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30 Gemini Selfie Prompts that Keep Your Real Face

30 copy-paste prompts

Upload a front-facing selfie as [YOUR PHOTO], paste a prompt into Gemini (Nano Banana). Window, golden hour, night flash. Your face stays. No plastic skin.

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 10, 2026·Hand-curated & tested by the AI Academy team

Light

5 prompts

Window Selfie

1/30

✨ What it does

Gemini turns [YOUR PHOTO] into a selfie at a window from [YOUR PHOTO], light on one side. Upload a clear face photo, then keep the take if you still look like yourself.

Turn [YOUR PHOTO] into a selfie portrait: a selfie at a window from [YOUR PHOTO], light on one side. Match wardrobe, hair, and backdrop to that look. Do not invent a second face. selfie 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 true.

Golden Selfie

2/30

✨ What it does

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

Turn [YOUR PHOTO] into a selfie portrait: a golden-hour selfie from [YOUR PHOTO]. Match wardrobe, hair, and backdrop to that look. Do not invent a second face. selfie 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: Sun behind. Face recovered.

Open Shade

3/30

✨ What it does

Gemini turns [YOUR PHOTO] into a selfie in open shade from [YOUR PHOTO]. Drop in a well-lit photo, then print the 4:5 if the likeness holds.

Turn [YOUR PHOTO] into a selfie portrait: a selfie in open shade from [YOUR PHOTO]. Match wardrobe, hair, and backdrop to that look. Do not invent a second face. selfie 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: Shade. Skin true.

Night Flash Selfie

4/30

✨ What it does

Gemini turns [YOUR PHOTO] into a night-flash selfie from [YOUR PHOTO], hard wall shadow. Use a front-facing source, then keep the still if the face does not drift.

Turn [YOUR PHOTO] into a selfie portrait: a night-flash selfie from [YOUR PHOTO], hard wall shadow. Match wardrobe, hair, and backdrop to that look. Do not invent a second face. selfie 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: Shadow on the wall.

Ring Soft

5/30

✨ What it does

Gemini turns [YOUR PHOTO] into a selfie with a small ring catchlight 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 selfie portrait: a selfie with a small ring catchlight from [YOUR PHOTO]. Match wardrobe, hair, and backdrop to that look. Do not invent a second face. selfie 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: Small ring. Not plastic.

Place

5 prompts

Cafe Selfie

6/30

✨ What it does

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

Turn [YOUR PHOTO] into a selfie portrait: a cafe selfie from [YOUR PHOTO]. Match wardrobe, hair, and backdrop to that look. Do not invent a second face. selfie 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: Cafe. Face mine.

Street Selfie

7/30

✨ What it does

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

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

Car Selfie

8/30

✨ What it does

Gemini turns [YOUR PHOTO] into a car-seat selfie from [YOUR PHOTO], tasteful. Drop in a well-lit photo, then print the 4:5 if the likeness holds.

Turn [YOUR PHOTO] into a selfie portrait: a car-seat selfie from [YOUR PHOTO], tasteful. Match wardrobe, hair, and backdrop to that look. Do not invent a second face. selfie 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: Tasteful. Face sharp.

Kitchen Selfie

9/30

✨ What it does

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

Turn [YOUR PHOTO] into a selfie portrait: a kitchen selfie from [YOUR PHOTO]. Match wardrobe, hair, and backdrop to that look. Do not invent a second face. selfie 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: Kitchen. Face true.

Rooftop Selfie

10/30

✨ What it does

Gemini turns [YOUR PHOTO] into a rooftop selfie 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 selfie portrait: a rooftop selfie from [YOUR PHOTO]. Match wardrobe, hair, and backdrop to that look. Do not invent a second face. selfie 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

Mirror

5 prompts

Clean Mirror

11/30

✨ What it does

Gemini turns [YOUR PHOTO] into a clean-mirror selfie from [YOUR PHOTO]. Upload a clear face photo, then keep the take if you still look like yourself.

Turn [YOUR PHOTO] into a selfie portrait: a clean-mirror selfie from [YOUR PHOTO]. Match wardrobe, hair, and backdrop to that look. Do not invent a second face. selfie 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: One face. No extra.

Bathroom Soft

12/30

✨ What it does

Gemini turns [YOUR PHOTO] into a bathroom-mirror selfie from [YOUR PHOTO], tidy. Attach a sharp selfie, then save the crop if skin and eyes stay yours.

Turn [YOUR PHOTO] into a selfie portrait: a bathroom-mirror selfie from [YOUR PHOTO], tidy. Match wardrobe, hair, and backdrop to that look. Do not invent a second face. selfie 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: Tidy. Face mine.

Elevator Mirror

13/30

✨ What it does

Gemini turns [YOUR PHOTO] into an elevator-mirror selfie from [YOUR PHOTO]. Drop in a well-lit photo, then print the 4:5 if the likeness holds.

Turn [YOUR PHOTO] into a selfie portrait: an elevator-mirror selfie from [YOUR PHOTO]. Match wardrobe, hair, and backdrop to that look. Do not invent a second face. selfie 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: Mirror. Face sharp.

Gym Mirror

14/30

✨ What it does

Gemini turns [YOUR PHOTO] into a gym-mirror selfie from [YOUR PHOTO], no fake physique. Use a front-facing source, then keep the still if the face does not drift.

