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Gemini AI Winter Boom: Creators Use 10 New Photo Editing Prompts to Craft Ultra-Realistic, Movie-Style Cold Weather Portraits
Frost on the window, warm breath in the air, a scarf pulled just a little higher over the chin, that’s the mood “10 Gemini AI Winter Session Photo Editing Prompts to Create Ultra-Realistic Cinematic Portraits” is built around.
Instead of flat, blue-tinted “winter filters,” these prompts treat Gemini like a film director and DOP in one: they talk about lens feel, snow texture, backlight glow, and skin tone so your portraits look like frames from a movie shot in real cold, not a sticker pack.
With the right wording, a simple selfie or basic portrait turns into a cinematic winter scene, foggy mornings, cozy golden-hour snow, moody street nights, or dramatic blizzard close-ups, while still keeping your real face and personality intact.
How to Create the Image
- Open the Gemini app or website, sign in, and go to the image generation or photo editing section (Nano Banana / photo editor mode).
- Upload a clear, well-lit portrait (or couple/group) with a simple background, or start from text-only if you’re generating from scratch.
- Paste your winter cinematic prompt and add a line like “keep original face, ultra‑realistic 4K cinematic winter portrait, natural skin texture, detailed snow effects.”
- Choose vertical portrait orientation (9:16 or 4:5) and the highest quality option available for sharper, DSLR-like results.
- Click Generate, check the result, then tweak small details in the prompt (snow amount, time of day, mood, background depth) and regenerate until the winter look feels perfectly cinematic, then download.
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Gemini AI Winter Session Photo Editing Prompts to Create Ultra-Realistic Cinematic Portraits
Prompt 1:
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"Ultra-realistic cinematic streetwear portrait set on a cool-toned city street under soft, diffused daylight. The scene has a calm urban atmosphere with a neutral color palette and a crisp, modern filmic tone. Use the exact face from the provided reference selfie with absolutely no editing, retouching, smoothing, or beautification. Facial identity must remain perfectly consistent with the reference image.
The subject is captured mid-step walking toward the camera: left hand near the pocket, right hand swinging naturally, shoulders relaxed. The head is slightly turned to the left with a confident, calm gaze and a composed, natural stride.
Wardrobe: light blue denim jacket layered over a white oversized hoodie; black joggers with a small visible logo; white leather sneakers; a medium-sized black beanie, slightly longer than usual with minimal back slouch; black sunglasses; and a crossbody strap worn across the chest.
Lighting setup: soft daylight from an overcast sky (~70° elevation) acts as the key light, evenly illuminating the face and clothing. Ambient fill from surrounding buildings sits approximately +1.5 stops under the key. White balance set to 5600K for clean, neutral tones. No harsh shadows, with subtle reflected highlights on the denim.
Camera setup: full-frame sensor, 95mm lens at approximately 4 meters, aperture f/2.0, shutter speed 1/250s, ISO 200. Eye autofocus locked on the nearest eye. Vertical 4:5 full-body composition with shallow depth of field, softly blurred urban background, and subtle converging architectural lines.
Color grading: neutral-cool cinematic grade with lifted midtones, clean blacks, low contrast, fine film grain, subtle halation, 1/8 diffusion for texture realism, and a natural vignette for depth. Absolutely no beauty retouching.
Ultra-realistic cinematic streetwear portrait, black beanie, denim jacket, white hoodie, neutral palette, cool daylight, 85–95mm lens look, shallow depth of field, fine grain, urban realism, soft diffusion, confident pose, editorial street style, cinematic tone, natural light."
Prompt 2:
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"Ultra-realistic cinematic street portrait set on a bustling downtown avenue at sunset. A golden urban glow fills the scene, with warm amber reflections from car headlights and building facades, creating an editorial travel aesthetic that blends warmth and grit. Use the exact face from the provided reference selfie with absolutely no editing, retouching, smoothing, or beautification. Facial identity must remain perfectly consistent with the reference image.
The subject stands mid-crosswalk, holding a suitcase handle in the right hand, with the left hand relaxed by the side. The torso leans slightly forward, the head tilts subtly to the right, and the gaze is direct and confident through sunglasses, conveying a calm yet intense presence.
