gemini prompts for laughing portraits

20 Google Gemini Prompts for Casual Laughing Portraits

ByMohammed Rashid Posted on Updated on

I’ve been creating laughing portraits for a while now, and honestly, they’re some of the most enjoyable photos to work with. There’s something about capturing genuine laughter that makes images feel alive and real.

Casual laughing photos are different from posed portraits. They show people in their natural element, caught in moments of pure joy. These aren’t the stiff, forced smiles you see in traditional photography. Instead, they capture authentic emotions, spontaneous reactions, and real connections between people.

I’ve been using Google’s latest image model, Nano Banana Pro, for these types of photos. It’s now considered the best image model out there, and I can confirm it creates incredibly realistic photos. The level of detail it produces is impressive.

Here’s how to use these prompts: Go to gemini.google.com or open your Gemini app, create a new conversation, then choose ‘Pro’ and type in the prompt. You can also upload your own photo as a reference to create personalized versions of yourself in these laughing portraits.

Below are 20 prompts I’ve put together. Each one creates a different style of casual laughing portrait.

Young Man with Beige Overshirt

Create a candid laughing portrait of a young man captured mid-laughter, head slightly tilted back, eyes half-closed, showing natural teeth and smile lines. He is standing casually with one hand in his pocket and the other slightly raised as if reacting to a joke. He is wearing a relaxed-fit beige overshirt layered over a white t-shirt, dark slim jeans, and clean white sneakers. Shot from chest-up with a shallow depth of field using a 50mm lens look, slightly low camera angle for confidence. Natural sunlight coming from the side creates soft highlights on his face. Background is an urban street with blurred cafes and warm tones, creating a modern Instagram aesthetic. Use aspect ratio 4:5.

Create a candid laughing portrait of a young man captured mid-laughter, head slightly tilted back, eyes half-closed, showing natural teeth and smile lines. He is standing casually with one hand in his pocket and the other slightly raised as if reacting to a joke. He is wearing a relaxed-fit beige overshirt layered over a white t-shirt, dark slim jeans, and clean white sneakers. Shot from chest-up with a shallow depth of field using a 50mm lens look, slightly low camera angle for confidence. Natural sunlight coming from the side creates soft highlights on his face. Background is an urban street with blurred cafes and warm tones, creating a modern Instagram aesthetic. Use aspect ratio 4:5.

Woman in Pastel Summer Dress

Create a candid laughing portrait of a woman caught in a genuine moment, leaning slightly forward with her shoulders relaxed and her head turned to the side while laughing freely. She is wearing a flowy pastel summer dress with subtle texture, minimal gold jewelry, and natural makeup with glowing skin. Her hair is loose and slightly wind-swept. The photo is shot at eye level with a portrait lens, soft background blur, and warm golden-hour lighting. Background features a sunlit park with greenery and bokeh light spots, giving a soft, stylish Instagram vibe. Use aspect ratio 4:5.

Create a candid laughing portrait of a woman caught in a genuine moment, leaning slightly forward with her shoulders relaxed and her head turned to the side while laughing freely. She is wearing a flowy pastel summer dress with subtle texture, minimal gold jewelry, and natural makeup with glowing skin. Her hair is loose and slightly wind-swept. The photo is shot at eye level with a portrait lens, soft background blur, and warm golden-hour lighting. Background features a sunlit park with greenery and bokeh light spots, giving a soft, stylish Instagram vibe. Use aspect ratio 4:5.

Playful Child in Denim Jacket

Create a candid laughing portrait of a child in motion, captured mid-giggle while slightly jumping or running toward the camera. The child’s posture is energetic and playful, arms slightly lifted, eyes bright, and mouth open in pure laughter. Outfit includes casual modern clothing like a denim jacket over a graphic t-shirt, comfortable pants, and sneakers. Shot from a low camera angle to emphasize joy and movement, using fast shutter look with soft background blur. Natural daylight with gentle shadows. Background is an outdoor playground or open park with muted colors to keep focus on the child, styled like a lifestyle Instagram photo. Use aspect ratio 4:5.

