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15 ChatGPT Prompts for Stunning Men Photos

If you’re looking to get professional-quality photos, you’ve come to the right place. Good men’s photography is about capturing confidence, style, and personality all in one frame.

Whether you want to update your LinkedIn profile, build your personal brand, or just have some killer shots for your portfolio, the right photo can make all the difference.

Getting Started with ChatGPT’s Image Generator

ChatGPT now has access to images 1.5, which is seriously impressive when it comes to generating high-quality images. The detail and realism you get these days are miles ahead of what we had just a year ago.

Here’s how to get started:

  • Go to chatgpt.com or open the app on your phone
  • Click the menu icon
  • Select the Images option
  • Copy any of the prompts below and paste it in
  • Hit generate and wait for your results

If you want yourself in these photos, you can actually attach your own photo first. ChatGPT will use it as a reference to create similar-looking images. It’s a nice way to get personalized results.

The 15 Prompts for Men

Studio Portrait: Relaxed Confidence

Create a studio portrait of a well-groomed adult man seated confidently in a mid-century style brown suede armchair. He sits in a relaxed, slightly reclined pose with one leg crossed over the other, projecting calm confidence and quiet sophistication. He has thick, wavy dark hair styled with natural volume, strong eyebrows, and deep-set expressive eyes. His expression is composed and introspective, looking directly at the camera. He wears a cream-colored, chunky knit sweater with a subtle ribbed texture, paired with dark blue straight-leg denim jeans and polished burgundy leather loafers. The outfit feels timeless, minimal, and elegant, modern casual with classic influences.

Create a studio portrait of a well-groomed adult man seated confidently in a mid-century style brown suede armchair. He sits in a relaxed, slightly reclined pose with one leg crossed over the other, projecting calm confidence and quiet sophistication. He has thick, wavy dark hair styled with natural volume, strong eyebrows, and deep-set expressive eyes. His expression is composed and introspective, looking directly at the camera. He wears a cream-colored, chunky knit sweater with a subtle ribbed texture, paired with dark blue straight-leg denim jeans and polished burgundy leather loafers. The outfit feels timeless, minimal, and elegant, modern casual with classic influences.

Urban Street Style: Golden Hour Vibes

Create a stylish urban street portrait of a confident adult man standing mid-crosswalk in a busy city street during golden hour. He is captured in a three-quarter side pose, glancing back over his shoulder toward the camera with a calm, self-assured expression. His posture is relaxed yet assertive, conveying effortless street confidence. He has a sharp, modern hairstyle with voluminous, swept-up dark hair and cleanly faded sides, paired with a neatly trimmed beard. He wears dark rectangular sunglasses that add a cool, contemporary edge. His outfit is casual and timeless: a relaxed-fit plaid flannel shirt in muted tones of beige, navy, and gray, worn with classic blue denim jeans. One hand rests casually near his pocket, enhancing the candid, lifestyle feel.

Create a stylish urban street portrait of a confident adult man standing mid-crosswalk in a busy city street during golden hour. He is captured in a three-quarter side pose, glancing back over his shoulder toward the camera with a calm, self-assured expression. His posture is relaxed yet assertive, conveying effortless street confidence. He has a sharp, modern hairstyle with voluminous, swept-up dark hair and cleanly faded sides, paired with a neatly trimmed beard. He wears dark rectangular sunglasses that add a cool, contemporary edge. His outfit is casual and timeless: a relaxed-fit plaid flannel shirt in muted tones of beige, navy, and gray, worn with classic blue denim jeans. One hand rests casually near his pocket, enhancing the candid, lifestyle feel.

Fashion Portrait: Moody and Introspective

Create a moody indoor fashion portrait of a stylish adult man seated near a window, captured in an intimate, contemplative moment. He is framed from the chest up, slightly angled downward, with his head gently bowed and eyes cast down, creating a quiet, introspective atmosphere. His expression is calm, serious, and thoughtful. He wears classic aviator-style sunglasses with thin gold frames, partially reflecting the ambient light. His outfit is refined yet edgy: a cream or off-white leather biker jacket with metallic snap details, worn open over a fitted white ribbed tank top. A silver chain necklace with a round pendant rests against his chest, adding subtle character and depth.