Wardrobe: a long beige teddy-fleece coat worn open over an off-white hoodie with drawstrings; dark fitted jeans cuffed at the ankle; cream sneakers with gum soles; a brown cap; round sunglasses; and a black hard-shell suitcase positioned beside the subject, reinforcing a modern traveler mood.
Lighting setup: the key light comes from the setting sun behind buildings on camera-left at approximately 15° elevation, creating a warm rim light. Fill light comes from reflective asphalt at approximately –1.5 stops under the key. Ambient tungsten street lighting and car headlights add orange specular highlights. White balance set to 4200K. Subtle urban haze and low-level mist provide gentle diffusion.
Camera setup: full-frame sensor, 85mm lens at approximately 3 meters, aperture f/2.0, shutter speed 1/200s, ISO 250. Eye autofocus locked on the nearest eye. Rec.709 color profile. Vertical 4:5 full-body framing with shallow depth of field, compressed background, and strong leading lines from the crosswalk guiding perspective.
Color grading: cinematic orange-and-teal palette with golden highlights, rich blacks, low overall contrast, lifted shadows for film softness, halation around light sources, 1/8 diffusion, fine film grain, and a mild vignette enhancing subject isolation. Absolutely no beauty retouching.
Ultra-realistic cinematic street portrait, golden hour, travel aesthetic, teddy-fleece coat, urban sunset, warm tones, orange–teal grading, reflective asphalt, 85mm lens look, shallow depth of field, rim lighting, fine film grain, editorial realism, confident pose, soft diffusion, cinematic glow."
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Prompt 3:
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"Ultra-realistic cinematic street fashion portrait on a rainy, London-style sidewalk, surrounded by dark, wet buildings and reflective pavement. Moody overcast ambiance with subdued contrast and crisp blacks evokes modern editorial minimalism. Use the exact face from the provided reference selfie with absolutely no editing, retouching, smoothing, or beautification. Facial identity must remain perfectly consistent with the reference image.
The subject is captured mid-step while walking, torso leaning forward with natural kinetic energy. The left hand rests inside the coat pocket, the right hand swings slightly backward, and the head turns left with a confident, focused gaze. Subtle tension in the jaw conveys a calm yet determined expression.
Wardrobe: a long camel wool overcoat, slightly open and flaring with motion, layered over a matte black hoodie with the hood softly framing the neck. Slim black trousers taper at the ankle. Clean white sneakers appear damp from rain. A soft-knit black beanie is worn low, covering the tips of the ears and sitting loosely at the crown. A silver wristwatch catches light subtly.
Lighting setup: soft, diffused daylight from a fully overcast sky (~65° elevation) acts as the key light. Ambient fill is lifted by street reflections at approximately –1 stop under the key. Black stone walls provide negative fill at –1.5 stops. A faint rim reflection appears from a wet glass phone booth behind the subject. White balance set to 5400K, no color gels. Thin atmospheric haze is present.
Camera setup: full-frame sensor, 85mm lens at approximately 2.8 meters, aperture f/2.0, shutter speed 1/200s, ISO 160. Eye autofocus locked on the nearest eye. Vertical 4:5 crop from mid-thigh upward, subject positioned in the lower third. Background softly compressed with shallow depth of field, with wet asphalt reflections leading diagonally through the frame.
Color grading: low-contrast filter applied with deep, clean blacks retained. Lifted shadows provide a smooth filmic roll-off. Gentle luminance S-curve, neutral-cool desaturated palette (grey, camel, slate, and black tones). Fine film grain, subtle 1/8 diffusion halation on highlights, gentle vignette. Absolutely no beauty retouching.
Ultra-realistic cinematic portrait, urban rain setting, camel coat, black hoodie, loose beanie, reflective street, pure blacks, low contrast, 85mm lens look, editorial fashion aesthetic, atmospheric haze, shallow depth of field, modern minimalism, wet pavement, soft light, fine grain, natural motion."
