Lighting variations

18 lighting variations for fashion and apparel photos in ChatGPT. Each pose keeps the same model, so your whole lookbook stays consistent. Attach the model reference and your garment, then paste a pose prompt.

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Soft frontal light
Soft light from the front offers an approachable catalogue treatment with gentle shadows and clear colour. It works for most clothing, simple accessories and products with matte surfaces. Upload your item into ChatGPT and explain that accurate material appearance is the priority over dramatic contrast. Check that fabric texture still survives the even lighting, and keep the result beside the reference photo while reviewing colour and detail.
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Soft frontal light
Create one realistic fashion photograph. Use the attached model reference. Preserve the same adult female model's face, warm olive skin, brown eyes, shoulder-length straight dark brown hair, slim athletic proportions and natural skin texture. Outfit: ivory fitted crew-neck short-sleeve t-shirt, charcoal straight-leg tailored trousers and white low-top sneakers. Pose: Stand in a relaxed three-quarter stance, weight on one leg, one hand in pocket, other arm down, look at camera. Camera: Front three-quarter, chest-height, 70mm. Framing: Full body. Lighting: Large diffused light near camera, even natural illumination, gentle shadows.. Use the setting specified by the lighting description. Keep skin texture, fabric and anatomy natural. For full-body framing include all head, hands and feet with padding. No text, labels, logos, watermarks, synthetic shine or excessive glow. Match the reference person's identity.
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Soft side light
Light arriving from one side gives fabric and garment shape a little more depth. Knitwear, textured jackets and layered clothing can benefit when a flat front image feels too plain. Give ChatGPT your product photograph and ask for soft side illumination with enough brightness on the shadowed half. Review seam visibility and colour balance; the extra dimension should not make one side appear like a different material.
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Soft side light
Create one realistic fashion photograph. Use the attached model reference. Preserve the same adult female model's face, warm olive skin, brown eyes, shoulder-length straight dark brown hair, slim athletic proportions and natural skin texture. Outfit: ivory fitted crew-neck short-sleeve t-shirt, charcoal straight-leg tailored trousers and white low-top sneakers. Pose: Stand in a relaxed three-quarter stance, weight on one leg, one hand in pocket, other arm down, look at camera. Camera: Front three-quarter, chest-height, 70mm. Framing: Full body. Lighting: Large diffused key from camera left at 90 degrees, softly shaded opposite side.. Use the setting specified by the lighting description. Keep skin texture, fabric and anatomy natural. For full-body framing include all head, hands and feet with padding. No text, labels, logos, watermarks, synthetic shine or excessive glow. Match the reference person's identity.
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Hard directional light
A firmer directional light produces defined shadows and a more graphic fashion image. Structured clothing, crisp cotton and bold accessories suit this campaign-focused approach. In ChatGPT, attach the real product and specify that important details must remain visible despite the stronger contrast. Check shadow edges across buttons, pockets and hems, using the image for visual attitude while keeping a softer companion photograph for easier product inspection.
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Hard directional light
Create one realistic fashion photograph. Use the attached model reference. Preserve the same adult female model's face, warm olive skin, brown eyes, shoulder-length straight dark brown hair, slim athletic proportions and natural skin texture. Outfit: ivory fitted crew-neck short-sleeve t-shirt, charcoal straight-leg tailored trousers and white low-top sneakers. Pose: Stand in a relaxed three-quarter stance, weight on one leg, one hand in pocket, other arm down, look at camera. Camera: Front three-quarter, chest-height, 70mm. Framing: Full body. Lighting: Small hard key above camera left at 45 degrees, crisp cast shadows.. Use the setting specified by the lighting description. Keep skin texture, fabric and anatomy natural. For full-body framing include all head, hands and feet with padding. No text, labels, logos, watermarks, synthetic shine or excessive glow. Match the reference person's identity.
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Split light
Split lighting gives a portrait a strong contrast between its lit and shaded sides. It can suit statement outerwear, darker clothing and expressive accessories in an editorial campaign. Upload the product into ChatGPT and identify any detail that should not disappear in shadow. Keep the model reference attached for identity, then inspect the material on both halves; contrast should shape the image without disguising the product.
