Core Image Prompting Principles

Be specific and clear — Use precise color names, detailed descriptions, and clear action verbs. Avoid vague terms.

Start simple — Test basic edits first, then build complexity on successful results.

State what to preserve — Explicitly protect elements: "while maintaining the same facial features/composition/lighting."

Iterate for complex edits — Break drastic transformations into sequential steps (e.g., change background first, then actions).

Name the subject directly — Use "the woman with short black hair" or "the red car," never "she," "it," or "this."

Quote text edits exactly — "Replace 'joy' with 'BFL'" works better than general descriptions. Add "maintain the same font style" to preserve formatting.

Control composition explicitly — When changing backgrounds, specify "keep the subject in the exact same position, scale, camera angle, and pose."

Choose verbs carefully — "Transform" implies total change; use "change" or "replace" for controlled edits.