Can I use this portrait of south asian chef photo for free, commercially?

Yes. This photo is licensed CC BY 4.0, so you can use it in commercial and personal projects — websites, ads, social media, videos and client work — at no cost. The one condition is the credit: “Portrait Of South Asian Chef” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/portrait-of-south-asian-chef-c9d6cc29) — CC BY 4.0

What size is this photo?

The original is 1152×1440 pixels (JPG); it also downloads at 1280 px and 640 px on the long side. Its portrait shape suits phone wallpapers, Pinterest pins, Instagram and TikTok posts and magazine-style layouts.

Is this photo AI-generated?

Yes. It was generated by AI from the prompt “black and white portrait of a South Asian man in his forties in a white chef's jacket against a plain kitchen wall” and it passed an AI review for quality and safety before listing. The downloaded file carries the IPTC “AI-generated” marker and its licence details.

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Portrait Of South Asian Chef — Free Stock Photo (HD JPG)

Black and white portrait of a South Asian man in a chef jacket looking at the camera in a kitchen

About this photo

Calm, professional black and white portrait of a South Asian male chef in a clean white chef's jacket against a simple kitchen background. This image is well suited for hospitality profiles, restaurant staff pages, and culinary industry content.

Prompt: “black and white portrait of a South Asian man in his forties in a white chef's jacket against a plain kitchen wall” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (8.5/10): Sharp, well composed monochrome portrait that closely matches the brief, with only very subtle softness in the out of focus background.

Also searched as: chef portrait · south asian male chef · black and white kitchen photo · culinary professional · restaurant staff headshot

Direct file: 1152×1440 JPG

Using this photo — common questions

Can I use this portrait of south asian chef photo for free, commercially?: Yes. This photo is licensed CC BY 4.0, so you can use it in commercial and personal projects — websites, ads, social media, videos and client work — at no cost. The one condition is the credit: “Portrait Of South Asian Chef” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/portrait-of-south-asian-chef-c9d6cc29) — CC BY 4.0
What size is this photo?: The original is 1152×1440 pixels (JPG); it also downloads at 1280 px and 640 px on the long side. Its portrait shape suits phone wallpapers, Pinterest pins, Instagram and TikTok posts and magazine-style layouts.
Is this photo AI-generated?: Yes. It was generated by AI from the prompt “black and white portrait of a South Asian man in his forties in a white chef's jacket against a plain kitchen wall” and it passed an AI review for quality and safety before listing. The downloaded file carries the IPTC “AI-generated” marker and its licence details.
Where can I find more people images like this?: Browse the People collection, see the similar images below, or describe the exact picture you need and generate it free on this page.

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