The current trend has recently become a thing on social media, filled with something that looks like something out of an Asian cartoon or other well-known characters. It's a style that's gaining a lot of popularity, not so much on social media, and it's "Ghibli"-style photos.
They're drawings made with soft colors and truly dreamy backgrounds, and almost all of them have an air of nostalgia that somehow caresses the soul. But why has this image gained so much relevance?
I have my theory: we spend many hours a day looking at screens, and when we see one of these images, we pause for a moment, and it leads us to imagine or reflect on simple things. We immediately associate it with our childhood. I also believe that in some way it shows us living in a much calmer environment where details are very important.
And for this, I invite you to do the following exercise: take any photo of yourself and observe it, paying attention to the details that catch your attention. Then, convert this photo to Ghibli style and observe it again. I'm sure you'll notice every detail.
The most beautiful thing about this is that we can see ourselves differently. It's like turning a simple photo into a work of art, and this somehow connects us with our dreamiest side. Now it's no longer just a selfie. Now you're going to create a story as a unique moment. And the interesting thing about all this is that each of us can have our own Ghibli image.
How do we do it? There are thousands of AI-powered sites that can help you do this, but the easiest way is using GPT Chat. You can enter your photo and ask the following: "Turn this photo into a Studio Ghibli-style scene. Show me this person as the main character of a Ghibli film, with a magical, warm, and nostalgic atmosphere. A background with soft nature (hills, trees, flowers, or a sunset sky), pastel colors, soft lighting, and hand-painted details. It should convey peace, adventure, and tenderness. Clothing with a modern yet simple touch, like in Ghibli films. Artistic style similar to 'My Neighbor Totoro' or 'Spirited Away.'"
