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30 Gemini Dark Academia Photo Prompts for Library and Window

30 copy-paste prompts

Upload a clear selfie as [YOUR PHOTO], paste a prompt into Gemini (Nano Banana). Dark academia: library, knit, window. Your face stays. No fake school names.

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.

By Louis Corneloup · Founder, Techpresso

Last updated September 11, 2026·Hand-curated & tested by the AI Academy team

Library

5 prompts

Stacks Da

1/30

✨ What it does

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

Turn [YOUR PHOTO] into a dark academia portrait: a dark academia stacks still from [YOUR PHOTO]. Match wardrobe, hair, and backdrop to that look. Do not invent a second face. dark academia 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: Stacks. Face mine.

Table Da

2/30

✨ What it does

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

Turn [YOUR PHOTO] into a dark academia portrait: a dark academia table still from [YOUR PHOTO]. Match wardrobe, hair, and backdrop to that look. Do not invent a second face. dark academia 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: Table. Face true.

Aisle Da

3/30

✨ What it does

Gemini turns [YOUR PHOTO] into a dark academia aisle still from [YOUR PHOTO]. Drop in a well-lit photo, then print the 4:5 if the likeness holds.

Turn [YOUR PHOTO] into a dark academia portrait: a dark academia aisle still from [YOUR PHOTO]. Match wardrobe, hair, and backdrop to that look. Do not invent a second face. dark academia 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: Aisle. Face recovered.

Window Da

4/30

✨ What it does

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

Turn [YOUR PHOTO] into a dark academia portrait: a dark academia window still from [YOUR PHOTO]. Match wardrobe, hair, and backdrop to that look. Do not invent a second face. dark academia 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: Window left. Face sharp.

Lamp Da

5/30

✨ What it does

Gemini turns [YOUR PHOTO] into a dark academia lamp 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 dark academia portrait: a dark academia lamp still from [YOUR PHOTO]. Match wardrobe, hair, and backdrop to that look. Do not invent a second face. dark academia 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: Lamp. Face keyed.

Place

5 prompts

Cloister Soft

6/30

✨ What it does

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

Turn [YOUR PHOTO] into a dark academia portrait: a dark academia cloister still from [YOUR PHOTO]. Match wardrobe, hair, and backdrop to that look. Do not invent a second face. dark academia 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: Stone. Face mine.

Steps Da

7/30

✨ What it does

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

Turn [YOUR PHOTO] into a dark academia portrait: a dark academia steps still from [YOUR PHOTO]. Match wardrobe, hair, and backdrop to that look. Do not invent a second face. dark academia 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: Steps. Face true.

Park Da

8/30

✨ What it does

Gemini turns [YOUR PHOTO] into a dark academia park still from [YOUR PHOTO]. Drop in a well-lit photo, then print the 4:5 if the likeness holds.

Turn [YOUR PHOTO] into a dark academia portrait: a dark academia park still from [YOUR PHOTO]. Match wardrobe, hair, and backdrop to that look. Do not invent a second face. dark academia 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: Park. Face recovered.

Room Da

9/30

✨ What it does

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

Turn [YOUR PHOTO] into a dark academia portrait: a dark academia room still from [YOUR PHOTO]. Match wardrobe, hair, and backdrop to that look. Do not invent a second face. dark academia 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: Room. Face sharp.

Rain Soft

10/30

✨ What it does

Gemini turns [YOUR PHOTO] into a dark academia rain-window 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 dark academia portrait: a dark academia rain-window still from [YOUR PHOTO]. Match wardrobe, hair, and backdrop to that look. Do not invent a second face. dark academia 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: Rain out. Face mine.

Clothes

5 prompts

Knit Da

11/30

✨ What it does

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

Turn [YOUR PHOTO] into a dark academia portrait: a dark academia knit from [YOUR PHOTO]. Match wardrobe, hair, and backdrop to that look. Do not invent a second face. dark academia 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 true.

Blazer Da

12/30

✨ What it does

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

Turn [YOUR PHOTO] into a dark academia portrait: a dark academia blazer from [YOUR PHOTO]. Match wardrobe, hair, and backdrop to that look. Do not invent a second face. dark academia 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: Blazer. Face mine.

Simple Da

13/30

✨ What it does

Gemini turns [YOUR PHOTO] into a dark academia simple shirt from [YOUR PHOTO]. Drop in a well-lit photo, then print the 4:5 if the likeness holds.

Turn [YOUR PHOTO] into a dark academia portrait: a dark academia simple shirt from [YOUR PHOTO]. Match wardrobe, hair, and backdrop to that look. Do not invent a second face. dark academia 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: Shirt. Face sharp.

Hair Off Da

14/30

✨ What it does

Gemini turns [YOUR PHOTO] into a dark academia still from [YOUR PHOTO] with hair off the eyes. Use a front-facing source, then keep the still if the face does not drift.

Turn [YOUR PHOTO] into a dark academia portrait: a dark academia still from [YOUR PHOTO] with hair off the eyes. Match wardrobe, hair, and backdrop to that look. Do not invent a second face. dark academia 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: Eyes open.

No Logo Da

15/30

✨ What it does

Gemini turns [YOUR PHOTO] into a dark academia still from [YOUR PHOTO] with no readable brands. Feed it a photo with both eyes visible, then keep the frame if it is still you.

Turn [YOUR PHOTO] into a dark academia portrait: a dark academia still from [YOUR PHOTO] with no readable brands. Match wardrobe, hair, and backdrop to that look. Do not invent a second face. dark academia 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: No logos.

