17 Google Gemini Prompts for Road Trip Photos
Road trip photos have this way of capturing something special. It’s not just about the destination but the whole experience. The open road, the unexpected stops, those quiet moments between point A and point B.
I’ve been playing around with Google’s latest image model, nano banana pro. It’s honestly the best image model I’ve used so far. It creates really realistic photos. I mainly use it for street style photos, but it works great for road trip scenes too.
Here’s how to use these prompts: Go to gemini.google.com or open Gemini app, create a new conversation, then choose ‘Pro’. Type in the prompt. You can also upload your photo as a reference if you want.
I’ve put together 17 prompts that’ll help you create professional road trip photos. Each one is specific enough to get you consistent results.
Standing Beside Vintage Car in Desert
Create a cinematic road trip photo of an adult man standing beside a vintage car parked on an empty desert highway, upright relaxed posture with one hand resting on the car door and the other holding sunglasses, wearing a light brown leather jacket over a white t-shirt, dark slim-fit jeans, casual boots, short neatly styled hair, calm confident expression, warm golden hour sunlight casting long shadows, endless asphalt road fading into the horizon, distant mountains, dust in the air, realistic colors, high-end travel photography style. Use aspect ratio 4:5.

Leaning Against SUV on Coastal Road
Create a realistic road trip photo of an adult woman leaning slightly against the hood of a modern SUV on a coastal road, weight shifted to one leg, arms loosely crossed, wearing an oversized beige hoodie, fitted black leggings, white sneakers, hair tied in a loose ponytail, minimal makeup, peaceful thoughtful expression, ocean cliffs in the background, soft morning light, gentle sea breeze effect on clothing, natural tones, premium lifestyle travel photography. Use aspect ratio 4:5.

Couple Standing on Mountain Roadside
Create a cinematic road trip photo of an adult couple standing on the roadside, relaxed upright posture, holding hands, wearing casual layered outfits with denim jackets, neutral t-shirts, dark jeans, comfortable walking shoes, hair slightly messy from wind, looking toward a winding mountain road ahead, parked car nearby, cloudy sky with dramatic light rays, moody atmosphere, realistic textures, cinematic travel storytelling style. Use aspect ratio 4:5.

Sitting on Open Trunk in Forest
Create a detailed road trip photo of an adult woman sitting on the open trunk edge of a hatchback car, straight relaxed posture with legs slightly bent and feet resting on the ground, wearing a soft knit sweater, high-waist jeans, ankle boots, loose wavy hair, warm friendly smile, camping bags visible inside the trunk, forest road surrounded by tall pine trees, late afternoon sunlight filtering through trees, earthy color palette, authentic adventure photography look. Use aspect ratio 4:5.

Sitting on Classic Car Hood at Sunset
Create a cinematic road trip photo of an adult man sitting on the hood of a classic car, casual confident posture with elbows resting behind him for support, wearing a flannel shirt over a plain t-shirt, rugged jeans, worn leather boots, light stubble beard, thoughtful expression, long open highway at sunset, sky painted with orange and purple tones, reflections on the car surface, cinematic depth, professional travel photography style. Use aspect ratio 4:5.

Standing in Countryside Road
Create a realistic road trip photo of an adult woman standing in the middle of a quiet countryside road, relaxed upright posture with arms loosely by her sides, wearing a flowing maxi dress layered with a denim jacket, flat sandals, hair gently blowing in the wind, calm introspective expression, golden fields on both sides of the road, soft sunset lighting, dreamy mood, high-quality lifestyle travel photography. Use aspect ratio 4:5.

Leaning Out Driver’s Window
Create a cinematic road trip photo of an adult man leaning out of the driver’s side window of a parked car, upper body slightly forward, forearms resting on the window frame, wearing a casual hoodie, baseball cap, sunglasses, relaxed smile, dashboard and steering wheel partially visible, mountain road behind the car, cool early morning light, light fog in the distance, realistic shadows, modern travel photography aesthetic. Use aspect ratio 4:5.

Walking Along Scenic Road
Create a detailed road trip photo of an adult woman walking along a scenic road beside a parked car, natural walking posture with one foot mid-step, wearing a lightweight jacket, fitted jeans, comfortable sneakers, crossbody travel bag, hair loose and natural, curious observant expression, wide valley landscape with rolling hills, bright daylight, clear blue sky, crisp colors, professional adventure lifestyle photography. Use aspect ratio 4:5.

