# Realistic Selfie Portrait JSON Prompt

> Structured JSON prompt template for generating photorealistic, candid selfie portraits

This note provides a structured JSON template for text-to-image models to avoid smooth, artificial-looking skin and overly posed shots. It organizes portrait attributes across clear axes like micro-expressions, hair texture, skin imperfections, and lighting to create natural raw-photo results.

## The prompt

{ subject: close-up selfie of a young woman, Candice Swanepoel-like facial structure \| expression: eyes glancing sharply left, green-hazel irises, mascara'd natural lashes; pursed-lip skeptical/thinking grimace; candid quirky unposed mood \| hair: two loose textured braided pigtails with face-framing strands (money pieces), blonde balayage with darker roots, wavy messy natural texture \| makeup/skin: natural skin texture, visible pores, light freckles, sun-kissed glow; heavy flushed pink blush on cheeks and nose, brushed-up brows, matte mauve/rose-brown lipstick \| apparel/jewelry: thin gold hoops, black crew-neck tee (neckline only) \| environment: indoors by a large glass window, blurred sea/strait, distant city buildings, bright daylight bokeh \| technical: soft side window light, slightly elevated selfie angle, photorealistic 8k raw photo style, sharp focus on face and hair strands }

## What it is for

- Generate candid portraits with realistic skin texture, freckles, and visible pores
- Structure complex image generation prompts using organized JSON keys
- Swap individual facial features, lighting, or backgrounds without breaking prompt coherence

## Key points

- JSON structure separating subject, expression, hair, makeup/skin, apparel, environment, and technical specs
- Prompts micro-expressions to avoid generic artificial smiles
- Detailed skin texture instructions to prevent overly smooth AI skin rendering
- Natural lighting and camera angle specifications suited for candid selfies

## Pricing

Free

## Details

- Type: Prompt
- Category: [AI](https://xiry.app/topics/ai.md)
- Topic: [Prompt Engineering](https://xiry.app/topics/ai/prompt-engineering.md)
- Open source: no
- Platforms: other
- For: AI image creators and prompt designers
- Tags: prompts, image generation, midjourney, portrait, json prompt

## Why it was saved

- [@notiiivy, 13 January 2026](https://x.com/notiiivy/status/2011120412399182092): Ready-to-reuse template covering every axis a portrait prompt needs: expression, hair, skin texture, makeup, apparel, environment, and technical specs. Key craft points: 'natural skin texture, visible pores, light freckles', 'candid, quirky, unposed feel', side window daylight, 'raw photo style'.

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Updated 11 October 2026. Page: https://xiry.app/resources/realistic-selfie-portrait-json-prompt

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