The ChatGPT ’80s photo trend has taken over Instagram, with users transforming their modern photographs into portraits that look like they were captured decades ago. The AI-generated images recreate the fashion, hairstyles, lighting and photography styles associated with the decade.
From Bollywood -inspired studio portraits to old family-album photographs, users are experimenting with different ways of recreating the distinctive look of the 1980s. The images typically feature voluminous hairstyles, colourful Indian clothing, statement jewellery, warm lighting, soft focus and subtle analogue film grain. The trend can also be given a regional touch by recreating photographs inspired by Kerala and Malayali culture of the era. Users can ask ChatGPT to incorporate details such as traditional gold jewellery, classic Kerala homes and period-appropriate hairstyles while keeping the person’s facial features recognisable. (Also Read: 1980s AI photo trend: Step-by-step guide to create your own retro portraits using ChatGPT ) 1980s Kerala college portrait: Turn this photograph into an authentic 1980s Kerala college-era portrait. Keep the original face, facial structure and expression recognisable. Add period-appropriate 1980s Indian clothing and hairstyle, with a simple Malayali look. Keep the result photorealistic. Avoid excessive vintage effects, sepia tones or artificial-looking ageing. The photograph should look naturally shot on an analogue camera in the 1980s. Malayalam cinema-inspired portrait: Recreate this photograph as an authentic 1980s Malayalam cinema-inspired studio portrait. Keep original facial features, identity and natural expression recognisable. Give me period-accurate 1980s hair, makeup and clothing, with dramatic studio lighting, soft focus, subtle film grain and the look of an analogue camera.