Create a moody indoor fashion portrait of a stylish adult man seated near a window, captured in an intimate, contemplative moment. He is framed from the chest up, slightly angled downward, with his head gently bowed and eyes cast down, creating a quiet, introspective atmosphere. His expression is calm, serious, and thoughtful. He wears classic aviator-style sunglasses with thin gold frames, partially reflecting the ambient light. His outfit is refined yet edgy: a cream or off-white leather biker jacket with metallic snap details, worn open over a fitted white ribbed tank top. A silver chain necklace with a round pendant rests against his chest, adding subtle character and depth.

Close-Up Portrait: Vulnerability and Emotion

Create an intimate, moody close-up portrait of an adult man reclining against a soft fabric couch or chair, captured in a quiet moment of introspection. The framing is tight on the face and upper torso, emphasizing emotion and vulnerability. His head is slightly tilted back, eyes gazing upward and away from the camera, as if lost in thought or memory. He has naturally wavy, slightly tousled dark hair falling loosely across his forehead, thick expressive eyebrows, and deep, reflective eyes. His expression is calm yet emotionally layered, soft, distant, and contemplative.

Create an intimate, moody close-up portrait of an adult man reclining against a soft fabric couch or chair, captured in a quiet moment of introspection. The framing is tight on the face and upper torso, emphasizing emotion and vulnerability. His head is slightly tilted back, eyes gazing upward and away from the camera, as if lost in thought or memory. He has naturally wavy, slightly tousled dark hair falling loosely across his forehead, thick expressive eyebrows, and deep, reflective eyes. His expression is calm yet emotionally layered, soft, distant, and contemplative.

Cinematic Car Portrait: Urban Cool

Create a cinematic urban fashion portrait of a confident adult man stepping out of a sleek black car on a modern city street at dusk. He stands beside the open car door, mid-motion, projecting confidence, composure, and understated power. His posture is relaxed yet commanding, with one hand near his pocket and his body angled slightly toward the camera. He has neatly styled dark hair with clean volume and structure. His face is partially shielded by dark, rectangular sunglasses, adding mystery and sophistication. He wears a fitted black turtleneck layered under a tailored black leather jacket with a subtle sheen, complemented by slim black trousers, minimal, monochrome, and refined.

Create a cinematic urban fashion portrait of a confident adult man stepping out of a sleek black car on a modern city street at dusk. He stands beside the open car door, mid-motion, projecting confidence, composure, and understated power. His posture is relaxed yet commanding, with one hand near his pocket and his body angled slightly toward the camera. He has neatly styled dark hair with clean volume and structure. His face is partially shielded by dark, rectangular sunglasses, adding mystery and sophistication. He wears a fitted black turtleneck layered under a tailored black leather jacket with a subtle sheen, complemented by slim black trousers, minimal, monochrome, and refined.

Black and White Studio: Timeless Elegance

Create a minimalist black-and-white studio portrait of an adult man seated on a simple stool against a seamless white background. He is dressed in a sharply tailored classic black suit with a crisp white dress shirt and a slim dark tie. His posture is relaxed yet introspective, leaning slightly forward, legs apart, one hand resting loosely on his thigh while the other hangs naturally, revealing a refined wristwatch. His head is tilted downward, eyes cast toward the floor, conveying quiet contemplation, humility, and emotional depth. He has thick, well-styled dark hair with natural volume and texture, paired with a neatly groomed beard that frames his face cleanly. His facial expression is calm, thoughtful, and understated.

