
Luxury Hero Shot
Luxury product photography of [product], marble surface, soft diffused lighting, premium aesthetic, commercial quality, high detail.
E-Commerce White Background
E-commerce product shot, clean white background, professional studio lighting, floating product, sharp focus, advertising quality.
Lifestyle Placement
Lifestyle product placement, [product] in natural setting, warm ambient lighting, lifestyle context, aspirational mood.
Fashion & Editorial Prompts
Fashion prompts thrive on dramatic lighting, bold poses, and clear style references. Mention specific magazines or shooting formats to steer the AI toward the aesthetic you want.
High Fashion Editorial
High fashion editorial, model wearing [outfit], dramatic pose, studio lighting, Vogue magazine style, cinematic quality.
Street Style
Street style photography, urban background, natural lighting, candid fashion moment, editorial aesthetic.
Lookbook
Lookbook photography, clean backdrop, full body shot, professional model pose, fashion catalog style.
Architecture & Real Estate Prompts
Architectural photography benefits from wide-angle composition, golden-hour or twilight lighting, and strong perspective lines. These prompts are tuned for real-estate marketing and architectural portfolio use.
Golden Hour Exterior
Architectural photography, modern [building type], golden hour lighting, dramatic sky, wide angle, professional real estate quality.
Interior Design
Interior design shot, luxurious [room type], natural daylight, staging, real estate listing quality, warm inviting atmosphere.
Twilight Exterior
Twilight exterior photography, residential property, ambient interior lighting, blue hour sky, premium real estate.
Prompt Quick-Reference Table
Use the table below to mix and match modifiers with any base prompt for fast iteration.
| Category | Lighting Modifier | Style Modifier | Quality Tag |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | Soft natural, rim light, Rembrandt | Editorial, cinematic, lifestyle | 85mm, shallow DOF, high detail |
| Product | Diffused studio, soft box, gradient | Commercial, premium, minimalist | Sharp focus, 4K, advertising quality |
| Fashion | Dramatic, high contrast, strobe | Vogue, editorial, haute couture | Magazine quality, cinematic grade |
| Architecture | Golden hour, blue hour, ambient | Wide angle, real estate, modern | Professional, HDR, ultra detail |
Copy, paste, generate
Use any prompt from this guide directly in the Fauxto Labs image generator — FLUX, Sora, and more.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I write better AI prompts?
Use the structure: Subject + Action/Pose + Environment + Style + Technical Details. Be specific about lighting, composition, and mood. Include photography terms like “85mm lens,” “shallow depth of field,” and “golden hour” for more realistic results.
What makes a prompt effective?
Effective prompts are specific, descriptive, and include technical details. Avoid vague terms like “beautiful” and instead describe exactly what you want: “warm golden hour sunlight streaming through windows, creating soft shadows on the subject's face.”
Should I use negative prompts?
Negative prompts can help avoid unwanted elements. Common negative prompts include: “blurry, distorted, low quality, overexposed, underexposed, cropped, bad anatomy.” Use them sparingly and only when needed.
How long should my prompts be?
Most effective prompts are 30–100 words. Include key details but avoid excessive repetition. Quality over quantity — every word should add value to the description.
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