Examples for using gpt-image-2 through RunAPI from agent tools or API calls. Copy a prompt, then use it in Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, Windsurf, or your backend.
Ultra-realistic, glossy magazine-style portrait of a young male model, bald, with a stem, rugged expression and defined facial texture (pores, stubble shadows, subtle scars). Camera at shoe level (very low angle), wide-angle perspective, model tilted toward the lens, leaning forward and holding a Pepsi can extremely close to the camera - can label perfectly facing viewer and crisply legible with realistic metal reflections. Wearing a red Adidas tracksuit with visible Adidas logo and clean white sneakers, one foot stepped forward in the foreground. Urban USSR 1990s street environment: weathered concrete, vintage shop signs, old cars, period graffiti, small puddles. Bright sunny daytime with strong direct sunlight casting sharp cinematic shadows, warm sunlight highlights, slight wet reflections on asphalt and subtle water splashes near shoes for dynamism. Shallow depth of field (pin-sharp on face and can, creamy bokeh), ultra high detail, high contrast, vivid colors, warm sunlight with subtle teal-orange grade. Commercial editorial retouching style but preserving skin texture, enhanced clarity on label and metal, realistic specular highlights, natural micro-contrast. Composition: Pepsi can prominent in right foreground, eye-line slightly above center, negative space for masthead/logo--v 7 --style raw --quality 2 --ar 9:16 --chaos 3 --stylize 499-weird 99--exp 50
curl -X POST https://runapi.ai/api/v1/gpt_image_2/text_to_image \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $RUNAPI_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
--data-binary @- <<'JSON'
{
"model": "gpt-image-2",
"prompt": "Ultra-realistic, glossy magazine-style portrait of a young male model, bald, with a stem, rugged expression and defined facial texture (pores, stubble shadows, subtle scars). Camera at shoe level (very low angle), wide-angle perspective, model tilted toward the lens, leaning forward and holding a Pepsi can extremely close to the camera - can label perfectly facing viewer and crisply legible with realistic metal reflections. Wearing a red Adidas tracksuit with visible Adidas logo and clean white sneakers, one foot stepped forward in the foreground. Urban USSR 1990s street environment: weathered concrete, vintage shop signs, old cars, period graffiti, small puddles. Bright sunny daytime with strong direct sunlight casting sharp cinematic shadows, warm sunlight highlights, slight wet reflections on asphalt and subtle water splashes near shoes for dynamism. Shallow depth of field (pin-sharp on face and can, creamy bokeh), ultra high detail, high contrast, vivid colors, warm sunlight with subtle teal-orange grade. Commercial editorial retouching style but preserving skin texture, enhanced clarity on label and metal, realistic specular highlights, natural micro-contrast. Composition: Pepsi can prominent in right foreground, eye-line slightly above center, negative space for masthead/logo--v 7 --style raw --quality 2 --ar 9:16 --chaos 3 --stylize 499-weird 99--exp 50"
}
JSON
Create an ultra-photorealistic cinematic portrait of a man viewed from a slightly low angle looking upward with a confident, powerful expression. Generate his face using the uploaded portrait photo. The composition is a tight upper-body portrait with the head tilted slightly upward, emphasizing the jawline and beard structure. The background is a smooth vibrant studio gradient transitioning between deep orange and warm red tones, creating a dramatic modern aesthetic. Use strong cinematic dual-color lighting: warm red/orange light from one side and cool teal/blue rim lighting from the opposite side to create striking contrast across the face and beard. The man is wearing a futuristic white oversized puffer jacket with large quilted sections and a high protective collar. The jacket should look premium and modern with realistic fabric folds, padded insulation volume, and subtle material sheen similar to high-end technical winter fashion. Add extremely detailed textures: visible skin pores, beard hair strands, subtle facial imperfections, realistic lip texture, micro skin reflections, and detailed hair follicles. The sunglasses should have thin metal frames with realistic reflections and slightly tinted lenses reflecting the colored lighting. The white puffer jacket must show detailed stitching, fabric grain, padded segments, and realistic light interaction across the material. Lighting should create soft shadows, strong color contrast, and dramatic highlights across the face, beard, glasses, and jacket. Maintain sharp focus on the subject with studio-quality depth and clarity. Ultra photorealistic portrait photography, cinematic studio lighting, hyper- detailed textures, 8K detail, premium editorial fashion portrait, extremely realistic skin and fabric materials. Add a subtle handwritten text in the bottom-right corner that reads "Created by Naik", elegant fashion-editorial signature style, thin white ink, slightly transparent, like a photographer's signature on a luxury magazine shoot.
curl -X POST https://runapi.ai/api/v1/gpt_image_2/text_to_image \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $RUNAPI_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
--data-binary @- <<'JSON'
{
"model": "gpt-image-2",
"prompt": "Create an ultra-photorealistic cinematic portrait of a man viewed from a slightly low angle looking upward with a confident, powerful expression. Generate his face using the uploaded portrait photo. The composition is a tight upper-body portrait with the head tilted slightly upward, emphasizing the jawline and beard structure. The background is a smooth vibrant studio gradient transitioning between deep orange and warm red tones, creating a dramatic modern aesthetic. Use strong cinematic dual-color lighting: warm red/orange light from one side and cool teal/blue rim lighting from the opposite side to create striking contrast across the face and beard. The man is wearing a futuristic white oversized puffer jacket with large quilted sections and a high protective collar. The jacket should look premium and modern with realistic fabric folds, padded insulation volume, and subtle material sheen similar to high-end technical winter fashion. Add extremely detailed textures: visible skin pores, beard hair strands, subtle facial imperfections, realistic lip texture, micro skin reflections, and detailed hair follicles. The sunglasses should have thin metal frames with realistic reflections and slightly tinted lenses reflecting the colored lighting. The white puffer jacket must show detailed stitching, fabric grain, padded segments, and realistic light interaction across the material. Lighting should create soft shadows, strong color contrast, and dramatic highlights across the face, beard, glasses, and jacket. Maintain sharp focus on the subject with studio-quality depth and clarity. Ultra photorealistic portrait photography, cinematic studio lighting, hyper- detailed textures, 8K detail, premium editorial fashion portrait, extremely realistic skin and fabric materials. Add a subtle handwritten text in the bottom-right corner that reads \"Created by Naik\", elegant fashion-editorial signature style, thin white ink, slightly transparent, like a photographer's signature on a luxury magazine shoot."
