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Gemini AI Photo Prompts

Master Google Gemini Nano Banana with 50+ proven prompt templates, advanced techniques, and step-by-step tutorials for stunning AI photo generation

Master Gemini AI Photo Prompts: The Complete Nano Banana Guide

Transform ordinary photos into extraordinary art with Google's revolutionary Gemini 2.5 Flash Image (Nano Banana). Get access to 50+ proven prompt templates, advanced techniques, and pro tips used by top AI artists.

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What's Inside: 50+ Copy-Paste Prompt Templates, Interactive Prompt Builder Tool, Before/After Examples Gallery, Advanced Editing Techniques, Character Consistency Methods

What is Nano Banana?

Nano Banana is Google's nickname for Gemini 2.5 Flash Image, their state-of-the-art image generation and editing model. Since its launch, it has powered over 200 million creative edits and attracted 10+ million new users to the Gemini app.

Key Capabilities

  • Text-to-Image Generation: Create high-quality images from simple or complex descriptions
  • Advanced Image Editing: Add, remove, or modify elements using natural language
  • Style Transfer: Apply artistic styles or change the entire aesthetic of photos
  • Character Consistency: Maintain the same character across different scenes and poses
  • Multi-Image Composition: Combine multiple images to create new scenes

Quick Start Guide

Access Gemini 2.5 Flash Image

  1. Visit gemini.google.com
  2. Select Gemini 2.5 Flash model
  3. Upload your photo or start with text-only generation

Craft Your Prompt

Use descriptive language, not just keywords. Structure your prompt with:

  • Subject: What's the main focus
  • Style: Photography style, artistic medium, or aesthetic
  • Lighting: Type and mood of lighting
  • Action: What the subject is doing
  • Environment: Setting and background details

Generate and Refine

  • Generate multiple variations
  • Use iterative prompts for refinement
  • Compare results and select the best output

Prompt Engineering Best Practices

Fundamental Principles

Describe the scene, don't just list keywords. Gemini's strength lies in its deep language understanding. A narrative, descriptive paragraph will almost always produce better, more coherent images than disconnected words.

Photography Template Structure

A photorealistic [shot type] of [subject], [action or expression], 
set in [environment]. The scene is illuminated by [lighting description], 
creating a [mood] atmosphere. Shot with [camera details].

Example Implementation

A photorealistic portrait of a young woman, laughing genuinely with 
head tilted back, set in a sunlit park. The scene is illuminated by 
golden hour sunlight creating warm lens flare, creating a joyful 
atmosphere. Shot with 85mm lens with beautiful bokeh background.

50+ Professional Prompt Templates

Portrait Photography

LinkedIn Professional

Create a professional headshot of [person] in business attire, 
with soft studio lighting, neutral background, and confident 
expression suitable for LinkedIn profile.

Corporate Executive

Transform [person] into a confident CEO wearing a sharp blazer, 
standing in a modern office with city skyline background and 
professional lighting.

Medical Professional

Create a trustworthy medical professional portrait of [person] 
in white coat, with clean hospital background and warm, 
approachable lighting.

Artistic Oil Painting

Transform this portrait into a Renaissance-style oil painting 
with rich, warm colors and classical lighting techniques, 
maintaining the subject's likeness.

Vintage Film Photography

Convert to a 1970s film photography style with grain, warm 
color grading, and that nostalgic analog camera aesthetic.

Digital Art Style

Turn this photo into a high-quality digital art illustration 
with vibrant colors, sharp details, and modern artistic style.

Golden Hour Casual

Transform into a casual lifestyle photo with golden hour 
lighting, natural expression, and outdoor environment with 
beautiful bokeh background.

Coffee Shop Aesthetic

Place [person] in a cozy coffee shop setting with warm 
lighting, casual clothing, and authentic candid moment 
while holding a coffee cup.

Cinematic Transformations

Movie Poster Styles

**Action Hero**
Transform [person] into an action movie hero with dramatic 
lighting, intense expression, and cinematic poster composition 
with bold typography effects.

**Sci-Fi Character** 
Turn [person] into a futuristic sci-fi character with sleek 
costume, neon lighting, and cyberpunk cityscape background.

**Horror Movie Poster**
Create a suspenseful horror movie poster featuring [person] 
with dark, moody lighting and mysterious atmosphere.

Era Transformations

**1980s Retro**
Transform [person] into a 1980s character with big hair, neon 
clothes, and retro mall arcade background. Update clothing, 
hairstyle, and background to match the era perfectly.

**Victorian Era**
Convert to Victorian era formal portrait with period-accurate 
clothing, formal pose, and sepia-toned vintage photography style.

**1950s Pin-up**
Style as 1950s pin-up with victory rolls hairstyle, vintage 
makeup, and classic mid-century background and clothing.

Creative & Artistic Styles

Fantasy & Sci-Fi

**Fantasy Warrior**
Transform [person] into a fantasy warrior with ornate armor, 
magical weapons, and epic fantasy landscape background with 
dramatic lighting.

**Space Explorer**
Turn into a space explorer with futuristic spacesuit, alien 
planet background, and cinematic sci-fi lighting effects.

**Mythical Creature**
Convert into a mythical creature (elf, fairy, etc.) with 
appropriate features, magical environment, and enchanting 
atmospheric effects.