Prompt 4:
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"Cinematic urban portrait captured at dusk in front of a modern stone building entrance. Warm tungsten reflections blend with cool ambient tones, creating a balanced and refined filmic mood. Use the exact face from the provided reference selfie with absolutely no editing, retouching, smoothing, or beautification. Facial identity must remain perfectly consistent with the reference image.
Half-body composition from the waist up. The body is slightly angled to the left, with the head turned toward the camera. The subject maintains a calm, confident expression, one hand resting in a pocket, shoulders relaxed and natural.
Wardrobe: matte black puffer jacket layered over a dark sweatshirt, featuring casual streetwear styling with clean, minimal layering. No visible logos. Minimal accessories only.
Lighting setup: soft cinematic key light from camera-left at approximately 45° at 0 EV. Warm bounce fill from glass reflections on camera-right at approximately –1.5 stops. A subtle rim light from the doorway practical at +0.5 stop. Gentle top diffusion applied. White balance set to 4800K.
Camera setup: full-frame sensor, 85mm lens at approximately 1.4 meters, aperture f/2.0, shutter speed 1/160s, ISO 200. Rec.709 film emulation. Vertical 4:5 framing with eyes placed on the upper third. Shallow depth of field with creamy background bokeh.
Color grading: filmic teal-and-orange palette with a gentle S-curve, fine film grain, slight halation from 1/8 diffusion, lifted blacks for cinematic softness, and absolutely no beauty retouching.
Ultra-realistic cinematic portrait, urban dusk setting, tungsten reflections, black puffer jacket, 85mm lens look, teal–orange grading, subtle halation, shallow depth of field, fine grain, filmic tone, medium shot, warm highlights, architectural background, modern editorial streetwear style, mixed natural and practical lighting."
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Prompt 5:
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"Ultra-realistic editorial street portrait set in a modern urban plaza with pale stone pavement and minimalist architecture. Bright overcast daylight creates clean, soft contrast and cool neutral tones, evoking refined contemporary minimalism. Use the exact face from the provided reference selfie with absolutely no editing, retouching, smoothing, or beautification. Facial identity must remain perfectly consistent with the reference image.
The subject is captured mid-step in a confident walking pose, torso upright and slightly turned to the left. Hands rest inside the coat pockets, head level and facing forward, with a relaxed jaw and a calm, confident gaze.
Wardrobe: a long, textured light-grey wool coat worn naturally open over a fitted white crewneck T-shirt. Loose black trousers cuffed above the ankle. Clean white leather sneakers. A soft grey knit beanie worn loosely, covering the tips of the ears. Matte black sunglasses complete the look.
Lighting setup: soft, diffused daylight from a uniform overcast sky (~70° elevation) acts as the key light. Fill light from the pale stone pavement sits approximately –1 stop under the key. No hard shadows. White balance set to 5600K. Slight ambient haze is present, with reflective bounce from surrounding façades. No color gels used.
Camera setup: full-frame sensor, 85mm lens at approximately 4 meters, aperture f/2.5, shutter speed 1/250s, ISO 160. Eye autofocus enabled. Rec.709 color profile. Vertical 3:4 framing from head to shoes, centered composition with parallel building lines adding depth and symmetry.
Color grading: low-contrast look with lifted midtones, clean deep blacks, slightly desaturated off-whites, and a gentle luminance S-curve. Neutral-cool grading with fine, soft film grain, minimal halation, and a subtle vignette at the corners. Absolutely no beauty retouching.
Ultra-realistic editorial street fashion portrait, grey tonal palette, overcast daylight, 85mm lens look, urban minimalism, clean blacks, soft contrast, light grey wool coat, reflective stone pavement, confident walking pose, neutral palette, Scandinavian-inspired style, fine grain, architectural depth, cinematic realism, editorial lock."
Prompt 6:
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"Ultra-realistic street-style portrait set in an urban environment at golden hour, featuring a dynamic, confident, warm cinematic atmosphere. The subject stands facing forward, torso slightly angled to the right, shoulders relaxed and squared. The head is subtly tilted upward with a direct gaze and a stoic, contemplative expression. Hands rest casually in the pockets.
Wardrobe: layered dark outerwear consisting of a long, structured coat worn over a solid dark crewneck top, accessorized with round, dark-lensed eyewear.
