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30 Gemini Christmas Photo Prompts for Tree Light and Knits

30 copy-paste prompts

Upload a clear selfie as [YOUR PHOTO], paste a prompt into Gemini (Nano Banana). Tree, knit, snow yard. Your face stays. No invented relatives.

In short: This page contains 30 copy-paste ready prompts, organized into 6 categories with a description and pro tip for each. The first 5 prompts are free instantly, no signup needed. Hand-curated and tested by the AI Academy team.

Louis Corneloup
By Louis Corneloup · Founder, Techpresso
Last updated ·Hand-curated & tested by the AI Academy team

Tree

5 prompts

Tree Soft

1/30

✨ What it does

Gemini turns [YOUR PHOTO] into a Christmas portrait by a tree from [YOUR PHOTO], lights behind. Upload a clear face photo, then keep the take if you still look like yourself.

Turn [YOUR PHOTO] into a Christmas portrait: a Christmas portrait by a tree from [YOUR PHOTO], lights behind. Match wardrobe, hair, and backdrop to that look. Do not invent a second face. Christmas mood, analog grain, photorealistic. Keep my exact face, likeness and identity unchanged: do not alter features, age, or skin tone. Output as a 4:5 portrait.

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Pro tip: Lights behind. Face keyed.

Tree Close

2/30

✨ What it does

Gemini turns [YOUR PHOTO] into a Christmas close portrait with bokeh lights from [YOUR PHOTO]. Attach a sharp selfie, then save the crop if skin and eyes stay yours.

Turn [YOUR PHOTO] into a Christmas portrait: a Christmas close portrait with bokeh lights from [YOUR PHOTO]. Match wardrobe, hair, and backdrop to that look. Do not invent a second face. Christmas mood, analog grain, photorealistic. Keep my exact face, likeness and identity unchanged: do not alter features, age, or skin tone. Output as a 4:5 portrait.

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Pro tip: Bokeh behind. Eyes open.

Knit Tree

3/30

✨ What it does

Gemini turns [YOUR PHOTO] into a Christmas knit by the tree from [YOUR PHOTO]. Drop in a well-lit photo, then print the 4:5 if the likeness holds.

Turn [YOUR PHOTO] into a Christmas portrait: a Christmas knit by the tree from [YOUR PHOTO]. Match wardrobe, hair, and backdrop to that look. Do not invent a second face. Christmas mood, analog grain, photorealistic. Keep my exact face, likeness and identity unchanged: do not alter features, age, or skin tone. Output as a 4:5 portrait.

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Pro tip: Knit. Face mine.

Gift Below

4/30

✨ What it does

Gemini turns [YOUR PHOTO] into a Christmas still with a gift below the chin from [YOUR PHOTO]. Use a front-facing source, then keep the still if the face does not drift.

Turn [YOUR PHOTO] into a Christmas portrait: a Christmas still with a gift below the chin from [YOUR PHOTO]. Match wardrobe, hair, and backdrop to that look. Do not invent a second face. Christmas mood, analog grain, photorealistic. Keep my exact face, likeness and identity unchanged: do not alter features, age, or skin tone. Output as a 4:5 portrait.

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Pro tip: Gift below.

Star Top

5/30

✨ What it does

Gemini turns [YOUR PHOTO] into a Christmas still with a tree star out of focus from [YOUR PHOTO]. Feed it a photo with both eyes visible, then keep the frame if it is still you.

Turn [YOUR PHOTO] into a Christmas portrait: a Christmas still with a tree star out of focus from [YOUR PHOTO]. Match wardrobe, hair, and backdrop to that look. Do not invent a second face. Christmas mood, analog grain, photorealistic. Keep my exact face, likeness and identity unchanged: do not alter features, age, or skin tone. Output as a 4:5 portrait.

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Pro tip: Star soft. Face sharp.

Home

5 prompts

Fireplace Xmas

6/30

✨ What it does

Gemini turns [YOUR PHOTO] into a Christmas fireplace portrait from [YOUR PHOTO]. Upload a clear face photo, then keep the take if you still look like yourself.

