chatgpt prompts for doodle overlays

17 ChatGPT Prompts for Doodle Photo Overlays

ByMohammed Rashid Posted on

Doodle overlays are having a real moment right now. You’ve seen them on Instagram and Pinterest, those photos where someone scribbles little hearts, stars, flowers, or hand-drawn captions right on top of the picture. It’s playful, personal, and feels like a Polaroid your friend drew on with a Sharpie.

ChatGPT’s images 2.0 model handles this style really well. You can give it a base photo idea, describe the doodles, and it spits out something that looks like a fun, hand-drawn edit instead of a stock photo.

Just head to chatgpt.com or open the ChatGPT app, start a new chat, and paste any of these prompts. If you want the doodles to appear on a specific photo of yourself, upload that photo first and tell ChatGPT to add the doodle overlay to the image you sent.

Here are 17 prompts you can copy and use right away.

1. Pink Heart Doodles on a Selfie

This one is the classic look. Soft tones, hand-drawn pink hearts, and that diary-page feeling.

Create a vertical selfie-style photo of a young woman smiling softly at the camera, holding her phone slightly tilted with one hand near her face. She’s wearing an oversized white sweater, soft pink lip gloss, and her hair loosely pulled into a low bun with a few strands framing her face. The camera angle is just above eye level, like a typical phone selfie. Lighting is soft and natural, like late morning window light. The background is a creamy beige wall with a hint of sunlight. Add hand-drawn pink heart doodles floating around her head and shoulders, plus a small scribbled word “love” near the bottom corner. The doodles should look like they were drawn with a chunky marker on top of a printed photo. Overall mood is warm, soft, and personal. Use aspect ratio 4:5.

Create a vertical selfie-style photo of a young woman smiling softly at the camera, holding her phone slightly tilted with one hand near her face. She's wearing an oversized white sweater, soft pink lip gloss, and her hair loosely pulled into a low bun with a few strands framing her face. The camera angle is just above eye level, like a typical phone selfie. Lighting is soft and natural, like late morning window light. The background is a creamy beige wall with a hint of sunlight. Add hand-drawn pink heart doodles floating around her head and shoulders, plus a small scribbled word "love" near the bottom corner. The doodles should look like they were drawn with a chunky marker on top of a printed photo. Overall mood is warm, soft, and personal. Use aspect ratio 4:5.

2. Yellow Star Scribbles on a Beach Photo

Beach photos with little star doodles feel like summer scrapbook pages. Works great for travel content.

Create a vertical photo of a young woman walking along the shoreline barefoot, holding her sandals in one hand and her sun hat in the other. She’s wearing a flowy white linen dress that catches the wind, and a simple gold chain necklace. Her hair is wavy and slightly windswept. The camera angle is from behind at a low angle, capturing her silhouette against the ocean. Lighting is bright golden hour with the sun setting on the horizon. The background shows soft waves, wet sand, and a peach sky. Add hand-drawn yellow star doodles scattered across the sky and a small hand-written caption “sun-kissed” near the bottom in playful script. The doodles should look like a marker drew them directly onto the photo. Use aspect ratio 4:5.

Create a vertical photo of a young woman walking along the shoreline barefoot, holding her sandals in one hand and her sun hat in the other. She's wearing a flowy white linen dress that catches the wind, and a simple gold chain necklace. Her hair is wavy and slightly windswept. The camera angle is from behind at a low angle, capturing her silhouette against the ocean. Lighting is bright golden hour with the sun setting on the horizon. The background shows soft waves, wet sand, and a peach sky. Add hand-drawn yellow star doodles scattered across the sky and a small hand-written caption "sun-kissed" near the bottom in playful script. The doodles should look like a marker drew them directly onto the photo. Use aspect ratio 4:5.

3. Black Flower Doodles on a Mirror Selfie

A mirror selfie gets way more interesting with quick flower outlines drawn on it. Especially good for fashion or OOTD posts.

Create a full-body mirror selfie of a young woman standing in front of a tall vintage mirror, one hand holding her phone in front of her face and the other resting on her hip. She’s wearing a black ribbed crop top, high-waisted blue jeans, and chunky white sneakers. Her hair is straightened and parted in the middle. The camera angle is straight-on through the mirror reflection. Lighting is bright natural daylight from a window to the side. The background shows a cozy bedroom with soft white sheets and a wooden floor. Add simple black hand-drawn flower outlines scattered around her body and a small scribble that says “ootd” near her shoulder. The doodles should look like quick pen drawings on top of a printed photo. Use aspect ratio 4:5.