}
JSON
{ "type": "image_generation_prompt", "language": "en", "style": "realistic smartphone photography, vibrant sports atmosphere", "aspect_ratio": "3:4", "identity_preservation": { "use_reference_image": true, "strict_identity_lock": true, "alter_face": false, "alter_features": false, "notes": "Use the uploaded reference photo. Preserve 100% of the woman’s facial features, proportions, skin texture, hair, and identity." }, "subject": { "gender": "female", "pose": { "type": "selfie-style pose", "orientation": "facing the camera", "action": "static moment, as if pausing to take a selfie" }, "expression": "serious, confident, and admiring", "appearance": { "hair": "unchanged from reference image", "accessories": [ "aviator-style sunglasses with gold frame", "diamond stud earring in the right ear", "silver chain necklace with a pendant" ] }, "wardrobe": { "top": "official FC Barcelona jersey with Spotify sponsorship" } }, "composition": { "framing": "centered composition", "foreground": "woman occupying the first plane", "background": "football stadium and crowd", "perspective": "first-person selfie perspective" }, "environment": { "location": "packed football stadium", "elements": [ "vibrant green football pitch", "crowded stands full of fans", "energetic stadium atmosphere" ], "weather": "cloudy sky", "mood": "excitement, celebration, pride" }, "lighting": { "type": "natural daylight", "conditions": "bright but diffused due to cloudy sky", "effects": [ "vivid colors", "balanced exposure", "clear facial details" ] }, "camera": { "device_style": "smartphone rear camera", "shot_type": "selfie-style medium close-up", "focus": "sharp focus on the subject with slightly softened background", "quality": "high sharpness and clarity" }, "quality": { "realism": "highly realistic", "color": "vibrant and true-to-life", "detail_level": "clear textures on clothing, face, and stadium" }, "constraints": [ "Do not alter facial features", "No stylization or artistic filters", "No distortion of body or face", "No text overlays or watermarks", "Maintain realistic proportions and lighting" ], "output_goal": "Create a realistic, selfie-style photo of a woman wearing a Barcelona jersey in front of a packed football stadium, preserving her exact facial identity and conveying pride and admiration within a vibrant match-day atmosphere." }
curl -X POST https://runapi.ai/api/v1/gpt_image_2/text_to_image \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $RUNAPI_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
--data-binary @- <<'JSON'
{
"model": "gpt-image-2",
"prompt": "{ \"type\": \"image_generation_prompt\", \"language\": \"en\", \"style\": \"realistic smartphone photography, vibrant sports atmosphere\", \"aspect_ratio\": \"3:4\", \"identity_preservation\": { \"use_reference_image\": true, \"strict_identity_lock\": true, \"alter_face\": false, \"alter_features\": false, \"notes\": \"Use the uploaded reference photo. Preserve 100% of the woman’s facial features, proportions, skin texture, hair, and identity.\" }, \"subject\": { \"gender\": \"female\", \"pose\": { \"type\": \"selfie-style pose\", \"orientation\": \"facing the camera\", \"action\": \"static moment, as if pausing to take a selfie\" }, \"expression\": \"serious, confident, and admiring\", \"appearance\": { \"hair\": \"unchanged from reference image\", \"accessories\": [ \"aviator-style sunglasses with gold frame\", \"diamond stud earring in the right ear\", \"silver chain necklace with a pendant\" ] }, \"wardrobe\": { \"top\": \"official FC Barcelona jersey with Spotify sponsorship\" } }, \"composition\": { \"framing\": \"centered composition\", \"foreground\": \"woman occupying the first plane\", \"background\": \"football stadium and crowd\", \"perspective\": \"first-person selfie perspective\" }, \"environment\": { \"location\": \"packed football stadium\", \"elements\": [ \"vibrant green football pitch\", \"crowded stands full of fans\", \"energetic stadium atmosphere\" ], \"weather\": \"cloudy sky\", \"mood\": \"excitement, celebration, pride\" }, \"lighting\": { \"type\": \"natural daylight\", \"conditions\": \"bright but diffused due to cloudy sky\", \"effects\": [ \"vivid colors\", \"balanced exposure\", \"clear facial details\" ] }, \"camera\": { \"device_style\": \"smartphone rear camera\", \"shot_type\": \"selfie-style medium close-up\", \"focus\": \"sharp focus on the subject with slightly softened background\", \"quality\": \"high sharpness and clarity\" }, \"quality\": { \"realism\": \"highly realistic\", \"color\": \"vibrant and true-to-life\", \"detail_level\": \"clear textures on clothing, face, and stadium\" }, \"constraints\": [ \"Do not alter facial features\", \"No stylization or artistic filters\", \"No distortion of body or face\", \"No text overlays or watermarks\", \"Maintain realistic proportions and lighting\" ], \"output_goal\": \"Create a realistic, selfie-style photo of a woman wearing a Barcelona jersey in front of a packed football stadium, preserving her exact facial identity and conveying pride and admiration within a vibrant match-day atmosphere.\" }"
}
JSON
Create a cinematic, high-fashion half-length portrait of me with a dreamy editorial vibe. Use multi-exposure blur for ghosting and vertical streaks. Set against a blue gradient background (#0033A0 to #66CCFF), the subject wears an oversized white T-shirt. Apply high-contrast lighting (cool blue wash + orange/yellow edge highlights) for a futuristic glow. Expression: neutral/introspective, eyes softly lit. Simulate 50-85mm lens at f/1.8 with shallow dep r field Enhance with motion blur and chromatic separation, keeping central details sharp. Aim for a surreal, digital-youth mood blending minimalism and light play.
