Silhouette
Subject fully backlit so only the outline reads, with no detail in the shadows.
Mood and effect
Graphic, mysterious, iconic.
When to use it
Shape-driven garments, hats, bottles, teasers.
Photography reference
Iconic in iPod-era advertising and fashion teasers.
Prompt it
Works in Midjourney, Nano Banana, GPT Image and Flux. Swap the subject for your own.
What usually goes wrong in AI
AI lights the face. Write 'no light on the subject, black shape only'.
Questions
What is silhouette in photography?
Subject fully backlit so only the outline reads, with no detail in the shadows.
When should I use silhouette?
Shape-driven garments, hats, bottles, teasers.
How do I prompt silhouette in AI images?
Name it directly and describe its visible result: "full silhouette against a bright sky, subject in pure black shape, no facial detail". It works in Midjourney, Nano Banana, GPT Image and Flux.
Why does my AI silhouette look wrong?
AI lights the face. Write 'no light on the subject, black shape only'.
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