How to Create Professional Birthday Photos with AI: Complete Guide + 20 Prompts

Have you also seen those amazing birthday photos on TikTok or Instagram 🎉🎂 and thought, "I wish I could have one like that!"?

With the help of AI, anything is possible. Forget expensive equipment or complicated sets: with just a prompt, AI can instantly generate a festive birthday photo. Lighting, style, and festive details are seamlessly integrated, making your image look professional without leaving home. 🏠

In this article you'll learn how to create professional-level birthday photos with AI 📸 and we'll share 20 birthday photo prompts that you can copy and use directly to create unforgettable memories and give them a more dynamic touch and a true celebratory spirit 🥳.

How to Create Birthday Photos with AI

Today, there are many AI-powered image generation tools, such as Gemini and ChatGPT, that allow you to create all kinds of creative images. But among them all, SeaArt stands out for its unique advantage: it integrates the most advanced AI models on the market, such as Gemini Nano Banana (ideal for long texts), Wan 2.6 (high-quality video generation), and Z-Image (ultra-realistic).

This means you don't need to constantly switch between different tools; at SeaArt you can experience different styles and top-of-the-line models all in one place, with endless creative possibilities.

Below, we show you a step-by-step tutorial for creating perfect birthday photos with SeaArt:

Step 1: Visit the SeaArt AI and register or log in. SeaArt is web and mobile compatible, so using it is very convenient.

Step 2: Select the AI image generation function and choose the "Nano Banana Pro" model.

Step 3: Upload your photo (optional) and write the birthday prompt in the text box, for example:

• "A warm family birthday photo, surrounded by balloons, cake and gifts, soft light, magazine cover style."
• "Adorable pet birthday party, cat with birthday hat, colorful balloon background, warm bright light."

You can also directly copy the following 20 birthday prompts that we offer in this article or modify them according to your creativity.

💡 Note:

• If you want to use your own photo to generate the image, add the following to the beginning of the prompt: "Use the uploaded portrait reference, maintain facial consistency."
• If you are creating marketing material or purely creative images, you don't need to upload any photos, just type the prompt (we recommend using the SeaArt Film or Z-Image templates ).

Step 4: Select the image size you need to ensure the generated photo is suitable for your use, whether it's social media, printing, or digital presentation.

Step 5: Click 'Generate' and in a few seconds, the AI ​​will create your photo. If you like the result, download it without a watermark!

20 AI Birthday Photo Prompts (Copy and Paste)

If you're still worried about creating prompts and the resulting images not turning out as expected, don't be. To help you get perfect birthday photos, we've compiled 20 curated birthday photo prompts, including women, men, children, pets, friends, and family photos. You can copy them as is or adapt them, and AI will quickly generate ideal images.

1. Prompts for Women's AI Birthday Photos

💃 Glamorous birthday in red

A high-quality birthday photo, worthy of a fashion magazine, illuminated by a strong circular spotlight. A young Spanish woman is shown in profile, wearing an elegant gold crown and a red evening gown that accentuates her curves. She holds an exquisite chocolate cake with candles spelling out the number "25." She leans gently forward, preparing to blow them out. The light creates a sharp, artistic black silhouette of the figure and the cake against the clean background wall. Beside her are long-stemmed red roses, their striking contrast of light and shadow creating a sophisticated and high-end atmosphere.

🌹 Birthday surprise with roses

An indoor birthday photo brimming with romance and luxury. A beautiful young woman kneels on a white hotel bed, wearing a fitted black off-the-shoulder dress, her hair loose, and a sweet, happy smile directed at the camera. She holds a large bouquet of pink and white roses, surrounded by several enormous bouquets of red and crimson roses, and various branded gift boxes (orange and white). On the background wall are giant rose gold number "28" balloons, flanked by clear confetti balloons and rose gold balloons. Soft, natural lighting gives the image a sweet birthday atmosphere of surprise and feeling loved.

✨ Golden and radiant birthday

A festive and joyful frontal portrait. A young, elegant woman smiles brightly at the camera, her hair styled in an updo, wearing a champagne-gold evening gown that shimmers in the light. She holds a birthday cake filled with lit candles, their warm glow illuminating her face. She is surrounded by metallic balloons in gold, silver, and black, with gold confetti falling around them. The background has a bokeh effect of warm lights, creating a luxurious and vibrant cinematic birthday party atmosphere.

🌹 Dreamy pink birthday

A bright and elegant birthday portrait. A young woman sits at a white table laden with flowers and gifts. She wears a pink tulle dress, a pearl necklace, and her wavy black hair flows as she smiles at the camera. In one hand, she holds a white cake adorned with pink flowers and a gold candle, and in the other, a bouquet of roses. In the background, pink and white balloons, colorful ribbons, and silver balloons with the number "25" float behind her. Soft lighting, pastel tones, romantic style, photorealistic, high quality.

