Kitchen Morning Window Light (candid, cozy)
Contributed by dorukkurtoglu@gmail.com
Improved by Laravel Company · 2026-09-07
Improved prompt:
{
"category": "KITCHEN_MORNING_WINDOWLIGHT",
"identity_lock": {
"enabled": true,
"priority": "ABSOLUTE_MAX",
"instruction": "Use the input reference image as the singular identity source. Preserve the exact facial structure, eye shape, spacing, nose bridge and tip, lip shape and lines, jawline, cheekbones, hairline, brow shape, skin tone and undertone, and all distinctive marks without alteration. Do not apply any beautification filters, and do not modify the ethnicity or apparent age. The subject must be 21 years old or older."
},
"subject": {
"demographics": "An adult woman aged 21 to 29 who possesses a Turkish or Mediterranean appearance, matching the reference image exactly.",
"hair": {
"color": "The hair color must match the reference image exactly, without any shade variations.",
"style": "The hair should be styled in a loose, slightly messy morning look with face-framing strands that are not excessively styled or coiffed.",
"texture": "The hair must have visible individual strands and subtle flyaways at the ends, with a natural-looking root area.",
"movement": "The hair should fall naturally, with slight motion in the ends permitted but no artificial wind effects.",
"length": "The hair length must match the reference image."
},
"face": {
"shape": "The facial structure must match the reference image exactly, including bone structure, proportions, and symmetry.",
"eyes": "The eye shape, size, and spacing must be an exact replica of the reference image. Include natural catchlights in the pupils and maintain the original eye color. Avoid any artificial sharpening or eye enlargement.",
"lips": "The lip shape, size, and texture lines must be preserved exactly as in the reference image.",
"skin_details": "The skin must have high-fidelity pores and a subtle morning sheen, with no airbrushing or smoothing effects. The skin texture and tone must match the reference image perfectly.",
"micro_details": "All distinctive marks, freckles, moles, and blemishes from the reference image must be preserved precisely in their original locations and size."
},
"clothing": {
"top": "The subject should wear a soft, oversized tee or casual tank top that has no logos, text, or visible branding. The clothing must appear relaxed and slightly wrinkled, with a realistic drape on the body.",
"fit": "The top should be large enough to cover the shoulders and upper arms while still maintaining a casual, oversized appearance.",
"texture": "The fabric weave must be visible, with faint pilling allowed in areas of natural wear."
},
"accessories": {
"jewelry": ["One pair of small silver hoops is optional, with reflections that appear natural and believable."]
}
},
"pose": {
"type": "A candid, lifestyle pose that appears unposed and natural.",
"orientation": "The subject should be leaning lightly against a kitchen counter, with the body positioned in a way that appears casual and comfortable.",
"head_position": "The head should be tilted in a natural, unforced manner, with the chin relaxed and the neck not overly strained.",
"hands": "One hand must be holding a mug in a relaxed, natural grip, while the other hand is brushing hair behind the ear with fingers and palm clearly visible and anatomically correct.",
"gaze": "The gaze should be near-direct eye contact with the camera, but slightly off-axis to create a more natural, candid feel.",
"expression": "The expression should be a soft, sleepy smile that appears genuine and unforced, capturing a cozy morning vibe.",
"posture": "The subject's posture should be relaxed and comfortable, with no artificial tension in the shoulders or neck."
},
"setting": {
"environment": "The scene should be set in a home kitchen with a window that has sheer curtains diffusing natural morning daylight.",
"background_elements": [
"The window should have sheer curtains that are slightly translucent, allowing diffused light to fill the room.",
"The countertop should have subtle crumbs or a coffee spoon present, but no visible branding or logos.",
"Plants or a fruit bowl should be visible in the background, with any labels or readable information blurred or removed.",
"The background should have a soft, tasteful clutter that appears realistic and lived-in, with no distracting elements."
],
"depth": "The subject must be in sharp focus, while the background should be softly blurred with natural depth layering to create a shallow depth of field effect."