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Split light
Create one realistic fashion photograph. Use the attached model reference. Preserve the same adult female model's face, warm olive skin, brown eyes, shoulder-length straight dark brown hair, slim athletic proportions and natural skin texture. Outfit: ivory fitted crew-neck short-sleeve t-shirt, charcoal straight-leg tailored trousers and white low-top sneakers. Pose: Stand in a relaxed three-quarter stance, weight on one leg, one hand in pocket, other arm down, look at camera. Camera: Front three-quarter, chest-height, 70mm. Framing: Full body. Lighting: Single key directly from camera left, one half of face lit and other half in shadow.. Use the setting specified by the lighting description. Keep skin texture, fabric and anatomy natural. For full-body framing include all head, hands and feet with padding. No text, labels, logos, watermarks, synthetic shine or excessive glow. Match the reference person's identity.
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Rembrandt light
A small shaped patch of light on the face gives this reference a thoughtful, classic portrait mood. Tailoring, textured knitwear and refined accessories are useful matches for a quieter campaign. Tell ChatGPT to preserve your uploaded product's colours while using the specified lighting pattern on the model. Check that the face remains recognisable and the garment has enough illumination to show its cut and surface detail.
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Rembrandt light
Create one realistic fashion photograph. Use the attached model reference. Preserve the same adult female model's face, warm olive skin, brown eyes, shoulder-length straight dark brown hair, slim athletic proportions and natural skin texture. Outfit: ivory fitted crew-neck short-sleeve t-shirt, charcoal straight-leg tailored trousers and white low-top sneakers. Pose: Stand in a relaxed three-quarter stance, weight on one leg, one hand in pocket, other arm down, look at camera. Camera: Front three-quarter, chest-height, 70mm. Framing: Full body. Lighting: Key high at 45 degrees left, small triangle of light on shadow cheek, subtle fill.. Use the setting specified by the lighting description. Keep skin texture, fabric and anatomy natural. For full-body framing include all head, hands and feet with padding. No text, labels, logos, watermarks, synthetic shine or excessive glow. Match the reference person's identity.
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Butterfly light
Light from above the front can give a portrait a polished, centred beauty feel. Earrings, glasses, neat collars and simple upper garments suit the emphasis on the face. In ChatGPT, provide the product photo and ask for controlled shadows without smoothing away skin or material texture. Review the accessory's edges and the area beneath the chin, keeping the photograph elegant while still useful for recognising the actual item.
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Butterfly light
Create one realistic fashion photograph. Use the attached model reference. Preserve the same adult female model's face, warm olive skin, brown eyes, shoulder-length straight dark brown hair, slim athletic proportions and natural skin texture. Outfit: ivory fitted crew-neck short-sleeve t-shirt, charcoal straight-leg tailored trousers and white low-top sneakers. Pose: Stand in a relaxed three-quarter stance, weight on one leg, one hand in pocket, other arm down, look at camera. Camera: Front three-quarter, chest-height, 70mm. Framing: Full body. Lighting: Centered high key above camera, small butterfly-shaped shadow beneath nose.. Use the setting specified by the lighting description. Keep skin texture, fabric and anatomy natural. For full-body framing include all head, hands and feet with padding. No text, labels, logos, watermarks, synthetic shine or excessive glow. Match the reference person's identity.
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Loop light
A gently angled front light adds a small shadow beside the nose and keeps the portrait approachable. It is useful for everyday apparel, eyewear and jewellery campaigns that need some shape without heavy drama. Show ChatGPT your product image and request enough fill to preserve the item on the darker side. Compare colour and texture with the reference, particularly for glossy accessories that may catch a stronger highlight.
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Loop light
Create one realistic fashion photograph. Use the attached model reference. Preserve the same adult female model's face, warm olive skin, brown eyes, shoulder-length straight dark brown hair, slim athletic proportions and natural skin texture. Outfit: ivory fitted crew-neck short-sleeve t-shirt, charcoal straight-leg tailored trousers and white low-top sneakers. Pose: Stand in a relaxed three-quarter stance, weight on one leg, one hand in pocket, other arm down, look at camera. Camera: Front three-quarter, chest-height, 70mm. Framing: Full body. Lighting: Key slightly above and 30 degrees left, short nose shadow not touching cheek shadow.. Use the setting specified by the lighting description. Keep skin texture, fabric and anatomy natural. For full-body framing include all head, hands and feet with padding. No text, labels, logos, watermarks, synthetic shine or excessive glow. Match the reference person's identity.
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Clamshell beauty light
Balanced light above and below the face supports a clean beauty portrait with softer facial shadows. Cosmetics, earrings and eyewear are natural candidates when skin and small details need attention. Upload your actual product in ChatGPT and specify realistic skin texture rather than a heavily retouched finish. Check that highlights do not wash out the packaging, frame or jewellery, and keep its real colour visible against the bright treatment.
