If you want to create a Retro Style Vintage Photo, then this article is for you. Nowadays, the Retro Vintage look is a trending style on social media, and you can create it within just 1 minute using AI prompts.
In this article, I will share some of the best AI Retro Style Vintage Photo Editing Prompts that work for both boys and girls. With the right prompts, you can easily transform your normal photos into a classic, old-school vintage look that feels timeless and aesthetic.

I will also guide you step by step on how to use these prompts and where to apply them so that you can edit your photos like a pro.
Step 1: Open Google Gemini
Go to Google Gemini (or any AI photo editing tool) from Chrome and log in with your Google account.
Step 2: Upload Your Photo
Click on the Upload option and select the photo you want to edit. For best results, choose a clear and high-resolution picture.
Step 3: Enter a Retro Vintage Prompt
In the chat box, paste one of the Retro Style Vintage prompts (shared below). The AI will automatically generate your photo in a classic vintage look.
Step 4: Preview & Adjust
Check the output. If you want a different style, try another prompt or make small changes in wording (for example: “retro 80s style” or “black & white film look”).
Step 5: Download Your Vintage Photo
Once you’re happy with the result, click on Download to save your photo and share it on social media.
Prompts For Girl
If you are a girl, then you can directly check out the Gemini Photo Editing Prompts for Girls Here These prompts are specially written to make your photos look aesthetic, stylish, and professional. Just click on Here and based on your choice choose any prompt.
For boy prompts are listed below.
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Prompt No.1
Create Image of the reference picture A cinematic outdoor portrait of a stylish young man is confidently standing against a black Yamaha RX100 motorcycle. He is wearing a dark brown button-up shirt, light brown trousers, and black loafers, accessorized with a wristwatch and a bracelet and sunglasses. The background features overgrown greenery and a weathered concrete wall, giving a rustic, urban vibe. The atmosphere is moody with warm, vintage tones, creating a retro aesthetic. His expression is serious and composed, evoking a sense of mystery and rugged charm. And keep the same face from my uploaded Reference Selfie, same eyes, same, nose, same cheeks, same texture.
Prompt No.2
Create a retro vintage grainy but bright image of the reference picture where the boy is dressed in a perfect black Pinterest-style aesthetic retro kurta and pant pajama, and sunglasses capturing a timeless and stylish vibe. It must feel like a 90s movie with short, neatly styled black hair. The boy is standing against a solid wall, with deep shadows and dramatic contrast adding mystery and artistic depth to the scene. The lighting is warm, with golden tones evoking a sunset or golden hour glow. The background is minimalist and slightly textured. His expression is moody, calm yet happy and introspective, exuding effortless charm in a cinematic, retro atmosphere.
Prompt No.3
Create a retro vintage grainy but bright image of the reference picture but draped in a perfectly elegant royal blue silk kurta and jeans shoes and also sunglasses in a Pinterest-style aesthetic with a retro 90s movie vibe. He should have short, neatly styled black hair. The boy is standing against a solid wall with deep shadows and high contrast drama, creating a mysterious and artistic atmosphere. The lighting is warm with golden tones evoking a sunset or golden hour glow. The background is minimalist and slightly textured. His expression is moody, calm yet happy and introspective, like a classic 90s film hero lost in thought.
Prompt No.4
Create a retro vintage grainy but bright image of the reference picture where the boy is dressed in a perfectly plain red chiffon kurta jeans and flowers boken in hand and wearing sunglasses in a Pinterest-style aesthetic, giving it a soft yet striking retro look. It must feel like a 90s movie dark brown wavy, with short, neatly styled black hair. The boy is standing against a solid wall, with deep shadows and dramatic contrast adding mystery and artistic depth to the scene. The lighting is warm, with golden tones evoking a sunset or golden hour glow. The background is minimalist and slightly textured. His expression is moody, calm yet happy and introspective, creating a cinematic, retro, and artistic atmosphere.
Prompt No.5
Create a retro, vintage-inspired image – grainy yet bright – based on the reference picture. The boy should be dressed in a perfectly denim jacket, shirt, bell bottom jeans and sunglasses in a Pinterest-style aesthetic. The vibe must capture the essence of a 90s movie with short, neatly styled black hair romantic atmosphere. He stands against an old wooden door, where deep shadows and dramatic contrasts add mystery and artistry to the scene, creating a moody yet enchanting cinematic effect. His pose should look natural, as if he is adjusting his kurta , radiating effortless coolness with that perfect 90s vintage retro style.
Prompt No.6
Create a retro vintage grainy but bright
image of the reference picture but draped
in a perfect plain chiffon dark green shirt and beige colour pants Pinteresty aesthetic retro outfit . It must feel like a 90s movie dark brown wavy curly hair with a small flower tucked visibly into his curls and romanticising windy
environment. The guy is standing against a solid wall deep shadows and contrast drama, creating a mysterious and artistic atmosphere where the lighting is warm with a golden tones of evoking a sunset or golden hour glow. The background
is minimalist and slightly textured the expression on his face is moody, calm yet happy and introspective.
Prompt No.7
Create a retro vintage grainy but bright image based on the reference picture but with the boy wearing a perfect plain red kurta in a Pinterest aesthetic, retro style reminiscent of a 90s movie.
The boy has black with brown shade hair, romanticising the windy environment.
He is standing against a solid wall with deep shadows and high contrast
drama, creating a mysterious and artistic atmosphere where the lighting is warm with golden tones evoking a sunset or golden hour glow.
The background is minimalist and
slightly textured, and the expression on his face is moody, calm yet happy and introspective.
Prompt No. 8
A surreal black and white cinematic portrait of a young man (same as reference photo) wearing headphones, eyes closed, lost in music.
He is standing in a dimly
lit room with a stack of books on a table
beside him. Papers and books float around in mid-air, creating a dreamy motion blur effect.
The lighting is dramatic, soft glow on his face, highlighting his relaxed expression.His shirt is loose and open, adding to the moody artistic vibe.
Conclusion
Creating a Retro Style Vintage Photo is now super easy with the help of AI. Whether you are a boy or girl, you can use these ready-to-use prompts to transform your normal photos into classic vintage masterpieces within just a minute.
By following the step-by-step process and trying different prompts, you can get unique and professional results every time. This trend is already going viral on social media, so don’t miss the chance to make your pictures stand out.
I hope you found this article helpful. If you face any issues or have questions, feel free to ask in the comments below.