A highly cinematic, intimate extreme close-up portrait of [subject/reference face], preserving the subject’s exact identity, natural facial structure, proportions, and unique facial features. Vertical composition, very tight framing, with the main focus on the eyes, nose, and upper face. Part of the face is intentionally hidden in deep shadow. The subject gently holds a dark, natural rose close to their face, positioned in the lower portion of the frame, with highly detailed and realistic rose petals.
Dramatic minimalist lighting, strong directional side lighting illuminating only one side of the face, creating deep shadows and bright highlights, classic chiaroscuro lighting. The eyes are extremely sharp and expressive, with subtle natural catchlights. Highly detailed eyelashes and eyebrows, realistic skin texture, visible pores and fine facial details, with no excessive skin retouching.
Natural, slightly messy hair, with a few loose strands falling naturally across the face, creating an intimate and unposed feeling. Completely dark, clean, minimal background with no distracting elements. Very shallow depth of field, precise focus on the eyes and primary facial features, with a gradual soft falloff toward the rose and background.
Fine-art editorial photography, emotional, mysterious, poetic, timeless and sophisticated. Authentic analog-film aesthetic, pure black-and-white photography, wide tonal range, deep blacks, soft midtones, controlled highlights, subtle natural film grain, rich texture, high contrast, organic photographic detail, professional studio lighting, photorealistic, ultra-detailed, realistic skin texture, subtle film grain, timeless monochrome portrait photography.
Avoid artificial beautification, altered facial proportions, plastic-looking skin, excessive skin smoothing, unnatural eyes, exaggerated makeup, color saturation, cluttered backgrounds, flat lighting, cartoon aesthetics, CGI appearance, or overly polished digital retouching.
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