👑🖤 Chic birthday in the mirror

A modern, Instagram-style birthday photo. A young Spanish woman with long, wavy hair stands in a white-tiled bathroom, leaning against the sink. She wears a sparkling crystal crown and a figure-hugging black velvet dress, glancing to the side with a chic expression. On the large mirror behind her, the words "birthday girl" and the number "28" are written in red lipstick, surrounded by red heart stickers. The mirror reflects her profile. The lighting is bright and clean, with a strong contrast between the black dress and the white background, creating a stylish and confident party atmosphere.

🥂 Glamorous birthday dinner

A half-length portrait exuding elegance, showing a woman celebrating her birthday at a luxury restaurant. She wears a sophisticated black evening gown with diamond earrings. On the table sits a two-tiered black velvet cake surrounded by rose petals. The lighting mimics a direct flash style, revealing a blurred neon sign in the background that reads "Happy Birthday."

2. Prompts for Men's AI Birthday Photos

🌃🎈 Urban birthday with a view

A vibrant nighttime portrait of a young man celebrating his birthday in a high-rise apartment.  He wears a colorful, trendy patterned shirt, a gold watch, and smiles confidently at the camera. He holds a bouquet of balloons in primary colors (red, blue, yellow, purple, orange) in front of him. The background is a large, floor-to-ceiling window that offers a stunning panoramic view of the city at night, with thousands of blurred lights (bokeh) creating an urban, festive, and cinematic atmosphere.

🖤✨ Luxury birthday in black and silver

A luxurious and sophisticated men's birthday photo. An attractive and stylish man, with a trimmed beard and glasses, sits casually on the hood of a luxury black car. He wears an unbuttoned silver silk shirt, a black suit jacket draped over his shoulders, and ripped black trousers. He holds an elegant black birthday cake decorated with silver baubles. The background is dark, adorned with silver fringe curtains and black and silver balloons. The studio lighting highlights the sheen of the silk, the car, and the urban style, creating an exclusive and cool VIP party atmosphere.

🕯️🕴️ Elegant 28th birthday in the studio

A minimalist and elegant studio portrait for a 28th birthday. A Spanish man with short, dark hair sits looking directly at the camera, wearing a classic black suit with an open-necked white shirt, projecting maturity. He holds a modern black cake with gold brushstrokes and lit number "28" candles in both hands. The background is dark gray with a warm-toned circular spotlight effect behind him, creating a halo that highlights his silhouette. The overall effect is solemn, clean, and of high photographic quality.

🏀 Athletic and dynamic

A boy holds a fondant cake shaped like a basketball in the middle of a court, wearing a sports jersey with the number 23. It's a sunny midday, and he's beaming with energy, also holding a bunch of orange and blue balloons. The photo was taken with a wide-angle lens to add dynamism.

📷 Minimalist birthday in the studio

A 28-year-old man is having a birthday portrait session in a minimalist studio with a white background. He wears a dark, minimalist-style top and tailored trousers, sitting relaxed on a high stool, holding silver balloons with the number "28" representing his age. His expression conveys a serene, confident, and mature attitude, with a clean and visually striking composition. Fashion studio photography style, even and polished lighting, 4K quality, full-body portrait.

3. Prompts for Children's AI birthday photos

🚗🎈 The little birthday pilot

A heartwarming and realistic photograph of a young boy celebrating his birthday at home. The boy laughs excitedly as he plays on the floor surrounded by vintage and modern toy cars and a racetrack. He wears a colorful T-shirt and a blue party hat. In front of him is a chocolate cake with a race car-shaped candle. The background is a bright living room decorated with blue, red, and yellow balloons. Natural light streams in through the window, illuminating his expression of pure childlike happiness.

🧸👑 Little fairytale princess

A charming and realistic photographic portrait of a little girl celebrating her birthday. She wears a beautiful pink tulle princess dress and a small, sparkling tiara. She sits on a soft rug, hugging her favorite teddy bear, surrounded by dolls and gifts wrapped in pastel paper. In front of her is a pink cake decorated with sugar flowers. The background is her bedroom, decorated with warm fairy lights and pink and peach balloons, creating a magical, tender, and dreamy atmosphere.

🎉 Fun little birthday

A cheerful and colorful photo of a 6-year-old boy celebrating his birthday at home. The boy is wearing a party hat with pom-poms and a T-shirt with animal prints. He is sitting in front of a table laden with a birthday cake decorated with candles and colorful cupcakes. Colorful balloons, streamers, and confetti are falling all around. The light is soft and natural, illuminating his smiling face full of excitement. The background is blurred to highlight the boy and the festive decorations, in a professional children's portrait photography style.

