gemini prompts for hollywood cinematic portrait photos

17 Gemini Nano Banana Pro Prompts for Hollywood Like Portraits

ByMohammed Rashid Posted on

Hollywood portraits aren’t just about snapping a photo. They’re about capturing someone’s presence, their confidence, and that intangible quality that makes you stop and stare. These images have that polished, cinematic feel that draws you in. The lighting is perfect. The colors tell a story. Every frame looks like it could hang in a gallery or grace the cover of a magazine.

I’ve been experimenting with Gemini’s Nano Banana Pro model, and honestly, it nails this aesthetic. The model creates stunningly realistic photos that look like they were shot by a professional cinematographer on a high-end camera. The skin textures feel genuine. The backgrounds have that perfect amount of blur. The colors pop without feeling overdone.

How to Use These Prompts

Getting started is simple. Head to gemini.google.com and create a new conversation. Select “Thinking with 3 Pro” and then paste your prompt. If you want to use a reference image, upload that too. Type the prompt and hit generate.

The 17 prompts below are ready to use exactly as written. Each one will generate a different mood, style, and atmosphere. Some are moody and mysterious. Others are glamorous and bold. A few will feel cinematic and gritty. Mix and match, tweak the details, or use them as starting points for your own creative direction.

Let’s get into it.

Futuristic Neon Alleyway

Create a hyper-realistic, cinematic portrait of a young woman with a sharp, intense gaze, standing in a rain-slicked, neon-lit alleyway of a futuristic city. She is wearing a distressed high-collar tactical leather jacket with glowing blue piping and a sheer holographic visor resting on her forehead. Her skin has a subtle sheen from the humidity, and her hair is a short, textured bob dyed silver-white. The background features out-of-focus neon signs in pink and teal, creating a heavy bokeh effect. The lighting is dramatic chiaroscuro, with a strong rim light highlighting her jawline. Shot on an 85mm lens, f/1.8, highly detailed skin texture, 8k resolution. Use aspect ratio 3:4.

Create a hyper-realistic, cinematic portrait of a young woman with a sharp, intense gaze, standing in a rain-slicked, neon-lit alleyway of a futuristic city. She is wearing a distressed high-collar tactical leather jacket with glowing blue piping and a sheer holographic visor resting on her forehead. Her skin has a subtle sheen from the humidity, and her hair is a short, textured bob dyed silver-white. The background features out-of-focus neon signs in pink and teal, creating a heavy bokeh effect. The lighting is dramatic chiaroscuro, with a strong rim light highlighting her jawline. Shot on an 85mm lens, f/1.8, highly detailed skin texture, 8k resolution. Use aspect ratio 3:4.

Medieval Castle Queen

Create a breathtaking, cinematic portrait of a young woman portraying a medieval queen. She is wearing an intricate gown made of deep emerald velvet with gold embroidery and a jeweled corset. A delicate, filigree crown rests on her long, flowing red hair. She stands in a stone corridor of a castle with shafts of golden sunlight streaming through tall gothic windows, illuminating dust particles in the air (volumetric lighting). Her posture is regal and commanding, chin lifted slightly. The image should feature a shallow depth of field to blur the stone pillars in the background. Ultra-realistic, Arri Alexa camera style. Use aspect ratio 3:4.

Create a breathtaking, cinematic portrait of a young woman portraying a medieval queen. She is wearing an intricate gown made of deep emerald velvet with gold embroidery and a jeweled corset. A delicate, filigree crown rests on her long, flowing red hair. She stands in a stone corridor of a castle with shafts of golden sunlight streaming through tall gothic windows, illuminating dust particles in the air (volumetric lighting). Her posture is regal and commanding, chin lifted slightly. The image should feature a shallow depth of field to blur the stone pillars in the background. Ultra-realistic, Arri Alexa camera style. Use aspect ratio 3:4.

