Today, artificial intelligence can do more than just generate text – just one thoughtful prompt and your ordinary photo will turn into a dramatic black and white portrait, as if from a studio.
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A black and white portrait has the power to express depth, mood and story – without distracting colours, just using light, shadows and expressions. But in the age of AI, you don’t have to be a professional photographer to get one. All you need is a regular photo and the right tool. In this article, we’ll show you step by step how to use ChatGPT or another AI tool to create an impressive black and white portrait with a dramatic atmosphere. And don't worry - anyone can do it.
Why AI portrait?
Generative artificial intelligence can now edit a photo to such an extent that the result resembles a professional studio photo. Using a so-called prompt, you can specify the style, expression, lighting conditions and overall mood of the image. The resulting image looks as if it were taken during a professional photo shoot under dramatic spotlights. It is suitable as a profile photo, part of a portfolio or simply as an artistic self-portrait.
How to make a black and white AI portrait: a simple procedure in a few steps
The whole process will only take a few minutes and you don't need any special graphics skills.
- Launch your favorite AI tool.
- Upload your photo – choose a portrait that clearly shows your face (preferably without an overly complex background).
- Do chatu copy the following prompt:"A dramatic black and white portrait of a man standing under a single spotlight, looking down with a serious, introspective expression. The background is completely dark, high contrast lighting emphasizing the texture of his t-shirt. Studio shot, moody atmosphere, cinematic lighting, realistic details, 3:4 ratio. Edit the image according to the prompt." The prompt can be customized - instead of "a man", you can write "a woman", or change the expression, pose or lighting atmosphere.
- Wait for the portrait to be generated - artificial intelligence will edit the photo according to the description you entered.
- Download the finished image – simply save the result to your device.
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The resulting portrait doesn’t have to stay in black and white. If you prefer softer tones, you can edit the prompt to, for example, sepia portrait with soft lighting or add a description of the environment, expression or type of light that suits you better. The key is to try and adjust – artificial intelligence allows you to test different styles in a matter of minutes without the need for expensive equipment or advanced graphic design skills. The possibilities are endless – all you need is a little creativity and a desire to try something new.
