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Profile shot

Subject turned 90° so the camera sees their profile.

Mood and effect

Elegant, sculptural.

When to use it

Earrings, hair, jawline, eyewear side view.

Photography reference

Classic cameo and portraiture.

Prompt it

Editorial photograph of a fashion model in a tailored camel coat. strict side profile, 90 degrees. Real skin texture, accurate fabric, high-end fashion campaign quality, no text, no watermark.

Works in Midjourney, Nano Banana, GPT Image and Flux. Swap the subject for your own.

What usually goes wrong in AI

Three-quarter turn instead. Write 'pure profile'.

Questions

What is profile shot in photography?

Subject turned 90° so the camera sees their profile.

When should I use profile shot?

Earrings, hair, jawline, eyewear side view.

How do I prompt profile shot in AI images?

Name it directly and describe its visible result: "strict side profile, 90 degrees". It works in Midjourney, Nano Banana, GPT Image and Flux.

Why does my AI profile shot look wrong?

Three-quarter turn instead. Write 'pure profile'.

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