AI-generated photos are one of the biggest trends right now. Tools like Google Gemini, MidJourney, Stable Diffusion, and DALL·E make it possible to create cinematic, moody, and ultra-realistic portraits that look like editorial photography.
Here’s an example of the kind of prompt we’ll use:
Prompt Example:
A cinematic, ultra-realistic portrait of a young man leaning casually against a wall during golden hour. He is wearing a sleek black shirt, slightly unbuttoned, with a warm smile as he looks to the side. In his hand, he holds a single red rose, and a dark coat is draped casually over his arm. Soft golden sunlight casts shadows on the wall, creating a romantic, cinematic atmosphere. Ultra HD, sharp details, editorial fashion style. Aspect ratio: 9:16 (vertical).
Step 1: Choose Your AI Tool
First, decide which AI tool you want to use.
- Google Gemini → New and powerful, creates clean and realistic results.
- MidJourney → Best for artistic, cinematic, and Pinterest-style looks.
- Stable Diffusion → Open-source, gives you full control over backgrounds and lighting.
- DALL·E → Simple and user-friendly, good for quick generations.
We’ll use Google Gemini as an example here, but the process is similar across all platforms.
Step 2: Craft a Strong Prompt
Your prompt is the most important part because AI follows it closely.
Include these key elements:
- Mood: cinematic, ultra-realistic
- Character: young man, sleek black shirt, warm smile
- Props: single red rose, dark coat
- Background: textured wall, golden hour sunlight, dramatic shadows
- Style: editorial fashion, sharp details, Ultra HD
- Format: aspect ratio 9:16 (portrait mode)
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Structured prompts = better cinematic results.
Step 3: Enter the Prompt into the AI
- Open your chosen AI tool (e.g., Gemini Images Beta and other).
- Click Create Image or Generate.
- Paste your full prompt into the text box.
- Set Aspect Ratio → 9:16 (portrait).
- Set Quality / Resolution → High or Ultra HD.
- (Optional) Add a negative prompt: no watermark, no text, no distortion, no blur.
- Click Generate.
Step 4: Download the Image
- Review the AI output.
- If satisfied → “Upscale” or “Enhance” for higher quality.
- Save the file with an SEO-friendly name, for example:
cinematic-ultra-realistic-portrait-golden-hour-ai.jpg
Step 5: Edit & Optimize
- Color grading: Adjust warmth to match golden hour tones.
- Cropping: Ensure perfect 9:16 framing.
- Compression: Use TinyPNG or ShortPixel to make it web-friendly.
- Alt Text: Add SEO alt text, e.g., AI-generated cinematic portrait golden hour retro style.
Step 6: Use in Blog & Social Media
- Add the image to your blog post with a caption and alt text.
- Share on Pinterest and Instagram for maximum reach.
- Use hashtags like #AIPrompts #CinematicPortrait #GoogleGeminiAI.
- Generate multiple outputs (50+ prompts) to create a gallery-style article.