Turn [YOUR PHOTO] into a selfie portrait: a gym-mirror selfie from [YOUR PHOTO], no fake physique. Match wardrobe, hair, and backdrop to that look. Do not invent a second face. selfie 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 body.

Outfit Mirror

15/30

✨ What it does

Gemini turns [YOUR PHOTO] into a full-outfit mirror selfie 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 selfie portrait: a full-outfit mirror selfie from [YOUR PHOTO]. Match wardrobe, hair, and backdrop to that look. Do not invent a second face. selfie 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

Crop

5 prompts

Four Five Selfie

16/30

✨ What it does

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

17/30

✨ What it does

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

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

Story Tall

18/30

✨ What it does

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

Close Selfie

19/30

✨ What it does

Gemini turns [YOUR PHOTO] into a close selfie of [YOUR PHOTO], both eyes in. Use a front-facing source, then keep the still if the face does not drift.

Turn [YOUR PHOTO] into a selfie portrait: a close selfie of [YOUR PHOTO], both eyes in. Match wardrobe, hair, and backdrop to that look. Do not invent a second face. selfie 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: Both eyes.

Wide Room

20/30

✨ What it does

Gemini turns [YOUR PHOTO] into a selfie with more room around [YOUR PHOTO]. Feed it a photo with both eyes visible, then keep the frame if it is still you.

Turn [YOUR PHOTO] into a selfie portrait: a selfie with more room around [YOUR PHOTO]. Match wardrobe, hair, and backdrop to that look. Do not invent a second face. selfie 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

Fixes

5 prompts

Skin True Selfie

21/30

✨ What it does

Gemini turns [YOUR PHOTO] into a selfie from [YOUR PHOTO] with real skin texture. Upload a clear face photo, then keep the take if you still look like yourself.

Turn [YOUR PHOTO] into a selfie portrait: a selfie from [YOUR PHOTO] with real skin texture. Match wardrobe, hair, and backdrop to that look. Do not invent a second face. selfie 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.

Hairline Selfie

22/30

✨ What it does

Gemini turns [YOUR PHOTO] into a selfie from [YOUR PHOTO] that keeps my hairline. Attach a sharp selfie, then save the crop if skin and eyes stay yours.

Turn [YOUR PHOTO] into a selfie portrait: a selfie from [YOUR PHOTO] that keeps my hairline. Match wardrobe, hair, and backdrop to that look. Do not invent a second face. selfie 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: Hairline mine.

No Slim

23/30

✨ What it does

Gemini turns [YOUR PHOTO] into a selfie from [YOUR PHOTO] with my real face width. Drop in a well-lit photo, then print the 4:5 if the likeness holds.

Turn [YOUR PHOTO] into a selfie portrait: a selfie from [YOUR PHOTO] with my real face width. Match wardrobe, hair, and backdrop to that look. Do not invent a second face. selfie 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.

Eyes Open Selfie

24/30

✨ What it does

Gemini turns [YOUR PHOTO] into a selfie from [YOUR PHOTO] with both eyes open. Use a front-facing source, then keep the still if the face does not drift.

Turn [YOUR PHOTO] into a selfie portrait: a selfie from [YOUR PHOTO] with both eyes open. Match wardrobe, hair, and backdrop to that look. Do not invent a second face. selfie 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.

Background Tidy

25/30

✨ What it does

Gemini turns [YOUR PHOTO] into a selfie from [YOUR PHOTO] with a tidier room, same face. Feed it a photo with both eyes visible, then keep the frame if it is still you.

Turn [YOUR PHOTO] into a selfie portrait: a selfie from [YOUR PHOTO] with a tidier room, same face. Match wardrobe, hair, and backdrop to that look. Do not invent a second face. selfie 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: Tidy room. Face mine.

5 prompts

Share Four Five

26/30

✨ What it does

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

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Pro tip: 4:5

Share Square

27/30

✨ What it does

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

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Pro tip: 1:1

28/30

✨ What it does

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

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Pro tip: 9:16

Share Wide

29/30

✨ What it does

Gemini turns [YOUR PHOTO] into a selfie 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 selfie portrait: a selfie 3:2 of [YOUR PHOTO]. Match wardrobe, hair, and backdrop to that look. Do not invent a second face. selfie 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 selfie 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 selfie portrait: a selfie print-ready still of [YOUR PHOTO]. Match wardrobe, hair, and backdrop to that look. Do not invent a second face. selfie 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 selfie 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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30 Gemini Selfie Prompts that Keep Your Real Face

Light

Window Selfie

Golden Selfie

Open Shade

Night Flash Selfie

Ring Soft

Place

Cafe Selfie

Street Selfie

Car Selfie

Kitchen Selfie

Rooftop Selfie

Mirror

Clean Mirror

Bathroom Soft

Elevator Mirror

Gym Mirror

Outfit Mirror

Crop

Four Five Selfie

Square Selfie

Story Tall

Close Selfie

Wide Room

Fixes

Skin True Selfie

Hairline Selfie

No Slim

Eyes Open Selfie

Background Tidy

Share

Share Four Five

Share Square

Share Story

Share Wide

Share Print

Frequently Asked Questions