curl -X POST https://runapi.ai/api/v1/gpt_image_2/text_to_image \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $RUNAPI_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
--data-binary @- <<'JSON'
{
"model": "gpt-image-2",
"prompt": "Create a cinematic, high-fashion half-length portrait of me with a dreamy editorial vibe. Use multi-exposure blur for ghosting and vertical streaks. Set against a blue gradient background (#0033A0 to #66CCFF), the subject wears an oversized white T-shirt. Apply high-contrast lighting (cool blue wash + orange/yellow edge highlights) for a futuristic glow. Expression: neutral/introspective, eyes softly lit. Simulate 50-85mm lens at f/1.8 with shallow dep r field Enhance with motion blur and chromatic separation, keeping central details sharp. Aim for a surreal, digital-youth mood blending minimalism and light play."
}
JSON
Fantastic digital painting of a young man with high detail, smooth shading, and sharp, bold lines. He stands in a powerful victory pose with his arms outstretched, confident and fearless expression. A brilliantly blended background with swirling smoke and flame like energy effects surrounds him. Neon sparks radiate from his body, creating a vibrant, glowing aura with cinematic lighting and dramatic contrast.
curl -X POST https://runapi.ai/api/v1/gpt_image_2/text_to_image \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $RUNAPI_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
--data-binary @- <<'JSON'
{
"model": "gpt-image-2",
"prompt": "Fantastic digital painting of a young man with high detail, smooth shading, and sharp, bold lines. He stands in a powerful victory pose with his arms outstretched, confident and fearless expression. A brilliantly blended background with swirling smoke and flame like energy effects surrounds him. Neon sparks radiate from his body, creating a vibrant, glowing aura with cinematic lighting and dramatic contrast."
}
JSON
{ "type": "image_generation_prompt", "style": "Polaroid-style candid photography", "camera_style": { "camera": "Polaroid instant camera", "look": "ordinary snapshot", "effects": [ "slight blur", "soft focus", "flash-lit dark room glow", "light scattering from on-camera flash", "subtle film grain", "slight exposure falloff" ] }, "identity_preservation": { "use_reference_images": true, "strict_identity_lock": true, "alter_face": false, "notes": "Do not change or distort either person’s facial features, expressions, or proportions." }, "subjects": [ { "gender": "female", "identity": "user", "pose": "cute, casual pose standing close to the boy", "prop": "holding a burger", "expression": "natural, playful, candid" }, { "gender": "male", "identity": "boy from reference", "pose": "cute, relaxed pose next to the girl", "prop": "holding a red Coca-Cola can", "expression": "natural, playful, candid" } ], "interaction": { "relationship": "friendly and cute", "body_language": "standing close together, relaxed, slightly leaning toward each other" }, "environment": { "background": "plain white curtains", "location": "indoor room", "lighting": { "type": "single on-camera flash", "quality": "consistent, frontal flash lighting", "mood": "cozy, intimate, nostalgic" } }, "composition": { "framing": "medium shot", "angle": "eye-level", "balance": "centered, casual snapshot composition" }, "aesthetic": { "vibe": "cute, nostalgic, intimate", "era_feel": "classic instant film look", "imperfections": [ "minor blur", "soft edges", "natural exposure inconsistencies" ] }, "constraints": [ "No change to faces", "No dramatic posing", "No artificial glamour or studio look", "No text or watermarks", "Must look like a real Polaroid photo" ], "output_goal": "Create a realistic Polaroid-style instant photo of a boy and girl posing cutely together indoors, with white curtains behind them, flash-lit from a dark room, the boy holding a red Coca-Cola can and the girl holding a burger, maintaining an authentic, nostalgic snapshot feel." }
Convert this image into a dramatic, stylized portrait (use the same face as the uploaded photo), 9:16 aspect ratio, featuring a dark, almost silhouetted figure in profile looking to the left. The background is a deep electric blue. Intense black and sapphire paint splashes burst outward from the head and shoulders, creating powerful motion energy. Ultra-sharp lighting, cinematic contrast, HD photo. Signature: DUET
curl -X POST https://runapi.ai/api/v1/gpt_image_2/text_to_image \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $RUNAPI_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
--data-binary @- <<'JSON'
{
"model": "gpt-image-2",
"prompt": "Convert this image into a dramatic, stylized portrait (use the same face as the uploaded photo), 9:16 aspect ratio, featuring a dark, almost silhouetted figure in profile looking to the left. The background is a deep electric blue. Intense black and sapphire paint splashes burst outward from the head and shoulders, creating powerful motion energy. Ultra-sharp lighting, cinematic contrast, HD photo. Signature: DUET"
}
JSON
