Festive, high-angle portraits are trending on Instagram because they perfectly capture the holiday spirit, warmth, and joy in a single image.
This style is ideal for Christmas-themed posts, Reels, and social media campaigns because it combines moody cinematic lighting, plush props, and vibrant holiday colors.
The best part? You can create this Viral AI Image for free using Google Gemini, keeping your subject or face exactly as in the reference image.
The Viral Prompt (Google Gemini AI Image Prompt)

Create a professional high-angle, top-down studio portrait of [describe yourself/subject] dressed in a festive red Santa outfit and hat, keeping the subject’s face 100% identical to the reference image without any alterations. The subject is lying comfortably in a woven wicker basket lined with a soft, chunky white knit blanket. To the right, a lush green Christmas tree decorated with shiny red, green, and gold ornaments frames the shot. Surrounding the basket are brown paper wrapped gifts with gold accents and large plush teddy bears wearing Santa hats. The entire scene is set on a rich, dark brown faux-fur rug with warm, cinematic moody lighting, soft shadows, and realistic textures. High quality, ultra-realistic, 8K resolution, cinematic lighting, photorealistic details. Create an image in 9:16 aspect ratio.
Pose Variant 1: Arms Crossed Over Chest, Looking Up

Create a professional high-angle, top-down studio portrait of [describe yourself/subject] dressed in a festive red Santa outfit and hat, keeping the subject’s face 100% identical to the reference image. The subject is lying comfortably in a woven wicker basket lined with a soft, chunky white knit blanket, with arms gently crossed over the chest, looking upward toward the camera. To the right, a lush green Christmas tree decorated with shiny red, green, and gold ornaments frames the shot. Surrounding the basket are brown paper wrapped gifts with gold accents and large plush teddy bears wearing Santa hats. The entire scene is set on a rich, dark brown faux-fur rug with warm, cinematic moody lighting, soft shadows, realistic textures, ultra-realistic, 8K resolution, cinematic lighting. Create an image in 9:16 aspect ratio.
Pose Variant 2: One Hand Holding Santa Hat, Slight Tilt

Create a professional high-angle, top-down studio portrait of [describe yourself/subject] dressed in a festive red Santa outfit and hat, keeping the subject’s face 100% identical to the reference image. The subject is lying comfortably in a woven wicker basket lined with a soft, chunky white knit blanket, with one hand gently holding the tip of the Santa hat and the head slightly tilted to the side. To the right, a lush green Christmas tree decorated with shiny red, green, and gold ornaments frames the shot. Surrounding the basket are brown paper wrapped gifts with gold accents and large plush teddy bears wearing Santa hats. The entire scene is set on a rich, dark brown faux-fur rug with warm, cinematic moody lighting, soft shadows, realistic textures, ultra-realistic, 8K resolution, cinematic lighting. Create an image in 9:16 aspect ratio.
How to Customize This Prompt
You can easily adjust this Google Gemini prompt:
- Replace [describe yourself/subject] with your name, age, or preferred appearance.
- Change Santa outfit color or style (classic red โ velvet burgundy, green, or glittery).
- Swap gifts or teddy bears with other props (mini trees, candy canes, or ornaments).
- Adjust background lighting (moody cinematic โ bright, soft daylight, or festive string lights).
Keep the โface 100% identicalโ part to maintain realistic photorealism.
How to Create This Image Using Google Gemini
Follow these 4 simple steps:
- Open Google Gemini on your device.
- Paste the prompt above.
- Type at the end:
โCreate an image in 9:16 aspect ratioโ - Generate and download your festive AI portrait.
Your Instagram-ready high-angle Santa basket portrait is ready!
Conclusion
This Viral Google Gemini AI portrait captures the warmth, joy, and festive spirit of Christmas in a cinematic, photorealistic style.
From the plush teddy bears and gift-wrapped boxes to the lush Christmas tree and cozy faux-fur rug, every detail is designed to delight viewers and elevate your holiday content.
Use Google Gemini to bring this festive scene to life, share your creation, and spread the holiday cheer on Instagram. Your cinematic AI portrait is just a prompt away!







