Woman gazing at reflection in ornate mirror

Prompt

Portrait photography; a woman with long straight black hair gazing at her reflection in an ornate mirror while standing before it out of focus 

Subject: young woman with pale skin, sharp facial features, and intense eyes looking directly into the mirror 

Clothing: dark high-neck garment covering neck and shoulders 

Action: static pose facing forward toward the glass surface with subtle tension in posture 

Environment: dimly lit indoor room with muted brown walls surrounding a large rectangular mirror mounted on wall 

Camera: shallow depth of field blurring foreground figure while keeping reflected face sharp; slightly low angle framing from behind subject's shoulder level 

Lighting: soft directional ambient light coming from left side casting gentle shadows across cheekbones and enhancing moody atmosphere 

Style Details: cinematic dark tone with muted color palette emphasizing contrast between shadowy surroundings and illuminated facial features

Description

This prompt is useful for creating dramatic character portraits, film noir-inspired concept art, and editorial beauty shots exploring duality. The combination of 'soft directional ambient light coming from left side' accentuates the sharp facial features by sculpting gentle shadows across cheekbones, while the 'shallow depth of field blurring foreground figure' directs all viewer attention to the sharply focused reflection.

Suggestions

Change 'muted brown walls' to 'deep emerald velvet' for a richer backdrop.
Swap 'dark high-neck garment' for 'black silk slip' to suggest more vulnerability.
Adjust 'slightly low angle framing from behind subject's shoulder level' to 'eye-level, over the shoulder' for greater intimacy.