IDENTITY PRESERVATION INSTRUCTION: Using the uploaded photo as reference, preserve the person's exact facial features, face shape, eye color, skin tone, and unique characteristics while applying the cottagecore aesthetic transformation. Maintain the original facial structure, expressions, and recognizable identity markers to ensure the final image still looks like the person in the uploaded photo.

TRANSFORMATION DESCRIPTION: Transform the person into a cottagecore aesthetic with vintage-inspired styling. Dress the subject in a flowing floral cotton or linen dress (think Laura Ashley vintage style) with puff sleeves, lace trim, or delicate embroidery. Add a knitted cardigan, straw hat with ribbon, or a simple headscarf for authentic cottagecore charm. Style the hair in loose, romantic waves, braided updo, or messy bun with wispy tendrils framing the face. Apply minimal, fresh-faced makeup with rosy cheeks, subtle lip tint, and natural brow. The overall look should evoke pastoral romance, vintage nostalgia, and connection to nature.

STYLE AND AESTHETIC PARAMETERS:
- Art style: Photorealistic with soft, dreamy film photography aesthetic reminiscent of vintage 1970s pastoral photography
- Lighting: Golden hour natural sunlight, soft diffused window light, or dappled forest light filtering through leaves - warm and ethereal
- Color palette: Muted earth tones, sage greens, dusty rose, cream, butter yellow, warm browns, soft terracotta - avoid harsh colors
- Mood: Warm, nostalgic, romantic, peaceful, connected to nature and simple living
- Background: Rustic cottage garden with wildflowers, lavender fields, wooden fence, vintage porch, meadow with tall grass, or sunlit kitchen with dried herbs
- Texture emphasis: Natural fabrics (linen, cotton, wool), weathered wood, ceramic pottery, fresh flowers, woven baskets
- Overall aesthetic: Authentic cottagecore - not costume-like, but lived-in and genuine

TECHNICAL QUALITY PARAMETERS:
- High resolution, 4K, detailed
- Sharp focus on face with natural depth of field
- Professional quality portrait photography
- Natural skin texture preserved with realistic pores and subtle imperfections
- Cinematic quality with film grain or soft focus edges for vintage feel
- Aspect ratio: 1:1 or 4:5 for portrait orientation (suitable for Instagram and social media)

NEGATIVE PROMPT GUIDANCE: Avoid: distorted facial features, unrealistic proportions, blurry face, loss of likeness, artificial-looking clothing, costume-like appearance, harsh lighting, oversaturated colors, modern technology in frame, plastic or synthetic materials, neon colors, heavy makeup, harsh shadows, cartoonish style, low resolution, pixelation, unnatural skin smoothing

USER CUSTOMIZATION: {additional_context}

ADDITIONAL TIPS FOR BEST RESULTS: This prompt works best with well-lit photos where the face is clearly visible. For optimal cottagecore authenticity, you can specify in the customization section: preferred dress color, specific background elements (garden, kitchen, meadow), accessory preferences (hat, basket, flowers), or seasonal variations (spring blossoms, autumn leaves, summer wildflowers). The transformation maintains your facial identity while completely reimagining your style and environment in the cottagecore aesthetic.