Diwali 2026: Step-by-step prompt to enhance your Diwali pics to share on WhatsApp using ChatGPT and Gemini

This Diwali, you don't need to look out for a professional photographer or spend hours getting dressed for a festive photoshoot. AI tools like ChatGPT and Google Gemini can turn an ordinary photograph into a picture of you wearing a designer-style lehenga, an embroidered sherwani or a traditional saree. You can upload your photographs, describe the outfit you want and ask the AI tools to create a festive look. You can even experiment with traditional jewellery, makeup, lighting and backgrounds.

How to create a Diwali photoshoot using ChatGPT

ChatGPT's image-generation feature allows users to create new pictures and edit existing photographs by describing the changes they want. Here's how to try it:

1. Open ChatGPT on your phone or computer.


2. Tap the plus (+) icon or open the Images section and upload a clear photograph of yourself.

3. Write a prompt explaining how you want your festive photograph to look.

4. Mention the outfit, jewellery, background, lighting and overall style.

5. Submit the prompt and wait for ChatGPT to generate the image.

6. If you are not happy with the result, ask it to make changes, such as changing the outfit colour or adding traditional jewellery.

7. Save the final image to your device.

Try this ChatGPT prompt: "Edit my uploaded photograph into a realistic Diwali festive photoshoot. Keep my face, facial features and natural skin tone unchanged. Dress me in a royal deep-red designer lehenga with intricate gold embroidery, traditional gold jewellery and elegant makeup. Add a beautifully decorated Indian palace-style background with diyas and warm festive lighting. Make it look like a professional fashion photograph."

Diwali 2026: How to generate a festive AI photo using Google Gemini

Google Gemini also allows users to upload photographs and ask the AI to change their appearance, clothes or surroundings.

1. Visit gemini.google.com or open the Gemini app.

2. Select the image-generation option under Images.

3. Upload a clear photograph of yourself that you want to transform.

4. Enter a detailed prompt describing your preferred Diwali outfit and setting.

5. Ask Gemini to generate the image.

6. If you want to change anything, upload the generated image or continue in the same conversation and describe the edits.

7. Download the final picture once you are satisfied with it.

Try this Gemini prompt:

"Turn my uploaded photograph into a realistic Diwali fashion photoshoot. Keep my face and identity recognisable. Dress me in an elegant ivory sherwani with detailed gold embroidery, a matching stole and traditional footwear. Add a luxurious Indian festive setting with glowing diyas, marigold decorations and warm golden lighting. Make the photograph look natural and professionally shot."

Generate realistic AI Diwali photos to enhance your look

AI tools can create detailed festive outfits and backgrounds, but the results may not always look exactly like real photographs. Facial features can change slightly, while jewellery, fingers, embroidery and clothing patterns may sometimes appear distorted. For better results, users should upload a clear, well-lit photograph and give specific instructions. They can also ask the tools to change only the clothes while keeping the face, pose and background unchanged.