In 2025, Google Gemini AI is redefining couple photography with the power of prompts. Whether celebrating Diwali, anniversaries, or simply immortalizing your bond, these 25 easy-to-use prompts help you transform everyday images into stunning retro-inspired artworks. Just copy, paste, and generate via Gemini AI to give your couple photos a timeless, vintage flair.
Why Retro Diwali Portraits Are Trending
- Emotion meets nostalgia: The vintage aesthetic with its grainy texture, warm tones, and film-like contrasts evokes a feeling of old-world romance.
- Perfect for the festival of lights: Diwali is about warmth, light, traditions, and togetherness. A retro look with diya glows, lanterns, and soft shadows can beautifully echo that spirit.
- Effortless and accessible: No complex editing skills needed. Gemini AI’s prompt system lets anyone even beginners, achieve professional vintage effects in seconds.
- Shareable keepsakes: These images make for beautiful social media posts, digital albums, or prints that can bring a classic charm to your Diwali celebrations.
How to Use These Prompts
- Open the Google Gemini AI app or use the web interface.
- Upload a clear image of you and your partner (side-by-side or separate, the system can merge the faces).
- Copy and paste one of the prompts below, specifying outfits, lighting, scene, and mood.
- Hit Generate and let Gemini render the retro version.
- Download your result. You may also tweak minor adjustments (brightness, grain, etc.) in post if needed.
25 Diwali-Infused Retro Prompts for Couples
Feel free to mix elements (e.g. saree color, props, setting) across prompts to make them uniquely yours.
- “Render a vintage-cinematic portrait with warm film grain. The woman is dressed in an elegant maroon silk saree with golden zari work; the man in a cream kurta. They hold lit diyas in their hands, standing in a softly lit courtyard decorated with fairy lights. Deep shadows and soft glows create a nostalgic Diwali evening ambience.”
- “Create a retro, dreamy composition: the couple stands under a rustic archway lined with marigold garlands. She wears a mustard yellow chiffon saree; he wears an off-white kurta and dhoti. A soft haze and film grain add vintage charm; the background glows with diya lamps and soft bokeh.”
- “Produce a timeless sepia-tinged portrait of the couple seated on a wooden swing decorated with lanterns. She wears a pastel pink saree; he wears beige trousers and a cotton shirt. Their expressions soft, eyes locked, with ambient lantern light casting gentle shadows.”
- “Generate a classic 1990s Bollywood–style frame. She dons a wine red saree with heavy border; he wears a dark blue sherwani. They pose against a solid wall with subtle flickering diya light. Grainy finish, high contrast, and dreamy softness complete the look.”
- “Create a festive, retro portrait of the couple lighting sparklers together in a courtyard. She in a green silk saree; he in a beige kurta. The sparkler’s glow casts warm highlights on their faces; film-style grain and soft shadows add atmosphere.”
- “Produce a romantic vintage image: the couple walks hand-in-hand along a courtyard path strewn with petals. She wears a pale yellow saree; he wears a cream shirt & trousers. Strings of fairy lights glow in the distance; apply a faded film look with gentle vignetting.”
- “Render a retro-styled full-length portrait: she in a teal pastel saree, he in ivory linen. They stand beside a traditional wooden door with lanterns and marigold festoons. The mood is affectionate, soft, and timeless with subtle grain.”
- “Generate a dramatic Diwali-night portrait: she in a black saree with gold border, he in a charcoal kurta. They stand amid silhouettes of rangoli and lamps on the ground. Use strong contrast, moody light, and a cinematic film texture.”
- “Create a nostalgic portrait in square frame (Polaroid aesthetic). She in a soft peach saree, he in light gray. They hold hands and look at each other tenderly. Add warm vintage filters, film grain, and soft border edges.”
- “Render a dreamy, cinematic close-up in dim golden lighting. She, in a red saree with delicate jewelry, gently rests her head on his shoulder. He wears a white kurta. Light from diyas softly illuminates their faces; grainy texture enriches the mood.”
