Prompt Ayesha Face Replacement Photo Editing Prompt 2026

Want to recreate the cinematic look of one portrait while using the facial identity from another image? This Gemini prompt is designed for a two-image face replacement workflow where each image has a clearly defined purpose.

Image 1 acts as the complete visual reference. It controls the pose, composition, clothing, hairstyle, accessories, lighting, background and dreamy photographic style.

Image 2 is used only as the facial identity reference. Its facial features, face shape, eyes, nose, lips and overall identity should be transferred while the visual characteristics of Image 1 remain unchanged.

The result is intended to look like a naturally photographed portrait rather than an obvious face replacement.

How This Two-Image Face Replacement Works

The most important part of this editing concept is assigning different roles to the two reference images.

Image 1 — Style & Visual Reference

Image 1 controls the overall appearance of the photograph, including:

• Pose
• Composition
• Camera angle
• Framing
• Outfit
• Shawl or dupatta
• Hairstyle
• Accessories
• Lighting
• Background
• Color grading
• Blur and diffusion
• Overall photographic mood

Image 2 — Identity Reference

Image 2 controls only the person’s facial identity.

The model should use:

• Face shape
• Eyes
• Nose
• Lips
• Facial proportions
• Skin tone
• Recognizable facial characteristics

from Image 2.

The objective is not to copy the face from Image 1.

Exact Face Replacement Prompt

Copy and use the following prompt:

IMAGE EDIT / FACE REPLACEMENT PROMPT Use Image 1 as the complete visual reference and Image 2 as the face/identity reference. Recreate the portrait from Image 1 as closely as possible, but replace the woman’s facial identity with the person shown in Image 2. Do not copy the face from Image 1. Use the facial features, face shape, eyes, nose, lips, skin tone and overall identity from Image 2. Keep everything else inspired by Image 1: COMPOSITION & POSE Vertical portrait, approximately 9:16 Same seated/upper-body composition and framing as Image 1 Woman positioned slightly toward the center-right of the frame Body posture relaxed and elegant Head turned slightly toward the side Eyes looking gently off-camera toward the left Calm, subtle, natural expression with a very soft hint of a smile Natural candid photography rather than a posed studio headshot Preserve the approximate camera angle, crop, perspective and subject-to-frame proportions of Image 1 OUTFIT Recreate the deep burgundy/maroon paisley-patterned shawl/dupatta Rich traditional Indian textile appearance Intricate muted antique-gold paisley motifs Same draping style and coverage across the shoulders and upper body Do not introduce a different outfit, blouse, color or pattern ACCESSORIES Small delicate traditional nose ring/nose ornament similar to Image 1 Ornate antique-gold jhumka earrings Keep the accessories subtle, elegant and realistic Accessories should follow the placement and scale visible in Image 1 HAIR Long, dark, naturally voluminous hair Soft loose waves Middle/slightly off-center parting Hair falling naturally around the shoulders A few loose strands around the face Preserve the beautiful back hair strands visible in Image 1 Hair should look naturally photographed, not artificially perfect LIGHTING Recreate the distinctive lighting of Image 1: Warm amber/golden cinematic lighting Strong but soft golden rim light/backlight around the hair Gentle warm illumination across the face Dark, moody background Subtle reddish-brown ambient light in the background Soft highlights rather than harsh white lighting Natural falloff from the illuminated face into the darker surroundings Preserve the glowing halo around individual strands of hair BLUR / DREAMY EFFECT — VERY IMPORTANT The defining visual style should be the soft aesthetic blurry cinematic effect seen in Image 1. Create: Very shallow depth of field Soft-focus portrait photography Gentle lens diffusion Dreamy atmospheric haze Slight foreground blur Creamy background bokeh Subtle bloom around highlights Soft edges without making the face unrecognizable Delicate film grain Slight natural motion/optical softness Warm glowing highlights A subtle vintage photographic feel Do NOT make the entire image heavily blurred. The eyes, facial features and important details should remain recognizable and naturally focused, while the edges, background and foreground have the dreamy diffusion seen in Image 1. COLOR GRADING Match Image 1’s color palette: Deep chocolate brown Warm amber Burnt red Burgundy/maroon Muted antique gold Warm skin tones Low-to-medium contrast Slightly desaturated vintage finish Rich shadows without crushing all detail BACKGROUND Dark, indistinct indoor background Brown/black environment Soft reddish ambient patches No recognizable objects No text No decorations No modern studio equipment Background should remain heavily out of focus SKIN & FACE Use Image 2 to preserve the person’s real facial identity. Keep their recognizable facial proportions and features intact. Apply only natural photographic treatment: Soft warm skin Natural texture Gentle blush Subtle glossy/rosy lips Softly defined eyes Natural brows Very light cinematic retouching Do not excessively smooth, reshape, slim, enlarge or alter the face. PHOTOGRAPHY STYLE Make it look like a real photograph captured with a professional portrait camera and a fast lens, with a wide aperture, shallow depth of field, warm practical lighting and subtle diffusion/filtering. The final result should feel like a real candid cinematic photograph, not an AI illustration or digital painting. IDENTITY PRIORITY Image 2 = ONLY the person’s facial identity/reference Image 1 = pose + composition + outfit + accessories + hair styling + lighting + background + color grading + blur effect + photographic mood. Do not merge the two faces. Do not retain the facial identity of Image 1. Keep the person’s identity from Image 2 while reproducing the visual aesthetic of Image 1. FINAL REQUIREMENT The finished image should look as though the person from Image 2 was actually photographed in the exact same cinematic environment and styling as Image 1, with the same warm dreamy soft-focus effect, rather than looking like a face pasted onto another photograph.