4. Prompts for Pet Birthday Photos

🐶 The birthday dog

An adorable close-up of a Golden Retriever smiling at the camera, wearing a polka-dotted birthday hat. In front of him is a special bone-shaped "cake." The background is a sunny park, its greenery blurred thanks to a wide lens aperture, allowing you to appreciate every detail of his coat and his happy expression.

🐱👑 The cat's royal birthday

A long-haired, soft cat (like a Ragdoll) with large eyes and a sweet, curious expression sits elegantly on a velvet cushion. It wears a small, tilted golden crown on its head. In front of it is a small cream birthday cake decorated with a fish-shaped cookie on top. The lighting is soft and warm, and the background is slightly blurred with golden balloons, creating an adorable, tender image fit for feline royalty.

5. Prompts for Birthday Photos with Friends

🤳 Birthday party selfie

A high-energy group selfie of a group of young Spanish friends at a birthday party at home. Taken with a wide-angle lens, the guy holding the camera wears fun "Happy Birthday" glasses. In the center, the birthday girl holds a cake with lit candles and wears a sash that says "Birthday Girl." Everyone is laughing and wearing party hats. The background is filled with gold and silver balloons, purple party lights, and falling confetti. The image has a slight motion blur, capturing the genuine joy, playful chaos, and immersive celebratory atmosphere.

🥂 The celebratory toast

A candid and heartwarming photo of a group of Spanish friends gathered around a table laden with food for a birthday toast. The focus is on the clinking of champagne glasses in the center, with drops dynamically splashing onto a large birthday cake with lit candles in the foreground. In the background, slightly out of focus, are the smiling faces of the friends singing or laughing. The room is decorated with a "Happy Birthday" banner hanging on the wall and bunches of colorful balloons floating on the ceiling. The warm, golden lighting creates an intimate, joyful, and very festive atmosphere.

6. Prompts for a Family Birthday Photo

🧺 Outdoor birthday picnic

A family birthday picnic scene on the grass on a sunny day. There's a classic checkered tablecloth, a birthday cake, and fruit. The style is natural and spontaneous: children run happily in the background while their parents smile in the foreground, capturing a moment of pure happiness and natural beauty.

🕯️ Family birthday by candlelight

A warm and touching family portrait. The parents and their two children are gathered close together around the birthday cake. Their faces are illuminated only by the soft candlelight, while the living room background remains dark and out of focus. The image conveys love, nostalgia, and togetherness in 4K quality.

Tips to Improve Your AI Birthday Photo Prompts

If you want your AI-generated birthday photos to look more natural, attractive, and closer to your vision, consider the following practical tips:

1. First, define the protagonist

The prompt begins by indicating the person's age, gender, and general demeanor (cheerful, sweet, dynamic, or elegant). This helps the AI ​​quickly identify the focus of the image.

2. Highlight the key elements of the birthday

It's not necessary to list all the decorations. Simply including essential elements like the cake, balloons, or gifts is enough to create a festive atmosphere.

3. Describe the style and lighting

Adding indications such as studio style, soft light, bright tones or festive atmosphere improves visual consistency and the final image quality.

4. Specify the framing and fianl use

Depending on where you're going to use the image, specify whether it's a full body photo, a half body photo, or a vertical format, ideal for social media or promotional material.

5. Use references intelligently

If you want the image to resemble a specific person, upload a reference photo and request facial consistency. For creative or marketing images, you can omit the reference and give the AI ​​more freedom. With these points in mind, even a simple prompt can generate much more impressive birthday photos. Experiment with different combinations until you find the style that best suits you.

🎁 Bonus: Bring Your Birthday Photos to Life

While still photos are beautiful, they sometimes fail to capture the full joy of the moment. In the age of short videos, animating your photos not only makes them more vibrant but also adds a surprising touch that your friends and family will love.

You can easily achieve this with SeaArt's "Image to Video AI" function :

Step 1: Upload the AI-generated birthday photo or a real photo to SeaArt.

Step 2: Write a simple instruction, for example: "After blowing out the candles, she looked towards the camera as gold and silver confetti fell on both sides."

Step 3: Click "Generate" and in seconds you'll have a high-quality, dynamic birthday video. Perfect for standing out on TikTok!

Conclusion

Artificial intelligence has made high-quality photography accessible to everyone. You no longer need an expensive studio to get a magazine-worthy birthday photo or a dream invitation for your children. With these prompts and the help of AI, it becomes your free personal photographer.

Creativity knows no bounds. Copy previous birthday photo prompts, adapt them to your liking, and create your first AI-powered birthday photo today! For an even more impressive effect, try video animation too. 🥳