AI Photo Prompts
Turn Your Photo Into Anything
Free prompts for AI image tools. Upload a photo of yourself as a reference, paste a prompt, and get a new portrait in that style. Tap any prompt to copy it.
How to use these
- 1.Open an AI image tool that accepts a reference photo — Gemini, ChatGPT, Midjourney, or Grok all work.
- 2.Upload a clear, well lit photo of your face as the reference.
- 3.Copy a prompt below and paste it in, then generate.
- 4.Adjust wording to taste — change the clothing, background, or mood to make it yours.
What a good reference photo looks like
Clear face, even lighting, facing the camera. The better your reference, the better every style below turns out.
Cinematic Portrait
Moody film-still look with shallow depth of field.
Cinematic portrait of the person in the reference image, shot on 85mm lens at f/1.4, shallow depth of field, dramatic side lighting with deep shadows, teal and orange colour grade, subtle film grain, moody atmosphere, looking slightly off camera, ultra realistic, high detail
90s Film Photograph
Warm analogue grain, like a scanned 35mm negative.
Candid 1990s 35mm film photograph of the person in the reference image, Kodak Portra 400, natural window light, soft warm tones, visible film grain, slight halation on highlights, casual everyday clothing, authentic snapshot feel, slightly imperfect framing
Studio Black & White
Timeless high-contrast studio portrait.
High contrast black and white studio portrait of the person in the reference image, single softbox key light at 45 degrees, deep black background, sharp catchlights in the eyes, fine skin texture retained, classic Rembrandt lighting, medium format quality, timeless and elegant
Golden Hour
Warm backlit glow just before sunset.
Portrait of the person in the reference image during golden hour, warm backlight creating a rim light around the hair, soft lens flare, open outdoor background thrown far out of focus, glowing skin tones, shot on 135mm, dreamy and warm, natural expression
Professional Headshot
Clean corporate headshot for LinkedIn or a CV.
Professional corporate headshot of the person in the reference image, wearing a well fitted dark business suit, clean neutral grey gradient background, soft even studio lighting, confident approachable expression, sharp focus on the eyes, shot on 85mm at f/4, LinkedIn profile quality
Traditional Attire
Elegant portrait in traditional Gulf dress.
Elegant portrait of the person in the reference image wearing traditional Gulf attire, crisp white thobe with a red and white shemagh for men or a refined black abaya for women, warm desert light, sand toned background softly blurred, dignified and confident posture, natural skin texture, editorial photography quality
Street Photography
Candid urban moment with city bokeh.
Candid street photograph of the person in the reference image walking through a busy city at dusk, neon signage reflecting on wet pavement, motion in the background, sharp subject, shot on 35mm at f/2, documentary style, natural unposed moment, rich colours
Cyberpunk Neon
Bold magenta and cyan neon lighting.
Cyberpunk portrait of the person in the reference image, dramatic magenta and cyan neon lighting from two sides, dark rainy futuristic city background with glowing signage, reflective highlights on the skin, high contrast, cinematic sci-fi atmosphere, ultra detailed
Classical Oil Painting
Renaissance-style painted portrait.
Classical oil painting portrait of the person in the reference image in the style of a Renaissance master, visible brush strokes and canvas texture, chiaroscuro lighting, deep rich earth tones, dark background, period appropriate clothing, museum quality fine art painting
Vintage Polaroid
Faded instant-film snapshot with a white border.
Vintage Polaroid instant photo of the person in the reference image, slightly faded washed out colours, soft focus, light leak in one corner, characteristic white instant film border, flash lit indoor setting, nostalgic 1980s snapshot aesthetic
Watercolour Illustration
Loose, airy painted illustration.
Delicate watercolour illustration of the person in the reference image, loose expressive brush work, colours bleeding softly into white paper, visible paper texture, minimal linework, airy negative space, gentle pastel palette, hand painted artistic portrait
Editorial Fashion
Magazine-style high fashion shot.
High fashion editorial photograph of the person in the reference image, bold minimal styling, clean seamless coloured backdrop, strong directional studio lighting with crisp shadows, confident powerful pose, shot on medium format, Vogue magazine quality, sharp detail throughout