Create a minimalist black-and-white studio portrait of an adult man seated on a simple stool against a seamless white background. He is dressed in a sharply tailored classic black suit with a crisp white dress shirt and a slim dark tie. His posture is relaxed yet introspective, leaning slightly forward, legs apart, one hand resting loosely on his thigh while the other hangs naturally, revealing a refined wristwatch. His head is tilted downward, eyes cast toward the floor, conveying quiet contemplation, humility, and emotional depth. He has thick, well-styled dark hair with natural volume and texture, paired with a neatly groomed beard that frames his face cleanly. His facial expression is calm, thoughtful, and understated.

Desert Portrait: Scale and Grandeur

Create a striking outdoor portrait of an adult man standing beneath a massive natural sandstone rock arch in a desert landscape. The composition frames him from a slightly low angle, emphasizing scale and grandeur, with the curved stone arch forming a dramatic halo above his head. He is positioned confidently in the foreground, shown in side profile, gazing into the distance with a calm, resolute expression. His outfit is minimalist and earth-toned: a light beige linen or cotton jacket worn open over a plain white t-shirt, paired with matching beige trousers. The clothing feels breathable, refined, and travel-ready, blending seamlessly with the desert environment.

Create a striking outdoor portrait of an adult man standing beneath a massive natural sandstone rock arch in a desert landscape. The composition frames him from a slightly low angle, emphasizing scale and grandeur, with the curved stone arch forming a dramatic halo above his head. He is positioned confidently in the foreground, shown in side profile, gazing into the distance with a calm, resolute expression. His outfit is minimalist and earth-toned: a light beige linen or cotton jacket worn open over a plain white t-shirt, paired with matching beige trousers. The clothing feels breathable, refined, and travel-ready, blending seamlessly with the desert environment.

Modern Architecture Portrait: Urban Minimalism

Create a refined contemporary street-style portrait of a well-dressed adult man standing outdoors in front of a modern glass-and-concrete building. The setting feels architectural and minimal, with soft, geometric window panels forming a clean, neutral backdrop. The man is captured in a relaxed three-quarter profile, looking confidently off to the side rather than directly at the camera. His posture is upright yet effortless, conveying calm self-assurance and modern elegance. One hand rests casually in his trouser pocket while the other hangs naturally by his side. He has neatly styled dark hair with a sharp fade and clean volume on top, paired with a well-groomed full beard. He wears sleek, dark round sunglasses that add a polished, contemporary edge. His outfit follows a refined neutral palette: a light beige tailored jacket with structured seams and button details, layered over a soft gray knit polo shirt. He pairs this with matching beige tailored trousers and a subtle luxury wristwatch, completing a cohesive, upscale look.

Create a refined contemporary street-style portrait of a well-dressed adult man standing outdoors in front of a modern glass-and-concrete building. The setting feels architectural and minimal, with soft, geometric window panels forming a clean, neutral backdrop. The man is captured in a relaxed three-quarter profile, looking confidently off to the side rather than directly at the camera. His posture is upright yet effortless, conveying calm self-assurance and modern elegance. One hand rests casually in his trouser pocket while the other hangs naturally by his side. He has neatly styled dark hair with a sharp fade and clean volume on top, paired with a well-groomed full beard. He wears sleek, dark round sunglasses that add a polished, contemporary edge. His outfit follows a refined neutral palette: a light beige tailored jacket with structured seams and button details, layered over a soft gray knit polo shirt. He pairs this with matching beige tailored trousers and a subtle luxury wristwatch, completing a cohesive, upscale look.

Cinematic Action: At the Protest Scene

Create a powerful cinematic portrait set within a dense public protest or demonstration. In the center of the frame stands a young adult man, surrounded tightly by a moving crowd, yet visually isolated through shallow depth of field. He faces the camera directly with a serious, contemplative expression, calm, resolute, and emotionally grounded amid chaos. His eyes are intense and reflective, conveying quiet determination, uncertainty, or inner conflict. He wears muted, practical clothing, such as a simple hoodie in earthy, desaturated tones, blending into the crowd rather than standing out through fashion.

