Realistic Old Portrait Restoration – man in a bedroom, AI image made with Nano Banana Pro
Example output · Nano Banana ProCredit: Dilshad Hussain

Realistic Old Portrait Restoration Prompt

Upload a single selfie and this Nano Banana Pro prompt rebuilds it as a cozy realistic old portrait restoration. It spells out a man as the main subject, a bedroom, cinematic lighting and 85mm portrait 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.

4:5 164 words Needs your photo

Realistic Old Portrait Restoration prompt text

Copy & paste

Keep the same features of the attached person, without changes. Reference picture: photo sent. Face: keep the exact same person as the reference picture. Format: A highly detailed, ultra-realistic portrait of a stylish young man with voluminous, swept-back dark hair and light black eyes. He is lying comfortably on his stomach on a bed, resting his chin on his left hand, looking directly at the camera with a relaxed, gentle expression. He is wearing a light shalwar kameez, a dark smartwatch on his wrist, and white sneakers with black accents. The setting is a cozy, modern bedroom illuminated by vibrant purple and blue ambient LED lighting, contrasting with a warm glowing bedside lamp. In the softly blurred background, there is a dark poster with a crown graphic and the text "Dream Big", along with a corner shelf holding small potted plants. Shot on an 85mm lens, f/1.8 aperture, cinematic lighting, sharp focus on the face, 8k resolution. Keep original face and hairstyle 100% reference

How to use this prompt

  1. 1

    Copy the prompt

    Tap "Copy prompt" to copy all 164 words exactly as written.

  2. 2

    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.

  3. 3

    Paste and generate

    Paste the prompt and send it. Ask for a 4:5 aspect ratio if the tool does not pick it automatically.

  4. 4

    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

  • Location: swap a bedroom for a rainy Mumbai street.
  • Lighting: try golden-hour light instead of cinematic lighting for a different mood.
  • For a girls version, change "man/boy" to "woman/girl" and adjust the outfit wording.
  • Format: use 9:16 instead of 4:5 for Instagram Reels and Stories.

Pro tip: A prompt designed to maintain facial identity while generating a highly detailed, realistic portrait in a modern bedroom setting, suitable for image-to-image tasks with reference photos.

Realistic Old Portrait Restoration prompt — FAQ

Is the realistic old portrait restoration prompt free?

Yes. You can copy the full realistic old portrait 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 4:5. Use 4:5 for Instagram feed posts and 9:16 for Reels or Stories.

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