Turn [YOUR PHOTO] into a Christmas portrait: a Christmas fireplace portrait from [YOUR PHOTO]. Match wardrobe, hair, and backdrop to that look. Do not invent a second face. Christmas mood, analog grain, photorealistic. Keep my exact face, likeness and identity unchanged: do not alter features, age, or skin tone. Output as a 4:5 portrait.

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Pro tip: Fire soft. Face true.

Kitchen Cocoa

7/30

✨ What it does

Gemini turns [YOUR PHOTO] into a Christmas cocoa still from [YOUR PHOTO]. Attach a sharp selfie, then save the crop if skin and eyes stay yours.

Turn [YOUR PHOTO] into a Christmas portrait: a Christmas cocoa still from [YOUR PHOTO]. Match wardrobe, hair, and backdrop to that look. Do not invent a second face. Christmas mood, analog grain, photorealistic. Keep my exact face, likeness and identity unchanged: do not alter features, age, or skin tone. Output as a 4:5 portrait.

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Pro tip: Mug below chin.

Window Snow

8/30

✨ What it does

Gemini turns [YOUR PHOTO] into a Christmas window still from [YOUR PHOTO], snow outside. Drop in a well-lit photo, then print the 4:5 if the likeness holds.

Turn [YOUR PHOTO] into a Christmas portrait: a Christmas window still from [YOUR PHOTO], snow outside. Match wardrobe, hair, and backdrop to that look. Do not invent a second face. Christmas mood, analog grain, photorealistic. Keep my exact face, likeness and identity unchanged: do not alter features, age, or skin tone. Output as a 4:5 portrait.

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Pro tip: Snow out. Face recovered.

Couch Knit

9/30

✨ What it does

Gemini turns [YOUR PHOTO] into a Christmas couch knit from [YOUR PHOTO]. Use a front-facing source, then keep the still if the face does not drift.

Turn [YOUR PHOTO] into a Christmas portrait: a Christmas couch knit from [YOUR PHOTO]. Match wardrobe, hair, and backdrop to that look. Do not invent a second face. Christmas mood, analog grain, photorealistic. Keep my exact face, likeness and identity unchanged: do not alter features, age, or skin tone. Output as a 4:5 portrait.

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Pro tip: Couch. Face mine.

Stairs Banister

10/30

✨ What it does

Gemini turns [YOUR PHOTO] into a Christmas stair banister still from [YOUR PHOTO]. Feed it a photo with both eyes visible, then keep the frame if it is still you.

Turn [YOUR PHOTO] into a Christmas portrait: a Christmas stair banister still from [YOUR PHOTO]. Match wardrobe, hair, and backdrop to that look. Do not invent a second face. Christmas mood, analog grain, photorealistic. Keep my exact face, likeness and identity unchanged: do not alter features, age, or skin tone. Output as a 4:5 portrait.

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Pro tip: 3:4

Outdoors

5 prompts

Snow Yard Xmas

11/30

✨ What it does

Gemini turns [YOUR PHOTO] into a Christmas snow-yard portrait from [YOUR PHOTO]. Upload a clear face photo, then keep the take if you still look like yourself.

Turn [YOUR PHOTO] into a Christmas portrait: a Christmas snow-yard portrait from [YOUR PHOTO]. Match wardrobe, hair, and backdrop to that look. Do not invent a second face. Christmas mood, analog grain, photorealistic. Keep my exact face, likeness and identity unchanged: do not alter features, age, or skin tone. Output as a 4:5 portrait.

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Pro tip: Snow bright. Skin true.

Porch Wreath

12/30

✨ What it does

Gemini turns [YOUR PHOTO] into a Christmas wreath-porch still from [YOUR PHOTO]. Attach a sharp selfie, then save the crop if skin and eyes stay yours.

Turn [YOUR PHOTO] into a Christmas portrait: a Christmas wreath-porch still from [YOUR PHOTO]. Match wardrobe, hair, and backdrop to that look. Do not invent a second face. Christmas mood, analog grain, photorealistic. Keep my exact face, likeness and identity unchanged: do not alter features, age, or skin tone. Output as a 4:5 portrait.

