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AI Christmas Photo Prompts That Keep Your Face

Every prompt here was run with GPT Image 2 on real-looking test photos, and each one is shown with its actual result.

How to use these prompts

Upload a clear photo to an AI image tool that accepts photo input, such as ChatGPT or Gemini, paste a prompt and generate. We tested these with GPT Image 2 only, so other tools may give different results. Pets and multi-person photos work too; the Cuddle by the tree prompt needs two photos, the person first and the pet second.

Why most Christmas prompts change your face

If a prompt only describes the new scene, models tend to improve on you: in our comparison of six image models, one added glasses nobody was wearing. That's why these prompts first list what must stay the same: face shape, age, hair, glasses and facial hair. Results can still change small details.

The AI Christmas photo trend, and what to try

Viral looks last December included glossy candy cane studio shots, family portraits, keepsake ornaments and cozy pet photos. All of those are below. We also tell the model to keep clothing modest, because an unconstrained "elegant velvet outfit" came back off the shoulder in our tests, which matters if a child is in the picture.

16 tested AI Christmas photo prompts

AI Christmas photo made with the Matching pajamas prompt

Matching pajamas

Keep every person's exact identity from the reference photo: same face shape, eyes, nose, smile, skin tone, age, hair, glasses and facial hair. Same number of people, nobody added or removed unless described below. Do not beautify or change anyone. Create a Christmas photo of everyone wearing matching red and white Fair Isle Christmas pajamas, sitting together on a rug in front of a stone fireplace with stockings, a decorated tree and warm string lights, same relative positions, candid joyful moment, professional photography, photorealistic. All clothing is modest, age-appropriate and fully covers the shoulders, chest and body.

AI Christmas photo made with the Tree portrait prompt

Tree portrait

Keep every person's exact identity from the reference photo: same face shape, eyes, nose, smile, skin tone, age, hair, glasses and facial hair. Same number of people, nobody added or removed unless described below. Do not beautify or change anyone. Create a professional Christmas portrait of them in cream cable-knit sweaters and red scarves, standing in front of a decorated Christmas tree with warm golden bokeh lights, soft cinematic lighting, shot on 85mm lens, natural skin texture, photorealistic. All clothing is modest, age-appropriate and fully covers the shoulders, chest and body.

AI Christmas photo made with the Visit from Santa prompt

Visit from Santa

Keep every person's exact identity from the reference photo: same face shape, eyes, nose, smile, skin tone, age, hair, glasses and facial hair. Same number of people, nobody added or removed unless described below. Do not beautify or change anyone. Create a photo of them posing with a jolly Santa Claus (the only added person: white beard, classic red suit) in a cozy decorated room with a big tree; everyone wears cozy festive red and green knitwear instead of their original clothes, any children sit closest to Santa, everyone smiling, warm professional holiday photography, photorealistic. All clothing is modest, age-appropriate and fully covers the shoulders, chest and body.

AI Christmas photo made with the 90s Christmas film prompt

90s Christmas film

Keep every person's exact identity from the reference photo: same face shape, eyes, nose, smile, skin tone, age, hair, glasses and facial hair. Same number of people, nobody added or removed unless described below. Do not beautify or change anyone. Create a still from a 1990s Christmas romantic comedy starring them: on a snowy New York-style street at night with shop windows and fairy lights, wearing 90s long wool coats. 35mm Kodak film grain, soft halation around lights, warm nostalgic color, cinematic framing. No text or logos. All clothing is modest, age-appropriate and fully covers the shoulders, chest and body.

AI Christmas photo made with the Candy cane studio prompt

Candy cane studio

Keep every person's exact identity from the reference photo: same face shape, eyes, nose, smile, skin tone, age, hair, glasses and facial hair. Same number of people, nobody added or removed unless described below. Do not beautify or change anyone. Create a glossy Christmas studio photo of them against a seamless deep red backdrop, surrounded by oversized glossy ornaments and giant candy canes, wearing high-neck long-sleeve red velvet outfits, sparkling soft light, photorealistic editorial look. All clothing is modest, age-appropriate and fully covers the shoulders, chest and body.

AI Christmas photo made with the Snowy cabin prompt

Snowy cabin

Keep every person's exact identity from the reference photo: same face shape, eyes, nose, smile, skin tone, age, hair, glasses and facial hair. Same number of people, nobody added or removed unless described below. Do not beautify or change anyone. Create a winter photo of them outdoors in gently falling snow in front of a log cabin with warm glowing windows and string lights, wearing camel wool coats and knitted beanies, soft dusk light, photorealistic. All clothing is modest, age-appropriate and fully covers the shoulders, chest and body.

