Photo edit prompt

Add a portrait-mode blur to the background

Add a portrait-mode blur to the background: a free, copy-paste prompt for Gemini and ChatGPT. Upload your photo, paste the prompt, and fill in any [BRACKETED] fields.

The prompt

Add a natural shallow depth-of-field blur to the background of this photo, as if it was shot on an [85mm f/1.8] lens. Keep me completely sharp, including hair edges and glasses.

Blur increases gradually with distance. Do not change my colours, skin or clothing.

Pro tip: Check fine hair and glasses edges for halo effects and ask to fix them.

How to use this prompt

  1. Open Gemini and start a new chat.
  2. Upload your photo (a clear, front-facing one works best).
  3. Paste the prompt and replace any [BRACKETED] fields with your own details.
  4. Send it. If something is off, regenerate or change one detail at a time.

Prompt at a glance

Category
Photo edit
Works with
Gemini · ChatGPT
Length
44 words
Fields to fill in
85mm f/1.8
Last updated

Frequently asked questions

Which AI tools work with this prompt?

It is written for Gemini and ChatGPT. Both can edit a photo you upload.

What do I need to fill in?

Replace the field before you send it: 85mm f/1.8. Each field shows an example in the prompt.

Will the AI change my face?

The prompt tells the AI to keep faces and identities the same, but results vary between runs. If a face drifts, regenerate or reply "keep the face identical to the original".

Is my photo uploaded to PromptUp?

No. PromptUp only gives you the text of the prompt. You upload your photo directly to the AI tool you choose, under that tool's own privacy terms.

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