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Pro tip: Wreath behind.

Market Lights

13/30

✨ What it does

Gemini turns [YOUR PHOTO] into a Christmas market still from [YOUR PHOTO], no readable signs. Drop in a well-lit photo, then print the 4:5 if the likeness holds.

Turn [YOUR PHOTO] into a Christmas portrait: a Christmas market still from [YOUR PHOTO], no readable signs. Match wardrobe, hair, and backdrop to that look. Do not invent a second face. Christmas mood, analog grain, photorealistic. Keep my exact face, likeness and identity unchanged: do not alter features, age, or skin tone. Output as a 4:5 portrait.

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Pro tip: Signs blank.

Ice Rink

14/30

✨ What it does

Gemini turns [YOUR PHOTO] into a Christmas rink-side still from [YOUR PHOTO]. Use a front-facing source, then keep the still if the face does not drift.

Turn [YOUR PHOTO] into a Christmas portrait: a Christmas rink-side still from [YOUR PHOTO]. Match wardrobe, hair, and backdrop to that look. Do not invent a second face. Christmas mood, analog grain, photorealistic. Keep my exact face, likeness and identity unchanged: do not alter features, age, or skin tone. Output as a 4:5 portrait.

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Pro tip: 3:2

Night Street

15/30

✨ What it does

Gemini turns [YOUR PHOTO] into a Christmas night street from [YOUR PHOTO], warm bulbs. Feed it a photo with both eyes visible, then keep the frame if it is still you.

Turn [YOUR PHOTO] into a Christmas portrait: a Christmas night street from [YOUR PHOTO], warm bulbs. Match wardrobe, hair, and backdrop to that look. Do not invent a second face. Christmas mood, analog grain, photorealistic. Keep my exact face, likeness and identity unchanged: do not alter features, age, or skin tone. Output as a 4:5 portrait.

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Pro tip: Bulbs behind. Face keyed.

People

5 prompts

Couple Knit

16/30

✨ What it does

Gemini turns [YOUR PHOTO] into people in [YOUR PHOTO] in quiet Christmas knits. Upload a clear face photo, then keep the take if you still look like yourself.

Turn [YOUR PHOTO] into a Christmas portrait: people in [YOUR PHOTO] in quiet Christmas knits. Match wardrobe, hair, and backdrop to that look. Do not invent a second face. Christmas mood, analog grain, photorealistic. Keep my exact face, likeness and identity unchanged: do not alter features, age, or skin tone. Output as a 4:5 portrait.

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Pro tip: Keep every real face.

Kids Pajama

17/30

✨ What it does

Gemini turns [YOUR PHOTO] into kids in [YOUR PHOTO] in simple pajamas, real ages. Attach a sharp selfie, then save the crop if skin and eyes stay yours.

Turn [YOUR PHOTO] into a Christmas portrait: kids in [YOUR PHOTO] in simple pajamas, real ages. Match wardrobe, hair, and backdrop to that look. Do not invent a second face. Christmas mood, analog grain, photorealistic. Keep my exact face, likeness and identity unchanged: do not alter features, age, or skin tone. Output as a 4:5 portrait.

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Pro tip: Do not age kids.

Pet Stocking

18/30

✨ What it does

Gemini turns [YOUR PHOTO] into the pet in [YOUR PHOTO] kept if present. Drop in a well-lit photo, then print the 4:5 if the likeness holds.

Turn [YOUR PHOTO] into a Christmas portrait: the pet in [YOUR PHOTO] kept if present. Match wardrobe, hair, and backdrop to that look. Do not invent a second face. Christmas mood, analog grain, photorealistic. Keep my exact face, likeness and identity unchanged: do not alter features, age, or skin tone. Output as a 4:5 portrait.

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Pro tip: Keep the real pet only.

Card Crop

19/30

✨ What it does

Gemini turns [YOUR PHOTO] into a Christmas card 5x7 crop of [YOUR PHOTO]. Use a front-facing source, then keep the still if the face does not drift.