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Clamshell beauty light
Create one realistic fashion photograph. Use the attached model reference. Preserve the same adult female model's face, warm olive skin, brown eyes, shoulder-length straight dark brown hair, slim athletic proportions and natural skin texture. Outfit: ivory fitted crew-neck short-sleeve t-shirt, charcoal straight-leg tailored trousers and white low-top sneakers. Pose: Stand in a relaxed three-quarter stance, weight on one leg, one hand in pocket, other arm down, look at camera. Camera: Front three-quarter, chest-height, 70mm. Framing: Full body. Lighting: Large diffused key above front, soft white reflector below, gentle luminous skin without glow.. Use the setting specified by the lighting description. Keep skin texture, fabric and anatomy natural. For full-body framing include all head, hands and feet with padding. No text, labels, logos, watermarks, synthetic shine or excessive glow. Match the reference person's identity.
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Rim light
A rim of light around the model can separate dark clothing from the background and strengthen the outline. Black jackets, darker knitwear and accessories with a clear silhouette work well. Give ChatGPT the product photograph and ask for a restrained edge light alongside a readable front. Review the contour carefully; the effect should trace the real garment rather than add a glowing border or change its shape.
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Rim light
Create one realistic fashion photograph. Use the attached model reference. Preserve the same adult female model's face, warm olive skin, brown eyes, shoulder-length straight dark brown hair, slim athletic proportions and natural skin texture. Outfit: ivory fitted crew-neck short-sleeve t-shirt, charcoal straight-leg tailored trousers and white low-top sneakers. Pose: Stand in a relaxed three-quarter stance, weight on one leg, one hand in pocket, other arm down, look at camera. Camera: Front three-quarter, chest-height, 70mm. Framing: Full body. Lighting: Soft dim frontal fill with brighter narrow back-side edge light tracing hair and shoulders.. Use the setting specified by the lighting description. Keep skin texture, fabric and anatomy natural. For full-body framing include all head, hands and feet with padding. No text, labels, logos, watermarks, synthetic shine or excessive glow. Match the reference person's identity.
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Backlit separation
Light from behind can give an outfit atmosphere while helping its edges stand away from the setting. Lightweight outerwear, textured fabrics and simple accessories suit this campaign variation. In ChatGPT, attach your product photo and request gentle front fill so the item's main surface remains visible. Inspect translucent areas and highlights, ensuring that the light does not make ordinary fabric appear transparent or create materials the product lacks.
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Backlit separation
Create one realistic fashion photograph. Use the attached model reference. Preserve the same adult female model's face, warm olive skin, brown eyes, shoulder-length straight dark brown hair, slim athletic proportions and natural skin texture. Outfit: ivory fitted crew-neck short-sleeve t-shirt, charcoal straight-leg tailored trousers and white low-top sneakers. Pose: Stand in a relaxed three-quarter stance, weight on one leg, one hand in pocket, other arm down, look at camera. Camera: Front three-quarter, chest-height, 70mm. Framing: Full body. Lighting: Broad light behind model, soft front fill preserving face and outfit detail.. Use the setting specified by the lighting description. Keep skin texture, fabric and anatomy natural. For full-body framing include all head, hands and feet with padding. No text, labels, logos, watermarks, synthetic shine or excessive glow. Match the reference person's identity.
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High-key studio
A bright studio treatment is a practical choice when a small shop needs clear, welcoming product imagery. Pale garments, colourful casualwear and uncomplicated accessories benefit from the clean presentation. Upload the actual item into ChatGPT and specify that bright lighting must still preserve texture and edge definition. Check white fabrics and reflective details for lost information, and keep the product's genuine colour distinct from the lighter background.
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High-key studio
Create one realistic fashion photograph. Use the attached model reference. Preserve the same adult female model's face, warm olive skin, brown eyes, shoulder-length straight dark brown hair, slim athletic proportions and natural skin texture. Outfit: ivory fitted crew-neck short-sleeve t-shirt, charcoal straight-leg tailored trousers and white low-top sneakers. Pose: Stand in a relaxed three-quarter stance, weight on one leg, one hand in pocket, other arm down, look at camera. Camera: Front three-quarter, chest-height, 70mm. Framing: Full body. Lighting: Bright white seamless background with broad soft frontal key and restrained shadows.. Use the setting specified by the lighting description. Keep skin texture, fabric and anatomy natural. For full-body framing include all head, hands and feet with padding. No text, labels, logos, watermarks, synthetic shine or excessive glow. Match the reference person's identity.
