Turn any photo into a Studio Ghibli scene
A precise image prompt that reskins a photo in the hand-painted Ghibli style without losing the subject.
The prompt
Recreate the attached photograph as a hand-painted scene in the style of a Studio Ghibli film.
Keep faithful to the original:
- The composition, camera angle, and the position of the main subject.
- The time of day and overall lighting direction.
Restyle everything else:
- Soft, painterly brushwork with visible texture.
- Warm, slightly desaturated colour palette with gentle gradients in the sky.
- Lush, detailed backgrounds — foliage, clouds, and architecture rendered with care.
- A calm, nostalgic, storybook atmosphere.
Avoid: photorealism, harsh shadows, text, watermarks, and modern UI elements.
Output a single 16:9 image.
Side notes
- If faces distort, add "preserve the subject's facial features and proportions" and lower the stylisation strength.
- Swap "Studio Ghibli" for "1950s children's picture book" or "watercolour travel poster" to reuse the same structure for other styles.
- Pairs well with an upscale pass afterwards for print-quality output.
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Recreate the attached photograph as a hand-painted scene in the style of a Studio Ghibli film. Keep faithful to the original: - The composition, camera angle, and the position of the main subject. - The time of day and overall lighting direction. Restyle everything else: - Soft, painterly brushwork with visible texture. - Warm, slightly desaturated colour palette with gentle gradients in the sky. - Lush, detailed backgrounds — foliage, clouds, and architecture rendered with care. - A calm, nostalgic, storybook atmosphere. Avoid: photorealism, harsh shadows, text, watermarks, and modern UI elements. Output a single 16:9 image.
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