Create a full-body mirror selfie of a young woman standing in front of a tall vintage mirror, one hand holding her phone in front of her face and the other resting on her hip. She's wearing a black ribbed crop top, high-waisted blue jeans, and chunky white sneakers. Her hair is straightened and parted in the middle. The camera angle is straight-on through the mirror reflection. Lighting is bright natural daylight from a window to the side. The background shows a cozy bedroom with soft white sheets and a wooden floor. Add simple black hand-drawn flower outlines scattered around her body and a small scribble that says "ootd" near her shoulder. The doodles should look like quick pen drawings on top of a printed photo. Use aspect ratio 4:5.

4. Cloud Doodles on a Sky Photo

If you’re someone who photographs the sky a lot, this one turns a simple cloud shot into something cute and shareable.

Create a vertical photo looking straight up at a clear blue sky with a few fluffy white clouds drifting across it. The camera angle is directly overhead, as if lying flat on the ground and pointing the camera up. Lighting is bright midday sun. The composition is mostly sky, with the edge of a few palm tree leaves peeking in from the corners. Add hand-drawn doodle clouds with simple smiley faces inside them, plus a small scribbled caption “head in the clouds” near the bottom of the frame in handwritten script. The doodles should look like they were drawn with a chunky black marker over the printed photo. Use aspect ratio 4:5.

Create a vertical photo looking straight up at a clear blue sky with a few fluffy white clouds drifting across it. The camera angle is directly overhead, as if lying flat on the ground and pointing the camera up. Lighting is bright midday sun. The composition is mostly sky, with the edge of a few palm tree leaves peeking in from the corners. Add hand-drawn doodle clouds with simple smiley faces inside them, plus a small scribbled caption "head in the clouds" near the bottom of the frame in handwritten script. The doodles should look like they were drawn with a chunky black marker over the printed photo. Use aspect ratio 4:5.

5. Red Heart and Arrow Doodles on a Couple Photo

A cute one for couples. The little arrow-through-heart doodle gives it a 90s diary vibe.

Create a candid photo of a young couple sitting close together on a park bench, the woman leaning her head on the man’s shoulder and both of them laughing. She’s wearing a soft pink cardigan over a white tank top and light blue jeans. He’s wearing a beige cable knit sweater and dark jeans. The camera angle is at eye level, slightly off to the side. Lighting is soft autumn afternoon sun filtering through trees. The background shows blurred orange and yellow leaves and a paved walking path. Add hand-drawn red doodle hearts with arrows through them floating between and around them, plus a small handwritten word “us” tucked near the bottom corner. The doodles should look like marker drawings layered on top of a printed photo. Use aspect ratio 4:5.

Create a candid photo of a young couple sitting close together on a park bench, the woman leaning her head on the man's shoulder and both of them laughing. She's wearing a soft pink cardigan over a white tank top and light blue jeans. He's wearing a beige cable knit sweater and dark jeans. The camera angle is at eye level, slightly off to the side. Lighting is soft autumn afternoon sun filtering through trees. The background shows blurred orange and yellow leaves and a paved walking path. Add hand-drawn red doodle hearts with arrows through them floating between and around them, plus a small handwritten word "us" tucked near the bottom corner. The doodles should look like marker drawings layered on top of a printed photo. Use aspect ratio 4:5.

6. Smiley Face Doodles on a Coffee Shop Photo

Coffee shop content is everywhere, so adding little smiley face doodles helps it stand out.

Create a flat lay overhead photo of a marble café table with a cappuccino in a ceramic cup, a small almond croissant on a white plate, a pair of sunglasses, and an open notebook with a pen on top. A woman’s hand with a delicate gold ring is reaching toward the coffee cup. The camera angle is directly overhead, perfectly flat. Lighting is soft natural light from a nearby window. The background is the polished marble surface with subtle gray veining. Add hand-drawn yellow smiley face doodles scattered around the items and a small scribbled caption “slow morning” near the croissant in casual handwriting. The doodles should look like a marker drew them on top of the printed photo. Use aspect ratio 1:1.