Create a candid laughing portrait of a child in motion, captured mid-giggle while slightly jumping or running toward the camera. The child's posture is energetic and playful, arms slightly lifted, eyes bright, and mouth open in pure laughter. Outfit includes casual modern clothing like a denim jacket over a graphic t-shirt, comfortable pants, and sneakers. Shot from a low camera angle to emphasize joy and movement, using fast shutter look with soft background blur. Natural daylight with gentle shadows. Background is an outdoor playground or open park with muted colors to keep focus on the child, styled like a lifestyle Instagram photo. Use aspect ratio 4:5.

Couple Walking Side by Side

Create a candid laughing portrait of a couple walking side by side, captured mid-laughter as they look at each other rather than the camera. Their posture is relaxed and natural, shoulders close, hands brushing or lightly holding. The man is wearing a casual button-down shirt with rolled sleeves and chinos, while the woman is wearing high-waisted jeans and a cozy knit top. Shot from a slight distance with a documentary-style angle, shallow depth of field, and soft natural light. Background is a city sidewalk with blurred buildings and warm neutral tones, giving an effortless Instagram couple aesthetic. Use aspect ratio 4:5.

Create a candid laughing portrait of a couple walking side by side, captured mid-laughter as they look at each other rather than the camera. Their posture is relaxed and natural, shoulders close, hands brushing or lightly holding. The man is wearing a casual button-down shirt with rolled sleeves and chinos, while the woman is wearing high-waisted jeans and a cozy knit top. Shot from a slight distance with a documentary-style angle, shallow depth of field, and soft natural light. Background is a city sidewalk with blurred buildings and warm neutral tones, giving an effortless Instagram couple aesthetic. Use aspect ratio 4:5.

Woman at Outdoor Café

Create a candid laughing portrait of a woman sitting at an outdoor café table, leaning back slightly in her chair while laughing, one hand resting on the table and the other touching her hair. She is dressed in a stylish blazer over a tank top, paired with relaxed trousers and sunglasses resting on the table. Shot from a slightly angled perspective, chest-up framing, with natural daylight and soft shadows. Background includes blurred café chairs, coffee cups, and warm city textures, creating a trendy Instagram lifestyle look. Use aspect ratio 4:5.

Create a candid laughing portrait of a woman sitting at an outdoor café table, leaning back slightly in her chair while laughing, one hand resting on the table and the other touching her hair. She is dressed in a stylish blazer over a tank top, paired with relaxed trousers and sunglasses resting on the table. Shot from a slightly angled perspective, chest-up framing, with natural daylight and soft shadows. Background includes blurred café chairs, coffee cups, and warm city textures, creating a trendy Instagram lifestyle look. Use aspect ratio 4:5.

Man in Monochrome Outfit

Create a candid laughing portrait of a man looking away from the camera, caught mid-laugh as if reacting to someone off-frame. His posture is relaxed, shoulders slightly turned, chin angled upward. He is wearing a modern monochrome outfit with a fitted t-shirt, lightweight jacket, and subtle accessories like a watch. Shot with a shallow depth of field using a portrait lens, soft directional lighting highlighting facial contours. Background is a minimalist indoor space with neutral walls and soft shadows, styled like a clean Instagram portrait. Use aspect ratio 4:5.

Create a candid laughing portrait of a man looking away from the camera, caught mid-laugh as if reacting to someone off-frame. His posture is relaxed, shoulders slightly turned, chin angled upward. He is wearing a modern monochrome outfit with a fitted t-shirt, lightweight jacket, and subtle accessories like a watch. Shot with a shallow depth of field using a portrait lens, soft directional lighting highlighting facial contours. Background is a minimalist indoor space with neutral walls and soft shadows, styled like a clean Instagram portrait. Use aspect ratio 4:5.

