Free ChatGPT Prompt Inside)
Hey everyone! 👋
If you’ve been scrolling through Instagram lately and noticing those ultra-dramatic night portraits where the subject is lit like a movie still while the background stays mysteriously dark… yeah, that vibe.
That’s exactly what I was chasing with this shot:
[Imagine your before/after photos or just the final edited version here – or embed the main photo]
The original was taken in a dimly lit outdoor spot at night – almost no ambient light on the background, just some faint point lights in the distance. But the face and upper body needed that bold, warm pop without ruining the moody atmosphere.
Instead of spending 20+ minutes in Lightroom dodging & burning + adding multiple local adjustments, I uploaded the raw photo to ChatGPT (with vision) and used one single prompt to get this night-flash aesthetic nailed in seconds.
Here’s the exact prompt I gave (copy-paste ready – feel free to use it on your own night shots):
Apply a bold night-flash aesthetic to the uploaded photo while preserving original details except for lighting, glow, and color mood.
Keep the night-time environment dark and unlit, maintaining existing shadows and silhouettes.
Do not brighten the background except for slight enhancement of point lights.
Illuminate the subject with a strong, warm, direct front-facing flash, focused near the face and upper body (primary bright area).
Prompt
Apply a bold night-fl@sh aesthetic to the uploaded photo while preserving original details except for lighting, glow, and cOlor m00d.
Keep the night-time enviroment dark and unlit, maintaining existing shadows and silhouettes.
Do not brighten the backgrounnd except for slight enhancement of point lights.
Illuminate the subject with a strong, warm, direct front-facing flash, focused near the f@ce and upper body (primary bright area).
Add diffused sun-be@m style highlights on cheekbones, nose bridge, lips and hair str@nds.
Maintain separation between bright areas and deep shadows for cinematic contrast
Add diffused sun-beam style highlights on cheekbones, nose bridge, lips and hair strands.
Maintain separation between bright areas and deep shadows for cinematic contrast.
Why this prompt works so well
Strong front flash simulation → creates that classic “papparazzi / on-camera flash at night” look, but cleaner and more controlled.
Warm tone on skin → feels cinematic and flattering instead of harsh white.
Sun-beam style rim/highlights → adds dimension and makes curly hair/beard pop without looking fake.
Background stays crushed black → keeps the nocturnal mystery intact (most AI edits ruin this part).
Cinematic contrast → forces the model to separate subject from surroundings like a still from a thriller film.
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