Moody City Skyline Executive

Create a dramatic, low-key portrait of a young man sitting in a dimly lit, modern glass office at night. He is wearing a sleek, black turtleneck and a grey wool coat. He sits in a leather chair, hands clasped together, staring intensely at the viewer. The background shows a panoramic view of a city skyline at night, with blurry city lights in cold blues and whites. The reflection of the city is faintly visible on the glass window next to him. The lighting is moody, using “teal and orange” cinematic color grading, with half his face in shadow to suggest mystery. 8k resolution, photorealistic. Use aspect ratio 3:4.

Create a dramatic, low-key portrait of a young man sitting in a dimly lit, modern glass office at night. He is wearing a sleek, black turtleneck and a grey wool coat. He sits in a leather chair, hands clasped together, staring intensely at the viewer. The background shows a panoramic view of a city skyline at night, with blurry city lights in cold blues and whites. The reflection of the city is faintly visible on the glass window next to him. The lighting is moody, using "teal and orange" cinematic color grading, with half his face in shadow to suggest mystery. 8k resolution, photorealistic. Use aspect ratio 3:4.

Classic 1950s Glamour

Create a stunning, soft-focus portrait of a young woman reminiscent of 1950s Hollywood glamour. She is wearing a champagne-colored silk evening gown with a faux fur stole draped over her shoulders. She is posing on a red carpet with flashing paparazzi bulbs creating a sparkling bokeh background. Her makeup is classic, with winged eyeliner and matte red lipstick. Her hair is styled in vintage waves. The lighting is soft and flattering “butterfly lighting” to accentuate her cheekbones. The image should have a dreamy, slightly glowing quality. Technicolor aesthetic. Use aspect ratio 3:4.

Create a stunning, soft-focus portrait of a young woman reminiscent of 1950s Hollywood glamour. She is wearing a champagne-colored silk evening gown with a faux fur stole draped over her shoulders. She is posing on a red carpet with flashing paparazzi bulbs creating a sparkling bokeh background. Her makeup is classic, with winged eyeliner and matte red lipstick. Her hair is styled in vintage waves. The lighting is soft and flattering "butterfly lighting" to accentuate her cheekbones. The image should have a dreamy, slightly glowing quality. Technicolor aesthetic. Use aspect ratio 3:4.

Vintage Desert Highway

Create a stylish, vintage-inspired portrait of a young man leaning against a classic 1960s muscle car at sunset. He is wearing a white t-shirt with rolled sleeves, blue jeans, and a black leather biker jacket slung over one shoulder. He is wearing wayfarer sunglasses and looking towards the horizon. The background is a blurred desert highway with the sun creating a massive lens flare (golden hour). The color grading should be warm, nostalgic, and slightly desaturated like Kodak Portra 400 film. Use aspect ratio 3:4.

Create a stylish, vintage-inspired portrait of a young man leaning against a classic 1960s muscle car at sunset. He is wearing a white t-shirt with rolled sleeves, blue jeans, and a black leather biker jacket slung over one shoulder. He is wearing wayfarer sunglasses and looking towards the horizon. The background is a blurred desert highway with the sun creating a massive lens flare (golden hour). The color grading should be warm, nostalgic, and slightly desaturated like Kodak Portra 400 film. Use aspect ratio 3:4.

High Fashion Flash Portrait

Create a sophisticated, high-flash photography portrait of a young woman exuding elegance and fame. She is wearing a shimmering, backless sequins gown in champagne gold that catches the light. She stands against a deep velvet curtain background. She is looking over her shoulder at the camera with a confident, alluring smile. Her hair is styled in a sleek, wet-look bun. The lighting is direct and hard, mimicking the style of high-end flash celebrity portraits, creating a sharp shadow behind her to add depth. 35mm film grain aesthetic, vibrant colors. Use aspect ratio 3:4.