Create a flat lay overhead photo of a marble café table with a cappuccino in a ceramic cup, a small almond croissant on a white plate, a pair of sunglasses, and an open notebook with a pen on top. A woman's hand with a delicate gold ring is reaching toward the coffee cup. The camera angle is directly overhead, perfectly flat. Lighting is soft natural light from a nearby window. The background is the polished marble surface with subtle gray veining. Add hand-drawn yellow smiley face doodles scattered around the items and a small scribbled caption "slow morning" near the croissant in casual handwriting. The doodles should look like a marker drew them on top of the printed photo. Use aspect ratio 1:1.

7. Hand-Drawn Sparkles on a Glam Photo

Sparkle doodles make glam shots look extra. Perfect for a birthday or going-out post.

Create a close-up portrait of a young woman dressed for a night out, smiling with her head tilted slightly. She’s wearing a sequined black mini dress, statement gold hoop earrings, glossy red lipstick, and her hair is styled in soft Hollywood waves. The camera angle is at eye level, shot like a phone selfie with the front camera. Lighting is warm and slightly moody, like a dim restaurant or bar with golden accents. The background is a blurred warm bokeh of bar lights. Add hand-drawn white and gold sparkle doodles around her face and hair, plus a small handwritten word “shine” near her shoulder. The doodles should look like quick marker scribbles drawn on top of a printed photo. Use aspect ratio 4:5.

Create a close-up portrait of a young woman dressed for a night out, smiling with her head tilted slightly. She's wearing a sequined black mini dress, statement gold hoop earrings, glossy red lipstick, and her hair is styled in soft Hollywood waves. The camera angle is at eye level, shot like a phone selfie with the front camera. Lighting is warm and slightly moody, like a dim restaurant or bar with golden accents. The background is a blurred warm bokeh of bar lights. Add hand-drawn white and gold sparkle doodles around her face and hair, plus a small handwritten word "shine" near her shoulder. The doodles should look like quick marker scribbles drawn on top of a printed photo. Use aspect ratio 4:5.

8. Music Note Doodles on a Concert Photo

Concert shots paired with little music note doodles feel like ticket stub keepsakes.

Create a vertical photo of a young woman at a live concert, both arms raised in the air with her head tilted back as she sings along. She’s wearing a black graphic t-shirt, ripped denim shorts, and layered silver chain necklaces. Her hair is loose and slightly messy. The camera angle is from behind her at shoulder height, capturing the stage in the distance. Lighting is dark with bright purple and pink stage lights washing over the crowd. The background shows a sea of raised hands and a blurred stage with colorful lights. Add hand-drawn black music note doodles floating across the top of the frame, plus a small handwritten caption “best night ever” near the bottom. The doodles should look like marker drawings on top of a printed photo. Use aspect ratio 9:16.

Create a vertical photo of a young woman at a live concert, both arms raised in the air with her head tilted back as she sings along. She's wearing a black graphic t-shirt, ripped denim shorts, and layered silver chain necklaces. Her hair is loose and slightly messy. The camera angle is from behind her at shoulder height, capturing the stage in the distance. Lighting is dark with bright purple and pink stage lights washing over the crowd. The background shows a sea of raised hands and a blurred stage with colorful lights. Add hand-drawn black music note doodles floating across the top of the frame, plus a small handwritten caption "best night ever" near the bottom. The doodles should look like marker drawings on top of a printed photo. Use aspect ratio 9:16.

9. Flower Crown Doodles on a Portrait

This one is a fun twist on a regular portrait. The doodled flower crown sits on top of the person’s head like a sticker.

Create a close-up portrait of a young woman looking directly into the camera with a calm, soft expression. She’s wearing a simple cream knit top, no jewelry, and her hair is parted in the middle and falls naturally over her shoulders. The camera angle is at eye level, straight on. Lighting is soft and even, like an overcast day or a cloudy window. The background is a plain pale green wall. Add a hand-drawn flower crown doodle sitting on top of her head, made of simple daisies and small leaves in black marker outline, plus a small handwritten word “bloom” near the bottom corner. The doodles should look like marker drawings layered on top of a printed photo. Use aspect ratio 4:5.

