How to create viral polaroid photo with your favourite celebrity using Gemini Nano Banana

If the internet had a flavour right now, it would be Nano Banana. Gemini’s latest 2.5 Flash model, nicknamed Nano Banana, has been on a viral streak, spawning a wave of surreal, sometimes hilarious, sometimes stunning images. Just a few days ago, feeds were full of people reimagined as 3D figurines or in glossy ’90s saree portraits.

Now, a new obsession is quietly taking shape; posing with your favorite celebrities in Polaroid-style snapshots, courtesy of this deceptively simple tool.

How to create a viral polaroid-style AI photo with your favourite celeb

The latest trend is a curious one. Users are uploading selfies of themselves alongside celebrity images, then watching Nano Banana spin out candid Polaroid-style moments, that look grainy, slightly blurred, and washed in warm light.

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Creating one isn’t rocket science. The steps are quite straightforward:

– Open the Gemini app or website
– Choose the Nano Banana option
– Upload your photo and a photo of your celeb of choice
– Add a prompt

Within seconds, you’ve got yourself an instant-film fantasy that feels both impossibly real and dreamlike.

Example prompts you can use for polaroid-style photos

While the model can handle casual phrasing, enthusiasts are already trading prompt formulas that fine-tune the aesthetic. A few popular ones making the rounds:

– A “4K ultra-realistic Polaroid photograph” with softened lighting against a curtain backdrop for that warm, candid film vibe.

– A “high-resolution Polaroid-inspired photo” with gentle film grain, natural poses, and even light.

– A “lifelike Polaroid frame” with soft-focus blur and evenly balanced lighting.

– Or, a “Polaroid-style instant photo” that captures laughter, complete with subtle grain and a relaxed backdrop.

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In many ways, Nano Banana is less about photorealism and more about mood. Its real trick is blending personal memory with cultural fantasy, whether that’s standing next to your favorite star or seeing yourself as a figurine on a collector’s shelf. And as with all viral AI tools, the question isn’t whether the trend will fade, it will, but what strange, delightful direction it will spin into next.