- “Make a retro-styled classical portrait: she in a royal blue banarasi saree, he in a cream sherwani. They stand side by side in a decorated mandap with a backdrop of diyas. Use soft warm tones, mild film fade, and gentle contrast.”
- “Generate an atmospheric portrait: she in a lavender saree, he in pastel kurta. They sit on antique chairs in front of an old mansion entrance lined with lanterns. The glow from diyas and muted shadows evoke vintage charm.”
- “Create a cinematic outdoor portrait: it’s just after sunset, with dusky skies. She wears an orange saree; he in beige. Lanterns hang overhead. Add a golden glow around the subjects, grain, and soft vignettes.”
- “Render a romantic silhouette image with diorama effect: the couple stands against a backdrop of large illuminated diyas and pandal. She in a cream saree, he in white. Their outline glows faintly; film grain and warm tones bring retro magic.”
- “Produce a regal vintage frame: she in a maroon silk saree with heavy jewelry; he in a brocade sherwani. They pose in front of intricately carved doors and lamps. The final effect: opulent sepia with soft lighting and classic film texture.”
- “Create a candid-style retro moment: they pick up petals from the floor in a courtyard strewn with rangoli and diyas. She in a soft yellow saree, he in light kurta. Natural smiles, grainy finish, warm shadows.”
- “Generate a vintage romance in monochrome (with warm undertones). She in a white saree, he in black kurta. They embrace with closed eyes under a tree decorated with hanging lanterns. Soft film grain, faded edges, and gentle lighting.”
- “Render a classic cinematic Diwali frame: she in a deep green saree, he in ivory sherwani. They stand near stone pillars with diyas lit around. Light and shadow interplay around them; grainy and softly toned.”
- “Produce a warm, intimate portrait: she leans on his shoulder; he holds her hand. She in pastel peach saree, he in off-white. The backdrop is a softly glowing pergola with fairy lights and diyas. Add vintage softness and film texture.”
- “Create a festive, fun retro image: the couple laughs and dances amid sparklers. She in a multicolor saree, he in white kurta-pajama. Motion blur of sparklers, warm glow, film grain, and vintage contrast complete the effect.”
- “Render a timeless portrait: she in an ivory saree, free hair, he in a charcoal kurta. They sit on a swing, hanging lanterns surround them. The soft glow from the diyas adds romantic warmth; final image has nostalgic color tones.”
- “Generate a silhouette with a halo effect: the couple in traditional outfits (she in golden saree, he in cream) stand before an archway full of lit diyas. Their outline glimmers; background softly blurred with vintage grain.”
- “Create a dreamy double-exposure look: overlay a faint pattern of diya flames over the couple’s portrait. She in pale pink, he in white. The effect is subtle, romantic, and retro — a soft blend of love and light.”
- “Render a classic 90s-styled black-and-white photo with warm hues. She in a saree, he in kurta. They stand side by side, heads slightly tilted together. Use gentle sepia overlay, film grain, and soft shadows.”
- “Produce a romantic frame reminiscent of old Bollywood stills: she in a wine saree, he in black sherwani. The setting is a veranda lit with diyas. Add bold contrast, film grain, and golden halation to heighten vintage allure.”
Tips to Elevate the Final Images
- Blend props and elements: Marigold garlands, lanterns, rangoli, diyas, fairy lights, and old doors make strong vintage accents.
- Mind the lighting: Soft, directional light (like dusk or lamp light) produces pleasing shadows.
- Add film grain & texture: Slight grain, mild vignetting, gentle color desaturation or fade lend authenticity.
- Consistent color tone: Use warm tones (yellows, browns, sepia) or muted pastels to unify the theme.
- Fine adjustments: After Gemini generates the image, you can slightly tweak brightness, contrast, or grain strength in a photo app for polish.
