Identity-aware editing

Change the scene. Keep the person unmistakably them.

Start from a real portrait, describe only what should change, and use references when words are not precise enough. Moonlight is built for edits where identity matters more than novelty.

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The same fictional adult Black woman with natural curls wearing an emerald sequin outfit and blazer on a rooftop at night

Imagined edit

Fictional adult Black woman with natural curls in an everyday portrait

Starting look

Same curls. Later plans.

AI-generated concept · fictional adult

Explore this look

Try a different direction

Same curls. Later plans.

An everyday balcony portrait becomes an emerald-sequin rooftop look after dark.

Explore the look and suggested prompt

Start with one change.

Choose a starting prompt, then add your own photo in the studio. You can adjust every word before creating. Opening a prompt uses no credits.

Try an evening outfit

Replace the casual clothing with a wine-red evening gown. Keep the same adult person, facial features, expression, hairstyle, body proportions, pose, and hallway. Match the fabric and shadows to the original light.

What to check: Compare the face, hands, and garment edges with your source. This is a text-only starting prompt inspired by the wardrobe demonstration; results will vary.

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Simplify the background

Replace only the background with a warm ivory studio wall. Keep the same person, facial features, expression, hairstyle, outfit, pose, and camera angle. Match the background lighting to the original portrait.

What to check: Inspect the hairline, shoulders, and shadows. The background should change without redesigning the person.

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01 — Start clearly

Use a source photo where the person is easy to read.

A sharp, well-lit portrait gives the edit a stronger identity anchor. Keep the face visible and avoid a source image where hair, accessories, or heavy shadows obscure the features you need preserved.

Moonlight treats the first edit image as the source rather than asking you to create a technical identity model.

02 — Direct narrowly

Name the change—and the parts that must stay.

A useful instruction separates the new scene from the protected details: change the outfit and location; keep the same person, expression, camera angle, and natural skin texture.

State the wardrobe or setting change directly.
Call out expression, hairstyle, pose, or framing when they matter.
Use a reference image for visual details that are difficult to describe.

03 — Review honestly

AI consistency is a result to inspect, not a guarantee to assume.

Review facial structure, hands, fabric edges, jewelry, and background intersections before publishing. If an important detail drifted, repeat the edit with a narrower instruction or a clearer reference.

Before you start

Your questions, answered.

Can AI change my outfit or background without changing my face?

Start with a clear portrait, request one change, and explicitly ask to preserve your facial features, expression, and hairstyle. A person reference can help. Exact identity preservation is not guaranteed, so compare the eyes, hairline, and facial structure with your original before sharing.

What happens when I select Try this edit?

After signing in, the studio opens with the example prompt filled in. Upload your own photo, adjust the instructions, and start the edit when you are ready. Opening a prompt does not create an image or spend credits.

Can I try an edit for free?

New accounts receive 15 welcome credits, enough for 5 image edits. No card is required. Each edit costs 3 credits, including another attempt with a revised prompt.

Start with the photo you have

Make the scene you imagined.

Create an account for 15 credits—enough for 5 image creations. No card required.

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