Create a close-up portrait of a young woman looking directly into the camera with a calm, soft expression. She's wearing a simple cream knit top, no jewelry, and her hair is parted in the middle and falls naturally over her shoulders. The camera angle is at eye level, straight on. Lighting is soft and even, like an overcast day or a cloudy window. The background is a plain pale green wall. Add a hand-drawn flower crown doodle sitting on top of her head, made of simple daisies and small leaves in black marker outline, plus a small handwritten word "bloom" near the bottom corner. The doodles should look like marker drawings layered on top of a printed photo. Use aspect ratio 4:5.

10. Squiggle Lines and Dots on a Travel Photo

Squiggles and dots are the easiest doodle style. They work on almost any travel photo.

Create a vertical photo of a young woman standing on a narrow cobblestone street in a European old town, looking back over her shoulder toward the camera. She’s wearing a striped navy and white shirt, beige tailored shorts, brown leather loafers, and a small woven crossbody bag. Her hair is in a low ponytail. The camera angle is at eye level from behind, about ten feet away. Lighting is bright Mediterranean afternoon sun. The background shows pastel-colored buildings, flower boxes in windows, and a cobblestone path. Add hand-drawn black squiggle lines, small dots, and a tiny doodled airplane near the top corner, plus a handwritten caption “wander” near the bottom. The doodles should look like marker drawings on top of a printed photo. Use aspect ratio 4:5.

Create a vertical photo of a young woman standing on a narrow cobblestone street in a European old town, looking back over her shoulder toward the camera. She's wearing a striped navy and white shirt, beige tailored shorts, brown leather loafers, and a small woven crossbody bag. Her hair is in a low ponytail. The camera angle is at eye level from behind, about ten feet away. Lighting is bright Mediterranean afternoon sun. The background shows pastel-colored buildings, flower boxes in windows, and a cobblestone path. Add hand-drawn black squiggle lines, small dots, and a tiny doodled airplane near the top corner, plus a handwritten caption "wander" near the bottom. The doodles should look like marker drawings on top of a printed photo. Use aspect ratio 4:5.

11. Cartoon Sunglasses Doodle on a Pet Photo

Drawing little cartoon sunglasses on a pet’s face is one of those edits that always makes people laugh.

Create a close-up photo of a golden retriever sitting on a green lawn, looking directly into the camera with a happy open-mouth smile and tongue slightly out. The camera angle is at the dog’s eye level, low to the ground. Lighting is bright sunny afternoon. The background shows soft green grass and blurred trees. Add hand-drawn black cartoon sunglasses doodled over the dog’s eyes, plus a tiny scribbled caption “cool dude” near its ear in playful handwriting. The doodles should look like a marker drew them right on top of a printed photo. Use aspect ratio 1:1.

Create a close-up photo of a golden retriever sitting on a green lawn, looking directly into the camera with a happy open-mouth smile and tongue slightly out. The camera angle is at the dog's eye level, low to the ground. Lighting is bright sunny afternoon. The background shows soft green grass and blurred trees. Add hand-drawn black cartoon sunglasses doodled over the dog's eyes, plus a tiny scribbled caption "cool dude" near its ear in playful handwriting. The doodles should look like a marker drew them right on top of a printed photo. Use aspect ratio 1:1.

12. Hand-Written Date Doodle on a Polaroid Style Photo

This is the digital version of writing the date at the bottom of a real Polaroid. Simple but really effective.

Create a vertical photo styled to look like a Polaroid, with a thick white border around the image. The photo inside shows a young woman lying on a picnic blanket in a grassy park, propped up on one elbow and reading a paperback book. She’s wearing a soft yellow sundress, white sneakers kicked off beside her, and a thin gold bracelet. Her hair is loosely braided over one shoulder. The camera angle is at ground level, looking across the blanket toward her. Lighting is warm afternoon sun filtering through trees. The background shows blurred green grass and a wicker picnic basket. On the bottom white border of the Polaroid, add a hand-written date “07.14.25” in casual black ink, plus a tiny doodled sun next to it. The doodles should look like real pen marks on a printed Polaroid. Use aspect ratio 4:5.