Turn [YOUR PHOTO] into a Christmas portrait: a Christmas card 5x7 crop of [YOUR PHOTO]. Match wardrobe, hair, and backdrop to that look. Do not invent a second face. Christmas mood, analog grain, photorealistic. Keep my exact face, likeness and identity unchanged: do not alter features, age, or skin tone. Output as a 4:5 portrait.

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Pro tip: 4:5

Square Card

20/30

✨ What it does

Gemini turns [YOUR PHOTO] into a Christmas square card of [YOUR PHOTO]. Feed it a photo with both eyes visible, then keep the frame if it is still you.

Turn [YOUR PHOTO] into a Christmas portrait: a Christmas square card of [YOUR PHOTO]. Match wardrobe, hair, and backdrop to that look. Do not invent a second face. Christmas mood, analog grain, photorealistic. Keep my exact face, likeness and identity unchanged: do not alter features, age, or skin tone. Output as a 4:5 portrait.

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Pro tip: 1:1

Fixes

5 prompts

No Santa Face

21/30

✨ What it does

Gemini turns [YOUR PHOTO] into a Christmas still from [YOUR PHOTO] with no fake Santa on my face. Upload a clear face photo, then keep the take if you still look like yourself.

Turn [YOUR PHOTO] into a Christmas portrait: a Christmas still from [YOUR PHOTO] with no fake Santa on my face. Match wardrobe, hair, and backdrop to that look. Do not invent a second face. Christmas mood, analog grain, photorealistic. Keep my exact face, likeness and identity unchanged: do not alter features, age, or skin tone. Output as a 4:5 portrait.

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Pro tip: My face. Not a mask.

Light Skin

22/30

✨ What it does

Gemini turns [YOUR PHOTO] into a Christmas still from [YOUR PHOTO] with recovered skin if lights painted it. Attach a sharp selfie, then save the crop if skin and eyes stay yours.

Turn [YOUR PHOTO] into a Christmas portrait: a Christmas still from [YOUR PHOTO] with recovered skin if lights painted it. Match wardrobe, hair, and backdrop to that look. Do not invent a second face. Christmas mood, analog grain, photorealistic. Keep my exact face, likeness and identity unchanged: do not alter features, age, or skin tone. Output as a 4:5 portrait.

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Pro tip: Lights behind. Skin true.

No Extra Kin

23/30

✨ What it does

Gemini turns [YOUR PHOTO] into a Christmas still from [YOUR PHOTO] with nobody added. Drop in a well-lit photo, then print the 4:5 if the likeness holds.

Turn [YOUR PHOTO] into a Christmas portrait: a Christmas still from [YOUR PHOTO] with nobody added. Match wardrobe, hair, and backdrop to that look. Do not invent a second face. Christmas mood, analog grain, photorealistic. Keep my exact face, likeness and identity unchanged: do not alter features, age, or skin tone. Output as a 4:5 portrait.

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Pro tip: Invent nobody.

Selfie to Tree

24/30

✨ What it does

Gemini turns [YOUR PHOTO] into my modern selfie [YOUR PHOTO] restyled as a Christmas tree portrait. Use a front-facing source, then keep the still if the face does not drift.

Turn [YOUR PHOTO] into a Christmas portrait: my modern selfie [YOUR PHOTO] restyled as a Christmas tree portrait. Match wardrobe, hair, and backdrop to that look. Do not invent a second face. Christmas mood, analog grain, photorealistic. Keep my exact face, likeness and identity unchanged: do not alter features, age, or skin tone. Output as a 4:5 portrait.

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Pro tip: Replace the snap once the face is unchanged.

Knit Only

25/30

✨ What it does

Gemini turns [YOUR PHOTO] into only a Christmas knit added to [YOUR PHOTO]. Feed it a photo with both eyes visible, then keep the frame if it is still you.