Couple on Steps

Create a candid laughing portrait of a couple sitting close together on steps or a bench, leaning into each other while laughing naturally. Their posture shows comfort and connection, with relaxed shoulders and subtle body contact. Both are dressed in coordinated casual outfits with neutral tones and soft textures. Shot at eye level with a warm color grade, shallow depth of field, and natural light. Background is an outdoor urban setting with blurred architecture, giving a cozy yet stylish Instagram feel. Use aspect ratio 4:5.

Create a candid laughing portrait of a couple sitting close together on steps or a bench, leaning into each other while laughing naturally. Their posture shows comfort and connection, with relaxed shoulders and subtle body contact. Both are dressed in coordinated casual outfits with neutral tones and soft textures. Shot at eye level with a warm color grade, shallow depth of field, and natural light. Background is an outdoor urban setting with blurred architecture, giving a cozy yet stylish Instagram feel. Use aspect ratio 4:5.

Woman Looking Over Shoulder

Create a candid laughing portrait of a woman turning her head over her shoulder while laughing, caught mid-motion with loose hair flowing naturally. Her posture is relaxed, body facing away while her face turns toward the camera. She is wearing a fitted neutral-toned top with high-waisted trousers and minimal jewelry. Shot from slightly above eye level with a portrait lens, soft depth of field, and natural daylight. Background is a blurred city street with warm highlights and soft textures, giving a modern Instagram editorial look. Use aspect ratio 4:5.

Create a candid laughing portrait of a woman turning her head over her shoulder while laughing, caught mid-motion with loose hair flowing naturally. Her posture is relaxed, body facing away while her face turns toward the camera. She is wearing a fitted neutral-toned top with high-waisted trousers and minimal jewelry. Shot from slightly above eye level with a portrait lens, soft depth of field, and natural daylight. Background is a blurred city street with warm highlights and soft textures, giving a modern Instagram editorial look. Use aspect ratio 4:5.

Man on Outdoor Steps

Create a candid laughing portrait of a man sitting casually on outdoor steps, elbows resting loosely on his knees as he laughs naturally while looking slightly off-camera. He is dressed in a relaxed hoodie layered with a lightweight jacket, slim jeans, and sneakers. Shot from a slightly low angle with shallow depth of field to create separation from the background. Soft natural light with subtle shadows adds depth. Background includes blurred concrete textures and urban elements, styled like a casual Instagram lifestyle photo. Use aspect ratio 4:5.

Create a candid laughing portrait of a man sitting casually on outdoor steps, elbows resting loosely on his knees as he laughs naturally while looking slightly off-camera. He is dressed in a relaxed hoodie layered with a lightweight jacket, slim jeans, and sneakers. Shot from a slightly low angle with shallow depth of field to create separation from the background. Soft natural light with subtle shadows adds depth. Background includes blurred concrete textures and urban elements, styled like a casual Instagram lifestyle photo. Use aspect ratio 4:5.

Child Close-Up

Create a candid laughing portrait of a child captured in a close-up frame, face filling most of the composition, eyes sparkling and mouth open in spontaneous laughter. The child’s posture is slightly leaning toward the camera, creating an intimate feel. Wearing a cozy sweater with soft textures and simple patterns. Shot at eye level with a portrait lens look, soft natural light evenly illuminating the face. Background is softly blurred with pastel colors, creating a warm and joyful Instagram aesthetic. Use aspect ratio 4:5.

Create a candid laughing portrait of a child captured in a close-up frame, face filling most of the composition, eyes sparkling and mouth open in spontaneous laughter. The child's posture is slightly leaning toward the camera, creating an intimate feel. Wearing a cozy sweater with soft textures and simple patterns. Shot at eye level with a portrait lens look, soft natural light evenly illuminating the face. Background is softly blurred with pastel colors, creating a warm and joyful Instagram aesthetic. Use aspect ratio 4:5.

Couple During Golden Hour

Create a candid laughing portrait of a couple standing close together during golden hour, sunlight wrapping softly around them as they laugh while sharing a private moment. Their posture is relaxed, bodies angled toward each other, shoulders touching. Outfits are stylish yet casual, with warm tones that complement the light. Shot at eye level with shallow depth of field and cinematic lighting. Background features softly blurred trees and warm sky hues, creating a dreamy Instagram couple photo. Use aspect ratio 4:5.

