Build ultra-realistic Diwali portraits and festive scenes in Google Gemini with these copy-ready prompts—just add your reference photo and generate.

Ultra-realistic 8K portrait photo (9:16 ratio) of a young man whose face perfectly matches the reference image (100% facial accuracy, natural skin tone, and genuine expression). He’s dressed in a light cream kurta paired with a sleeveless brown jacket, captured in a bustling Diwali street market during the evening. The man is slightly leaning forward, carefully choosing diyas from a vibrant stall filled with colorful lamps and festive decorations. Warm golden light from nearby shops softly illuminates his face, while a beautiful background bokeh showcases the lively crowd, glowing lanterns, and sparkling atmosphere. The image should appear entirely real and cinematic — like a high-end DSLR lifestyle photoshoot.
Ultra-realistic 8K portrait photo (9:16 ratio) of a young woman whose face perfectly matches the reference image (100% identical facial features, with natural skin and hair details). She is dressed in a pastel green saree with minimal jewelry, standing in a lively Diwali street market at night. Holding a diya plate in one hand, she gazes up at the colorful paper lanterns hanging above the stall with a soft, warm smile. The scene is illuminated by glowing lights, candles, and rich bokeh effects in the background. Warm golden tones and natural reflections make the image appear entirely real and cinematic — like a professional lifestyle photoshoot.
Ultra-realistic 8K portrait photo (9:16 ratio) featuring a young woman whose face perfectly matches the reference image (100% identical features, realistic skin texture, and a natural smile). She is dressed in a traditional yellow salwar suit with minimal jewelry, standing at a Diwali market stall in the evening, thoughtfully selecting diyas from a beautifully decorated table. The warm glow of the diyas softly illuminates her face, accentuating her gentle expression. In the background, colorful lanterns, a softly blurred crowd, and festive hues create depth and atmosphere. The entire image should appear completely real — with cinematic lighting and DSLR-level detail and depth of field.
Ultra-realistic 8K portrait (9:16 ratio) of a young couple whose faces perfectly match the reference images (100% identical features, realistic lighting, and lifelike detail). They are indoors in a beautifully decorated living room adorned with candles, fairy lights, and marigold flowers. The man, dressed in a navy-blue sherwani, is handing a wrapped Diwali gift to the woman, who smiles warmly in a pink saree with minimal jewelry. Warm ambient lighting and a soft depth of field create a cinematic, heartfelt, and authentic festive moment — reminiscent of a luxury lifestyle photoshoot.
Indian girl stands at the Ganges Ghat in the evening during the Chhath festival, decorating the ghat with diyas. She wears a traditional white sari adorned with delicate embroidery featuring tiny red hearts. Her pallu flutters gently in the breeze, and her long, dark brown wavy hair is swept to one side, revealing her face clearly. In one hand, she holds a plate filled with diyas.
The background glows with the warm light of countless small oil lamps on the ground and strings of fairy lights hanging from unseen structures, creating a festive Chhath atmosphere. The overall image has a soft, nostalgic aesthetic with a slightly grainy texture and a warm color palette reminiscent of 1990s Bollywood films. Dim lighting is primarily provided by the diyas and fairy lights, casting a warm, flattering glow on her face and attire, while a subtle lens flare adds a cinematic touch.
Ultra-realistic 8K portrait photo (9:16 ratio) featuring a young couple whose faces perfectly match the reference images (100% facial accuracy, natural lighting, and lifelike expressions). They are seated on the floor of a beautifully decorated balcony at night, gently lighting diyas together. The woman wears a red saree with a golden border, while the man is dressed in a cream-colored kurta paired with a maroon jacket. The warm yellow glow of the diyas softly illuminates their faces, with fairy lights twinkling in the background and a delicate bokeh adding a cinematic festive atmosphere. The entire scene should appear completely real — like a high-quality professional couple photoshoot.
Create an image of the man in the reference photo, capturing his face and features as accurately as possible. He is making a large, intricate rangoli in front of his house, dressed in a traditional kurta and pajama. It is Diwali, and the sky is lit with vibrant fireworks, while numerous diyas surround the rangoli and are also placed on it, creating a festive, luminous atmosphere.
Generate an image of the girl from the reference photo, keeping her face exactly the same (100% match, as realistic as the original). She is dressed in traditional festive attire: a stylish sleeveless blouse paired with a cream lehenga chunri featuring bright floral designs. She sits gracefully, holding a decorated brass thali filled with lit diyas in both hands.

