
2025 is about to reach its end, and a new year is about to begin.
As we all do, we set goals for the new year, whether it’s for studies, a job, or business. So let’s celebrate this new year in the style of the AI era and current trends.
You may have already seen many popular and trending New Year photos generated by AI, and they are truly amazing.
Today, we will also create stunning portraits of ourselves using AI and smart prompting, and say goodbye to 2025 in true AI style.
Below are 8 trending New Year 2026 prompts along with their outputs. Pick any one of them, use it, and share it on social media.
Key Takeaways:
- Use any AI image generating tool like Midjourney, Ideogram of Dall E. I will be preferring Nano Banana Pro from Gemini.
- You just need a good quality photo of yours, and a prompt, and few seconds of wait.
- Following prompts can be customized according to your taste and requirements, so do no hesitate to edit and use them.
- After generating the AI new year 2026 photo using AI, share them with your friends, family and on social media.
Prompts with Outputs:

Copy Prompt: Using the person in the reference image as the subject, transform them into a hyper-real cinematic portrait standing on a rain-soaked rooftop at dawn, futuristic city skyline glowing behind with holographic billboards and soft neon reflections, dressed in a long charcoal trench coat with silver accents, wind gently lifting hair, shallow depth of field, cyberpunk-meets-minimalism color palette of violet, cyan, and steel gray, volumetric lighting, ultra-detailed skin texture, 8k realism, hopeful future theme. Overlay text design: sleek futuristic sans-serif font glowing cyan reading “2026”, subtext below reads “A NEW ERA”, micro text at the bottom reads “Tokyo Rising” –ar 4:5 –v 6.0 –style raw

Copy Prompt: Using the person in the reference image as the subject, capture a real portrait during heavy monsoon rain, water droplets visible on skin and clothing, wearing a dark green kurta soaked naturally by rain, strong eye contact with camera, shot on a weather-sealed DSLR, 85mm lens, dramatic but realistic backlighting, natural contrast, documentary-style portrait photography, no visual effects, no stylization, raw realism. Overlay text design: bold distressed font reading “2026”, smaller text “Happy New Year”. –ar 4:5 –v 6.0 –style raw

Copy Prompt: Take the reference image, and create a photorealistic cinematic shot of a young man walking confidently from left to right across a soft blurred foreground, she is wearing sunglasses, a white and blue striped button-down shirt, blue cargo pants, holding a black backpack in her left hand, background is a misty ethereal landscape dominated by muted teal blue and light gray tones, cinematic lighting, highly detailed, 8k, new year theme, Overlay text design: large bold slightly distressed teal font reading “2026”, smaller text below reads “365/DAYS”. The final output image should so realistic and micro detailed as if captured with a DSLR camera –ar 4:5 –v 6.0 –style raw

Copy Prompt: Using the person in the reference image as the subject, depict them walking toward the camera through golden desert dunes at sunset, flowing sand captured mid-motion, wearing a modernized black thobe with subtle gold embroidery, dramatic warm lighting, sun halo behind the silhouette, rich amber and burnt orange tones, shallow focus foreground sand blur, 8k clarity, epic legacy theme. Overlay text design: elegant serif gold typography reading “LEGACY”, smaller text beneath reads “BUILT FROM SAND”, fine text at the top reads “House of Al Noor” –ar 4:5 –v 6.0 –style raw

Copy Prompt: Using the person in the reference image as the subject, create an ultra realistic and micro detailed photo, where you place them standing still in a vast frozen forest, snow gently falling, breath visible in the cold air, wearing a minimalist ivory parka and leather gloves, soft blue-gray monochrome palette, diffused overcast lighting, extreme texture detail on snow and fabric, emotional solitude theme, ultra-photoreal 8k realism. Overlay text design: clean bold frost-white font reading “2026”, subtext reads “Is Here!”, small top text reads “Northbound” –ar 4:5 –v 6.0 –style raw

Copy Prompt: Take the reference image, and create an ultra-realistic 8K portrait of a stylish young man, sitting confidently and posing on large 3D “2026” text. He is sitting upright and smiling slightly at the camera. Background: Sunset on a beach, teal-pink sky gradient, soft twinkling lights. In the sky above, bold text: “Happy New Year” and just below: “MAY THE NEW YEAR SEE YOU LOVING, GIVING AND LIVING”. He is wearing a trendy light blue and white outfit, modern hairstyle, a slight smile and sneakers. A smattering of colorful confetti is slowly falling, cinematic shadows, shallow depth of field, Instagram-style digital art. Use the same face as a reference. He is holding a Manrav Party Popper.