Create a candid laughing portrait of a couple standing close together during golden hour, sunlight wrapping softly around them as they laugh while sharing a private moment. Their posture is relaxed, bodies angled toward each other, shoulders touching. Outfits are stylish yet casual, with warm tones that complement the light. Shot at eye level with shallow depth of field and cinematic lighting. Background features softly blurred trees and warm sky hues, creating a dreamy Instagram couple photo. Use aspect ratio 4:5.

Woman Walking Toward Camera

Create a candid laughing portrait of a woman walking toward the camera, captured mid-step with a natural laugh and confident posture. One arm swings naturally while the other lightly holds a bag strap. She is wearing a modern street-style outfit with layered textures and neutral colors. Shot at waist-up framing with a slight motion blur in the background, using natural daylight. Background is an urban street with soft bokeh lights, giving a dynamic Instagram fashion vibe. Use aspect ratio 4:5.

Create a candid laughing portrait of a woman walking toward the camera, captured mid-step with a natural laugh and confident posture. One arm swings naturally while the other lightly holds a bag strap. She is wearing a modern street-style outfit with layered textures and neutral colors. Shot at waist-up framing with a slight motion blur in the background, using natural daylight. Background is an urban street with soft bokeh lights, giving a dynamic Instagram fashion vibe. Use aspect ratio 4:5.

Man Near Window

Create a candid laughing portrait of a man standing near a large window, laughing naturally while looking outside. His posture is relaxed, leaning slightly against the wall with arms loosely crossed. He is dressed in a clean casual outfit with soft fabrics. Shot from the side with natural window light creating gentle highlights and shadows on his face. Background is a minimal indoor space with soft tones, styled like a modern Instagram portrait. Use aspect ratio 4:5.

Create a candid laughing portrait of a man standing near a large window, laughing naturally while looking outside. His posture is relaxed, leaning slightly against the wall with arms loosely crossed. He is dressed in a clean casual outfit with soft fabrics. Shot from the side with natural window light creating gentle highlights and shadows on his face. Background is a minimal indoor space with soft tones, styled like a modern Instagram portrait. Use aspect ratio 4:5.

Two Friends Together

Create a candid laughing portrait of two friends captured mid-laughter, standing close together with casual body language and expressive gestures. Their posture is dynamic, slightly leaning toward each other. They are wearing trendy casual outfits with complementary colors. Shot at eye level with shallow depth of field and natural daylight. Background is an outdoor lifestyle setting with soft blur and warm tones, giving a spontaneous Instagram photo feel. Use aspect ratio 4:5.

Create a candid laughing portrait of two friends captured mid-laughter, standing close together with casual body language and expressive gestures. Their posture is dynamic, slightly leaning toward each other. They are wearing trendy casual outfits with complementary colors. Shot at eye level with shallow depth of field and natural daylight. Background is an outdoor lifestyle setting with soft blur and warm tones, giving a spontaneous Instagram photo feel. Use aspect ratio 4:5.

Couple in Wildflower Meadow

Create a candid portrait of a young couple in their late 20s laughing together, foreheads touching, wearing coordinated casual outfits – him in a white linen shirt and light blue jeans, her in a flowing pastel pink sundress. They’re standing in a wildflower meadow during golden hour. Shot from a medium distance at chest level, capturing both subjects equally. Their arms are wrapped around each other naturally. Soft backlight creates a dreamy halo effect. Bokeh from distant flowers in the background. Warm, romantic color palette. Use aspect ratio 4:5.

Create a candid portrait of a young couple in their late 20s laughing together, foreheads touching, wearing coordinated casual outfits - him in a white linen shirt and light blue jeans, her in a flowing pastel pink sundress. They're standing in a wildflower meadow during golden hour. Shot from a medium distance at chest level, capturing both subjects equally. Their arms are wrapped around each other naturally. Soft backlight creates a dreamy halo effect. Bokeh from distant flowers in the background. Warm, romantic color palette. Use aspect ratio 4:5.

