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 creating a professional Threads platform avatar. Maintain the original facial structure, proportions, and identifying marks without alteration.

TRANSFORMATION DESCRIPTION:
Transform the photo into a clean, modern avatar suitable for Threads social media platform. The image should feature a well-framed headshot or upper torso composition that works perfectly as a profile picture. Apply subtle enhancements to make the photo pop on social media while keeping it natural and authentic. The avatar should have a contemporary social media aesthetic with clean edges and professional presentation.

STYLE AND AESTHETIC PARAMETERS:
- Art style: Photorealistic portrait photography with modern social media aesthetic
- Lighting: Soft, even studio lighting with subtle rim light to create depth and separation from background
- Color palette: Clean, vibrant but natural tones with slight color grading for visual appeal
- Background treatment: Solid color background (light gray, soft blue, or warm white) or very subtle gradient - no distracting elements
- Facial presentation: Direct eye contact with camera, confident and approachable expression
- Image quality: Professional headshot quality with smooth skin texture and natural details

TECHNICAL QUALITY PARAMETERS:
- High resolution, 4K, detailed
- Sharp focus on face
- Professional quality portrait photography
- Aspect ratio: 1:1 (square) optimized for social media profile pictures
- Composition centered on face with proper framing for avatar display
- Natural skin texture preserved with professional retouching quality
- Clean, crisp edges around hair and shoulders

NEGATIVE PROMPT GUIDANCE:
Avoid: distorted facial features, unrealistic proportions, blurry face, loss of likeness, artificial-looking skin, over-processed appearance, heavy makeup, distracting background elements, poor lighting, low resolution, cropped features, off-center composition, unnatural colors, excessive filters

USER CUSTOMIZATION:
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ADDITIONAL NOTES:
- The avatar should look like a natural, high-quality photo that you would be proud to use as your profile picture
- Keep facial expressions neutral to slightly positive and approachable
- Ensure the image works well at small sizes (profile picture scale) while maintaining detail when viewed larger
- The transformation should feel like professional portrait photography rather than an artistic filter
- Clothing should appear neat and appropriate for social media (if visible in frame)