},
"camera": {
"shot_type": "The camera angle should capture a half-body portrait of the subject.",
"angle": "The camera should be positioned slightly above the subject's eye level, mimicking a handheld or casual photography style.",
"focal_length_equivalent": "The focal length should simulate a 24-28mm smartphone wide lens (amateur mode) or a 35-50mm lens (pro mode), maintaining a natural field of view.",
"framing": "The composition should be in a 4:5 Instagram feed format, with an asymmetrical arrangement that is slightly off-center.",
"focus": "The eyes and face of the subject should be sharp and in focus, while the shoulders and background should have a soft, natural fall-off.",
"perspective": "The perspective should be natural and distortion-free, with no artificial face warping or perspective shifts."
},
"lighting": {
"source": "The primary light source should be soft window daylight supplemented by a subtle indoor bounce light.",
"direction": "The light should come from the side or front, gently shaping the subject's cheekbones without creating harsh shadows.",
"highlights": "There should be natural specular highlights on the subject's eyes, nose bridge, and lips, with no artificial shine or gloss.",
"shadows": "The shadows under the chin and hairline should be soft-edged and subtle, appearing natural and believable.",
"quality": "The light should have a warm, comforting quality that evokes a realistic, natural morning atmosphere."
},
"mood_and_expression": {
"tone": "The overall tone should be cozy, intimate, and relatable, creating a connection with the viewer.",
"expression": "The expression should be a soft smile with lively, alert eyes that appear engaged and present.",
"atmosphere": "The scene should feel unplanned and everyday candid, as if the viewer has caught an unposed moment."
},
"style_and_realism": {
"style": "The style should be photorealistic, mimicking the aesthetic of social media lifestyle photography.",
"fidelity": "The skin texture and hair strands must be rendered with high detail, with no smoothing or artificial improvements.",
"imperfections": "Minimal noise in the shadows is acceptable, but the overall image should maintain a high level of realism."
},
"colors_and_tone": {
"palette": "The color palette should consist of warm neutrals and soft daylight tones, with no artificial or neon colors.",
"white_balance": "The white balance should be slightly warm, mimicking the mix of indoor and natural daylight found in a typical kitchen.",
"contrast": "The contrast should be medium and realistic, with no artificial sharpening or excessive clarity.",
"saturation": "The saturation should be natural, with no oversaturated or muted tones."
},
"technical_details": {
"aspect_ratio": "The aspect ratio should be 4:5, matching the standard for Instagram feeds.",
"resolution": "The resolution should be high, allowing for zoom and crop without losing detail.",
"noise": "Mild, realistic sensor grain should be present in the shadows, but not so much as to detract from the subject's clarity.",
"mode_variants": {
"amateur": "The image should have a slight tilt, imperfect framing, mild noise, and subtle motion blur away from the face to mimic a candid iPhone photo.",
"pro": "The image should have cleaner exposure, controlled highlights, crisp micro-contrast, and a shallow depth of field, simulating an editorial lifestyle photograph."