Create a sophisticated, high-flash photography portrait of a young woman exuding elegance and fame. She is wearing a shimmering, backless sequins gown in champagne gold that catches the light. She stands against a deep velvet curtain background. She is looking over her shoulder at the camera with a confident, alluring smile. Her hair is styled in a sleek, wet-look bun. The lighting is direct and hard, mimicking the style of high-end flash celebrity portraits, creating a sharp shadow behind her to add depth. 35mm film grain aesthetic, vibrant colors. Use aspect ratio 3:4.

Luxury Yacht Preppy

Create a preppy, cinematic portrait of a handsome young man on a sailboat or luxury yacht. He is wearing a beige linen suit with a crisp white shirt, unbuttoned at the top, and tortoise-shell sunglasses tucked into his pocket. The wind is blowing through his hair. The background features deep blue ocean water and a blurred coastline. The lighting is bright natural daylight, highlighting his tan skin. The vibe is luxurious, relaxed, and wealthy, reminiscent of a “Talented Mr. Ripley” film still. Use aspect ratio 3:4.

Create a preppy, cinematic portrait of a handsome young man on a sailboat or luxury yacht. He is wearing a beige linen suit with a crisp white shirt, unbuttoned at the top, and tortoise-shell sunglasses tucked into his pocket. The wind is blowing through his hair. The background features deep blue ocean water and a blurred coastline. The lighting is bright natural daylight, highlighting his tan skin. The vibe is luxurious, relaxed, and wealthy, reminiscent of a "Talented Mr. Ripley" film still. Use aspect ratio 3:4.

Bohemian Blue Hour

Create a whimsical, soft-focus portrait of a young woman in a field of tall grass and wildflowers during the “blue hour” (just after sunset). She is wearing a flowing, bohemian lace dress with flower patterns. She is twirling slightly, her hair moving dynamically. The lighting is ethereal and moody, with a cold blue tone contrasted by a warm lantern she is holding near her face. The image should have a painterly, romantic quality with soft edges and a dreamy atmosphere. Use aspect ratio 3:4.

Create a whimsical, soft-focus portrait of a young woman in a field of tall grass and wildflowers during the "blue hour" (just after sunset). She is wearing a flowing, bohemian lace dress with flower patterns. She is twirling slightly, her hair moving dynamically. The lighting is ethereal and moody, with a cold blue tone contrasted by a warm lantern she is holding near her face. The image should have a painterly, romantic quality with soft edges and a dreamy atmosphere. Use aspect ratio 3:4.

Urban Street Power Suit

Create a powerful, intense portrait of a young man walking across a busy New York City street at night. He is dressed in a razor-sharp, bespoke three-piece charcoal suit with a black tie. The camera tracks him from a low angle. The background is a blur of yellow taxi cabs and towering skyscrapers. Steam rises from a subway grate nearby, adding atmosphere. The lighting is high-contrast, with streetlights carving out the contours of his face. The color palette is steel blue and amber. 8k resolution, highly detailed fabric textures. Use aspect ratio 3:4.

Create a powerful, intense portrait of a young man walking across a busy New York City street at night. He is dressed in a razor-sharp, bespoke three-piece charcoal suit with a black tie. The camera tracks him from a low angle. The background is a blur of yellow taxi cabs and towering skyscrapers. Steam rises from a subway grate nearby, adding atmosphere. The lighting is high-contrast, with streetlights carving out the contours of his face. The color palette is steel blue and amber. 8k resolution, highly detailed fabric textures. Use aspect ratio 3:4.

Art Deco Champagne Party

Create a lavish, 1920s-inspired cinematic portrait of a young man holding a crystal champagne coupe. He is dressed in a white tuxedo jacket with a black bow tie and slicked-back hair. He stands on a marble balcony overlooking a party with fireworks exploding in the distance. The lighting is warm and festive, with gold confetti drifting through the air. The background features Art Deco architecture and blurry party lights. The image should feel decadent, sharp, and vibrant, like a scene from a Baz Luhrmann movie. Use aspect ratio 3:4.

