If your Klamdo outputs aren't looking right — the face doesn't quite match, the style feels off, the identity isn't locking — 90% of the time the fix is in your reference pack, not in the prompt.
Here's what to look for and what to change.
What makes a good reference photo
Lighting: Natural window light is best. Soft, diffused, coming from in front of you. Avoid overhead lights (creates harsh shadows under eyes), ring lights (creates flat, artificial look), and backlit setups (blows out your features). A north-facing window on a cloudy day is close to ideal.
Framing: Head and shoulders, face centred in the frame. You want the model to have as much of your face as possible to work with. Avoid profiles, dramatic angles, or anything where your eyes aren't visible.
Expression: Neutral or natural smile. Avoid extreme expressions — they bias the model toward generating you in that emotional state. A calm, direct expression gives the most versatile base.
Background: Clean or naturally blurred. A complex background competes for the model's attention. A plain wall, a blurred bookshelf, or outdoor greenery works well.
Resolution: At least 1000px on the shorter side. Phone cameras are fine. Don't compress before uploading.
Multiple reference images
Adding 3–5 reference images in your pack significantly improves consistency. The model averages across them rather than over-fitting to one photo. Vary the lighting slightly (morning light vs. afternoon), the background, and the expression. Keep the clothing style consistent.
Prompt style selection
The prompt style (cinematic, street-editorial, ugc-natural, product-hype, creator-luxury) is applied to every generation in your session. It affects the visual direction more than the subject prompt does. If outputs feel "wrong" aesthetically, try switching styles before changing the prompt.
When to update your reference pack
Update it when your appearance changes significantly (new haircut, different hair colour, weight change), when you want to shift your brand aesthetic, or when you've accumulated 6+ months of content from the same reference. Consistency over time is an asset — but a stale reference leads to a stale feed.