A reference-based portrait with a strong, poetic brief: the subject stands in tall grass that moves 'like ocean waves', partly hiding the body, with no horizon, so the frame is filled entirely with texture. A loose white shirt, a bowed head and downcast eyes set a quiet, melancholic tone, while telephoto compression, film grain and a muted sage-olive palette make it read like a magazine spread. We used a fictional reference of a woman with long dark hair. The result keeps her likeness and the wind-blown hair, with the grass streaming diagonally around her. It is a good template for musicians, authors and personal branding. Keep the 'no visible horizon' line; it creates the immersion.
How to adapt it
Variable
What it changes
Examples
the attached photo
your face reference
a clear portrait photo
sage green grass fields
landscape and colour
golden wheat field, silver pampas grass
loose white shirt
wardrobe
black linen dress, oversized cream knit
Tips
Keep 'no visible horizon' so the grass fills the whole frame.
Swap the grass colour to change the season: gold for late summer, silver for autumn.
A downward gaze hides small likeness errors; use eye contact only if your reference is very clear.
