I’ve been running a simple experiment: taking real photos from my life and recreating them with AI to see how convincing the results are.
Below are two images inspired by 1980s mall Glamour Shots. One is AI-generated. One is a real photo.
Take a moment and decide before scrolling.
AI Image Generated by Gemini
Prompt: A professional 1980s mall studio headshot of a woman with voluminous feathered hair and bold makeup. She is wearing a colorful blazer with large shoulder pads and chunky gold jewelry. Soft-focus lighting, a dreamy hazy atmosphere, and a classic mottled blue-and-grey muslin backdrop. High-quality film grain, 35mm photography style.
AI Image Generated by ChatGPT
Prompt: A professional 1980s mall studio headshot of a woman with voluminous feathered hair and bold makeup. She is wearing a colorful blazer with large shoulder pads and chunky gold jewelry. Soft-focus lighting, a dreamy hazy atmosphere, and a classic mottled blue-and-grey muslin backdrop. High-quality film grain, 35mm photography style. Woman’s face should look like she is in her early 20s.
This post is part of my ongoing AI vs. Reality series, where I compare real photos with AI recreations to explore how perception, context, and confidence shape what we believe online. Follow me on LinkedIn for more.
