AI Photo Editing · Prompt guide
AI photo editing works best when the instruction describes the intended result clearly. A short phrase such as “make this cinematic” leaves many decisions open. A more useful prompt explains what should change, what should stay the same, and how the final image should feel.
Use a simple prompt structure
Start with five parts: the subject, the edit, the setting, the lighting, and the details to preserve. For example: “Edit this outdoor portrait into a soft editorial photograph, keep the person’s identity and facial features unchanged, use gentle late-afternoon light, a clean background, natural skin texture, and realistic shadows.”
Describe the change, not just the style
Words such as cinematic, premium, or aesthetic can be helpful, but they are broad. Add concrete details: soft side light, a muted background, shallow depth of field, balanced contrast, or a restrained color palette.
State what must remain unchanged
When editing an existing photograph, specify which elements should be preserved: identity, facial structure, pose, clothing, or the main subject. The more important a detail is, the more directly you should mention it.
Iterate in small steps
If the first result is close, refine one issue at a time. Ask for softer light or a cleaner background rather than rewriting every instruction. This makes it easier to understand which words improved the result.
Check the output carefully
Look at hands, hair edges, text, jewelry, reflections, and background lines. AI results can contain small inconsistencies, so inspect the image before publishing or printing it.