Create a powerful cinematic portrait set within a dense public protest or demonstration. In the center of the frame stands a young adult man, surrounded tightly by a moving crowd, yet visually isolated through shallow depth of field. He faces the camera directly with a serious, contemplative expression, calm, resolute, and emotionally grounded amid chaos. His eyes are intense and reflective, conveying quiet determination, uncertainty, or inner conflict. He wears muted, practical clothing, such as a simple hoodie in earthy, desaturated tones, blending into the crowd rather than standing out through fashion.

Luxury Lifestyle: Wristwatch and Precision

Create a luxury lifestyle portrait of a confident, well-dressed adult man leaning casually against a high-performance blue sports car parked in an upscale urban setting. The scene exudes wealth, precision, and modern masculinity. The man is positioned slightly angled toward the camera, with one leg crossed over the other and his body resting effortlessly against the car’s side. He is captured mid-gesture while checking a sophisticated metal wristwatch, reinforcing themes of time, success, and control. His posture is relaxed yet authoritative, suggesting a composed individual who moves with purpose. He has neatly styled dark hair with clean volume and a sharp fade, paired with a well-groomed full beard. His expression is calm and focused. He wears dark, modern sunglasses that add mystery and refinement. His outfit is impeccably tailored: a deep navy-blue suit with a structured blazer and slim-fit trousers, worn over a black dress shirt left subtly open at the collar—no tie—balancing formality with confidence. Polished black leather dress shoes complete the look.

Create a luxury lifestyle portrait of a confident, well-dressed adult man leaning casually against a high-performance blue sports car parked in an upscale urban setting. The scene exudes wealth, precision, and modern masculinity. The man is positioned slightly angled toward the camera, with one leg crossed over the other and his body resting effortlessly against the car's side. He is captured mid-gesture while checking a sophisticated metal wristwatch, reinforcing themes of time, success, and control. His posture is relaxed yet authoritative, suggesting a composed individual who moves with purpose. He has neatly styled dark hair with clean volume and a sharp fade, paired with a well-groomed full beard. His expression is calm and focused. He wears dark, modern sunglasses that add mystery and refinement. His outfit is impeccably tailored: a deep navy-blue suit with a structured blazer and slim-fit trousers, worn over a black dress shirt left subtly open at the collar—no tie—balancing formality with confidence. Polished black leather dress shoes complete the look.

Dramatic Studio: Business Power

Create a dramatic studio portrait of a refined adult man dressed in a classic formal business suit, captured against a deep black background. The composition is tight and vertical, focused on the upper torso and face, emphasizing discipline, control, and quiet confidence. The man stands upright with a composed posture, head slightly bowed and eyes cast downward, as if adjusting his cuff or suit sleeve in a private, focused moment before an important event. His expression is calm, serious, and introspective, no smile, no theatrics, just controlled presence. He has neatly styled short dark hair with clean structure and a well-groomed beard that frames his face precisely. He wears a perfectly tailored black suit jacket over a crisp white dress shirt and a dark, solid-colored tie. The fit is sharp and immaculate, conveying professionalism and authority. One hand is raised to adjust his cuff or jacket sleeve, subtly revealing a refined wristwatch. Lighting is low-key and cinematic, with soft directional light falling from above and slightly to one side, sculpting the face, collar, and suit lapels while allowing the background to fall into deep shadow. Highlights are controlled and elegant, shadows are rich and intentional, creating strong contrast without losing detail.

Create a dramatic studio portrait of a refined adult man dressed in a classic formal business suit, captured against a deep black background. The composition is tight and vertical, focused on the upper torso and face, emphasizing discipline, control, and quiet confidence. The man stands upright with a composed posture, head slightly bowed and eyes cast downward, as if adjusting his cuff or suit sleeve in a private, focused moment before an important event. His expression is calm, serious, and introspective, no smile, no theatrics, just controlled presence. He has neatly styled short dark hair with clean structure and a well-groomed beard that frames his face precisely. He wears a perfectly tailored black suit jacket over a crisp white dress shirt and a dark, solid-colored tie. The fit is sharp and immaculate, conveying professionalism and authority. One hand is raised to adjust his cuff or jacket sleeve, subtly revealing a refined wristwatch. Lighting is low-key and cinematic, with soft directional light falling from above and slightly to one side, sculpting the face, collar, and suit lapels while allowing the background to fall into deep shadow. Highlights are controlled and elegant, shadows are rich and intentional, creating strong contrast without losing detail.