Lighting setup: hard golden backlight positioned high at a 45° rear-left angle, approximately –2 EV over ambient, creating a strong rim light that defines the silhouette. Ambient sky fill at approximately –3 EV preserves minimal shadow detail. White balance set to 5000K with a high contrast ratio of approximately 8:1.
Camera setup: full-frame sensor, 85mm lens at approximately 2.5 meters, aperture f/1.8, shutter speed 1/500s, ISO 200. Autofocus locked on the upper body.
Composition: waist-up portrait, vertical 9:16 framing, centered composition with eyes placed on the upper third and approximately 20% headroom. The background features creamy bokeh with visible light flares.
Color grading: high dynamic range with shadows at –25 and highlights at –15 (HDR adjustment), medium S-curve contrast, warm golden color grading, minimal fine grain, subtle dark vignette, moderate clarity, preserved natural skin texture, and absolutely no artificial smoothing or beauty retouching.
Ultra-realistic urban portrait, golden hour lighting, strong backlit rim light, shallow depth of field, high contrast, warm tones, natural light, diffused atmosphere, modern street photography aesthetic, confident and stoic mood."
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Prompt 7:
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"Ultra-realistic portrait set in an urban café with a melancholic, intimate mood, seen through subtle glass reflections that gently separate the subject from a warm, bustling background. The subject is seated sideways at a dark table, torso slightly tilted to the right, shoulders level. The gaze is direct and subtly seductive, with a relaxed, friendly expression. Forearms rest gently on the table, hands relaxed with one placed over the other.
Wardrobe: a dark charcoal chunky-knit crewneck sweater paired with minimalist wrist and finger accessories.
Lighting setup: soft, directional key light from the front-left at a high angle, forming a modified Rembrandt/loop lighting pattern with approximately a 2:1 contrast ratio. A large white reflector on camera-right provides gentle fill. Warm ambient background lights create soft rim accents. White balance set to approximately 5500K, enhancing amber-toned bokeh in the background.
Camera setup: full-frame camera with an 85mm lens at approximately 1.5 meters, aperture f/1.8, shutter speed 1/160s, ISO 200. Linear response profile. Single-point autofocus locked on the nearest eye.
Composition: medium close-up portrait in a vertical 4:5 format, rule-of-thirds composition with the nearest eye placed on the upper-left intersection and approximately 20% negative space. The foreground includes subtle glass reflections and a softly out-of-focus cup. The background is deeply blurred with warm, cinematic bokeh.
Post-processing: high dynamic range adjustments (highlights –25, shadows –20), soft S-curve contrast, subtle film grain, cool-toned grading on the subject balanced against a warm background for a gentle tonal split (blue/green vs. orange). Natural vignette, moderate clarity and sharpening, preserved skin texture, and absolutely no smoothing or beauty retouching.
Ultra-realistic cinematic urban portrait, contemplative mood, intimate café setting, soft directional lighting, window reflections, shallow depth of field, warm background bokeh, modern editorial aesthetic, authentic realism."
Prompt 8:
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"Ultra-realistic urban portrait set in a classic European alley, conveying a subtle melancholic and sophisticated mood. The subject walks confidently toward the camera with a relaxed, natural stride. The torso is angled slightly left, the head subtly tilted downward, and the gaze directed off-camera right, creating a composed and contemplative presence.
Wardrobe: a layered smart-casual outfit consisting of a charcoal knee-length overcoat worn over a dark hoodie and a plain dark T-shirt, paired with dark distressed slim jeans, dark ankle boots, and round sunglasses.
Lighting setup: soft, diffused daylight acts as the key light from a high front-right position at approximately +1 EV, balanced with ambient fill at a 2:1 ratio. No rim light is used. White balance set to 6200K.
Camera setup: full-frame sensor, 85mm lens at approximately 3.5 meters, aperture f/2.5, shutter speed 1/320s, ISO 200. Continuous autofocus (AF-C).
Composition: full-body vertical 2:3 framing with a centered composition. Eyes positioned on the upper third. Background rendered with soft bokeh.
