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1980s Kerala-era portrait prompt
This prompt restyles your photo as a 1980s Kerala portrait, for example a cream kasavu set-mundu on the verandah of an old nalukettu house, with soft natural light, faded warm tones and fine film grain. Swap the region and outfit for other Indian 80s looks.
The prompt
Turn this photo of me into a 1980s Kerala portrait. Keep my face, features, expression, and skin tone exactly the same. Outfit: [OUTFIT, e.g. a cream kasavu set-mundu with a gold border]. Setting: [SETTING, e.g. the verandah of an old nalukettu house with red-oxide floors and wooden pillars]. Style: 1980s studio-camera photo, soft natural light, slightly faded warm tones, fine film grain, gentle vignette. Photorealistic, portrait 4:5.
Pro tip: Swap the region and outfit for any 80s look — Tamil, Bengali, Punjabi, and more.
How to use this prompt
- Open Gemini and start a new chat.
- Upload your photo (a clear, front-facing one works best).
- Paste the prompt and replace any [BRACKETED] fields with your own details.
- Send it. If something is off, regenerate or change one detail at a time.
Prompt at a glance
- Category
- Photo edit
- Works with
- Gemini · ChatGPT
- Length
- 67 words
- Fields to fill in
- OUTFIT
- Last updated
Frequently asked questions
Which AI tools work with this prompt?
It is written for Gemini and ChatGPT. Both can edit a photo you upload.
What do I need to fill in?
Replace the field before you send it: OUTFIT. Each field shows an example in the prompt.
Will the AI change my face?
The prompt tells the AI to keep faces and identities the same, but results vary between runs. If a face drifts, regenerate or reply "keep the face identical to the original".
Is my photo uploaded to PromptUp?
No. PromptUp only gives you the text of the prompt. You upload your photo directly to the AI tool you choose, under that tool's own privacy terms.
