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Keep natural skin texture in a headshot edit

Retained actual studio pair; no skin measurement. This example runs locally; files selected here stay in browser memory.

Compare texture at a matched scale

Sharper output texture may be invented. Preserve visible source features rather than asking for maximum pores.

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Edit my attached photo for softer, more even headshot lighting and a [plain background]. Preserve the original facial proportions, expression, apparent age, visible skin detail, hair and clothing. Do not smooth skin into a beauty filter, remove visible lines or add artificial pores to imply detail the source does not contain. Keep the source pose and coverage. Return one candidate for review.

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