Post-processing: balanced dynamic range with highlights at –15 and shadows at +10, gentle S-curve contrast. Cool, desaturated color grading emphasizing greys and blacks, with blues and greens cooled and reduced using color controls. Subtle fine film grain and a natural vignette.
Clarity and detail are preserved with moderate sharpening and mild luminance noise reduction (5–10). Ultra-realistic, clean cinematic finish.
Ultra-realistic street fashion portrait, natural light, filmic look, contemplative mood, modern editorial aesthetic, European urban setting."
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Prompt 9:
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"Ultra-realistic streetwear portrait set in a modern urban architectural environment, featuring a cool, contemplative mood under diffused daylight.
The subject is captured in a relaxed full-body pose, leaning casually against a light concrete wall at approximately a 45° angle to the camera. The right shoulder is slightly forward while the left shoulder rests against the wall. The head is gently tilted down and to the left, with a focused expression while looking at a smartphone held in both hands. The right arm is bent holding the phone, the left hand rests in the pocket. One leg is bent with the foot flat on the ground, while the other leg extends forward with the heel slightly lifted.
Wardrobe: an oversized grey crewneck layered over a white T-shirt, dark cargo jogger pants with zip pockets, white athletic sneakers with gum soles, and a dark baseball cap worn backward.
Lighting setup: soft, directional ambient daylight from the front-left with low contrast (~2:1). No additional fill light is used. White balance set to 6500K, consistent with open-shade conditions.
Camera setup: full-frame sensor, 85mm prime lens at approximately 3.5 meters, aperture f/2.8, shutter speed 1/200s, ISO 200. Standard color profile. Continuous autofocus (AF-C) locked on the head.
Composition: vertical 2:3 framing with the subject placed on the right third of the frame, occupying most of the vertical height. The head aligns near the upper-right rule-of-thirds intersection, with approximately 15% headroom.
Background: softly blurred geometric architectural elements with pleasing bokeh.
Post-processing: balanced dynamic range with highlights at –20 and shadows at –20. Medium luminance S-curve contrast. Slightly desaturated cool color cast, with midtones shifted subtly toward cyan/blue (approximately –3). Natural skin tones preserved. Minimal fine digital grain and a subtle natural vignette. Skin texture remains intact with absolutely no smoothing or beauty retouching.
Ultra-realistic urban streetwear lifestyle portrait, natural light, shallow depth of field, candid modern cinematic aesthetic."
Prompt 10:
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"Ultra-realistic urban street portrait set in a bustling metropolitan environment, featuring a cool, slightly desaturated atmosphere and a confident, contemplative mood. The subject stands in a full-body pose with the torso angled approximately 15° to the right. Shoulders are relaxed, with hands casually placed in the coat pockets. The head is gently tilted to the left, and the gaze is directed off-camera right, conveying a thoughtful, serious expression.
Wardrobe: a sophisticated dark double-breasted longline overcoat with wide lapels, layered over an oatmeal V-neck sweater and a crisp white shirt. Distressed dark slim-fit jeans and modern white athletic sneakers complete the look.
Lighting setup: soft, diffused natural daylight acts as a broad key light from above and front-right, creating gentle shadows with low contrast at approximately a 3:1 ratio.
Camera setup: Canon EOS R5 full-frame camera with a 50mm lens at approximately 3.5 meters, aperture f/3.2, shutter speed 1/250s, ISO 200. White balance set to 5800K. Capture One Pro Standard profile. Autofocus locked on the center of the face.
Composition: full-body vertical 4:5 framing with rule-of-thirds alignment. The subject is centered, with the head positioned on the upper third and moderate headroom. The urban background is softly blurred yet context-rich, with discernible architectural and street details and a shallow depth of field.
Post-processing: balanced dynamic range with highlights at –10 and shadows at –15, black levels adjusted for approximately 2% clipping. Gentle S-curve contrast, subtle cool-toned color grading with preserved mid-tone warmth. Minimal grain, a very subtle vignette, and enhanced clarity while preserving natural skin texture. No beauty filters or artificial smoothing.
Ultra-realistic urban photography, street-style fashion editorial, modern lifestyle aesthetic, crisp detail, neutral tones, and a contemporary cinematic look."
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