Photo edit prompt

Hug your younger self

Hug your younger self: a free, copy-paste prompt for Gemini and ChatGPT. Upload your photo, paste the prompt, and fill in any [BRACKETED] fields.

Before and after example: Hug your younger self
Then & Now Emotional Portrait · AI-generated example

The prompt

Using these two photos — my current photo and my childhood photo — create one realistic photo of my present self gently hugging my younger self.

Keep both faces exactly as in the originals. Setting: [SETTING, e.g. a plain white studio backdrop / the old house I grew up in]. Use soft, warm, even light on both people so they look like they were photographed together.

Natural emotional expressions, realistic skin texture, portrait 4:5.

Pro tip: Use a childhood photo where the face is clear and not too small.

How to use this prompt

  1. Open Gemini and start a new chat.
  2. Upload your photo (a clear, front-facing one works best).
  3. Paste the prompt and replace any [BRACKETED] fields with your own details.
  4. 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
74 words
Fields to fill in
SETTING
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: SETTING. 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.

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