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Low-key studio
A darker studio mood can make a product feel more dramatic and give a campaign a focused visual atmosphere. Dark tailoring, textured outerwear and metallic accessories are suitable subjects. Tell ChatGPT which parts of your uploaded item must remain readable in the low light. Examine the shadows closely, particularly around closures and seams, and use a clearer companion image when customers need a straightforward view of construction.
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Low-key studio
Create one realistic fashion photograph. Use the attached model reference. Preserve the same adult female model's face, warm olive skin, brown eyes, shoulder-length straight dark brown hair, slim athletic proportions and natural skin texture. Outfit: ivory fitted crew-neck short-sleeve t-shirt, charcoal straight-leg tailored trousers and white low-top sneakers. Pose: Stand in a relaxed three-quarter stance, weight on one leg, one hand in pocket, other arm down, look at camera. Camera: Front three-quarter, chest-height, 70mm. Framing: Full body. Lighting: Dark charcoal background, controlled side key and faint fill, visible facial detail.. Use the setting specified by the lighting description. Keep skin texture, fabric and anatomy natural. For full-body framing include all head, hands and feet with padding. No text, labels, logos, watermarks, synthetic shine or excessive glow. Match the reference person's identity.
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Window daylight
Window-like daylight offers a familiar, softer setting for fashion photography and can make a product feel easy to wear. Linen, cotton, knitwear and everyday accessories suit the natural character. In ChatGPT, supply your actual product photo and describe neutral daylight with gentle shadow detail. Review the colour against the reference, since the relaxed atmosphere should not add a warm tint that misrepresents the garment or accessory.
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Window daylight
Create one realistic fashion photograph. Use the attached model reference. Preserve the same adult female model's face, warm olive skin, brown eyes, shoulder-length straight dark brown hair, slim athletic proportions and natural skin texture. Outfit: ivory fitted crew-neck short-sleeve t-shirt, charcoal straight-leg tailored trousers and white low-top sneakers. Pose: Stand in a relaxed three-quarter stance, weight on one leg, one hand in pocket, other arm down, look at camera. Camera: Front three-quarter, chest-height, 70mm. Framing: Full body. Lighting: Large daylight window on camera left in a minimal grey room, natural soft shadows.. Use the setting specified by the lighting description. Keep skin texture, fabric and anatomy natural. For full-body framing include all head, hands and feet with padding. No text, labels, logos, watermarks, synthetic shine or excessive glow. Match the reference person's identity.
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Hard midday sunlight
Direct midday-style sunlight creates crisp shadows and a bolder outdoor campaign mood. Summer clothing, sunglasses and sturdy casualwear can benefit from the stronger graphic treatment. Upload the product in ChatGPT and ask for accurate colour despite the hard light, keeping the specified plain setting. Check bright surfaces and deep folds for lost detail, and make sure the resulting contrast does not hide the item's main selling feature.
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Hard midday sunlight
Create one realistic fashion photograph. Use the attached model reference. Preserve the same adult female model's face, warm olive skin, brown eyes, shoulder-length straight dark brown hair, slim athletic proportions and natural skin texture. Outfit: ivory fitted crew-neck short-sleeve t-shirt, charcoal straight-leg tailored trousers and white low-top sneakers. Pose: Stand in a relaxed three-quarter stance, weight on one leg, one hand in pocket, other arm down, look at camera. Camera: Front three-quarter, chest-height, 70mm. Framing: Full body. Lighting: Outdoor plain pale-grey wall, direct midday sun, crisp shadows, realistic skin.. Use the setting specified by the lighting description. Keep skin texture, fabric and anatomy natural. For full-body framing include all head, hands and feet with padding. No text, labels, logos, watermarks, synthetic shine or excessive glow. Match the reference person's identity.
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Golden-hour sunlight
Late-afternoon warmth gives a fashion image a relaxed, inviting feeling that suits seasonal storytelling. Linen outfits, light dresses and travel accessories are good candidates for this softer outdoor look. Give ChatGPT your product photo and explain that the sun may warm the setting but should not recolour the item. Compare fabric and skin against the reference afterward, keeping the mood subtle enough for an honest product presentation.
