Profile pictures · 15 free prompts
A good DP has one clear face, a simple background and strong light, because it is shown as a small circle. These prompts are picked for exactly that.
Choose 1:1 on the prompt page before you copy, so the face stays centred when Instagram or WhatsApp crops it into a circle.
Couple
Create a fine-art black and white studio portrait of them, foreheads gently touching and eyes closed, framed from the shoulders up so no hands are visible. Both wear plain black clothing. Seamless dark grey backdrop, one large soft light from the left, fine film grain, 105mm lens.
Couple
Create a casual mirror selfie of them in a brushed-steel hotel elevator. He holds a phone in front of the mirror and has his other arm around her shoulder. Both wear coordinated black outfits and white sneakers, she leans on him and laughs. Warm ceiling lights, slight phone-camera noise, realistic reflection.
Editing
Show the man leaning on a pastel pink wall in Los Angeles. He wears an oversized cream hoodie, cargo trousers and white sneakers. Tall palm trees above and strong afternoon sun with crisp shadows, 35mm lens, fashion street style.
Editing
Show the man leaning against a red 1960s American muscle car on a quiet Los Angeles street at sunset, arms crossed, with a relaxed confident look. He wears a white t-shirt, a light denim jacket and dark jeans. Palm trees and a warm orange sky behind him, 50mm lens, cinematic colour.
Editing
Show the man standing on a wet Manhattan street at night in a plain black hoodie with the hood down, hands in pockets, looking straight at the camera. Blurred neon signs and car lights reflect on the road behind him. Moody blue and magenta light, 35mm lens, shallow depth of field.
Editing
Create a fine-art black and white studio portrait of the man from the chest up, in a plain black t-shirt, with a calm and confident expression. Seamless dark grey backdrop, one large soft light from the side, deep shadows, fine film grain, 105mm lens.
Editing
Show the man on a Chicago rooftop at blue hour in a black leather jacket over a grey t-shirt, with dark sunglasses pushed up on his head. The city skyline lights up behind him. Cool evening tones with warm skin, 85mm lens, editorial fashion style.
Editing
Show the woman striding across a Manhattan street in an oversized beige blazer, white top and wide-leg trousers, with sunglasses in one hand. Tall buildings and yellow taxis out of focus, warm low sun, 85mm lens, editorial street style.
Editing
Show the woman at a small outdoor cafe table in Notting Hill, London, reading a book with a cup of coffee and glancing up with a relaxed smile. She wears a beige knit top and gold hoops. Pastel houses out of focus, soft daylight, 35mm lens.
Editing
Show the woman standing in a Cotswolds wildflower meadow at golden hour, looking over her shoulder with a gentle smile. She wears a sage green cotton dress. Warm sunlight behind her creates a soft glow around her hair. 85mm lens, soft background.
Editing
Create a high-fashion magazine portrait of the woman in a structured black blazer against a warm sand-coloured studio wall. Confident gaze, clean styling, one large soft light from the front left, crisp detail, 105mm lens.
Editing
Show the woman on a New York rooftop at sunset, leaning on the railing and smiling over her shoulder. She wears a cream knit top and gold hoop earrings, with her hair moving in a light breeze. The Manhattan skyline glows orange behind her, 85mm lens, warm golden light.
Editing
Show the woman standing under blooming cherry blossom trees in Washington DC in spring, gently touching a branch and smiling. She wears a white blouse and a light pink skirt. Pink petals in the air, soft morning light, 85mm lens, pastel colours.
Editing
Show the woman in a cozy old bookstore in Boston, holding an open book and looking up with a soft smile. She wears a camel cardigan over a white top. Tall wooden shelves full of books and warm lamp light behind her, 50mm lens, warm tones.
Editing
Create a fine-art black and white studio portrait of the woman from the shoulders up, in a plain black top, with a calm, confident expression. Seamless dark grey backdrop, one large soft light from the side, fine film grain, 105mm lens.
Example images were made with AI using fictional people. Your result depends on your photo and the app you use.
Both use a square image cropped to a circle. Choose the 1:1 ratio on the prompt page and keep your face in the centre.
The black and white studio portrait. For LinkedIn, use the headshot prompts on our LinkedIn page instead.
Yes. Try the black and white studio couple or the elevator mirror selfie prompt, and choose 1:1 before you copy.
Yes. They are plain text, so they work in ChatGPT and most image tools that accept a reference photo.