Create a lavish, 1920s-inspired cinematic portrait of a young man holding a crystal champagne coupe. He is dressed in a white tuxedo jacket with a black bow tie and slicked-back hair. He stands on a marble balcony overlooking a party with fireworks exploding in the distance. The lighting is warm and festive, with gold confetti drifting through the air. The background features Art Deco architecture and blurry party lights. The image should feel decadent, sharp, and vibrant, like a scene from a Baz Luhrmann movie. Use aspect ratio 3:4.

Desert Wasteland Sci-Fi

Create a gritty, textural portrait of a young woman in a high-budget sci-fi setting. She is wearing distressed linen wraps, leather goggles around her neck, and a futuristic breathing apparatus hanging loosely on her chest. She stands amidst vast, rippling orange sand dunes with sunset on the horizon. The wind is blowing her hair across her face. The lighting is harsh and dramatic, casting long shadows, with high contrast and sharp details on the fabric textures. IMAX film aesthetic. Use aspect ratio 3:4.

Create a gritty, textural portrait of a young woman in a high-budget sci-fi setting. She is wearing distressed linen wraps, leather goggles around her neck, and a futuristic breathing apparatus hanging loosely on her chest. She stands amidst vast, rippling orange sand dunes with sunset on the horizon. The wind is blowing her hair across her face. The lighting is harsh and dramatic, casting long shadows, with high contrast and sharp details on the fabric textures. IMAX film aesthetic. Use aspect ratio 3:4.

Vintage Diner Noir

Create a moody, emotional portrait of a young man sitting in a vintage 1970s diner booth. He is wearing a corduroy jacket with a shearling collar and a vintage band t-shirt. He is looking out the rainy window, resting his chin on his hand. A cup of black coffee and a half-eaten slice of pie sit on the table. The lighting is cinematic neon—the red glow of the diner sign reflects on his face and the wet window glass. The color palette involves muted greens and deep reds. Shot on 35mm film with visible grain. Use aspect ratio 3:4.

Create a moody, emotional portrait of a young man sitting in a vintage 1970s diner booth. He is wearing a corduroy jacket with a shearling collar and a vintage band t-shirt. He is looking out the rainy window, resting his chin on his hand. A cup of black coffee and a half-eaten slice of pie sit on the table. The lighting is cinematic neon—the red glow of the diner sign reflects on his face and the wet window glass. The color palette involves muted greens and deep reds. Shot on 35mm film with visible grain. Use aspect ratio 3:4.

Quirky Pastel European

Create a stylized, symmetrical portrait of a young woman standing directly in the center of the frame. She is wearing a pastel pink beret and a matching mustard-yellow coat with oversized buttons. She holds a vintage pair of binoculars. The background is a quaint, pastel-colored European hotel facade. The lighting is flat and soft, with no harsh shadows, emphasizing the color palette and quirky geometry of the scene. The expression is deadpan and quirky. Technicolor color grading. Use aspect ratio 3:4.

Create a stylized, symmetrical portrait of a young woman standing directly in the center of the frame. She is wearing a pastel pink beret and a matching mustard-yellow coat with oversized buttons. She holds a vintage pair of binoculars. The background is a quaint, pastel-colored European hotel facade. The lighting is flat and soft, with no harsh shadows, emphasizing the color palette and quirky geometry of the scene. The expression is deadpan and quirky. Technicolor color grading. Use aspect ratio 3:4.

Synthwave Convertible Nights

Create a synth-wave aesthetic portrait of a young man driving a convertible sports car at night. The shot is taken from the passenger seat looking at the driver. He is wearing a denim jacket with the collar popped and aviator sunglasses reflecting the dashboard lights. The wind is blowing through his hair. The background is a blur of purple and cyan motion lines from city streetlights. The image should have a slight VHS glitch effect or chromatic aberration to give it a retro 1980s blockbuster feel. Use aspect ratio 3:4.

