Welcome to 2026! To help you create the perfect New Year portraits using Gemini AI, I’ve curated 10 trending prompts based on the latest photography aesthetics—ranging from Cyberpunk Neon to Luxury Gold and Authentic Candid styles.
If you are using a reference image (to put yourself or someone else in the photo), make sure to mention “preserve the facial features of the uploaded image” at the start of these prompts.
10 Happy New Year 2026 Portraits New Trending Version Gemini AI Photo Editing Prompts
New Year 2026 AI Photo Prompts
10 Trending Happy New Year 2026 Gemini AI Photo Prompt
1. The Neon Cyberpunk Night
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Vibe: Futuristic, high-energy, and tech-forward.
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Prompt: “A gritty, neon-soaked 8K cyberpunk portrait for New Year 2026. The subject is wearing a sleek reflective jacket under bright pink and cyan neon signs. Dramatic reflections of ‘2026’ in a rain-slicked pavement. Teal and orange contrast color grade, wide-angle low-perspective shot, ultra-detailed skin textures.”
2. Luxury Golden Hour Gala
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Vibe: High-end, sophisticated, and celebratory.
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Prompt: “Luxury New Year 2026 evening portrait. A person in an elegant black and gold sequin outfit holding a crystal champagne flute. Background features a blurred high-end rooftop with golden bokeh lights and ‘Happy New Year 2026’ written in golden sparkler script. Cinematic lighting, soft shadows, 8K resolution.”
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3. Magical Snowfall Dreamscape
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Vibe: Soft, whimsical, and cozy.
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Prompt: “Ultra-soft New Year 2026 winter portrait with gentle snowfall. Magical dreamy lighting with a white-blue color palette. Frosty highlights on the hair, glowing skin, and a blurred background of a cozy cabin with warm yellow lights. Cinematic bokeh, high-resolution texture, gentle joyful expression.”
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4. Authentic Street Candid
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Vibe: Raw, real, and “Instagram-ready.”
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Prompt: “Documentary-style 2026 New Year portrait on a crowded city street. Natural lighting, realistic human imperfections, and a candid laughing expression. Confetti is frozen in mid-air. 35mm film grain aesthetic, slightly messy aesthetic, urban background with blurred ‘2026’ festive banners.”
5. The “Giant 2026” Throne
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Vibe: Playful and iconic for social media profile pictures.
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Prompt: “A stylish person sitting confidently on top of giant 3D glowing neon numbers that read ‘2026’. Vibrant fireworks exploding in the night sky background. High-shine reflections on the clothes, festive atmosphere, high-fashion photography style, 8K, vivid colors.”
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6. Vintage Film Revival (1990s Style)
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Vibe: Nostalgic, warm, and textured.
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Prompt: “A nostalgic New Year 2026 portrait with a 90s film aesthetic. Muted tones, soft grain, and slight light leaks. The subject is holding a burning sparkler that illuminates their face. 35mm lens look, vintage lens distortion, warm and textured, feels like a memory captured on a disposable camera.”
7. Bollywood-Style Festival Glam
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Vibe: Glossy, vibrant, and cinematic.
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Prompt: “Bollywood-style New Year 2026 glam portrait. Person in a rich traditional outfit with intricate embroidery. Background is a vibrant festival scene with hanging lanterns and bursts of colorful fireworks. Premium fashion lighting, glossy finish, intense eye detail, and sharp 8K clarity.”
8. Minimalist Studio Gray
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Vibe: Clean, modern, and professional.
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Prompt: “Minimalist studio portrait for New Year 2026. Subject against a solid deep gray background. A subtle, sharp golden ‘2026’ laser projection across the subject’s face and shoulder. High-contrast chiaroscuro lighting, editorial fashion look, ultra-realistic skin pores and textures.”
9. Fireworks Reflection (Close-up)
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Vibe: Artistic and intimate.
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Prompt: “Extreme close-up macro portrait. The person’s eyes clearly reflect the explosion of New Year 2026 fireworks. Warm face lighting coming from the firework glow. Vivid bright colors, high-dynamic-range detail, expressive mood, professional DSLR tone.”
10. The “New Beginning” Handoff
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Vibe: Conceptual and storytelling.
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Prompt: “A cinematic side profile of a person walking away from a dark ‘2025’ sign toward a bright, glowing ‘2026’ gateway. Golden hour sunlight glow on the face, soft lens flare, symbolic of a fresh start. High-resolution, epic atmosphere, professional color grading.”
Pro Tip for Gemini AI: To get the best results, try adjusting the “Lighting” keyword in any of these. For example, adding “Rim Lighting” will give your subject a beautiful glow around their edges, making them pop from the background.