Overview

• ChatGPT’s latest update interprets complex prompts specifying camera angles, lighting setups, lens simulations and mood to generate studio-grade images.
• Users no longer need a camera or editing software to create dramatic portraits; they simply upload a selfie and enter a detailed text description.
• Popular prompt templates include precise parameters for lens type, resolution, aspect ratio and emotional expression to refine the final image.
• A viral reel by creator @ruiz.acosta showcased a hyper-realistic black-and-white portrait generated entirely with ChatGPT, driving a surge of social media interest.
• Alternative AI platforms such as Gemini and Grok have also added free tools capable of producing comparable studio-quality portraits.