Create a synth-wave aesthetic portrait of a young man driving a convertible sports car at night. The shot is taken from the passenger seat looking at the driver. He is wearing a denim jacket with the collar popped and aviator sunglasses reflecting the dashboard lights. The wind is blowing through his hair. The background is a blur of purple and cyan motion lines from city streetlights. The image should have a slight VHS glitch effect or chromatic aberration to give it a retro 1980s blockbuster feel. Use aspect ratio 3:4.

Snowy European Intrigue

Create a sharp, icy portrait of a young woman standing on a bridge in a snowy European city at twilight. She is wearing a tailored beige trench coat with the collar turned up and a black beret. She has leather gloves and is holding a briefcase tightly. Snowflakes are caught in her eyelashes. The background features blurred street lamps and gothic architecture. The lighting is cold and desaturated, with a “steely blue” color grade. The atmosphere is tense and mysterious. Use aspect ratio 3:4.

Create a sharp, icy portrait of a young woman standing on a bridge in a snowy European city at twilight. She is wearing a tailored beige trench coat with the collar turned up and a black beret. She has leather gloves and is holding a briefcase tightly. Snowflakes are caught in her eyelashes. The background features blurred street lamps and gothic architecture. The lighting is cold and desaturated, with a "steely blue" color grade. The atmosphere is tense and mysterious. Use aspect ratio 3:4.

Rugged Old West Outlaw

Create a rugged, intense portrait of a young man in the American Old West. He is wearing a dusty, wide-brimmed cowboy hat and a worn poncho over a dirty shirt. He has light stubble and piercing eyes squinting against the harsh sun. The background is a blurred desert landscape with cactus and heat waves visible. The lighting is hard, directional sunlight (Rembrandt lighting) that accentuates the texture of his skin and the fabric of his clothes. Extreme detail on the leather textures. Techniscope film aesthetic. Use aspect ratio 3:4.

Create a rugged, intense portrait of a young man in the American Old West. He is wearing a dusty, wide-brimmed cowboy hat and a worn poncho over a dirty shirt. He has light stubble and piercing eyes squinting against the harsh sun. The background is a blurred desert landscape with cactus and heat waves visible. The lighting is hard, directional sunlight (Rembrandt lighting) that accentuates the texture of his skin and the fabric of his clothes. Extreme detail on the leather textures. Techniscope film aesthetic. Use aspect ratio 3:4.

Boxing Ring Champion

Create a gritty, visceral portrait of a young man sitting in the corner of a boxing ring. He is wearing a hooded silk robe, hands taped up, with a towel draped over his neck. He is looking down, focused and brooding. There is a small cut above his eyebrow and sweat on his face. The background is dark, with the bright, hazy lights of the arena forming a halo behind him. Dust and steam float in the air. The image should feel raw and physical, shot on 16mm film stock with high contrast. Use aspect ratio 3:4.

Create a gritty, visceral portrait of a young man sitting in the corner of a boxing ring. He is wearing a hooded silk robe, hands taped up, with a towel draped over his neck. He is looking down, focused and brooding. There is a small cut above his eyebrow and sweat on his face. The background is dark, with the bright, hazy lights of the arena forming a halo behind him. Dust and steam float in the air. The image should feel raw and physical, shot on 16mm film stock with high contrast. Use aspect ratio 3:4.

These prompts are just starting points. What matters is that you now have concrete directions to feed into Gemini’s Nano Banana Pro model and get results that actually look like they came from a professional photographer. No more guessing. No more hoping your descriptions are detailed enough.

The model responds to specificity. When you tell it exactly what you want, down to the lens type and lighting style, it delivers. That’s what makes these prompts work so well.

Try a few of them. See which styles speak to you. Then start tweaking. Swap out colors. Change the setting. Add your own details. The prompts aren’t rules to follow religiously, they’re blueprints you can build from.

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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