Vintage portrait recreation
@michaelrabone proved Nano Banana Pro can keep 99% facial likeness from a vintage scan. The prompt rebuilds lighting, skin texture, wardrobe, and background with contemporary polish, giving archival portraits a fresh digital upgrade without losing emotion.

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Prompt
Ultra-realistic recreation of an old vintage photo, keeping the same original face (99% likeness, no alteration). Transform into a modern high-quality digital portrait with vibrant updated colors, smooth realistic skin textures, and natural lighting. Upgrade the outfit and background to a clean modern aesthetic while preserving the authenticity of the original pose and expression.
Recommended settings
- Gemini 3 Pro • 4:5 portrait
- Nano Banana likeness priority
- Color restoration boost
Execution notes
- Use high-res scans so Nano Banana has enough facial detail to lock on.
- Describe the modern outfit/background vibe to balance authenticity and polish.