Artistic Mediums

**Watercolor Painting**
Transform this photo into a beautiful watercolor painting with 
soft, flowing colors and typical watercolor texture and techniques.

**Pencil Sketch**
Convert to a detailed pencil sketch with realistic shading, 
cross-hatching techniques, and artistic drawing style.

**Pop Art Style**
Turn into Andy Warhol-style pop art with bold colors, high 
contrast, and comic book aesthetic.

Social Media Ready Prompts

**3D Collectible Figure**
Create a detailed 1/7 scale collectible figure of [person] in 
realistic style, placed on computer desk with BANDAI-style 
packaging box and professional product photography lighting.

**Action Figure in Package**
Transform [person] into a collectible action figure inside toy 
packaging with clear window, bold graphics, and toy-like styling 
while keeping likeness recognizable.

**Movie Character Mashup**
Combine [person] with [movie character] style, incorporating 
iconic costume elements and characteristic poses from the character.

Instagram Aesthetics

**Aesthetic Minimalist**
Create an Instagram-worthy minimalist aesthetic photo with clean 
background, soft natural lighting, and modern, stylish composition.

**Boho Chic Style**
Transform into boho-chic aesthetic with flowing fabrics, natural 
textures, warm lighting, and free-spirited styling.

**Dark Academia**
Style as dark academia aesthetic with vintage clothing, library 
or academic setting, and moody, intellectual atmosphere.

Advanced Techniques

Character Consistency

Maintaining the same character across multiple prompts:

**Initial Character Definition**
Create a character: [detailed description of appearance, clothing, 
and distinctive features]. Use this character design for all 
subsequent prompts.

**Placing in New Environment**
Take the character from the previous image and place them in 
[new environment] while maintaining their exact appearance, 
clothing, and distinctive features.

Precise Image Editing

For making specific changes to existing photos:

**Background Replacement**
Keep the subject exactly as they are, but replace the background 
with [new background description]. Maintain the original lighting 
and perspective.

**Clothing Changes**
Change only the clothing of [person] to [new outfit description] 
while keeping their pose, expression, and everything else identical.

**Lighting Modification**
Adjust the lighting in this image to [lighting description] while 
keeping all other elements exactly the same.

Style Transfer Techniques

**Artistic Style Application**
Apply the artistic style of [artist/art movement] to this photo 
while maintaining the core composition and subject matter.

**Photography Style Matching**
Transform this photo to match the photography style of [specific 
photographer or era], including their typical lighting, composition, 
and post-processing techniques.

Technical Best Practices

Camera and Photography Terms

Use specific photography language for better control:

**Camera Angles**
- Wide-angle shot, macro shot, low-angle perspective
- Bird's eye view, worm's eye view
- Dutch angle, straight-on shot

**Lens Types**
- 85mm portrait lens, 35mm documentary style
- Telephoto compression, wide-angle distortion
- Macro lens detail, fisheye perspective

**Lighting Setups**
- Soft box lighting, ring light, natural window light
- Golden hour, blue hour, overcast soft light
- Dramatic side lighting, rim lighting, backlighting

Composition Control

**Rule of Thirds**
Position the subject according to rule of thirds with [specific placement]

**Depth of Field**
Shallow depth of field with subject in sharp focus and blurred background

**Framing**
Use [framing technique] to draw attention to the subject

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Over-sharpening Prevention

"...with natural, soft details and realistic skin texture"

Maintaining Realism

"...keeping natural proportions and realistic lighting"

Avoiding Artifacts

"...with clean, artifact-free results and smooth transitions"

Prompt Optimization Tips

Iterative Improvement

  1. Start Simple: Begin with basic description
  2. Add Details: Enhance with specific elements
  3. Refine Style: Adjust artistic direction
  4. Fine-tune: Make small adjustments for perfection

A/B Testing Your Prompts

Try variations of the same concept:

  • Different lighting descriptions
  • Alternative style references
  • Various composition angles
  • Multiple mood descriptors

Negative Prompting

While Gemini doesn't use traditional negative prompts, you can specify what to avoid:

"Create a professional portrait avoiding overly dramatic lighting 
and maintaining natural, authentic expression"

Success Metrics and Analytics

What Makes a Great Prompt

High Success Rate Indicators:

  • Clear, descriptive language
  • Specific but not overly complex instructions
  • Realistic expectations for the model
  • Proper use of photography terminology

Popular Prompt Characteristics:

  • 15-50 words optimal length
  • Includes style, subject, and setting
  • Uses active rather than passive voice
  • Specifies mood and atmosphere

Industry Applications

Content Creation

Perfect for bloggers, social media managers, and content creators who need high-quality images for posts and articles.

Marketing & Advertising

Create compelling visuals for campaigns, product photography, and brand content without expensive photo shoots.

Personal Use

Enhance family photos, create artistic portraits, or experiment with creative photo concepts.

Professional Services

Generate portfolio pieces, client presentations, or concept visualizations for creative professionals.

Staying Updated

  • Monitor social media for viral Gemini creations
  • Check Google's official updates and announcements
  • Join AI art communities for inspiration and techniques

Continuous Learning

  • Experiment with new prompt structures
  • Analyze successful examples from other creators
  • Keep up with photography and art trends for inspiration

Ready to start creating with Gemini AI? Visit gemini.google.com and try these prompts today!

For instant access to viral content creation, check out our 100+ ready-to-use prompt collection.

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