Gemini
Childhood Photo Recolorization and Restoration Prompt
Upload a single selfie and this Nano Banana Pro prompt rebuilds it as a cinematic childhood photo recolorization and restoration. It spells out a woman as the main subject, soft natural light and 50mm lens and Kodak film tones, which is why the result looks like a real photograph rather than a generic AI image. It includes face-lock instructions so your facial features, skin tone and expression stay the same.
Childhood Photo Recolorization and Restoration prompt text
Copy & pasteRecolonize this image into a modern digital photography. Do not change the facial structure and features of the subject. Keep the background the same. The composition should be photorealistic, with sharp details in their clothes, skin textures, The lighting should highlight her expressions. The image should have a 9:16 aspect ratio.","size": "16k". Negative_prompt: "low resolution, CGI, cartoon style, plastic skin, over-smoothed face, distorted anatomy, extra fingers, bad hands, harsh lighting, flat lighting, blown highlights, motion blur, noise, grain, watermark, logo, text, oversharpening", "style": "photorealistic, cinematic realism, documentary-style", "resolution": "15360x8640", "aspect_ratio": "16:9", "camera": { "lens": "50mm prime", "aperture": "f/1.8", "iso": 100, "shutter_speed": "1/125" }, "lighting": { "type": "soft natural daylight", "direction": "side-lit from windows", "contrast": "balanced" }, "composition": { "framing": "medium shot", "angle": "eye-level", "depth_of_field": "shallow" }, "quality_tags": [ "16K", "ultra-realistic", "hyper-detailed", "cinematic", "education portrait", "full-frame look", "16:9 composition" ]
How to use this prompt
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Copy the prompt
Tap "Copy prompt" to copy all 139 words exactly as written.
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Upload your photo
Open Google Gemini (gemini.google.com) and pick Nano Banana / "Create image", tap the + button and attach one sharp, well-lit photo where your face is clearly visible.
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Paste and generate
Paste the prompt and send it. Ask for a 9:16 aspect ratio if the tool does not pick it automatically.
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Refine with follow-ups
Ask for small changes in the same chat — "make the lighting warmer" or "change the outfit colour to black" — instead of rewriting the prompt.
Make it your own
- Lighting: try golden-hour light instead of soft natural light for a different mood.
- For a boys version, change "woman/girl" to "man/boy" and adjust the outfit wording.
Pro tip: A prompt template for Nano Banana Pro designed to recolorize and restore an uploaded childhood picture into a modern, high-resolution digital photograph, strictly preserving the subject's facial structure and features while enhancing details, lighting, and composition.
Childhood Photo Recolorization and Restoration prompt — FAQ
Is the childhood photo recolorization and restoration prompt free?
Yes. You can copy the full childhood photo recolorization and restoration prompt on Hixa for free and use it in Google Gemini, ChatGPT or any other AI image tool. No signup is needed.
Will this prompt change my face?
It is written to keep your facial features, skin tone and expression the same as your uploaded photo. For the best likeness, use a sharp, front-facing photo in good light. If the face drifts, reply with "keep my face exactly the same as the uploaded photo".
Which AI tool works best for this prompt?
It is written for Google Gemini's Nano Banana Pro image model. It also works in ChatGPT image generation and most modern AI image tools, though results vary between models.
What aspect ratio should I use?
The prompt is designed for 9:16. Use 4:5 for Instagram feed posts and 9:16 for Reels or Stories.
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