The internet has a new obsession with AI-generated images and videos. Just as Netizens moved past the studio Ghibli-style self-portraits, Nano Banana Labs, powered by Gemini 2.5 Flash, introduced the world to the peculiar Nano-Piezana-3D statue trend. But the rage did not stop there. Within weeks, a fresh wave took over: Instagram’s viral ai-powered vintage, retro-style portraits, complete with pinteresty, aesthetic vibes, quickly became the new favorite. If you are wondering how you can transport yourself back to the golden age of the ’40s or’ 50s, here is the ultimate guide to creating the timeless portraits. How to create vintage retro-style portraits using Google Gemini: Step 1 Install the Google Gemini app and log on with your Google account on the browser. Step 2 Upload the photo with your clear face. (Pro tip – A selfie works better) Step 3 Enter the directions (given below) and simply press the ENTER button. 15 Directions to Create Vintage Retro-Style AI portraits using Google Gemini for Men (Vintage Portrait Prompts) Film Noir Gentleman “1940’s Film Noir-Portrait of a man in a trench coat and Fedora, silk-lightened with moody low-key lighting, cigarette smoke in the air, a faded city street, a faded town of the air. Grain monochrome film texture, cinematic suspence aesthetic. ” 1950’s Studio Star “Retro Studio Portrait of a Man in a sharp custom suit of the 1950s, colored hair, butterfly lighting setup with soft shadows, neutral studio background, Glossy Magazine-editorial style, timeless glamor aesthetics.” Original image used for demonstration. Twins produced results using the 1950s studio star. 1970’s Polaroid Cool “Polaroid-style portrait of a man in denim jacket and aviation sunglasses, shot in natural golden-hour sunlight, hot faded colors, background goh, comfortable bohemian aesthetics with retro film grain.” Old Hollywood icon “classic black-and-white studio portrait of a man in a tuxedo with bow tie, dramatic Rembrandt lighting on the face, dark velvet background, vintage camera-faded, timeless Hollywood glamor aesthetic.” Old-money editorial “retro-inspired editorial portrait of a man in a two blazer and pocket square, soft sepia colors, window-lying natural highlights, vague library background, Pinterest-style old-money-aesthetic.” Ai-generated image using twins for women (vintage portrait directions) Hollywood Glamor Queen “1950’s Hollywood Glamor Portrait of a Woman with soft vintage curls, pearl chain, fat eyeliner, dramatic butterfly lighting, smoky cordy cube, glossy movie grain.” Dreamy 1970s Glow “Polaroid-style portrait of a woman in a flowing flower dress, bathed in a golden hour sunlight, soft haze effect, lens flame, warm faded colors, dreamy pinterest-inspired vintage vibe.” Monochrome elegance “Elegant 1940’s monochrome portrait of a woman in a satin dress, Rembrandt lighting with sharp contrasts, black velvet background, film clings and grain, timeless film aesthetics.” Vintage Saree Elegance “Retro-inspired portrait of a woman in a side-saree with traditional jewelry, soft golden hour sunlight and creating a warm, backy glow, vague vintage garden background, subtle sepia colors, cinematic 1950s Indian movie star aesthetic.” Golden Hour Goddess “retro-inspired portrait of a woman in a classic dress, photographed on Golden Hour, with a soft glowing sun, pastel tone, slight lens fading, film aesthetic photography.” For couples (vintage portrait directions) Hollywood Love Story “Black-and-white portrait of a couple of a couple of a couple dancing, man in Tuxedo and woman in the evening dress, spotlight from above creating dramatic shadows, the background of the ballroom, grainy old film aesthetic.” 1970’s Café Romance “Polaroid portrait of the 1970s of a couple sitting in a cafe, natural window light spilling over their faces, warm faded colors, wooden interiors in the background, candid and pinteresty rhetro atmosphere.” Cinematic Sepia Elegance “Elegant Retro-style portrait of a couple, man in tuxedo and wife in satin skirt, sepia film, studio with soft overhead lighting, vague vintage curtain background, timeless Hollywood romance aesthetics. A couple leaning against a vintage car, golden sunlight who has their silhouettes, pastel pink and blue colors, slight movie grain, dreamy editorial retro vibe light. “Ai-generated content noir Rain Romance” romantic vintage-portrait of a couple under an umbrella in the rain, black white Highlights, wet paved street retains, filmless timeless love aesthetics. ”
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