Young Me, Present Me

Prompt

Example image generated from this prompt.

A child version of myself looking to the right with an innocent, guileless smile. Labeled "1997" above. Wearing a light gray T-shirt and blue jeans.
On the right: The current version of myself (facial features must match the child version) sitting with hands resting on the chin, gazing calmly at my younger self with a gentle, serene smile. Labeled "2026" above. Wearing a white T-shirt and blue jeans.
Studio background: Simple and soft (standard studio backdrop).
Lighting: Soft, cinematic, and warm (could also be processed as a black-and-white image).
Style: Professional, minimalist, and emotive photography, focusing on the emotional and visual connection between the two versions.
Overall requirement: Make the image look hyper-realistic, just like a genuine professional portrait session. Preserve my original facial features exactly as they are, without alteration.

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