Instagram Trending AI Photo Editing Tutorial + Free Gemini Prompt

The cinematic collage photo trend is currently taking Instagram by storm! If you have seen these ultra-realistic, scrapbook-style portraits on your feed and wondered how to make them, you are in the right place. In this tutorial, we will walk you through creating your own viral aesthetic photo using Google Gemini's AI image generation.

No advanced editing skills are required. All you need is the Gemini app, a good selfie, and the magical prompt provided below.

Video Tutorial: Instagram Trending AI Photo Editing

Watch the step-by-step video tutorial below to see exactly how the editing process works. A huge shoutout to the creator for this amazing trick!

Video Credit & Inspiration:
AMAR EDITZ (YouTube)

Step-by-Step Guide to Create Your AI Collage

Follow these simple steps to generate your personalized aesthetic photo:

1. Open your mobile device's App Store or Play Store and search for the Google Gemini app to install it.
2. Launch the application and navigate to the Ask Gemini interface.
3. Tap the + (plus) icon in the corner, select the photo option, and upload the base picture you want to edit.
4. Copy the generation prompt from the text box below, paste it into the chat, and hit send.
5. Wait a few moments for the AI to process your request. Once your customized image is generated, tap the Save icon at the bottom to download it directly to your gallery!

Pro Tip! For the best face-matching results, make sure your uploaded reference photo has a clear, front-facing, and well-lit view of your face.

The AI Generation Prompt

Here is the exact prompt you need to use to get that cinematic, warm, vintage scrapbook look. Simply click the copy button below and paste it into Gemini along with your photo.

🔑 AI Generation Prompt

Ultra-realistic cinematic collage using the exact uploaded face. Multiple rectangular panels are layered diagonally in a scrapbook style, showing close-up and mid shot portraits in a dim indoor setting. Lighting is strong warm golden-orange flash from the front left creating deep shadows, high contrast and glowing skin. Background stays dark with faint curtains. Add slight film grain and soft blur for a vintage feel. Color grading: rich amber, burnt orange, and golden tones with high saturation glowing highlights and slightly crushed blacks. Styling: messy tied back hair, loose strands, glossy lips, subtle eyeliner, dewy skin, delicate necklace, white top. Panels Top - serious direct gaze. Middle: lips + necklace close-up. Bottom left: eye closeup with shadow split. Bottom right: angled soft gaze. Add lily stickers orange, cream, red around the collage. Include a rounded music player UI center-left Khat - Navzot Ahuja. Finish with glow/bloom highlights, subtle vignette, and flash night.

Click The Button To Copy This Prompt

Note!
You can customize the prompt slightly (such as changing the clothing color, styling details, or stickers) to match your personal aesthetic perfectly before generating the image.

Conclusion

Using AI tools like Google Gemini makes it incredibly easy to hop on the latest visual trends. Now that you have your aesthetic cinematic collage, you are ready to post and amaze your followers on Instagram!