Standing at Cliffside Viewpoint
Create a cinematic road trip photo of an adult man standing beside a car at a remote cliffside viewpoint, upright confident posture with hands resting on hips, wearing a windbreaker jacket over a fitted t-shirt, dark travel pants, trail sneakers, short neatly groomed hair, focused reflective expression, vast ocean stretching below the cliffs, dramatic overcast sky, strong wind shaping clothing, cool muted tones, high-end adventure travel photography style. Use aspect ratio 4:5.

Sitting in Passenger Seat at Roadside Café
Create a realistic road trip photo of an adult woman sitting sideways in the passenger seat with the car door open, relaxed posture with one leg outside the car and one inside, wearing a soft sweatshirt, denim shorts, white sneakers, hair loosely tied in a messy bun, calm relaxed expression, roadside café in the background, warm morning sunlight, subtle shadows, cozy lifestyle travel photography aesthetic. Use aspect ratio 4:5.

Walking on Empty Desert Road
Create a cinematic road trip photo of an adult man walking along an empty desert road, natural walking posture with shoulders relaxed and arms swinging lightly, wearing a loose linen shirt with sleeves rolled up, light-colored trousers, casual loafers, sunglasses, short textured hair, confident wanderer expression, heat waves rising from the asphalt, clear blue sky, minimal environment, sharp details, editorial travel photography style. Use aspect ratio 4:5.

Leaning Against Roadside Railing
Create a detailed road trip photo of an adult woman leaning against a roadside railing overlooking a valley, upright relaxed posture with both hands resting on the railing, wearing a lightweight hoodie, fitted leggings, hiking shoes, hair braided loosely, peaceful contemplative expression, winding road visible below, soft diffused daylight, gentle haze in the distance, natural green tones, realistic adventure photography look. Use aspect ratio 4:5.

Couple Sitting on Car Roof
Create a cinematic road trip photo of an adult couple sitting on the roof of a parked car, relaxed posture with legs dangling over the windshield edge, wearing casual layered outfits with hoodies, jeans, sneakers, hair softly blowing in the wind, smiling while looking at the horizon, wide open grasslands surrounding them, golden sunset light, long shadows, cinematic warmth, storytelling travel photography style. Use aspect ratio 4:5.

Standing at Roadside Fuel Station
Create a realistic road trip photo of an adult man standing at a roadside fuel station, relaxed upright posture with one hand holding a coffee cup and the other resting in his jacket pocket, wearing a bomber jacket, neutral t-shirt, dark jeans, casual boots, neatly trimmed beard, thoughtful expression, car parked nearby, early morning light, slightly empty surroundings, authentic travel lifestyle photography aesthetic. Use aspect ratio 4:5.

Standing Beside Car in Light Rain
Create a cinematic road trip photo of an adult woman standing beside a car under light rain, straight posture with arms crossed gently for warmth, wearing a waterproof jacket, fitted jeans, ankle boots, hair slightly damp, calm introspective expression, wet road reflecting headlights and sky, cloudy moody atmosphere, realistic reflections, cinematic travel photography style. Use aspect ratio 4:5.

Sitting on Roadside Barrier
Create a detailed road trip photo of an adult man sitting on a roadside barrier, relaxed slouched posture with elbows resting on knees, wearing a casual long-sleeve t-shirt, slim jeans, worn sneakers, unstyled natural hair, reflective serious expression, quiet mountain road behind him, late evening blue hour lighting, cool tones, high-detail realistic travel photography. Use aspect ratio 4:5.

Sitting Cross-Legged by Parked Car
Create a cinematic road trip photo of an adult man sitting cross-legged on the ground beside a parked car, relaxed grounded posture with hands resting on knees, wearing a breathable t-shirt, cargo pants, trail shoes, slightly tousled hair, calm introspective expression, wide open plateau landscape, clear sky with subtle clouds, late afternoon natural light, cinematic clarity, professional adventure travel photography. Use aspect ratio 4:5.

These prompts work really well because they’re detailed. The AI knows exactly what you want, so you’ll get consistent results every time you use them.
Feel free to tweak them based on your style. Change the clothing, swap the car type, adjust the time of day. The structure is what matters. Once you get the hang of it, you can create your own prompts for any road trip scenario you can think of.
The quality you’ll get from nano banana pro is pretty impressive. These photos look real enough that most people won’t even question them. That’s the whole point.
Try a few out and see what works for you.