Chinese New Year Hongbao Portrait AI Prompt

Prompt for Stable Diffusion (ultra-realistic checkpoints): Generate a high level realism and visual fidelity, high detailed, 8K resolution with 1080x1440 pixel portrait of me using the uploaded image for reference (preserved the likeness and original face from reference), create an realistic skin shading portrait photograph, stable diffusion with ultra-realistic checkpoints enabled of a medium close-up portrait photograph capturing a sophisticated Chinese New Year setting. The exact subject is a young adult woman with a smooth, warm skin tone, positioned centrally in the frame as the primary focal point. Her pose features her torso facing slightly toward the camera’s left while her head is turned to look directly at the lens, with her right hand (visible at the bottom of the frame) holding a bright red hongbao (red envelope) emblazoned with a large black Chinese character "Fu" (meaning fortune/blessing) – with smaller gold characters below it – close to her lower chest, creating a poised, elegant stance. The camera angle is eye-level with the subject, positioned directly in front of her to emphasize her composed presence while capturing the intricate decorative elements of the background in sharp detail with controlled depth. Her facial expression is calm, refined, and subtly confident, with lips closed in a polished line, and eyes open and focused clearly on the camera with a warm, attentive gaze that conveys both grace and poise. Makeup is meticulously applied and sophisticated, featuring soft matte bronze eyeshadow that defines her eyelids, precise dark brown eyeliner along the upper lash line extending into a subtle wing, voluminous black mascara enhancing her lashes, neatly shaped dark brown eyebrows with a natural arch, a subtle peachy-pink blush on her cheeks that blends seamlessly into a luminous highlighter along her cheekbones, nose bridge, and cupid’s bow for a radiant glow, and a rich, matte deep burgundy red lip color that complements her outfit. Her hairstyle consists of long, thick, jet-black to dark brown hair styled in loose, defined waves that cascade over her left shoulder and down her back, with sections swept back on the right side to accommodate hair ornaments; individual strands catch the light to add texture and dimension. She wears a traditional Chinese qipao (cheongsam) crafted from lustrous deep burgundy red satin fabric with a subtle sheen, adorned with intricate gold embroidered patterns including a detailed phoenix motif with spread wings winding up the right side of her torso, paired with delicate gold floral, cloud, and scroll patterns scattered across the garment; the qipao features a high Mandarin collar with elaborate gold knot and floral detailing at the closure, short sleeves with clean stitching, and a form-fitting silhouette that accentuates her figure. Her accessories include elegant gold drop earrings with a circular filigree top piece, long dangling gold tassels, and small red gem accents; on the right side of her hair, an ornate hairpin featuring red fabric flowers, gold filigree detailing, and a long gold chain tassel that hangs gently behind her ear; a delicate gold chain necklace with a large, smooth, teardrop-shaped green jade pendant (with subtle natural variations in color) set in an intricate gold bezel, resting just below her collarbone at the qipao’s neckline. The composition centers the subject while framing her with refined festive decor that creates layered depth: large round red paper lanterns with glowing warm white lights and yellow tassels hang at the top right and center background; to the subject’s left, a large rustic brown ceramic vase holds a dense arrangement of pink cherry blossom or plum blossom branches with delicate white and pink flowers; in the background, dark wooden Chinese-style lattice screens with light-colored panels add architectural depth; additional festive elements include small red hanging decorations with gold accents, a large red Chinese knot with gold tassels to the far right, and a dark wooden surface in the lower left foreground with scattered red hongbao. Framing is a medium close-up shot, capturing the subject from the mid-chest up, with decorative elements filling the upper and side portions of the frame, the subject anchoring the central section, and props like the hongbao and blossom arrangement adding context at the lower and side edges. Lighting is warm, soft, and directional, combining key light from the front-left to illuminate the subject’s face and outfit with flattering illumination that highlights the rich satin texture of the qipao, the sheen of her hair, and the metallic glow of her accessories, and ambient light from the lanterns that casts a gentle golden hue over the entire scene; subtle shadows add depth to her features and the background decor without appearing harsh, while distinct catchlights in her eyes enhance realism. Camera settings replicate professional portrait photography for refined scenes: full-frame camera sensor, focal length of approximately 85mm to create a flattering perspective with natural background compression, aperture f/3.5 to f/5.6 to keep the subject sharply in focus while adding subtle bokeh to the background elements for depth and elegance, shutter speed 1/125s to ensure clarity, ISO 200 to maintain clean, low-noise image quality, and a lens with excellent color rendition and sharpness to capture intricate details like embroidery stitches, hairpin craftsmanship, and jade texture accurately. The color palette is dominated by rich traditional Chinese New Year tones with sophisticated accents: deep burgundy reds (from the qipao and hongbao), gleaming golds (from embroidery, accessories, trim, and motifs), warm skin tones with radiant highlights, soft greens from the jade pendant and blossom leaves, delicate pinks and whites from the blossom branches, earthy browns from the ceramic vase and wooden screens, and bright reds and yellows from the lanterns and decorative knots. The environment is a tastefully decorated indoor space styled for Chinese New Year, blending traditional cultural elements with elegant, understated luxury. The background features dark wooden lattice screens, glowing red lanterns, a large blossom arrangement in a rustic vase, and various festive hanging decorations. Props and additional elements include the red "Fu" hongbao, red illuminated lanterns with yellow tassels, red Chinese knot and hanging decorations, pink and white blossom branches in a brown ceramic vase, dark wooden lattice screens, and scattered red hongbao on a dark wooden surface. Technical specifications emphasize ultra-high resolution (8K+), precise skin texture with natural pores and a healthy, luminous finish that replicates real-world skin glow, realistic hair texture with individual wave details, strand separation, and light reflection, accurate satin fabric texture with subtle sheen and crisp embroidery detail that catches light naturally, sharp detail retention on the subject including fine elements like earring tassels and hairpin flowers while maintaining controlled background bokeh, authentic color rendition with proper white balance to preserve the richness of burgundy reds and golds without oversaturation, and lifelike lighting effects that replicate soft directional illumination with warm accent light from the lanterns. Negative prompt (weight 1.5): Beard, mustache; cross-eyed, bad eyes formation; bad teeth formation, long head, long nose; abnormal anatomy or error anatomy; cartoonish, digital, anime, 3D render; wrong spelling, wrong text, missing letters; blurry background, blurry subject; out of focus, bad quality, abnormal faces.