Low-angle close-up portrait of a platinum blonde woman wearing oversized sculptural sunglasses crafted from delicate translucent layered flower petals in vibrant magenta, amber, and lilac hues, subtle silk texture visible in each petal with soft golden light passing through the edges, an extravagant couture choker necklace constructed from densely layered matching petals wrapping seamlessly around her entire neck with dimensional depth and organic curvature, her chin slightly lifted with a confident sculpted jawline, subtle freckles dusted across the bridge of her nose, naturally hydrated glossy lips with a soft highlight along the cupid’s bow, fine platinum hair strands gently lifted by a warm breeze with delicate motion at the ends, standing against a softly textured architectural backdrop of warm terracotta walls washed in golden sunset light with cascading lilac bougainvillea and amber-toned stone details, background melting into creamy magenta and lavender bokeh with soft atmospheric glow, rich golden hour sunlight illuminating her face evenly with gentle shadow contouring, warm reflected light from terracotta surfaces enhancing skin luminosity, faint rim light outlining her hair and shoulders, ultra-photorealistic high-fashion editorial photography, cinematic jewel-toned color grading balancing amber highlights with soft lilac shadows and magenta accents, shallow depth of field with elegant telephoto compression, razor-sharp focus on eyelashes and petal contours, shot on Sony A1, 70–200mm lens at 135mm, f/2, ISO 125, 1/1000s, professional editorial sharpness, museum-quality detail, vertical 2:3 composition with eye aligned along upper third –ar 2:3 –v 6 –s 900 –q 3 –style raw –no text, harsh shadows, lens distortion, oversaturation, artifacts, artificial glow
curl -X POST https://runapi.ai/api/v1/gpt_image_2/text_to_image \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $RUNAPI_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
--data-binary @- <<'JSON'
{
"model": "gpt-image-2",
"prompt": "Low-angle close-up portrait of a platinum blonde woman wearing oversized sculptural sunglasses crafted from delicate translucent layered flower petals in vibrant magenta, amber, and lilac hues, subtle silk texture visible in each petal with soft golden light passing through the edges, an extravagant couture choker necklace constructed from densely layered matching petals wrapping seamlessly around her entire neck with dimensional depth and organic curvature, her chin slightly lifted with a confident sculpted jawline, subtle freckles dusted across the bridge of her nose, naturally hydrated glossy lips with a soft highlight along the cupid’s bow, fine platinum hair strands gently lifted by a warm breeze with delicate motion at the ends, standing against a softly textured architectural backdrop of warm terracotta walls washed in golden sunset light with cascading lilac bougainvillea and amber-toned stone details, background melting into creamy magenta and lavender bokeh with soft atmospheric glow, rich golden hour sunlight illuminating her face evenly with gentle shadow contouring, warm reflected light from terracotta surfaces enhancing skin luminosity, faint rim light outlining her hair and shoulders, ultra-photorealistic high-fashion editorial photography, cinematic jewel-toned color grading balancing amber highlights with soft lilac shadows and magenta accents, shallow depth of field with elegant telephoto compression, razor-sharp focus on eyelashes and petal contours, shot on Sony A1, 70–200mm lens at 135mm, f/2, ISO 125, 1/1000s, professional editorial sharpness, museum-quality detail, vertical 2:3 composition with eye aligned along upper third –ar 2:3 –v 6 –s 900 –q 3 –style raw –no text, harsh shadows, lens distortion, oversaturation, artifacts, artificial glow"
}
JSON
A dramatic ultra-realistic portrait of a woman shown in extreme close-up, only half of her face visible. Her skin is painted with bold tribal markings in deep red, navy blue, and muted earth tones, layered with rough textures and symbolic patterns. One striking light-blue eye is sharply in focus, conveying strength, resilience, and quiet intensity. She wears weathered fabric and woven textiles around her head, with frayed edges and smallwooden beads, suggesting ancient or nomadic culture. Cinematic lighting with soft shadows, shallow depth of field, dark neutral background, hyper-detailed skin texture, painterly realism, 8K quality, editorial poster style, moody and powerful atmosphere.
curl -X POST https://runapi.ai/api/v1/gpt_image_2/text_to_image \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $RUNAPI_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
--data-binary @- <<'JSON'
{
"model": "gpt-image-2",
"prompt": "A dramatic ultra-realistic portrait of a woman shown in extreme close-up, only half of her face visible. Her skin is painted with bold tribal markings in deep red, navy blue, and muted earth tones, layered with rough textures and symbolic patterns. One striking light-blue eye is sharply in focus, conveying strength, resilience, and quiet intensity. She wears weathered fabric and woven textiles around her head, with frayed edges and smallwooden beads, suggesting ancient or nomadic culture. Cinematic lighting with soft shadows, shallow depth of field, dark neutral background, hyper-detailed skin texture, painterly realism, 8K quality, editorial poster style, moody and powerful atmosphere."
