Your Guide To The Viral AI Polaroid Photo Trend

Understanding the Viral AI Polaroid Trend

A new AI-powered photo trend is taking social media by storm, creating nostalgic Polaroid-style images that are so realistic they often fool viewers at first glance. The trend involves generating a picture that looks like a classic Polaroid photo set against a simple white curtain backdrop, giving it a vibey, retro feel.

Many users are creatively applying this trend for various purposes, but one of the most popular and heartwarming variations is creating an image of their current self hugging a younger version of themselves. This sweet and sentimental application has resonated with many, making the trend go viral. Whether you want to create a nostalgic self-portrait or a unique picture with a friend, this guide will show you how.

How to Create Your Own AI Polaroid for Free

While there are several AI tools available, the easiest and most accessible way to participate in this trend for free is by using Google Gemini. The process is straightforward: you'll need to provide the photos you want to use and a specific prompt to get the desired effect.

Simply open Google Gemini, attach the photos you want to use, and input the following prompt:

Make me a picture with a polaroid camera. The photo should look like a regular photo, with any clear subject or property. The photo should have a slight blur effect and a consistent light source, such as a flash from a dark room, scattered through the photo. Do no change the face of the people in the images. Replace background of the two photos with a white curtain. Hugging.

Important Considerations and Limitations

It's important to be aware of a few limitations and ethical guidelines when using AI for this trend. Google Gemini has safeguarding policies in place that might prevent you from creating images that involve younger versions of yourself. Since the AI cannot verify age, it may block the generation of images involving minors to prevent misuse. The AI guidelines also restrict editing the faces in the provided photos.

Furthermore, always ensure you have the consent of anyone whose picture you are using. Do not use images of people you don't know, as this is a breach of privacy. This also applies to public figures; using their images in doctored photos raises significant ethical concerns about AI and image ownership. For the safest and most straightforward results, stick to creating images of yourself or with friends who have given you their permission.

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