Every year before Diwali, people go around the market and take photos among the lights. If you cannot go to a real market this time, or you want to make something cinematic and different from the crowd, AI photo prompts can help you a lot. These prompts create bright Diwali shopping scenes without an expensive DSLR. You just need to open ChatGPT or Google Gemini on your phone, upload a clear selfie and paste the prompts we give you. The look appears very real on your feed and is a good fit for getting likes.
AI example — your result may be different
Prompts (copy and paste)
Prompt 1: Festive Kurta Look in Flower Market
This look is a good fit among bright marigold flowers and traditional stalls, when you want a colourful, traditional Indian feel.
AI example. Your result may look different.
✦ AI PROMPTCopy → paste in ChatGPT / Gemini
Edit my uploaded photo. If I attached more than one photo of myself, use all of them together to get my face right. Do not redraw my face – keep it exactly as in the original: the same face shape and width, the same cheeks, the same jawline and chin, the same nose shape and width, the same eye shape and spacing, the same eyebrows, the same lip shape, the same skin tone and the same skin texture. Do not slim my face, do not sharpen the jaw, do not enlarge the eyes, do not smooth or airbrush the skin, do not change my age and do not make my features more symmetrical. Change ONLY the clothing, the background and the lighting described below, and keep my head at the same angle as in the photo. Put me in a royal blue Chikankari kurta with silver thread work, standing inside a crowded Indian street market overflowing with bright orange and yellow marigold flower garlands hanging from overhead stalls. Golden hour warm sunlight filtering through colourful hanging paper lanterns, cinematic depth of field, candid happy expression looking slightly away from the camera. Vertical 4:5 format. No text, no watermark.
The face may not match exactly. Compare the result with your photo and ask the AI to fix anything that looks different.
Prompt 2: Ethnic Jacket Look for Evening Shopping
This gives a very real, cinematic feel of night market lights and festive shopping.
AI example. Your result may look different.
✦ AI PROMPTCopy → paste in ChatGPT / Gemini
Edit my uploaded photo. If I attached more than one photo of myself, use all of them together to get my face right. Do not redraw my face – keep it exactly as in the original: the same face shape and width, the same cheeks, the same jawline and chin, the same nose shape and width, the same eye shape and spacing, the same eyebrows, the same lip shape, the same skin tone and the same skin texture. Do not slim my face, do not sharpen the jaw, do not enlarge the eyes, do not smooth or airbrush the skin, do not change my age and do not make my features more symmetrical. Change ONLY the clothing, the background and the lighting described below, and keep my head at the same angle as in the photo. Put me in an emerald green silk kurta paired with an embroidered Nehru jacket, walking through a busy festive night market glowing with thousands of fairy lights and earthen diyas. Soft warm glow reflecting on the face, blurred background of sweet shops and brass utensil displays, holding a paper bag with gifts. Vertical 4:5 format. No text, no watermark.
The face may not match exactly. Compare the result with your photo and ask the AI to fix anything that looks different.
Prompt 3: Traditional Ethnic Saree Look
If you want a graceful, classic market look, this prompt is the best one.
AI example. Your result may look different.
✦ AI PROMPTCopy → paste in ChatGPT / Gemini
Edit my uploaded photo. If I attached more than one photo of myself, use all of them together to get my face right. Do not redraw my face – keep it exactly as in the original: the same face shape and width, the same cheeks, the same jawline and chin, the same nose shape and width, the same eye shape and spacing, the same eyebrows, the same lip shape, the same skin tone and the same skin texture. Do not slim my face, do not sharpen the jaw, do not enlarge the eyes, do not smooth or airbrush the skin, do not change my age and do not make my features more symmetrical. Change ONLY the clothing, the background and the lighting described below, and keep my head at the same angle as in the photo. Put me in a pastel pink tissue silk saree with intricate gold zari borders, posing gracefully near a traditional handicraft stall stacked with colourful clay diyas and painted pots. Soft evening lighting, subtle traditional jhumka earrings visible, natural smile, festive street blurred in the soft background. Vertical 4:5 format. No text, no watermark.