Snowy Night: Reflection and Solitude

Create a cinematic night-time street portrait of an adult man walking alone down a city road during heavy snowfall. Snowflakes fall thickly through the frame, illuminated by warm streetlights overhead, creating a dramatic, atmospheric veil between the subject and the background. The man is captured mid-stride, walking directly toward the camera with a calm, introspective expression. His head is slightly tilted upward, eyes gently closed or gazing toward the falling snow, conveying quiet reflection, resilience, and solitude. His posture is relaxed but grounded, suggesting inner strength rather than tension. He has a short beard and mustache, with a mature, thoughtful presence. He wears a dark winter jacket, with subtle texture, layered over casual clothing. A cap with a muted color sits low on his head, adding contrast and character. He pairs the jacket with classic blue jeans and dark boots suited for wet pavement.

Create a cinematic night-time street portrait of an adult man walking alone down a city road during heavy snowfall. Snowflakes fall thickly through the frame, illuminated by warm streetlights overhead, creating a dramatic, atmospheric veil between the subject and the background. The man is captured mid-stride, walking directly toward the camera with a calm, introspective expression. His head is slightly tilted upward, eyes gently closed or gazing toward the falling snow, conveying quiet reflection, resilience, and solitude. His posture is relaxed but grounded, suggesting inner strength rather than tension. He has a short beard and mustache, with a mature, thoughtful presence. He wears a dark winter jacket, with subtle texture, layered over casual clothing. A cap with a muted color sits low on his head, adding contrast and character. He pairs the jacket with classic blue jeans and dark boots suited for wet pavement.

Forest Trail: Outdoor Adventure

Create a cinematic outdoor portrait of an adult man standing still on a narrow forest trail, surrounded by dense, mist-filled woodland. The scene is enveloped in soft fog, with tall trees fading gradually into the background, creating depth, mystery, and a sense of quiet isolation. The man is shown in side profile, standing upright and alert, gazing forward with calm focus and quiet determination, as if pausing mid-journey to assess the path ahead. His posture is steady and grounded, conveying preparedness, resilience, and introspection. His expression is composed and thoughtful. He wears practical, earth-toned outdoor clothing: a muted olive-green hooded jacket layered for cool weather, paired with dark brown or olive hiking trousers. Sturdy hiking boots anchor him firmly to the forest floor. A large, rugged backpack in warm tan or brown tones is strapped securely to his back, detailed with visible buckles, straps, and gear compartments.

Create a cinematic outdoor portrait of an adult man standing still on a narrow forest trail, surrounded by dense, mist-filled woodland. The scene is enveloped in soft fog, with tall trees fading gradually into the background, creating depth, mystery, and a sense of quiet isolation. The man is shown in side profile, standing upright and alert, gazing forward with calm focus and quiet determination, as if pausing mid-journey to assess the path ahead. His posture is steady and grounded, conveying preparedness, resilience, and introspection. His expression is composed and thoughtful. He wears practical, earth-toned outdoor clothing: a muted olive-green hooded jacket layered for cool weather, paired with dark brown or olive hiking trousers. Sturdy hiking boots anchor him firmly to the forest floor. A large, rugged backpack in warm tan or brown tones is strapped securely to his back, detailed with visible buckles, straps, and gear compartments.