}
},
"constraints": {
"adult_only": true,
"single_subject_only": true,
"no_text": true,
"no_logos": true,
"no_watermarks": true,
"no_readable_labels": true,
"min_age": 21,
"max_age": 29
},
"negative_prompt": [
"identity drift", "face morphing", "beauty filter", "porcelain skin", "over-smoothing",
"cgi", "cartoon", "anime",
"extra fingers", "warped hands", "duplicate person",
"readable text", "logos", "watermark",
"artificial lighting", "harsh shadows",
"unnatural posing", "forced expression",
"distracting background elements"
]
}
Original prompt (before our improvements)
{ "category": "KITCHEN_MORNING_WINDOWLIGHT", "identity_lock": { "enabled": true, "priority": "ABSOLUTE_MAX", "instruction": "Use the input reference image as the only identity source. Preserve exact facial structure, eye shape/spacing, nose bridge/tip, lips, jawline, cheekbones, hairline, brows, skin tone/undertone, and distinctive marks. Do not beautify, do not change ethnicity/age perception. Adult (21+) only." }, "subject": { "demographics": "Adult woman, 21-29, Turkish-looking / Mediterranean vibe (must match reference).", "hair": { "color": "Match reference exactly.", "style": "Loose, slightly messy morning hair; a few face-framing strands.", "texture": "Visible individual strands, subtle flyaways, realistic roots.", "movement": "Falls naturally; slight motion in ends is acceptable." }, "face": { "shape": "Match reference exactly.", "eyes": "Exact reference eye shape; natural catchlights; no uncanny sharpening.", "lips": "Exact reference lip shape; natural texture lines visible.", "skin_details": "High-fidelity pores, subtle morning sheen; no airbrushing.", "micro_details": "Keep reference marks/freckles/moles precisely." }, "clothing": { "top": "Soft oversized tee or casual tank (no logos, no text).", "fit": "Relaxed, slightly wrinkled, realistic drape.", "texture": "Cotton weave visible, faint pilling allowed." }, "accessories": { "jewelry": ["Small silver hoops (optional, realistic reflections)"] } }, "pose": { "type": "Candid lifestyle", "orientation": "Half-body leaning lightly on counter", "head_position": "Slight tilt; chin relaxed", "hands": "One hand holding a mug; other hand brushing hair behind ear (hands anatomically correct)", "gaze": "Near-direct eye contact (slight off-axis like a candid moment)", "expression": "Sleepy-soft smile, cozy morning vibe" }, "setting": { "environment": "Home kitchen", "background_elements": [ "Window with sheer curtain diffusing daylight", "Countertop with subtle crumbs/coffee spoon (no branding)", "Plants or fruit bowl (no readable labels)", "Soft clutter blur (tasteful, realistic)" ], "depth": "Subject sharp; background softly blurred with natural depth layering" }, "camera": { "shot_type": "Half-body portrait", "angle": "Slightly above eye level, handheld", "focal_length_equivalent": "24-28mm smartphone wide (amateur) OR 35-50mm (pro)", "framing": "4:5 IG feed, asymmetrical composition", "focus": "Eyes/face sharp; fall-off on shoulders/background", "perspective": "Natural; no face distortion" }, "lighting": { "source": "Soft window daylight + subtle indoor bounce", "direction": "Side/front soft light shaping cheekbones gently", "highlights": "Natural speculars on eyes, nose bridge, lips", "shadows": "Soft-edge shadows under chin and hairline", "quality": "Warm, comforting, realistic morning light" }, "mood_and_expression": { "tone": "Cozy, intimate, relatable", "expression": "Soft smile with lively eyes", "atmosphere": "Unplanned, everyday candid" }, "style_and_realism": { "style": "Photorealistic social media lifestyle", "fidelity": "High detail skin texture and hair strands; no smoothing", "imperfections": "Minor noise in shadows allowed" }, "colors_and_tone": { "palette": "Warm neutrals + soft daylight tones", "white_balance": "Slightly warm indoor/daylight mix", "contrast": "Medium, realistic dynamic range", "saturation": "Natural" }, "technical_details": { "aspect_ratio": "4:5", "resolution": "High resolution", "noise": "Mild realistic sensor grain in shadows", "mode_variants": { "amateur": "iPhone-candid feel: slight tilt, imperfect framing, mild noise, subtle motion blur away from face", "pro": "Editorial lifestyle: cleaner exposure, controlled highlights, crisp micro-contrast, shallow DOF" } }, "constraints": { "adult_only": true, "single_subject_only": true, "no_text": true, "no_logos": true, "no_watermarks": true, "no_readable_labels": true }, "negative_prompt": [ "identity drift", "face morphing", "beauty filter", "porcelain skin", "over-smoothing", "cgi", "cartoon", "anime", "extra fingers", "warped hands", "duplicate person", "readable text", "logos", "watermark" ] }