Copy Prompt: Ultra-realistic DSLR cinematic photograph, 8K resolution, extremely close-up yet wide dynamic composition. A completely real human man rides a powerful, muscular white horse frozen mid-air as it leaps dramatically between two rugged mountain cliffs. The jump captures a precise split-second of motion, with subtle dust particles and tiny rock fragments suspended in the air beneath the horse’s hooves. The left cliff is rugged, weather-worn stone, naturally carved, clearly labeled “2025” with engraved stone typography. On this cliff stands a large aged wooden signboard, cracked and textured, with visible wood grain, rusted metal bolts, and slight moss growth. Written clearly in bold lettering are negative words, each crossed out with thick red X marks, slightly weather-faded: Sadness ✖ Guilt ✖ Loneliness ✖ Failure ✖ Stress ✖ The right cliff, labeled “2026,” appears slightly higher and more illuminated, symbolizing progress. It features a clean, newly crafted wooden signboard, smooth polished wood glowing warmly under natural sunlight. The positive words are crisp, engraved, and paired with bright green check marks, reflecting hope and clarity: Happiness ✓ Love ✓ Success ✓ Peace ✓ Confidence ✓ The environment is lush and realistic, with alpine greenery—pine trees, shrubs, wild grasses, and small leaves—gently blurred by depth of field. A soft morning haze floats through the valley, catching rays of sunlight and creating natural volumetric light. The man looks 100% real, with authentic skin texture, pores, and subtle imperfections. He wears a black leather jacket with natural creases, a clean white T-shirt, fitted black jeans, and well-worn brown leather boots. His modern hairstyle features a medium fade with a textured quiff, slightly tousled by wind. His expression is focused and determined, eyes locked forward, jaw relaxed yet confident. He maintains a strong, balanced posture, firmly gripping the reins with realistic tension in his hands and forearms. Horse details: visible muscle definition, flowing white mane, individual hair strands sharply rendered, veins subtly visible under the skin, leather saddle and reins detailed with stitching and wear. Camera & photography details: Shot on a professional DSLR, low-angle cinematic perspective Lens: 85mm prime, shallow depth of field Aperture: f/2.8 ISO: 100 Natural HDR lighting Sharp subject focus with gentle motion blur on background elements Rich natural color grading, realistic shadows, high contrast without oversaturation Mood & symbolism: dramatic, hopeful, powerful transition — riding from 2025 into 2026. Use the exact same face as the provided reference image, maintaining realistic facial structure and identity accuracy.

Copy Prompt: Take the reference image, and make a stylish, cinematic New Year’s greeting photo manipulation. A young, cool-looking man with trendy hair (mullet-style) and sunglasses, wearing a teal/dusty green open button-down shirt. The composition is double-exposure style: a large, dominant portrait of the man in the background, with a smaller, full-body version of him layered in the foreground. Dominant text in a modern, bold font reads “2025” fading into “2026” with the subtitle “A NEW JOURNEY” and “365/365”. At the bottom, stylized, glowing cursive text says “HAPPY New Year”. The color palette is cool and desaturated, featuring teal/dusty green and a smoky, ethereal background of white and faded blue/grey. Several bright, teal helium balloons float around the frame, adding contrast. Cinematic lighting, high-detail photo, volumetric fog. keep my face identical
Where And How to Use?
Now, let’s see how and where to use these prompts to get accurate and desired results.
1. First, visit Gemini’s official website on https://gemini.google.com/, then click on “Tools” button down there, and select “Create images” from the dropdown list.
And, there is a good news for you guys. Google has announced Gemini Pro for 18 months, all for free. All you need to do is, read this tutorial where I have explained it step by step.

2. Make sure you have selected the Pro model of Gemini. To check whether it’s selected or not, simply click on either “Thinking” or “Fast” button down there, and if it’s set on “Fast”, switch it to “Thinking” with 3 Pro.

3. Now we have to upload the image of birthday boy. Click on ‘+’ button down there, and click on “Upload files” option, then a pop-up will appear from you local machine, where you have to select your image.

4. After uploading the image, pick any prompt from the above list whichever you like, enter it, wait until the image gets processed, and you are good to go.
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People Also Ask:
The Gemini 2026 new year trend is where people are making exceptional and amazing portraits and images to celebrate this new year in a new style. You too can follow the guide showed in this tutorial and create you new year AI photos too.
Just head to Gemini’s official website, attach any of your good quality photo, pick any prompt from the list shown in this tutorial, and you are good to go.
Yes, with a little customization or change in the prompt, the same scene can be generated for a girl or lady too. Just replace words like “boy, man, guy, he” with “girl, women, she”, and you are done.
Conclusion
Creating AI New Year 2026 photos is simple, fun, and exciting.
You don’t need any advanced skills, just a good photo, the right prompt, and a few seconds of patience.
These prompts are fully customizable, so feel free to tweak them to match your personality, mood, or style.
Whether you want something cinematic, realistic, emotional, or futuristic, there’s a prompt for everyone.
Once your image is ready, don’t forget to share it with your friends, family, and on social media to welcome 2026 in a fresh and creative way.
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