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User: How do I create a consistent AI Twin that retains my features in the reference photo?

How do I create a consistent AI Twin that retains my features in the reference photo? Is there a specific prompt I should be using or is it a matter of consistently using the same image?

Assistant: Great question, and this is exactly the right photo to start with.

Great question, and this is exactly the right photo to start with. I’ve worked with a lot of “AI Twin” setups, so I’ll break this down clearly for you. Short answer: it’s both the prompt and consistently using the same reference image—but the way you do each part matters.

I’ll explain it step-by-step so you can lock your identity in and stop getting “almost looks like me” results.

1. Your Reference Image Is the MOST Important Piece

Think of your reference photo as your DNA source.

For best consistency:

• Use ONE primary image (this one works well)
• Good lighting
• Clear face, no heavy blur
• Neutral to natural expression (your smile here is perfect)
• Minimal filters

👉 Yes, consistently using the SAME image matters a lot. Switching images too often causes the AI to “average” your face and drift.

Pro tip: If a platform allows multiple references, use:

• 1 main face reference (this image)
• Optional 1–2 secondary angles (same hairstyle, same makeup era)

2. Use “Identity Lock” Language in Your Prompt (This Is Critical)

Most people miss this part. You must tell the AI not to reinterpret you.

Here’s a copy-paste identity-locking prompt you can reuse anywhere:

Use the uploaded photo as the exact identity reference.
Preserve my facial features, proportions, bone structure, skin tone, smile, eye shape, nose shape, lip shape, and face width with absolute accuracy.
No facial alteration, no beautification changes, no AI reinterpretation.
This must look like the same real person from the reference photo.

This language reduces:

• Face slimming
• Nose reshaping
• Eye enlargement
• “AI beauty face” syndrome

3. Describe Yourself ONCE — Then Reuse It

Create a consistent identity description and reuse it in every prompt.

Example based on your photo (adjust if you want):

A confident woman with warm brown skin tone, long dark softly curled hair with natural volume, expressive brown eyes, a bright genuine smile, and soft feminine facial features.

⚠️ Do NOT over-describe every time. Too many descriptors = face drift.

4. Avoid These Common AI Twin Mistakes

These cause inconsistency even with a good photo:

❌ “Beautiful”, “model-like”, “perfect skin” ❌ “Instagram aesthetic” ❌ “Make her look younger” ❌ Switching hairstyles drastically without anchoring first ❌ Using different reference photos every generation

Instead, say:

• “natural skin texture”
• “realistic pores”
• “true-to-life facial details”

5. Platform-Specific Tip (Important)

Different tools handle identity differently:

Image generators (Midjourney, Leonardo, etc.)

• Always re-upload the SAME image
• Use identity lock text
• Lower stylization when possible

Image-to-Video (Galaxi AI, Runway, etc.)

Use language like:

Maintain exact facial identity from the reference image throughout the entire animation.
No face morphing, no identity shift, no stylized reinterpretation.

6. Best Practice Workflow (What Pros Do)

This is the “pro” way:

1. Choose 1 hero reference photo (this one ✔️)
2. Create a saved identity prompt
3. Reuse that prompt every time
4. Only change: - Outfit - Scene - Lighting - Camera angle

Never change identity language unless you want a new look.

7. Reality Check (Honest Truth)

Even with perfect prompts:

• AI twins are 90–95% consistent, not 100%
• Minor drift happens over long generations
• Video models drift more than images

But following the steps above gives you maximum consistency.

If you want, Sandy can:

• Create a custom “AI Twin Master Prompt” you can reuse everywhere
• Optimize this exact photo for Galaxi AI, Midjourney, or Leonardo
• Help you decide if you should add a second reference image (angle control)

Just tell me which platform you’re using most next 💫