The face may not match exactly. Compare the result with your photo and ask the AI to fix anything that looks different.
Prompt 4: Casual Festive Streetwear Vibe
For a slightly modern, casual look that feels natural while street shopping.
AI example. Your result may look different.
✦ AI PROMPTCopy → paste in ChatGPT / Gemini
Edit my uploaded photo. If I attached more than one photo of myself, use all of them together to get my face right. Do not redraw my face – keep it exactly as in the original: the same face shape and width, the same cheeks, the same jawline and chin, the same nose shape and width, the same eye shape and spacing, the same eyebrows, the same lip shape, the same skin tone and the same skin texture. Do not slim my face, do not sharpen the jaw, do not enlarge the eyes, do not smooth or airbrush the skin, do not change my age and do not make my features more symmetrical. Change ONLY the clothing, the background and the lighting described below, and keep my head at the same angle as in the photo. Put me in a comfortable cotton printed short kurta with rolled-up sleeves, browsing through a bustling street market lane decorated with strings of colourful bulb lights and hanging stars. Candid mid-stride shot, warm street vendor lighting hitting the face from the side, relaxed expression. Vertical 4:5 format. No text, no watermark.
The face may not match exactly. Compare the result with your photo and ask the AI to fix anything that looks different.
Prompt 5: Couple Festive Market Stroll
Use this prompt if you want to create a festive market look for two people.
AI example. Your result may look different.
✦ AI PROMPTCopy → paste in ChatGPT / Gemini
Edit my uploaded photos – the first person and the second person. Do not redraw either face – keep both faces exactly as in the original: the same face shape and width, the same cheeks, the same jawline and chin, the same nose shape and width, the same eye shape and spacing, the same eyebrows, the same lip shape, the same skin tone and the same skin texture. Do not slim our faces, do not sharpen the jaw, do not enlarge the eyes, do not smooth or airbrush the skin, do not change our age and do not make our features more symmetrical. Change ONLY the clothing, the background and the lighting described below, and keep both heads at the same angle as in the photo. Show us as a couple walking side-by-side through a vibrant Diwali sweets and diya market, both wearing matching rich maroon traditional outfits. Warm string lights bokeh in the background, joyful candid laughing moment, cinematic festive atmosphere. Vertical 4:5 format. No text, no watermark.
The face may not match exactly. Compare the result with your photo and ask the AI to fix anything that looks different.
About this look
This look is based on the colourful shops, flowers and twinkling lights of local Diwali markets. It mixes a traditional outfit, warm golden-hour light and a festive background, which looks very good on Instagram. It suits all creators who want a new festive look on their feed without any trouble. The face may come out a little different, so after the first try you may need to adjust it with a follow-up message.
How to make it
Open ChatGPT or Google Gemini on your phone.
Upload three or four different clear photos of yourself together, where your face is easy to see.
Copy the prompt you like from our list and paste it into the chat box.
Check the result. If the face does not match, write in the same chat what to change, such as ‘make the smile softer’ or ‘adjust the jawline’.
Save the final image to your phone gallery and upload it to Instagram.
For a better result
The photos you upload should be taken in daylight, with no heavy beauty filter on them.
The result is not always perfect on the first try, so be patient and adjust it with a follow-up message.
If the outfit and background do not both come out right at once, change only the clothes first, then set the background in the next step.
After the image is made, you can adjust the brightness or contrast a little inside the app for a better result.
FAQs
Does the AI-generated face look fully real?
The face matches to a large extent, but because this is AI generation, there is no guarantee of your exact original identity. If it looks slightly off the first time, you can send a follow-up message to make small changes.
Which app should I use for these prompts?
You can use ChatGPT or Google Gemini. Both support photo upload and prompts for free on mobile.
What should I do if the face comes out completely different?
In that case, reply in the same chat box and say what you want changed, for example ask it to change the face angle or expression. You can also upload different photos and try again.
Are these prompts completely free?
Yes. You can use these prompts without paying anything, within the standard limits of the free versions.