}
JSON
Fashion photography, professional man model, shot with Canon eos r3, 50mm f/1.2 rf lens, f/2.8 settings, 1/160s, iso 1600, gradient neon violet, streetwear style, holographic effect on wear, luminescent sneaker soles, dark backdrop with deep purple atmospheric lighting, professional studio setup with two led strip lights at floor level and one overhead softbox, cyberpunk aesthetic, side profile active pose with silhouette, dramatic contrast, ultra sharp details, photorealistic quality, rich detailing
curl -X POST https://runapi.ai/api/v1/gpt_image_2/text_to_image \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $RUNAPI_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
--data-binary @- <<'JSON'
{
"model": "gpt-image-2",
"prompt": "Fashion photography, professional man model, shot with Canon eos r3, 50mm f/1.2 rf lens, f/2.8 settings, 1/160s, iso 1600, gradient neon violet, streetwear style, holographic effect on wear, luminescent sneaker soles, dark backdrop with deep purple atmospheric lighting, professional studio setup with two led strip lights at floor level and one overhead softbox, cyberpunk aesthetic, side profile active pose with silhouette, dramatic contrast, ultra sharp details, photorealistic quality, rich detailing"
}
JSON
Create a high-end promotional poster for International Women's Day, designed as a luxury editorial campaign seamlessly blending photorealistic studio photography with sophisticated modern graphic design. Identity Matching (Critical): Strictly reference the uploaded image for precise face and identity matching. Preserve the exact facial structure, proportions, skin tone, hairstyle, and natural expression with full fidelity — the subject must remain clearly and unmistakably recognizable throughout. Composition & Framing: Vertical 4:5 poster format. Three-quarter seated portrait with mid-thigh framing, subject occupying 30–40% of the frame. Subject is positioned slightly left of center, creating intentional visual breathing room on the right for the sculptural element. Editorial balance is paramount. Subject & Pose: A confident woman with natural wavy hair cascading over one shoulder with soft studio shine. She sits upright yet relaxed in a modern plush red velvet armchair angled slightly toward camera — right leg crossed over left, hands resting softly on her knee, fingers elegant and relaxed. Shoulders are open and confident. Head tilted gently toward camera with a warm, natural smile conveying strength and inspiration. She wears a minimalist tailored white pantsuit — structured blazer, matching trousers, and a clean white blouse beneath — creating bold contrast against the red environment. Symbolic Element: Behind and slightly right of the subject stands a large transparent acrylic/glass sculpture in the shape of the number "8" (referencing March 8th), nearly matching the subject's seated height. The structure features clean reflective edges with soft studio highlights emphasizing its transparency. Lush floral arrangements cascade organically along its curves — deep red roses, soft pink peonies, delicate light pink blossoms, and natural green leaves — clustered naturally toward the middle and lower sections of the numeral. Background: Rich monochromatic red studio environment. Wall and floor merge into a seamless smooth red gradient backdrop with a subtle floor reflection anchoring the composition. The red velvet chair blends into the environment while remaining distinct through lighting and fabric texture. Typography: Elegant, modern poster typography integrated into the layout — Top left: Clean uppercase white sans-serif text: "SHE IS STRENGTH, / COURAGE, AND / INSPIRATION / EVERY DAY" Lower section: Small uppercase label: "HAPPY INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY" Main headline: Very large bold white block letters spelling "WOMAN" spanning the lower frame, overlaid with a stylized red handwritten script "Woman" crossing diagonally for a dynamic graphic contrast Bottom center: "08 . MARCH" in wide-tracked minimalist type Lighting: Professional three-point studio setup — soft frontal key light for flawless skin tones, gentle fill light eliminating harsh shadows, and a subtle rim light sculpting the subject and chair. The glass number 8 catches sharp highlights along its edges. Visual Effects & Finish: Subtle cinematic prism lens flares and soft rainbow light leaks in the corners and lower foreground for editorial luxury depth. Shallow depth of field keeps the subject and floral sculpture razor sharp while the red background fades into a smooth gradient. Vibrant cinematic color grading, high-end digital compositing polish. Render Quality: 8K ultra-high resolution. Photorealistic. Luxury advertising aesthetic. No repeated titles or duplicate text elements
curl -X POST https://runapi.ai/api/v1/gpt_image_2/text_to_image \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $RUNAPI_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
--data-binary @- <<'JSON'
{
"model": "gpt-image-2",
"prompt": "Create a high-end promotional poster for International Women's Day, designed as a luxury editorial campaign seamlessly blending photorealistic studio photography with sophisticated modern graphic design. Identity Matching (Critical): Strictly reference the uploaded image for precise face and identity matching. Preserve the exact facial structure, proportions, skin tone, hairstyle, and natural expression with full fidelity — the subject must remain clearly and unmistakably recognizable throughout. Composition & Framing: Vertical 4:5 poster format. Three-quarter seated portrait with mid-thigh framing, subject occupying 30–40% of the frame. Subject is positioned slightly left of center, creating intentional visual breathing room on the right for the sculptural element. Editorial balance is paramount. Subject & Pose: A confident woman with natural wavy hair cascading over one shoulder with soft studio shine. She sits upright yet relaxed in a modern plush red velvet armchair angled slightly toward camera — right leg crossed over left, hands resting softly on her knee, fingers elegant and relaxed. Shoulders are open and confident. Head tilted gently toward camera with a warm, natural smile conveying strength and inspiration. She wears a minimalist tailored white pantsuit — structured blazer, matching trousers, and a clean white blouse beneath — creating bold contrast against the red environment. Symbolic Element: Behind and slightly right of the subject stands a large transparent acrylic/glass sculpture in the shape of the number \"8\" (referencing March 8th), nearly matching the subject's seated height. The structure features clean reflective edges with soft studio highlights emphasizing its transparency. Lush floral arrangements cascade organically along its curves — deep red roses, soft pink peonies, delicate light pink blossoms, and natural green leaves — clustered naturally toward the middle and lower sections of the numeral. Background: Rich monochromatic red studio environment. Wall and floor merge into a seamless smooth red gradient backdrop with a subtle floor reflection anchoring the