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Golden-hour sunlight
Create one realistic fashion photograph. Use the attached model reference. Preserve the same adult female model's face, warm olive skin, brown eyes, shoulder-length straight dark brown hair, slim athletic proportions and natural skin texture. Outfit: ivory fitted crew-neck short-sleeve t-shirt, charcoal straight-leg tailored trousers and white low-top sneakers. Pose: Stand in a relaxed three-quarter stance, weight on one leg, one hand in pocket, other arm down, look at camera. Camera: Front three-quarter, chest-height, 70mm. Framing: Full body. Lighting: Outdoor pale-grey wall at late afternoon, warm low sun from side, restrained realistic warmth.. Use the setting specified by the lighting description. Keep skin texture, fabric and anatomy natural. For full-body framing include all head, hands and feet with padding. No text, labels, logos, watermarks, synthetic shine or excessive glow. Match the reference person's identity.
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Overcast daylight
Cloudy daylight provides an even outdoor look with gentle shadows and a less staged atmosphere. Everyday clothing, knitwear and bags work well when you want a natural campaign image. In ChatGPT, attach the real item and ask for neutral light under a softly overcast sky. Check that the product retains texture and separation from the pale setting, particularly if both the background and garment are light in colour.
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Overcast daylight
Create one realistic fashion photograph. Use the attached model reference. Preserve the same adult female model's face, warm olive skin, brown eyes, shoulder-length straight dark brown hair, slim athletic proportions and natural skin texture. Outfit: ivory fitted crew-neck short-sleeve t-shirt, charcoal straight-leg tailored trousers and white low-top sneakers. Pose: Stand in a relaxed three-quarter stance, weight on one leg, one hand in pocket, other arm down, look at camera. Camera: Front three-quarter, chest-height, 70mm. Framing: Full body. Lighting: Outdoor pale-grey wall under cloudy sky, neutral soft light and gentle shadows.. Use the setting specified by the lighting description. Keep skin texture, fabric and anatomy natural. For full-body framing include all head, hands and feet with padding. No text, labels, logos, watermarks, synthetic shine or excessive glow. Match the reference person's identity.
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Blue-hour ambient
Twilight light adds a cooler, quieter mood that can help evening clothing and urban accessories feel at home. Jackets, darker casualwear and bags are suitable when their important details stay visible. Upload your product into ChatGPT and request a small amount of neutral light on the model. Review colour carefully, making sure the blue atmosphere belongs to the surroundings rather than changing the actual shade of the item.
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Blue-hour ambient
Create one realistic fashion photograph. Use the attached model reference. Preserve the same adult female model's face, warm olive skin, brown eyes, shoulder-length straight dark brown hair, slim athletic proportions and natural skin texture. Outfit: ivory fitted crew-neck short-sleeve t-shirt, charcoal straight-leg tailored trousers and white low-top sneakers. Pose: Stand in a relaxed three-quarter stance, weight on one leg, one hand in pocket, other arm down, look at camera. Camera: Front three-quarter, chest-height, 70mm. Framing: Full body. Lighting: Outdoor pale-grey wall at twilight, cool natural ambient with subtle neutral face fill.. Use the setting specified by the lighting description. Keep skin texture, fabric and anatomy natural. For full-body framing include all head, hands and feet with padding. No text, labels, logos, watermarks, synthetic shine or excessive glow. Match the reference person's identity.
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Controlled gel accents
Coloured edge accents can give a simple fashion image a contemporary campaign feel while the front remains neutral. Streetwear, sculptural clothing and statement accessories can use the treatment effectively. Show ChatGPT your real product and identify which surfaces must keep their true colour. Keep the coloured lights subtle, then inspect the garment edges for artificial glow and confirm that material texture remains visible beneath the effect.
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Controlled gel accents
Create one realistic fashion photograph. Use the attached model reference. Preserve the same adult female model's face, warm olive skin, brown eyes, shoulder-length straight dark brown hair, slim athletic proportions and natural skin texture. Outfit: ivory fitted crew-neck short-sleeve t-shirt, charcoal straight-leg tailored trousers and white low-top sneakers. Pose: Stand in a relaxed three-quarter stance, weight on one leg, one hand in pocket, other arm down, look at camera. Camera: Front three-quarter, chest-height, 70mm. Framing: Full body. Lighting: Grey studio, neutral front key on skin with subtle blue left rim and muted warm right rim, no neon glow.. Use the setting specified by the lighting description. Keep skin texture, fabric and anatomy natural. For full-body framing include all head, hands and feet with padding. No text, labels, logos, watermarks, synthetic shine or excessive glow. Match the reference person's identity.