Photo edit prompt
Film noir detective portrait
Film noir detective portrait: a free, copy-paste prompt for Gemini and ChatGPT. Upload your photo, paste the prompt, and fill in any [BRACKETED] fields.
The prompt
Turn this photo into a film noir portrait in black and white. Keep my face and features exactly the same. A [TRENCH COAT AND FEDORA] look, hard side light with venetian blind shadows across my face, drifting mist, moody 1940s detective movie still.
Pro tip: Use a photo where your face is well lit, and leave the shadow drama to the prompt.
How to use this prompt
- Open Gemini and start a new chat.
- Upload your photo (a clear, front-facing one works best).
- Paste the prompt and replace any [BRACKETED] fields with your own details.
- 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
- 43 words
- Fields to fill in
- TRENCH COAT AND FEDORA
- 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: TRENCH COAT AND FEDORA. 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.
