Dramatic Monochrome Side-Profile: A Study in Light and Shadow

Use the provided face reference (preserve identity and same short hairstyle, no face-morphing). Create a stark, high-contrast black-and-white side-profile portrait (monochrome). Subject: gender-neutral / slightly masculine, short hair, clean profile, wearing a dark form-fitting turtleneck that disappears into pure black background. Composition: strict side-profile (face turned ~90° from camera) looking slightly upward and to the side, conveying contemplation/aspiration. Lighting: single extremely hard, concentrated light placed directly behind and slightly to the side of the subject to produce a very narrow, intense rim light that traces the head, jawline, brow, neck and arm — rim should be razor-sharp and bright white against a true black background; the rest of the face should remain in deep shadow with only the rim defining contours. Camera & technical: photorealistic, 85mm medium telephoto, shallow depth of field (tight head-and-shoulders crop), fine film grain, extremely high dynamic range (emphasize bright rim vs deep black), crisp detail at edges, subtle skin texture visible where rim light catches it. Mood & style: cinematic, minimalist, austere, dramatic. Preserve natural facial features, avoid stylization or exaggeration. Ensure the turtleneck blends into the background with no visible seams, and avoid visible props or background elements. Final output: black-and-white, high contrast, ultra-photorealistic, high-resolution.