Past vs Present Portrait

A nostalgic prompt that creates a cinematic side-by-side portrait of a person as a child in 1997 and as their present self in 2026. (free to use) — Free AI image template on PicX Studio.

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Sample Prompt

Create a picture with the following details: On the left: a child version of me looking with an innocent smile to the right, with {argument name="past year" default="1997"} written above wearing a {argument name="child clothing" default="light grey tshirt and blue jeans"}. On the right: A present version of me(match face) sits with her hands under her chin and looks at the child with a calm smile, with "{argument name="present year" default="2026"}" written above. Wearing a white tshirt and blue jeans. Studio background: plain and soft (studio background) The lighting: Soft, cinematic, warm (even a black-and-white photo). Style: Professional, minimal, emotional photography, focusing on feelings and visual communication between the two versions. Make the picture look so real like a real photoshoot. Keep my original features without changing. photo size 4:5

A practical guide to Past vs Present Portrait

Use Past vs Present Portrait to plan an AI image around gpt-image-2 generation, themes such as en and gpt-image-2. Match the preview's composition first, then personalize the subject, setting, and mood for your own project.

Model direction: start with gpt-image-2, the model this template was tuned for, before comparing another model.
Composition: choose an aspect ratio for the final placement before you generate the image.
Creative direction: use en, gpt-image-2, twitter as the main visual anchors and change one variable at a time.

How to use this image template

01
Open
Use the primary action to load the template settings in PicX Studio.
02
Personalize
Adjust the subject and creative details for your destination.
03
Generate
Create the image, compare the result with the preview, and refine one variable at a time.

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How do I use the Past vs Present Portrait template?

Choose the primary action to open PicX Studio with the available template settings. Review the model and format, personalize the creative direction, and generate when ready.