composition. The red velvet chair blends into the environment while remaining distinct through lighting and fabric texture. Typography: Elegant, modern poster typography integrated into the layout — Top left: Clean uppercase white sans-serif text: \"SHE IS STRENGTH, / COURAGE, AND / INSPIRATION / EVERY DAY\" Lower section: Small uppercase label: \"HAPPY INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY\" Main headline: Very large bold white block letters spelling \"WOMAN\" spanning the lower frame, overlaid with a stylized red handwritten script \"Woman\" crossing diagonally for a dynamic graphic contrast Bottom center: \"08 . MARCH\" in wide-tracked minimalist type Lighting: Professional three-point studio setup — soft frontal key light for flawless skin tones, gentle fill light eliminating harsh shadows, and a subtle rim light sculpting the subject and chair. The glass number 8 catches sharp highlights along its edges. Visual Effects & Finish: Subtle cinematic prism lens flares and soft rainbow light leaks in the corners and lower foreground for editorial luxury depth. Shallow depth of field keeps the subject and floral sculpture razor sharp while the red background fades into a smooth gradient. Vibrant cinematic color grading, high-end digital compositing polish. Render Quality: 8K ultra-high resolution. Photorealistic. Luxury advertising aesthetic. No repeated titles or duplicate text elements"
}
JSON
A cinematic flash-photography shot viewed through a rain-streaked car window at night. Inside a vintage black car, a chic Asian woman with long dark hair wears bright red cat-eye sunglasses, large hoop earrings, and a fuzzy green sweater. She has glossy red lipstick and is posing coolly. Sitting next to her on the maroon leather seat is a large, fluffy orange tabby cat wearing a red bandana. The background features blurred city streetlights and bokeh in green and teal tones. High-contrast lighting, Wong Kar-wai aesthetic, retro 90s fashion vibe, realistic texture, film grain, 35mm photography.", "elements": { "subject": { "human": "Young Asian woman, trendy, red cat-eye sunglasses, green fuzzy sweater, hoop earrings, glossy red lips", "animal": "Fluffy orange tabby cat, Maine Coon mix, red bandana, calm expression" }, "environment": "Inside vintage car, night time, city street, rain on glass, street lights", "lighting": "Direct flash, atmospheric street lighting, bokeh background, high contrast shadows", "style": "Cinematic, retro 90s, Hong Kong cinema style, film photography, lo-fi aesthetic, candid" }, "negative_prompt": "blurry, low resolution, cartoon, illustration, 3d render, drawing, distorted features, bad anatomy, missing limbs, text, watermark, daylight, bright sun", "technical_settings": { "aspect_ratio": "9:16", "film_stock": "Kodak Portra 800", "camera_angle": "Eye-level, shot through glass" } }
curl -X POST https://runapi.ai/api/v1/gpt_image_2/text_to_image \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $RUNAPI_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
--data-binary @- <<'JSON'
{
"model": "gpt-image-2",
"prompt": "A cinematic flash-photography shot viewed through a rain-streaked car window at night. Inside a vintage black car, a chic Asian woman with long dark hair wears bright red cat-eye sunglasses, large hoop earrings, and a fuzzy green sweater. She has glossy red lipstick and is posing coolly. Sitting next to her on the maroon leather seat is a large, fluffy orange tabby cat wearing a red bandana. The background features blurred city streetlights and bokeh in green and teal tones. High-contrast lighting, Wong Kar-wai aesthetic, retro 90s fashion vibe, realistic texture, film grain, 35mm photography.\", \"elements\": { \"subject\": { \"human\": \"Young Asian woman, trendy, red cat-eye sunglasses, green fuzzy sweater, hoop earrings, glossy red lips\", \"animal\": \"Fluffy orange tabby cat, Maine Coon mix, red bandana, calm expression\" }, \"environment\": \"Inside vintage car, night time, city street, rain on glass, street lights\", \"lighting\": \"Direct flash, atmospheric street lighting, bokeh background, high contrast shadows\", \"style\": \"Cinematic, retro 90s, Hong Kong cinema style, film photography, lo-fi aesthetic, candid\" }, \"negative_prompt\": \"blurry, low resolution, cartoon, illustration, 3d render, drawing, distorted features, bad anatomy, missing limbs, text, watermark, daylight, bright sun\", \"technical_settings\": { \"aspect_ratio\": \"9:16\", \"film_stock\": \"Kodak Portra 800\", \"camera_angle\": \"Eye-level, shot through glass\" } }"
}
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A hyper-realistic iPhone RAW photo, vertical 9:16 ratio, candid street photography style with natural daylight, no filter, no cinematic grading, realistic color balance, Pinterest-style artsy realism. The camera angle MUST MATCH THE REFERENCE IMAGE EXACTLY: a slightly elevated wide-angle perspective looking down toward a zebra crosswalk, similar to a street-level overhead shot, capturing the full crosswalk lines horizontally with the subject positioned at the center and symmetrically surrounded by characters, maintaining the exact spatial relationship and perspective of the reference photo. A young adult man with an athletic and naturally fit build is walking forward mid-step on the zebra crossing, body orientation, walking direction, and pose following the reference precisely, expression calm, neutral, and candid as if casually crossing the street, not posing. Outfit consists of fashionable casual streetwear with relaxed silhouettes: an oversized jacket in earthy muted tones such as brown, olive, or charcoal, a simple inner shirt, loose straight-cut trousers, and clean minimalist sneakers, creating an effortless modern daily-wear look that supports the calm surreal theme. Props include multiple Popmart Skullpanda characters in fluffy costumes placed around the subject in the SAME formation, spacing, and positioning as the reference image, each Skullpanda featuring soft plush textures, rounded proportions, and varied colors, appearing to walk alongside the human subject on the crosswalk. The location is an empty urban street with a clearly visible zebra crossing, realistic asphalt texture with subtle grain and natural wear, no traffic, no extra people, and an identical street layout perspective to the reference. Camera and composition are wide shot and full-body framing with no portrait crop, handheld but steady feel with slight natural imperfections, realistic depth of field keeping both subject and surrounding characters in focus, matching reference scale and depth. Lighting is natural daylight from above with soft consistent shadows on the ground, balanced exposure, no harsh sunlight, and no dramatic contrast. Skin texture is realistic and human, smooth yet visibly porous with natural highlights and subtle imperfections, no airbrushing, no plastic or CGI skin. Negative prompt: different camera angle, low angle, eye-level shot, close-up portrait, cinematic lighting, HDR, oversharpening, overly smooth skin, CGI look, 3D render, cartoon human, face alteration, distorted anatomy, text, watermark, logo.