Casual Garden Portrait: Approachable Warmth

Create a cheerful outdoor lifestyle portrait of a young adult man standing casually beside a wooden post wrapped in lush green climbing vines. The scene feels fresh, approachable, and natural, set along a quiet garden path or park walkway with soft greenery fading into the background. The man is captured in a relaxed three-quarter pose, leaning lightly against the post, smiling warmly at the camera. His expression is genuine and inviting, conveying positivity, confidence, and approachability rather than posed formality. He has neatly styled dark hair with volume on top and clean sides, paired with a well-groomed short beard. He wears clear, modern rectangular eyeglasses that add a smart yet casual touch. His outfit is youthful and contemporary: a pastel-striped sweatshirt featuring soft mint green, blush pink, and light yellow horizontal bands, paired with classic blue denim jeans. One hand rests casually in his pocket, while the other hangs naturally by his side. A simple smartwatch or fitness band is visible on his wrist.

Create a cheerful outdoor lifestyle portrait of a young adult man standing casually beside a wooden post wrapped in lush green climbing vines. The scene feels fresh, approachable, and natural, set along a quiet garden path or park walkway with soft greenery fading into the background. The man is captured in a relaxed three-quarter pose, leaning lightly against the post, smiling warmly at the camera. His expression is genuine and inviting, conveying positivity, confidence, and approachability rather than posed formality. He has neatly styled dark hair with volume on top and clean sides, paired with a well-groomed short beard. He wears clear, modern rectangular eyeglasses that add a smart yet casual touch. His outfit is youthful and contemporary: a pastel-striped sweatshirt featuring soft mint green, blush pink, and light yellow horizontal bands, paired with classic blue denim jeans. One hand rests casually in his pocket, while the other hangs naturally by his side. A simple smartwatch or fitness band is visible on his wrist.

Luxury Leisure: Rattan Chair Elegance

Create a refined lifestyle fashion portrait of an elegant adult man seated comfortably in a woven rattan lounge chair, set against a warm, minimalist beige backdrop. The scene evokes effortless luxury, leisure, and quiet confidence, like a high-end resort or premium fashion editorial. The man is captured in a relaxed, composed pose with one leg crossed over the other, leaning slightly back into the chair. His posture is calm and assured, projecting confidence without tension. He gazes off into the distance rather than at the camera, creating a thoughtful, aspirational mood. He has thick, voluminous dark hair styled naturally and a full, neatly groomed beard that enhances his strong facial features. He wears stylish, lightly tinted sunglasses that add polish and subtle mystery. His outfit is soft, neutral, and impeccably tailored: a light beige or stone-colored suit with relaxed structure, paired with a textured knit or lightweight shirt underneath in a complementary neutral tone. The trousers are slightly cropped, revealing bare ankles or no-show socks. He completes the look with brown suede loafers, reinforcing a refined yet relaxed aesthetic.

Create a refined lifestyle fashion portrait of an elegant adult man seated comfortably in a woven rattan lounge chair, set against a warm, minimalist beige backdrop. The scene evokes effortless luxury, leisure, and quiet confidence, like a high-end resort or premium fashion editorial. The man is captured in a relaxed, composed pose with one leg crossed over the other, leaning slightly back into the chair. His posture is calm and assured, projecting confidence without tension. He gazes off into the distance rather than at the camera, creating a thoughtful, aspirational mood. He has thick, voluminous dark hair styled naturally and a full, neatly groomed beard that enhances his strong facial features. He wears stylish, lightly tinted sunglasses that add polish and subtle mystery. His outfit is soft, neutral, and impeccably tailored: a light beige or stone-colored suit with relaxed structure, paired with a textured knit or lightweight shirt underneath in a complementary neutral tone. The trousers are slightly cropped, revealing bare ankles or no-show socks. He completes the look with brown suede loafers, reinforcing a refined yet relaxed aesthetic.

These prompts give you a solid starting point for creating stunning photos. The key is to use them exactly as written, then experiment with small variations once you see what works. Try different lighting, settings, or outfits to match your specific needs.

The beauty of AI image generation is that you can create as many variations as you want without any cost or hassle. In just minutes, you’ll have a collection of high-quality photos to choose from. Give it a shot and see what you come up with.

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