As winter is approaching, everyone wants to create some stunning photos with pure winter aesthetic vibes. And now, because of AI, this is extremely easy. You don’t need to be a professional editor anymore; you can create cinematic winter portraits using simple prompts.
In this article, we are going to explain in detail how to create AI winter photos using Gemini and how to use the Gemini Winter AI Photo editing prompt structure.
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How to use Gemini for Winter AI Photo Editing Prompts
- First, visit the official Gemini website.
- Log in with your Gmail account.
- Click on the “Create” / image generation tool.
- Copy + paste the winter prompts we have given below in this article.
- Click the “Create / Generate” icon.
- Now wait a few seconds, Gemini will process the prompt and generate a 4K ultra-high-quality winter AI image for you.
How To Use Winter AI Photo Editing Prompts Correctly
Most people create basic weak prompts.
Winter theme needs mood, environment, camera language, and micro styling.
Good Winter prompt =
- environment + weather
- subject styling + wardrobe
- camera language (DSLR, prime lens, angle, etc)
- color palette
- depth + bokeh language
- editing post language
When you stack these together → AI becomes extremely real, editorial, cinematic.
5 Winter AI Photo Editing Prompts
You just have to paste these prompts inside Gemini and then personalize details + face details once you upload your photo.
Prompt 1 (Foggy Winter Editorial)
Full-length portrait shot in a foggy, heavy, grassy field on a moody, cold morning. Subject wearing a black shawl/cape layered over a light grey sweater + fitted black trousers, casual confident posture, one hand in pocket, the other adjusting the shawl. Cinematic low-angle DSLR shot, shallow depth of field, pro color grade, natural winter light, subtle cool blue-green tint, ultra-sharp facial detail, soft dreamy bokeh background. Winter atmosphere, editorial/magazine mood, 4K output. add subtle cold vapor breath + micro snow particles floating.

Prompt 2: Urban Night Ice (High-Contrast Cyberpunk)
Cinematic street portrait at night in a wet, neon-lit city alley during a freezing drizzle. Subject in a glossy black trench coat with structural padding, looking off-camera. Harsh, low-key lighting, sharp contrast between the subject and the deep shadows. Reflections on wet pavement creating streaks of electric blue and vivid magenta light. Shot on an ultra-wide angle lens ($14\text{mm}$) for dramatic perspective, deep depth of field, cyberpunk color grade, high saturation on neons, subtle steam rising from grates. $8\text{K}$ resolution, editorial street fashion.

Prompt 3: Ancient Forest Monolith (Dark Academia/Gothic)
Ethereal portrait in a dense, snow-covered pine forest with massive, ancient trees. Subject standing by a moss-covered stone ruin/monolith, wearing heavy, textured dark tweed and wool layers (e.g., long coat, turtleneck). Mysterious, diffused overhead light filtering through the canopy, giving a sepia-toned, warm-yet-cold feel. Medium telephoto shot ($105\text{mm}$), extreme shallow depth of field isolating the subject. Subtle fog/mist rolling between the trees, heavy film grain and light scratches, $\text{VFX}$-level hyper-realism, dark academia/gothic aesthetic.

Prompt 4: Cabin Window Light (Cozy Hygge/Intimate)
Intimate, cozy portrait shot indoors by a large wooden window overlooking a blurry, softly falling snow scene. Subject wrapped in a chunky cable-knit cream sweater, holding a ceramic mug, with a calm, thoughtful expression. Soft, directional natural light falls on the subject’s face, creating a warm, golden highlight and gentle shadows. Ultra-high-detail texture on the sweater and skin. Very tight crop (head and shoulders), extreme shallow $\text{f}/0.95$ depth of field, warm color palette with soft whites and creams, no post-production ‘cold’ tint, soft natural glow and bokeh from the snow outside.

Prompt 5: Mountain Peak Solitude (Epic Landscape Fusion)
Epic wide-shot portrait of the subject standing on a jagged, snow-dusted mountain ridge against a vast, cloudy winter sky. Subject wearing minimalist, high-performance technical outerwear (e.g., clean black or white ski gear). The subject occupies a small, intentional space in the frame, emphasizing the scale of the landscape (negative space composition). Dramatic hard shadows from a low winter sun, crisp mountain air clarity, cool, desaturated blue and grey color grade. Shot with a drone/helicopter perspective (looking slightly down), high dynamic range ($\text{HDR}$) blend, $\text{IMAX}$ film grain, hyper-detailed snow texture on the peaks, $16\text{K}$ output.

Prompt 6: Ice Sculpture Bloom (Artistic/Surreal)
Stylized artistic portrait set in a shimmering, deep blue landscape with surreal, fractured ice structures in the background. Subject in minimalist white silk/satin fabric that catches the light. Subtle cyan and sapphire blue light reflections bounce off the ice onto the subject. Soft focus bloom/halation effect around highlights, giving a glow. Low-key light contrast creates deep shadows that contrast with the subtle glow. Shot with a vintage anamorphic lens for distinct oval bokeh and horizontal light flares. Fantasy-level color science, frozen vapor trails hanging in the air, highly editorial and conceptual.

Conclusion
Once you upload your reference photo in Gemini, you simply replace “subject” with “match my uploaded photo 100% face consistency” inside the prompt.
And you will keep adjusting only:
- dressing variation
- scene variation
- camera variation
- edit variation