People

5 prompts

Couple Da

16/30

✨ What it does

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

Turn [YOUR PHOTO] into a dark academia portrait: people in [YOUR PHOTO] at a library table. Match wardrobe, hair, and backdrop to that look. Do not invent a second face. dark academia 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: Two faces.

Friends Da

17/30

✨ What it does

Gemini turns [YOUR PHOTO] into the group in [YOUR PHOTO] on steps. Attach a sharp selfie, then save the crop if skin and eyes stay yours.

Turn [YOUR PHOTO] into a dark academia portrait: the group in [YOUR PHOTO] on steps. Match wardrobe, hair, and backdrop to that look. Do not invent a second face. dark academia 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.

No Extra Da

18/30

✨ What it does

Gemini turns [YOUR PHOTO] into a dark academia 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 dark academia portrait: a dark academia still from [YOUR PHOTO] with nobody added. Match wardrobe, hair, and backdrop to that look. Do not invent a second face. dark academia 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.

Book Below

19/30

✨ What it does

Gemini turns [YOUR PHOTO] into a dark academia still with a closed book below from [YOUR PHOTO]. Use a front-facing source, then keep the still if the face does not drift.

Turn [YOUR PHOTO] into a dark academia portrait: a dark academia still with a closed book below from [YOUR PHOTO]. Match wardrobe, hair, and backdrop to that look. Do not invent a second face. dark academia 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: Book below. Face mine.

Solo Da

20/30

✨ What it does

Gemini turns [YOUR PHOTO] into a dark academia solo 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 dark academia portrait: a dark academia solo still from [YOUR PHOTO]. Match wardrobe, hair, and backdrop to that look. Do not invent a second face. dark academia 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: Solo. Face true.

Crop

5 prompts

Four Five Da

21/30

✨ What it does

Gemini turns [YOUR PHOTO] into a dark academia 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 dark academia portrait: a dark academia 4:5 of [YOUR PHOTO]. Match wardrobe, hair, and backdrop to that look. Do not invent a second face. dark academia 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 Da

22/30

✨ What it does

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

Turn [YOUR PHOTO] into a dark academia portrait: a dark academia square of [YOUR PHOTO]. Match wardrobe, hair, and backdrop to that look. Do not invent a second face. dark academia 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

Wide Da

23/30

✨ What it does

Gemini turns [YOUR PHOTO] into a dark academia 3:2 of [YOUR PHOTO]. Drop in a well-lit photo, then print the 4:5 if the likeness holds.

Turn [YOUR PHOTO] into a dark academia portrait: a dark academia 3:2 of [YOUR PHOTO]. Match wardrobe, hair, and backdrop to that look. Do not invent a second face. dark academia 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

Story Da

24/30

✨ What it does

Gemini turns [YOUR PHOTO] into a dark academia 9:16 of [YOUR PHOTO]. Use a front-facing source, then keep the still if the face does not drift.

Turn [YOUR PHOTO] into a dark academia portrait: a dark academia 9:16 of [YOUR PHOTO]. Match wardrobe, hair, and backdrop to that look. Do not invent a second face. dark academia 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

Print Da

25/30

✨ What it does

Gemini turns [YOUR PHOTO] into a dark academia print 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 dark academia portrait: a dark academia print of [YOUR PHOTO]. Match wardrobe, hair, and backdrop to that look. Do not invent a second face. dark academia 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

Fixes

5 prompts

Selfie to Da

26/30

✨ What it does

Gemini turns [YOUR PHOTO] into my modern selfie [YOUR PHOTO] restyled as a full library-window portrait. Upload a clear face photo, then keep the take if you still look like yourself.

Turn [YOUR PHOTO] into a dark academia portrait: my modern selfie [YOUR PHOTO] restyled as a full library-window portrait. Match wardrobe, hair, and backdrop to that look. Do not invent a second face. dark academia 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.

No School Text

27/30

✨ What it does

Gemini turns [YOUR PHOTO] into a dark academia still from [YOUR PHOTO] with no school name. Attach a sharp selfie, then save the crop if skin and eyes stay yours.

Turn [YOUR PHOTO] into a dark academia portrait: a dark academia still from [YOUR PHOTO] with no school name. Match wardrobe, hair, and backdrop to that look. Do not invent a second face. dark academia 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: No text.

Skin True Da

28/30

✨ What it does

Gemini turns [YOUR PHOTO] into a dark academia still from [YOUR PHOTO] with real skin. Drop in a well-lit photo, then print the 4:5 if the likeness holds.

Turn [YOUR PHOTO] into a dark academia portrait: a dark academia still from [YOUR PHOTO] with real skin. Match wardrobe, hair, and backdrop to that look. Do not invent a second face. dark academia 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: No plastic.

Body Lock Da

29/30

✨ What it does

Gemini turns [YOUR PHOTO] into a dark academia still from [YOUR PHOTO] with my real body. Use a front-facing source, then keep the still if the face does not drift.

Turn [YOUR PHOTO] into a dark academia portrait: a dark academia still from [YOUR PHOTO] with my real body. Match wardrobe, hair, and backdrop to that look. Do not invent a second face. dark academia 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: No slim.

No Extra Da2

30/30

✨ What it does

Gemini turns [YOUR PHOTO] into a dark academia still from [YOUR PHOTO] with nobody added. Feed it a photo with both eyes visible, then keep the frame if it is still you.

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Pro tip: Invent nobody.

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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 dark academia 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.

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