Her head is slightly tilted, with a gentle smile and expressive eyes looking toward the camera. Her long wavy hair is styled to one side, adorned with a maang tikka, earrings, necklace, and golden bangles. The background is filled with warm, glowing fairy lights, candles, and a softly blurred Diwali setting, creating a devotional festive atmosphere. Foreground bokeh of glowing diyas adds depth. The image should have cinematic composition, soft warm lighting, high detail, and the feel of a professional portrait, without altering her facial features.
young woman wearing a stunning traditional Indian lehenga, lighting diyas in a courtyard adorned with rangoli. The scene is warm and festive, highlighting the intricate details of her outfit and the soft glow of the diyas. Her face should remain exactly the same as in the uploaded image, with no alterations — 100% identical.
Generate an ultra-realistic 8K portrait (9:16 ratio) of the same woman, keeping her face exactly identical to the reference image (100% match, natural skin texture, lifelike expression). She is dressed in a traditional red saree with golden borders, standing on a balcony at night while gently holding a glowing diya in her hands. Warm yellow and orange light softly illuminates her face, with twinkling fairy lights in the background. Her jewelry glimmers subtly, her hair is neatly styled, and the overall scene has a cinematic, festive, and completely realistic atmosphere.
Generate an ultra-realistic 8K portrait (9:16 ratio) of the same woman from the reference image, keeping her face exactly identical (100% match, detailed skin tone, and lifelike lighting). She is wearing a simple white and saffron churidar suit, standing in a temple adorned with marigold flowers and hanging bells. She holds a small diya plate while praying with her eyes closed. Morning sunlight softly illuminates her face, creating a divine glow. The temple pillars and background are slightly blurred to add cinematic depth. The entire scene should appear completely natural and realistic.
Ultra-realistic festive portrait of [uploaded person/people], enjoying Diwali shopping at a traditional Indian market or bazaar. They are dressed in festive casual or ethnic attire, surrounded by stalls displaying colorful clothes, jewelry, diyas, lanterns, sweets, and decorations. The scene is lively, filled with warm golden lights, bustling shoppers, and vibrant festive energy. Captured in cinematic tones with high-resolution clarity, natural skin tones, and richly detailed festive elements.”
Negative Prompt:
“Blurry or distorted faces, duplicate figures, cartoonish appearance, watermarks, text, cropped elements, plastic-like skin, low detail.
Ultra-realistic 8K portrait photo (9:16 ratio) of a young woman whose face perfectly matches the reference image (100% identical features, natural skin texture, and realistic lighting). She is wearing a vibrant pink lehenga with minimal jewelry, standing outdoors at night among friends, laughing joyfully while holding a sparkler. Warm golden and orange light gently illuminates her face as fireworks burst brilliantly in the sky behind her. The background features softly blurred bokeh lights and people celebrating, creating a cinematic depth. The image should appear entirely real — like a candid Diwali moment captured by a professional photographer.
A breathtaking, full-frame, cinematic, hyper-realistic 8K photograph of a handsome young Indian man. Full-body, front-facing, with a genuine, warm smile. He is dressed in a vibrant white kurta pajama and a modern red striped wristwatch, casually leaning against his home balcony railing. The background showcases soft Diwali string lights cascading gracefully, creating a beautiful bokeh effect. He is focused on lighting a single traditional clay diya held in his hands, while numerous lit diyas adorn the balcony floor and railing, casting a rich, golden glow across the scene. Dramatic, warm, volumetric lighting, shallow depth of field, and high contrast. Faces must remain unchanged
Ultra-realistic festive portrait of [uploaded person/people], dressed in exquisite traditional Indian attire, celebrating Dhanteras. They are surrounded by glowing diyas, marigold garlands, and golden decorations, and may be holding or offering shiny metal utensils, coins, or gold ornaments representing prosperity. The background features warm golden fairy lights, decorated rangoli, and a vibrant festive atmosphere. Captured with cinematic lighting, high-resolution clarity, natural skin tones, and sparkling details to convey an auspicious Dhanteras celebration.”
Negative Prompt:
“Blurry, distorted or cartoonish faces, duplicate figures, plastic-like skin, incorrect anatomy, watermarks, text overlays, cropped elements, visual noise, unrealistic colors.
Ultra-realistic portrait of [uploaded person/people], celebrating Diwali Lakshmi Pujan. The person is dressed in festive traditional attire, seated near a decorated altar with diyas, marigold flowers, sweets, and rangoli. A glowing Lakshmi Puja setup with divine golden light enhances the spiritual feel. The festive background is filled with fairy lights, diyas, and auspicious symbols. Captured with cinematic depth, warm lighting, natural skin tones, and high-resolution details for a devotional and celebratory atmosphere
A highly realistic, full-frame professional photograph of a handsome young Indian man with a bright, genuine smile, standing on a roadside or sidewalk. He is dressed in a traditional kurta pajama and captured in an action moment: holding a modern lighter in one hand to ignite a small firework rocket in the other. A wristwatch and a red sacred thread (kalava) adorn his wrists, and a thick gold chain rests around his neck. The background features a vibrant, festive street scene, decorated with intricate ornaments and sparkling fairy lights, with other people visible in the distance launching fireworks. The scene is lit with cinematic, warm, dramatic lighting, including lens flare, and a shallow depth of field. Ultra-detailed, 8K, photo-realistic, with crisp, sharp focus on the man’s face
Ultra-realistic portrait of [uploaded person/people] celebrating Diwali Lakshmi Puja. The individual is dressed in vibrant traditional attire, seated beside a beautifully adorned altar featuring diyas, marigold flowers, sweets, and rangoli. A radiant Lakshmi Puja arrangement emits a divine golden glow, enhancing the spiritual ambiance. The festive background is decorated with twinkling fairy lights, diyas, and auspicious symbols. Captured with cinematic depth, warm lighting, natural skin tones, and high-resolution details to evoke a devotional yet celebratory atmosphere
Ultra-realistic 8K portrait image (9:16 ratio) of a young man whose face perfectly matches the reference photo (100% identical features, natural lighting, and detailed skin tone). He is dressed in a light peach kurta, sitting on the floor with small children as he helps them light diyas. The warm golden glow from the diyas softly illuminates his smiling face. In the background, festive decorations and fairy lights create a cozy Diwali ambiance. The overall atmosphere feels joyful, heartfelt, and completely authentic — like a beautifully captured moment of pure happiness.

How to use this prompt

  1. Open Google Gemini and upload your photo (optional for generic images).
  2. Select the Banana AI image tool (or an advanced image mode).
  3. Pick one Diwali prompt that matches the scene you want.
  4. Paste the prompt into Gemini’s prompt box.
  5. Add a negative prompt if you want to reduce blur, distortions, watermarks, or extra text.
  6. Generate, then download or share your result.