TikTok in polaroid fever: How to get your virtual photo with stars – free and AI-powered!
If you’ve been scrolling through TikTok in the past few days, you might have stumbled upon a phenomenon that’s taking the platform by storm: the new Polaroid photo trend.
At first glance, it seems like a simple bit of fun. But it opens up a whole new world of possibilities. Suddenly, you can see yourself next to your favorite stars without needing a concert ticket or an exclusive meet-and-greet. But how does it actually work?
From Dream To Polaroid
Whether it’s Harry Styles, Ariana Grande, or any other world-famous face, a selfie with your idol is still a dream for a lot of people. The new technology now makes it possible to bring that dream to life – at least digitally. Using Google Gemini, an AI-based platform, you can generate an image that looks like a spontaneous Polaroid snapshot.
All you need to do is enter a “prompt” – a detailed description of the photo you want. For example: “Create an image that looks like it was taken with a Polaroid camera. The two people should be hugging, and the photo should look like a random snapshot. Include flash lighting, keep the faces unchanged, but change the background to white curtains.”
The more precise your instructions, the more realistic the result. The AI ensures the image looks authentic – as if it captured a real, unplanned moment.
Not Just For Celebrities: Creative Ideas For Everyone
However, the trend isn’t just for celebrity fans. German TikTok-Star Boa Chii (3.2 million followers) used it, for example, to “hug” her younger self. A touching, creative idea that went viral immediately and was adored by many. These kinds of ideas show that the trend can be more than just a fun pastime – it can also be nostalgic or artistic.
Privacy And Legal Concerns
As is often the case with new trends, there are also critical voices. Creating such images raises questions about personal rights and privacy. After all, the faces of real people are being used – without their consent. Some countries are already strictly regulating the trend; in Germany, for example, it doesn’t officially work. Users can only access Gemini for such requests via a VPN.
Free Fun Or Controversial Trend?
Using Google Gemini is free and technically impressive – but the question remains: Is this trend a good thing? Is it fun to create virtual memories, or does it tread into legally and ethically questionable territory?
One thing is certain: the Polaroid trend has the potential to fundamentally change the way we experience digital images and redefine what we thought was possible.