Statue of Liberty Portrait with AI – Modern Photoshoot Style

Have you ever wished your regular selfie could look like a cinematic travel portrait shot in New York? With the power of AI tools like Gemini Nano Banana (we used Nano Banana here), you can transform a simple picture into a stylish photoshoot-quality image. Imagine yourself standing in front of the Statue of Liberty, dressed in cool urban casuals, with the perfect lighting and framing—AI makes that possible in just a few clicks.

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Before & After

Before: Your plain reference photo with no background or styling.
After: A realistic, high-quality AI portrait of you leaning casually against a railing near the Statue of Liberty, wearing a black leather jacket and hoodie combo, with New York’s iconic skyline softly blurred behind.

The transformation feels like you’ve just walked out of a professional street-style photoshoot.

Statue of Liberty Portrait AI Prompt

Here’s the exact prompt we used for this AI portrait:

Create a realistic portrait of a man with facial features exactly matching the uploaded reference image. He is in front of the Statue of Liberty, wearing urban casual: black leather jacket, gray hoodie, jeans, sneakers. Pose: leaning casually against a railing, confident smile, hands relaxed. Mood: modern and energetic. Lighting: bright afternoon sunlight, with natural shadows enhancing face. Background: Statue of Liberty with New York skyline in distance, slight lens blur on background for focus. Ensure reference image facial match 100%.

Details & Variations You Can Try

Want to make it your own? Here are some ideas:

Aspect Ratios: Use portrait (4:5) for Instagram posts, landscape (16:9) for YouTube covers, or square (1:1) for profile pictures.
Outfits: Swap leather jacket for a bomber, denim jacket, or even formal wear for a chic contrast.
Lighting: Golden-hour light for a warm glow, or night lights with city skyline shining.
Poses: Crossed arms, walking with one hand in pocket, or looking off into the skyline.
Mood/Colors: Go energetic with bright sunlight, or moody with desaturated tones.

Tips & Tricks

Always include landmark details (like Statue of Liberty, skyline) for authenticity.
Add lens blur or depth-of-field cues to keep focus on your face.
Describe textures in clothes (leather, denim, cotton) for sharp realism.
Personal note: When I tested this prompt, adding “reflections on sunglasses” gave the portrait a cool, modern vibe that instantly popped.