Turn [YOUR PHOTO] into a Christmas portrait: only a Christmas knit added to [YOUR PHOTO]. Match wardrobe, hair, and backdrop to that look. Do not invent a second face. Christmas mood, analog grain, photorealistic. Keep my exact face, likeness and identity unchanged: do not alter features, age, or skin tone. Output as a 4:5 portrait.

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Pro tip: Keep my real face and hair.

Share

5 prompts

Share Four Five

26/30

✨ What it does

Gemini turns [YOUR PHOTO] into a Christmas 4:5 of [YOUR PHOTO]. Upload a clear face photo, then keep the take if you still look like yourself.

Turn [YOUR PHOTO] into a Christmas portrait: a Christmas 4:5 of [YOUR PHOTO]. Match wardrobe, hair, and backdrop to that look. Do not invent a second face. Christmas mood, analog grain, photorealistic. Keep my exact face, likeness and identity unchanged: do not alter features, age, or skin tone. Output as a 4:5 portrait.

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Pro tip: 4:5

Share Square

27/30

✨ What it does

Gemini turns [YOUR PHOTO] into a Christmas square of [YOUR PHOTO]. Attach a sharp selfie, then save the crop if skin and eyes stay yours.

Turn [YOUR PHOTO] into a Christmas portrait: a Christmas square of [YOUR PHOTO]. Match wardrobe, hair, and backdrop to that look. Do not invent a second face. Christmas mood, analog grain, photorealistic. Keep my exact face, likeness and identity unchanged: do not alter features, age, or skin tone. Output as a 4:5 portrait.

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Pro tip: 1:1

Share Story

28/30

✨ What it does

Gemini turns [YOUR PHOTO] into a Christmas 9:16 of [YOUR PHOTO]. Drop in a well-lit photo, then print the 4:5 if the likeness holds.

Turn [YOUR PHOTO] into a Christmas portrait: a Christmas 9:16 of [YOUR PHOTO]. Match wardrobe, hair, and backdrop to that look. Do not invent a second face. Christmas mood, analog grain, photorealistic. Keep my exact face, likeness and identity unchanged: do not alter features, age, or skin tone. Output as a 4:5 portrait.

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Pro tip: 9:16

Share Wide

29/30

✨ What it does

Gemini turns [YOUR PHOTO] into a Christmas 3:2 of [YOUR PHOTO]. Use a front-facing source, then keep the still if the face does not drift.

Turn [YOUR PHOTO] into a Christmas portrait: a Christmas 3:2 of [YOUR PHOTO]. Match wardrobe, hair, and backdrop to that look. Do not invent a second face. Christmas mood, analog grain, photorealistic. Keep my exact face, likeness and identity unchanged: do not alter features, age, or skin tone. Output as a 4:5 portrait.

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Pro tip: 3:2

Share Print

30/30

✨ What it does

Gemini turns [YOUR PHOTO] into a Christmas print-ready still of [YOUR PHOTO]. Feed it a photo with both eyes visible, then keep the frame if it is still you.

Turn [YOUR PHOTO] into a Christmas portrait: a Christmas print-ready still of [YOUR PHOTO]. Match wardrobe, hair, and backdrop to that look. Do not invent a second face. Christmas mood, analog grain, photorealistic. Keep my exact face, likeness and identity unchanged: do not alter features, age, or skin tone. Output as a 4:5 portrait.

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Pro tip: 4:5

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Every prompt tells Gemini to keep your exact face, likeness and identity unchanged while restyling hair, wardrobe, backdrop, and the Christmas treatment. Upload a clear photo and review the result, since AI can drift on small details.
Use Google Gemini with image generation (Nano Banana). Attach your photo, paste a prompt, and generate. Face lock is strongest on a sharp, front-facing selfie.
A clear, front-facing photo where your face is easy to see works best. For full-outfit or hair restyling, a half or full-body shot gives the model more to work with.
The prompts are free to copy. Generating the picture needs Gemini (Nano Banana), usually free with limits and more generous on a paid plan.
Yes. Most prompts ask for a 4:5 portrait that crops cleanly for Instagram, a dating app, or a print. Generate at the ratio you will actually use rather than cropping a mismatch later.