curl -X POST https://runapi.ai/api/v1/gpt_image_2/text_to_image \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $RUNAPI_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
--data-binary @- <<'JSON'
{
"model": "gpt-image-2",
"prompt": "A hyper-realistic iPhone RAW photo, vertical 9:16 ratio, candid street photography style with natural daylight, no filter, no cinematic grading, realistic color balance, Pinterest-style artsy realism. The camera angle MUST MATCH THE REFERENCE IMAGE EXACTLY: a slightly elevated wide-angle perspective looking down toward a zebra crosswalk, similar to a street-level overhead shot, capturing the full crosswalk lines horizontally with the subject positioned at the center and symmetrically surrounded by characters, maintaining the exact spatial relationship and perspective of the reference photo. A young adult man with an athletic and naturally fit build is walking forward mid-step on the zebra crossing, body orientation, walking direction, and pose following the reference precisely, expression calm, neutral, and candid as if casually crossing the street, not posing. Outfit consists of fashionable casual streetwear with relaxed silhouettes: an oversized jacket in earthy muted tones such as brown, olive, or charcoal, a simple inner shirt, loose straight-cut trousers, and clean minimalist sneakers, creating an effortless modern daily-wear look that supports the calm surreal theme. Props include multiple Popmart Skullpanda characters in fluffy costumes placed around the subject in the SAME formation, spacing, and positioning as the reference image, each Skullpanda featuring soft plush textures, rounded proportions, and varied colors, appearing to walk alongside the human subject on the crosswalk. The location is an empty urban street with a clearly visible zebra crossing, realistic asphalt texture with subtle grain and natural wear, no traffic, no extra people, and an identical street layout perspective to the reference. Camera and composition are wide shot and full-body framing with no portrait crop, handheld but steady feel with slight natural imperfections, realistic depth of field keeping both subject and surrounding characters in focus, matching reference scale and depth. Lighting is natural daylight from above with soft consistent shadows on the ground, balanced exposure, no harsh sunlight, and no dramatic contrast. Skin texture is realistic and human, smooth yet visibly porous with natural highlights and subtle imperfections, no airbrushing, no plastic or CGI skin. Negative prompt: different camera angle, low angle, eye-level shot, close-up portrait, cinematic lighting, HDR, oversharpening, overly smooth skin, CGI look, 3D render, cartoon human, face alteration, distorted anatomy, text, watermark, logo."
}
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Portrait of a 21-year-old man of appearance with masculine facial features and white hair styled with a wet look. The camera angle is slightly from the side and below. Neutral facial expression, very light gray background. Orange-red glowing light and abstract luminous lines around the head, passing through the face and neck, creating a dynamic and high-tech effect. Futuristic atmosphere, professional lighting, emphasis on details. Saturated colors, the left side of the face is illuminated, the right side is in shadow. Highly detailed, high-quality photograph in a modern style
curl -X POST https://runapi.ai/api/v1/gpt_image_2/text_to_image \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $RUNAPI_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
--data-binary @- <<'JSON'
{
"model": "gpt-image-2",
"prompt": "Portrait of a 21-year-old man of appearance with masculine facial features and white hair styled with a wet look. The camera angle is slightly from the side and below. Neutral facial expression, very light gray background. Orange-red glowing light and abstract luminous lines around the head, passing through the face and neck, creating a dynamic and high-tech effect. Futuristic atmosphere, professional lighting, emphasis on details. Saturated colors, the left side of the face is illuminated, the right side is in shadow. Highly detailed, high-quality photograph in a modern style"
}
JSON
editorial portrait, Korean female idol, subtly sensual outfit: silk shirt or soft fabric top, slightly loose, elegant and flowing pose: body slightly turned away, face partially visible, one hand near collar or neck expression: soft but unreadable, eyes partially hidden lighting: strong directional light (window light), casting shadows across face and body background: dark or minimal interior composition: partial visibility, half-lit face, shadow covering features mood: mysterious, intimate, quiet tension style: cinematic editorial, light and shadow storytelling sensuality: created through concealment and ambiguity --3:2
curl -X POST https://runapi.ai/api/v1/gpt_image_2/text_to_image \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $RUNAPI_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
--data-binary @- <<'JSON'
{
"model": "gpt-image-2",
"prompt": "editorial portrait, Korean female idol, subtly sensual outfit: silk shirt or soft fabric top, slightly loose, elegant and flowing pose: body slightly turned away, face partially visible, one hand near collar or neck expression: soft but unreadable, eyes partially hidden lighting: strong directional light (window light), casting shadows across face and body background: dark or minimal interior composition: partial visibility, half-lit face, shadow covering features mood: mysterious, intimate, quiet tension style: cinematic editorial, light and shadow storytelling sensuality: created through concealment and ambiguity --3:2"
}
JSON
