20 Gemini Nano Banana Pro Prompts for Beautiful Close Up Photos

Close up photography has always fascinated me. There’s something magical about getting in really close to your subject and revealing details that normally go unnoticed. The texture of skin, the patterns in nature, the tiny droplets on glass, these are the moments that make close up shots so captivating.

When you shoot close up, you’re not just taking a photo. You’re showing people a world they don’t usually see. The fine lines in someone’s face tell a story. The dewdrop on a leaf becomes a tiny universe. That’s what makes this style so powerful.

Google’s latest image model, Nano Banana Pro, is now considered the best image model out there. It creates realistic photos that look like they were actually captured with a camera. I’ve been testing it, and the results are impressive.

Here’s how to use it: Go to gemini.google.com, create a new conversation, then choose ‘Thinking with 3 pro’ and type in your prompt. If you want to add a reference image, you can upload a photo too.

I’ve put together 20 prompts that will help you create stunning close up photos. Just copy and paste them exactly as they appear below.

Young Woman Portrait with Natural Light

Create a close up portrait of a young woman with soft glowing skin, warm natural light on her face, delicate freckles, and a gentle breeze moving a few strands of hair. Capture crisp details in her eyelashes and subtle reflections in her eyes, with a blurred pastel background that adds depth. Use aspect ratio 1:1.

Tiger’s Face with Dramatic Detail

Create a close up highly detailed photo of a tiger’s face showing sharp whiskers, amber eyes, and rich orange fur with bold black stripes. Add dramatic lighting and a soft jungle green blur behind the tiger. Use aspect ratio 1:1.

Rich Textured Coffee Beans

Create a close up photo of roasted coffee beans with rich brown tones, deep texture, and subtle glistening oils. Add a warm earthy background blur to enhance depth. Use aspect ratio 1:1.

Blooming Rose with Morning Dew

Create a close up macro photo of a blooming rose with velvety petals, delicate dew drops, and vibrant color tones. Use soft natural lighting with a gentle green background. Use aspect ratio 1:1.

Elderly Man Character Portrait

Create a close up shot of an elderly man with deep character lines, textured skin, silver beard, and thoughtful eyes. Highlight fine details like pores, wrinkles, and subtle warm highlights from a golden hour light source, with a smooth dark background. Use aspect ratio 1:1.

Hovering Hummingbird Mid-Flight

Create a close up macro style shot of a hummingbird hovering mid-air, showing iridescent feathers and tiny details in its wings. Use a blurred floral backdrop. Use aspect ratio 1:1.

Glowing Neon Sign with Rain

Create a close up shot of a glowing neon sign with reflective surfaces, showing crisp edges of each letter and slight haze from the neon light. Include rain droplets on surrounding glass for atmosphere. Use aspect ratio 1:1.

Water Splash Frozen in Time

Create a close up artistic splash photo of water frozen in motion, capturing sharp droplets and smooth reflections. Place a soft gradient background behind it for contrast. Use aspect ratio 1:1.

Cinematic Man in Leather Jacket

Create a close up cinematic portrait of a stylish man wearing a leather jacket, strong rim lighting outlining his jawline, and cool toned shadows for contrast. Include sharp focus on his eyes and soft bokeh behind him. Use aspect ratio 1:1.

Emerald Eye with Sunset Reflection

Create a hyper-realistic extreme close up of a human eye with a piercing emerald green iris. Capture the reflection of a warm sunset in the pupil, the intricate texture of the skin around the eye, and individual eyelashes. The lighting should be soft and golden, emphasizing the depth and moisture of the eye, macro photography style. Aspect Ratio 1:1.

Maine Coon Cat with Holiday Lights

Create a cozy close up of a Maine Coon cat’s face, focusing sharply on its nose and long, white whiskers. The fur should look incredibly soft and tactile. The background should be a blurry, warm bokeh of twinkling holiday lights. The lighting should be soft and diffused to highlight the texture of the fur. Aspect Ratio 1:1

Dew Drop on Fern Leaf

Create a macro close up of a single dew drop resting on the edge of a green fern leaf. Inside the water droplet, show a refracted reflection of the surrounding forest. The lighting should be crisp and fresh, emphasizing the translucency of the water and the veins of the leaf. Aspect Ratio 1:1.

Antique Pocket Watch Gears

Create a mechanical close up of the internal gears of an antique brass pocket watch. Focus on the rust, patina, and engraved details of the cogs. The lighting should be moody and warm, resembling candlelight, to emphasize the metallic textures and history of the object. Aspect Ratio 1:1.

Chunky Knit Wool Sweater

Create a tactile close up of a chunky knit wool sweater in a mustard yellow color. Focus on the individual fibers and the weaving pattern. The lighting should be side-lit to create micro-shadows that emphasize the depth and softness of the yarn. Aspect Ratio 1:1.

Tribal Warrior with Clay Paint

Create a gritty close up of a tribal warrior’s face featuring cracked clay face paint. Focus on the contrast between the dry, matte texture of the paint and the sweat on the skin. The eyes should be intense and focused. Use dramatic, flickering firelight to create deep shadows and warm highlights. Aspect Ratio 1:1.

Jumping Spider with Glassy Eyes

Create a macro close up of a cute jumping spider facing the camera. Focus on the large, glassy reflection in its front eyes and the iridescent fuzz on its pedipalps. The background should be a creamy, vibrant green bokeh of a leaf, making the spider look tiny but detailed. Aspect Ratio 1:1.

Backlit Orange Slice

Create a refreshing close up of a slice of an orange held up against a bright light. Focus on the translucent juice sacs (vesicles) and the fibrous white pith. The light should shine through the fruit, making it glow with vibrant reds and oranges. Aspect Ratio 1:1.

Glowing Burning Charcoal

Create a fiery close up of burning charcoal in a fire. Focus on the glowing red and orange cracks within the black, ash-covered wood. Capture the heat radiating from the texture and the subtle wisps of smoke rising. The lighting comes entirely from the glow of the ember itself. Aspect Ratio 1:1.

Dandelion Seed in Sunset

Create a delicate close up of a dandelion seed head (puffball) ready to blow away. Focus on the parachute-like structure of a single seed among the many. The lighting should be backlit by a sunset, creating a halo effect around the fluffy white textures. Aspect Ratio 1:1.

Chocolate Flow

Create a decadent close up of thick, dark chocolate melting. Focus on the glossy, viscous stream of chocolate pouring over a textured surface. Capture the highlights that make the liquid look silky and rich. The lighting should be high-contrast studio lighting to emphasize the sheen. Aspect Ratio 1:1.

I’ve been using these prompts for a while now, and the results keep surprising me. Each one produces something unique, and you can always tweak them to fit your vision.

The beauty of close up photography is in the details. You don’t need elaborate setups or fancy equipment anymore. With Nano Banana Pro, you can create professional-looking close up shots just by describing what you want to see.

Try these prompts out and see which ones work best for you. Some of my favorites are the eye reflection, the coffee beans, and the water droplets. But honestly, they all have something special about them.

Feel free to experiment with the prompts too. Change the colors, adjust the lighting, or add your own creative touches. The model is flexible enough to handle variations while still keeping that realistic quality.