AI Christmas photo made with the Christmas market prompt

Christmas market

Keep every person's exact identity from the reference photo: same face shape, eyes, nose, smile, skin tone, age, hair, glasses and facial hair. Same number of people, nobody added or removed unless described below. Do not beautify or change anyone. Create a candid photo of them at a European Christmas market at night, wearing winter coats and scarves, wooden stalls and golden string lights behind them with soft bokeh, holding hot cocoa cups, photorealistic. All clothing is modest, age-appropriate and fully covers the shoulders, chest and body.

AI Christmas photo made with the Glass ornament prompt

Glass ornament

Keep every person's exact identity from the reference photo: same face shape, eyes, nose, smile, skin tone, age, hair, glasses and facial hair. Same number of people, nobody added or removed unless described below. Do not beautify or change anyone. Transform them into a hyper-detailed miniature keepsake figurine inside a clear glass Christmas bauble hanging from a pine branch, recognizable likeness, tiny winter outfits, gift-like hand-painted finish, warm bokeh tree lights behind. All clothing is modest, age-appropriate and fully covers the shoulders, chest and body.

AI Christmas photo made with the Photo card prompt

Photo card

Keep every person's exact identity from the reference photo: same face shape, eyes, nose, smile, skin tone, age, hair, glasses and facial hair. Same number of people, nobody added or removed unless described below. Do not beautify or change anyone. Design a printable Christmas greeting card: a flat, front-facing elegant card with a cream paper background and a thin gold border, holly and pine illustrations in the corners. In the middle is a warm photo of them wearing festive red and green knitwear by a decorated tree. Below the photo, the words "Merry Christmas" in large elegant script. No other text, no names, no dates. Show only the card filling the frame, not a mockup. All clothing is modest, age-appropriate and fully covers the shoulders, chest and body.

AI Christmas photo made with the Santa hat prompt

Santa hat

Keep this exact pet unchanged: same species, breed, fur color and markings, eye color, face and proportions. Create a professional Christmas pet portrait of this pet wearing a soft red Santa hat and a plaid scarf, sitting beside a decorated Christmas tree with wrapped gifts and warm bokeh lights, natural fur detail, photorealistic.

AI Christmas photo made with the Santa suit prompt

Santa suit

Keep this exact pet unchanged: same species, breed, fur color and markings, eye color, face and proportions. Create a Christmas portrait of this pet wearing a tiny fitted red Santa suit with white trim and black belt, sitting on snow beside a small wooden sleigh with gifts, warm evening lights, natural fur detail, photorealistic.

AI Christmas photo made with the Gift box surprise prompt

Gift box surprise

Keep this exact pet unchanged: same species, breed, fur color and markings, eye color, face and proportions. Create a joyful photo of this pet popping out of a large wrapped Christmas gift box with a red ribbon on its head, wrapping paper around, decorated living room with warm lights behind, natural fur detail, photorealistic.

AI Christmas photo made with the By the fireplace prompt

By the fireplace

Keep this exact pet unchanged: same species, breed, fur color and markings, eye color, face and proportions. Create a cozy photo of this pet curled up by a glowing fireplace next to hanging stockings, wearing a small knitted Christmas sweater, warm firelight on its fur, photorealistic.

AI Christmas photo made with the Pet ornament prompt

Pet ornament

Keep this exact pet unchanged: same species, breed, fur color and markings, eye color, face and proportions. Transform this pet into a hyper-detailed miniature keepsake figurine inside a clear glass Christmas bauble hanging from a pine branch, recognizable likeness and markings, gift-like hand-painted finish, warm bokeh tree lights behind.

AI Christmas photo made with the Pet photo card prompt

Pet photo card

Keep this exact pet unchanged: same species, breed, fur color and markings, eye color, face and proportions. Design a printable Christmas greeting card: a flat, front-facing elegant card with a deep green background and a thin gold border, holly illustrations in the corners. In the middle is a warm photo of this pet wearing a red bow by a decorated tree. Below the photo, the words "Merry Christmas" in large elegant script. No other text, no names, no dates. Show only the card filling the frame, not a mockup.

AI Christmas photo made with the Cuddle by the tree prompt

Cuddle by the tree

Keep every person's exact identity from the reference photo: same face shape, eyes, nose, smile, skin tone, age, hair, glasses and facial hair. Same number of people, nobody added or removed unless described below. Do not beautify or change anyone. Keep this exact pet unchanged: same species, breed, fur color and markings, eye color, face and proportions. The first image is the person, the second image is their pet. Create a Christmas portrait of them hugging this pet on a sofa beside a decorated tree, wearing cream sweaters, the pet with a red bow collar, warm string lights, photorealistic. All clothing is modest, age-appropriate and fully covers the shoulders, chest and body.

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