Create a vertical photo styled to look like a Polaroid, with a thick white border around the image. The photo inside shows a young woman lying on a picnic blanket in a grassy park, propped up on one elbow and reading a paperback book. She's wearing a soft yellow sundress, white sneakers kicked off beside her, and a thin gold bracelet. Her hair is loosely braided over one shoulder. The camera angle is at ground level, looking across the blanket toward her. Lighting is warm afternoon sun filtering through trees. The background shows blurred green grass and a wicker picnic basket. On the bottom white border of the Polaroid, add a hand-written date "07.14.25" in casual black ink, plus a tiny doodled sun next to it. The doodles should look like real pen marks on a printed Polaroid. Use aspect ratio 4:5.

13. Lightning Bolt Doodles on a Streetwear Photo

A more edgy doodle style. Pairs really well with streetwear and city shots.

Create a vertical photo of a young man standing in front of a graffiti-covered brick wall, hands in his hoodie pockets and looking off to the side with a serious expression. He’s wearing an oversized black hoodie, baggy cargo pants, white chunky sneakers, and a silver chain necklace. His hair is messy and slightly covers his forehead. The camera angle is at chest height, straight on. Lighting is moody with cool blue and gray tones. The background is a colorful graffiti wall with bold tags and shapes. Add hand-drawn neon yellow lightning bolt doodles around his shoulders and head, plus a small scribbled caption “energy” near the corner in jagged handwriting. The doodles should look like marker drawings on top of a printed photo. Use aspect ratio 4:5.

Create a vertical photo of a young man standing in front of a graffiti-covered brick wall, hands in his hoodie pockets and looking off to the side with a serious expression. He's wearing an oversized black hoodie, baggy cargo pants, white chunky sneakers, and a silver chain necklace. His hair is messy and slightly covers his forehead. The camera angle is at chest height, straight on. Lighting is moody with cool blue and gray tones. The background is a colorful graffiti wall with bold tags and shapes. Add hand-drawn neon yellow lightning bolt doodles around his shoulders and head, plus a small scribbled caption "energy" near the corner in jagged handwriting. The doodles should look like marker drawings on top of a printed photo. Use aspect ratio 4:5.

14. Cute Food Doodles on a Lunch Photo

Drawing little food icons over a food photo makes it feel like a cookbook page rather than a regular post.

Create an overhead flat lay photo of a casual home-cooked lunch spread on a wooden table. The plate has a fresh green salad, grilled chicken slices, a few cherry tomatoes, and a slice of crusty bread. Next to the plate are a glass of lemon water, a small bowl of olive oil, and a cloth napkin. A woman’s hand holding a fork is partially in the frame. The camera angle is directly overhead. Lighting is bright natural daylight from above. The background is the warm wooden tabletop. Add hand-drawn small doodles of a lemon, a tomato, and a tiny chef’s hat scattered around the plate, plus a handwritten caption “yum” near the napkin. The doodles should look like marker drawings on top of a printed photo. Use aspect ratio 1:1.

Create an overhead flat lay photo of a casual home-cooked lunch spread on a wooden table. The plate has a fresh green salad, grilled chicken slices, a few cherry tomatoes, and a slice of crusty bread. Next to the plate are a glass of lemon water, a small bowl of olive oil, and a cloth napkin. A woman's hand holding a fork is partially in the frame. The camera angle is directly overhead. Lighting is bright natural daylight from above. The background is the warm wooden tabletop. Add hand-drawn small doodles of a lemon, a tomato, and a tiny chef's hat scattered around the plate, plus a handwritten caption "yum" near the napkin. The doodles should look like marker drawings on top of a printed photo. Use aspect ratio 1:1.

15. Heart Eyes and Kiss Marks on a Group Photo

Group photos with little kiss-mark and heart-eye doodles feel like a girls’ trip recap reel.

Create a vertical photo of three young women squished together in a photobooth-style pose, all smiling and making different playful expressions. They’re wearing coordinated but not matching outfits in pastel tones, one in a pink top, one in a lavender top, and one in a soft blue dress. The camera angle is at eye level, very close up like a phone selfie. Lighting is bright and warm, like a sunny living room. The background is a simple light pink wall with a few framed pictures. Add hand-drawn doodled hearts, tiny kiss mark shapes, and small stars around their faces, plus a handwritten caption “my girls” near the bottom in cursive script. The doodles should look like marker drawings on top of a printed photo. Use aspect ratio 4:5.