ultra-realistic IMAX-grade cinematic action shot, extreme high-angle perspective looking down from a massive height, 9:16 vertical aspect ratio, a man or woman matching the exact reference face and hairstyle climbing the side of a modern glass skyscraper, body stretched dynamically across the reflective facade, positioned on the right side of the frame, one leg raised gripping the glass while the other is bent for support, both palms pressed tightly against the glass surface creating tension and realism, wearing futuristic clear-framed glasses with subtle reflections, outfit: premium black fitted t-shirt, black tactical pants, futuristic black gloves with protective padding and bright green LED accents glowing softly, black tactical climbing boots with gold detailing and strong grip texture, a sleek black vest or harness securely fitted over the torso adding realism and safety gear detail, expression: determined and slightly tense with focused eyes and head slightly tilted forward, face lock: maintain exact facial structure, proportions, skin tone, hairstyle, and identity from reference with 100% accuracy, preserve micro-details and natural imperfections, no beautification, facial rendering: soft natural skin with visible pores, smooth tonal transitions, subtle subsurface scattering, no smoothing or artificial glow, environment: towering skyscraper with ultra-reflective glass panels showing the subject’s shadow, sky reflections, and a detailed cityscape far below including intricate walkways, a lush green circular park, and distant street traffic with tiny moving cars, strong sense of depth and scale, lighting: bright natural daylight casting sharp directional shadows, high contrast reflections on glass surface, crisp highlights with controlled roll-off, color science: ultra-clean cinematic color grading with high color separation, natural saturation, deep contrast, HDR dynamic range preserving both sky and ground detail, lens: full-frame Sony A7R, 24mm wide-angle lens to exaggerate height and perspective, sharp foreground subject with slight depth falloff into the city below, realism: extreme photorealistic detail, realistic reflections, natural perspective distortion, micro-contrast textures, no HDR overprocessing, no artificial sharpening negative prompt: distorted face, changed identity, altered hairstyle, flat lighting, dull colors, unrealistic reflections, floating pose, weak grip, plastic skin, over-smooth face, beauty filter effect, low detail, noise artifacts, color banding, extra limbs, incorrect anatomy, blurry subject
curl -X POST https://runapi.ai/api/v1/gpt_image_2/text_to_image \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $RUNAPI_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
--data-binary @- <<'JSON'
{
"model": "gpt-image-2",
"prompt": "ultra-realistic IMAX-grade cinematic action shot, extreme high-angle perspective looking down from a massive height, 9:16 vertical aspect ratio, a man or woman matching the exact reference face and hairstyle climbing the side of a modern glass skyscraper, body stretched dynamically across the reflective facade, positioned on the right side of the frame, one leg raised gripping the glass while the other is bent for support, both palms pressed tightly against the glass surface creating tension and realism, wearing futuristic clear-framed glasses with subtle reflections, outfit: premium black fitted t-shirt, black tactical pants, futuristic black gloves with protective padding and bright green LED accents glowing softly, black tactical climbing boots with gold detailing and strong grip texture, a sleek black vest or harness securely fitted over the torso adding realism and safety gear detail, expression: determined and slightly tense with focused eyes and head slightly tilted forward, face lock: maintain exact facial structure, proportions, skin tone, hairstyle, and identity from reference with 100% accuracy, preserve micro-details and natural imperfections, no beautification, facial rendering: soft natural skin with visible pores, smooth tonal transitions, subtle subsurface scattering, no smoothing or artificial glow, environment: towering skyscraper with ultra-reflective glass panels showing the subject’s shadow, sky reflections, and a detailed cityscape far below including intricate walkways, a lush green circular park, and distant street traffic with tiny moving cars, strong sense of depth and scale, lighting: bright natural daylight casting sharp directional shadows, high contrast reflections on glass surface, crisp highlights with controlled roll-off, color science: ultra-clean cinematic color grading with high color separation, natural saturation, deep contrast, HDR dynamic range preserving both sky and ground detail, lens: full-frame Sony A7R, 24mm wide-angle lens to exaggerate height and perspective, sharp foreground subject with slight depth falloff into the city below, realism: extreme photorealistic detail, realistic reflections, natural perspective distortion, micro-contrast textures, no HDR overprocessing, no artificial sharpening negative prompt: distorted face, changed identity, altered hairstyle, flat lighting, dull colors, unrealistic reflections, floating pose, weak grip, plastic skin, over-smooth face, beauty filter effect, low detail, noise artifacts, color banding, extra limbs, incorrect anatomy, blurry subject"
}
JSON
Create a dark, high‑contrast poster with a moody, underground club aesthetic. The composition features a monochrome portrait of a young woman from the chest up, shot from a slightly low angle for attitude and power. She wears large over‑ear headphones and reflective round sunglasses with warm amber‑gold lenses that stand out vividly against the black‑and‑white portrait. One hand is raised near her head, the other near her chin, creating a dynamic, expressive pose associated with music immersion. Behind her head is a large flat golden‑yellow circular shape, like a spotlight, creating a strong focal point and visual contrast. The background is deep black with subtle grunge textures, dust, scratches, and poster‑wear imperfections, giving it a raw, printed‑flyer feel. Use 4:5 aspect ratio.
curl -X POST https://runapi.ai/api/v1/gpt_image_2/text_to_image \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $RUNAPI_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
--data-binary @- <<'JSON'
{
"model": "gpt-image-2",
"prompt": "Create a dark, high‑contrast poster with a moody, underground club aesthetic. The composition features a monochrome portrait of a young woman from the chest up, shot from a slightly low angle for attitude and power. She wears large over‑ear headphones and reflective round sunglasses with warm amber‑gold lenses that stand out vividly against the black‑and‑white portrait. One hand is raised near her head, the other near her chin, creating a dynamic, expressive pose associated with music immersion. Behind her head is a large flat golden‑yellow circular shape, like a spotlight, creating a strong focal point and visual contrast. The background is deep black with subtle grunge textures, dust, scratches, and poster‑wear imperfections, giving it a raw, printed‑flyer feel. Use 4:5 aspect ratio."
}
JSON
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