Why Image Roles Matter

Simply uploading two photographs and asking for a face replacement can sometimes cause the model to mix visual elements from both images.

Clearly defining their roles makes the intended workflow easier to understand.

Image 1 should remain responsible for the visual environment, while Image 2 should provide the facial identity.

This distinction is especially important when Image 1 has a specific outfit, hairstyle, lighting style or photographic composition that you want to preserve.

Recreating the Burgundy Shawl Style

The visual identity of Image 1 depends heavily on the deep burgundy or maroon paisley-patterned shawl.

The prompt asks for rich traditional textile details with muted antique-gold motifs. The shawl should maintain its original draping style across the shoulders and upper body.

The editing model should avoid replacing it with a different outfit or changing its primary color.

This helps maintain the recognizable styling of the original portrait.

Warm Cinematic Lighting

The lighting is another major part of the transformation.

The portrait uses warm amber and golden tones with a soft backlight around the hair. This creates a glowing halo effect while keeping the background dark and atmospheric.

Rather than using bright white studio lighting, the prompt asks for warm illumination, reddish-brown ambient tones and gentle highlights.

These details help maintain the cinematic mood of the reference portrait.

Dreamy Soft-Focus Effect

The soft-focus appearance is one of the most important characteristics of the image.

The prompt combines:

• Shallow depth of field
• Lens diffusion
• Atmospheric haze
• Foreground blur
• Creamy bokeh
• Highlight bloom
• Fine film grain
• Slight optical softness

However, the entire image should not become blurry.

The eyes and important facial details should remain recognizable while the surrounding areas receive the softer dreamy treatment.

Natural Skin Retouching

The face from Image 2 should remain recognizable.

The prompt specifically avoids excessive reshaping or artificial smoothing. Instead, it asks for natural skin texture, gentle blush, subtle lip gloss and lightly defined eyes.

This is important for maintaining a photographic appearance rather than producing an overly processed beauty-filter effect.

How to Upload the Two Images

For the intended workflow, upload the images in this order:

Image 1:
The reference portrait containing the burgundy shawl, pose, lighting, hairstyle and cinematic atmosphere.

Image 2:
A clear facial reference showing the identity you want to use.

For Image 2, a well-lit photograph with the face clearly visible generally provides more useful facial information.

Then paste the complete prompt.

If the image-editing tool supports image instructions, explicitly tell it:

“Image 1 is the STYLE/REFERENCE image. Image 2 is the IDENTITY/FACE reference.”

This reinforces the distinction between the two images.

Using an AI Prompt for Similar Edits

A similar AI prompt can be created for other two-image editing concepts by dividing the instructions into two sections: what the first image controls and what the second image contributes.

For example, Image 1 could control clothing and background while Image 2 provides facial identity. The exact instructions can then be adjusted depending on the desired result.

The most important thing is to clearly explain what should and should not be transferred between the images.

Using ChatGPT for Two-Image Editing

A ChatGPT prompt can follow the same structure. Start with the roles of both images, then describe the composition, clothing, lighting, background and facial requirements.

Longer prompts can be particularly useful when the reference image has many details that need to remain consistent.

Breaking the instructions into sections such as Composition, Outfit, Hair, Lighting, Background and Identity Priority also makes the editing instructions easier to follow.

Tips for Better Results

For a more natural-looking result:

• Use a high-quality Image 1.
• Use a clear Image 2.
• Avoid heavily filtered facial references.
• Make sure the face in Image 2 is clearly visible.
• Keep the facial angle reasonably compatible with the target pose.
• Avoid excessive skin smoothing.
• Preserve the original lighting direction.
• Keep the background heavily out of focus.
• Don’t overdo the glow or blur.
• Check that the facial identity remains consistent with Image 2.

Different image-generation and editing models may interpret reference images differently, so the final result can vary depending on the tool and the quality of the references.

Final Thoughts

This two-image editing technique is useful when you want the visual style of one photograph and the facial identity of another. By clearly assigning Image 1 as the style reference and Image 2 as the identity reference, the editing instructions become much more precise.

The combination of the burgundy paisley shawl, antique-gold accessories, warm amber lighting, dreamy diffusion and cinematic background creates a distinctive portrait aesthetic.

For more ready-to-use photo editing concepts, Prompt Ayesha offers creative prompts for realistic portraits, face edits, cinematic photography and other AI image transformations.