Create a vertical photo of three young women squished together in a photobooth-style pose, all smiling and making different playful expressions. They're wearing coordinated but not matching outfits in pastel tones, one in a pink top, one in a lavender top, and one in a soft blue dress. The camera angle is at eye level, very close up like a phone selfie. Lighting is bright and warm, like a sunny living room. The background is a simple light pink wall with a few framed pictures. Add hand-drawn doodled hearts, tiny kiss mark shapes, and small stars around their faces, plus a handwritten caption "my girls" near the bottom in cursive script. The doodles should look like marker drawings on top of a printed photo. Use aspect ratio 4:5.

16. Speech Bubble Doodle With a Caption

Speech bubble doodles are super useful when you want to add a little caption or quote to a photo.

Create a vertical candid photo of a young woman sitting on a couch wrapped in a cozy oversized blanket, holding a steaming mug close to her face and smiling at the camera. She’s wearing a soft gray hoodie underneath the blanket, no makeup, and her hair is in a messy top knot. The camera angle is at eye level, casual and slightly tilted. Lighting is warm and soft, like a lamp lit room in the evening. The background shows a cozy living room with a small plant and a stack of books on a side table. Add a hand-drawn doodled speech bubble coming from her mouth that says “cozy season” in casual handwritten letters, plus a few tiny steam swirl doodles rising from the mug. The doodles should look like marker drawings on top of a printed photo. Use aspect ratio 4:5.

Create a vertical candid photo of a young woman sitting on a couch wrapped in a cozy oversized blanket, holding a steaming mug close to her face and smiling at the camera. She's wearing a soft gray hoodie underneath the blanket, no makeup, and her hair is in a messy top knot. The camera angle is at eye level, casual and slightly tilted. Lighting is warm and soft, like a lamp lit room in the evening. The background shows a cozy living room with a small plant and a stack of books on a side table. Add a hand-drawn doodled speech bubble coming from her mouth that says "cozy season" in casual handwritten letters, plus a few tiny steam swirl doodles rising from the mug. The doodles should look like marker drawings on top of a printed photo. Use aspect ratio 4:5.

17. Hand-Drawn Frame Around a Polaroid Photo

This last one wraps the whole photo in a doodled frame. It looks like someone decorated the edges of a printed picture.

Create a vertical photo of a young woman blowing out candles on a small birthday cake at a kitchen counter. She’s wearing a pastel blue silk pajama set, her hair is in a messy bun, and there’s a tiny paper crown on her head. Her cheeks are puffed out as she leans in to blow the candles. The camera angle is at eye level from across the counter. Lighting is warm and dim, with the glow of the candles lighting her face. The background is a cozy kitchen with soft fairy lights strung along a shelf. Add a hand-drawn black doodle frame around the entire edge of the photo, decorated with small hearts, stars, swirls, and the handwritten word “birthday” at the top center of the frame. The doodles should look like marker drawings on the border of a printed photo. Use aspect ratio 4:5.

Create a vertical photo of a young woman blowing out candles on a small birthday cake at a kitchen counter. She's wearing a pastel blue silk pajama set, her hair is in a messy bun, and there's a tiny paper crown on her head. Her cheeks are puffed out as she leans in to blow the candles. The camera angle is at eye level from across the counter. Lighting is warm and dim, with the glow of the candles lighting her face. The background is a cozy kitchen with soft fairy lights strung along a shelf. Add a hand-drawn black doodle frame around the entire edge of the photo, decorated with small hearts, stars, swirls, and the handwritten word "birthday" at the top center of the frame. The doodles should look like marker drawings on the border of a printed photo. Use aspect ratio 4:5.

When you paste these into ChatGPT, the results get better if you ask it to keep the doodles loose and hand-drawn rather than crisp or digital. Words like “marker,” “Sharpie,” “scribbled,” and “hand-drawn” help a lot.

If you want the doodles on your own photo, upload the photo first, then paste the prompt and tell ChatGPT to apply the doodle overlay style described to the photo you uploaded. Sometimes you might need to ask twice for the doodles to look properly layered on top instead of blending into the photo.

That’s it. Pick a vibe, paste the prompt, and you’ve got a fun edit in seconds.

I'm Rashid, an avid AI and tech enthusiast with a newfound passion for AI artistry. Through Imagine with Rashid, I explore the burgeoning world of digital creativity, sharing my adventures and insights at the intersection of technology and art.

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