Girl Jumping in Puddle

Create a candid portrait of a 7-year-old girl with braided hair erupting in pure belly laughter, wearing a bright yellow raincoat and colorful rain boots. She’s jumping in a puddle with water splashing around her feet. Shot from a low angle looking slightly up, capturing her mid-jump with arms spread wide. Overcast day lighting provides soft, even illumination. Background shows a rainy park setting with blurred autumn trees. Her face shows unfiltered childhood joy with eyes squeezed shut. Vibrant colors pop against the grey sky. Use aspect ratio 4:5.

Create a candid portrait of a 7-year-old girl with braided hair erupting in pure belly laughter, wearing a bright yellow raincoat and colorful rain boots. She's jumping in a puddle with water splashing around her feet. Shot from a low angle looking slightly up, capturing her mid-jump with arms spread wide. Overcast day lighting provides soft, even illumination. Background shows a rainy park setting with blurred autumn trees. Her face shows unfiltered childhood joy with eyes squeezed shut. Vibrant colors pop against the grey sky. Use aspect ratio 4:5.

Woman Cooking in Kitchen

Create a candid portrait of a woman in her 40s with short pixie haircut laughing while cooking in a modern minimalist kitchen, wearing a casual white button-up shirt with sleeves rolled up and black apron. She’s mid-motion, wiping her hands on a kitchen towel. Shot from a side angle at waist level, capturing her profile and genuine smile. Natural window light from the left creates soft shadows. Background shows sleek kitchen counters and hanging copper pots slightly out of focus. Warm, homey atmosphere with neutral color palette. Use aspect ratio 4:5.

Create a candid portrait of a woman in her 40s with short pixie haircut laughing while cooking in a modern minimalist kitchen, wearing a casual white button-up shirt with sleeves rolled up and black apron. She's mid-motion, wiping her hands on a kitchen towel. Shot from a side angle at waist level, capturing her profile and genuine smile. Natural window light from the left creates soft shadows. Background shows sleek kitchen counters and hanging copper pots slightly out of focus. Warm, homey atmosphere with neutral color palette. Use aspect ratio 4:5.

Teenage Boy with Skateboard

Create a candid portrait of a teenage boy around 16 years old laughing heartily while holding a skateboard, wearing a vintage band t-shirt, ripped black jeans, and high-top sneakers. He’s sitting on concrete steps in an urban skate park setting. Shot from a slightly elevated angle looking down, capturing his relaxed seated posture with one knee up. Late afternoon sun creates dramatic side lighting and long shadows. Background shows graffiti wall art slightly blurred. His head is tilted back naturally. Edgy street style aesthetic with high contrast. Use aspect ratio 4:5.

Create a candid portrait of a teenage boy around 16 years old laughing heartily while holding a skateboard, wearing a vintage band t-shirt, ripped black jeans, and high-top sneakers. He's sitting on concrete steps in an urban skate park setting. Shot from a slightly elevated angle looking down, capturing his relaxed seated posture with one knee up. Late afternoon sun creates dramatic side lighting and long shadows. Background shows graffiti wall art slightly blurred. His head is tilted back naturally. Edgy street style aesthetic with high contrast. Use aspect ratio 4:5.

Elderly Couple on Bench

Create a candid portrait of an elderly couple in their 70s sharing a laugh on a vintage wooden bench, both wearing elegant casual attire – him in a light grey cardigan over a white shirt, her in a floral blouse and beige slacks. They’re holding hands between them. Shot from a straight-on angle at seated eye level. Soft morning light filters through tree branches above. Their faces show genuine wrinkles of joy and years of laughter together. Background is a peaceful garden with blurred greenery and flowers. Timeless, warm color tones. Use aspect ratio 4:5.

Create a candid portrait of an elderly couple in their 70s sharing a laugh on a vintage wooden bench, both wearing elegant casual attire - him in a light grey cardigan over a white shirt, her in a floral blouse and beige slacks. They're holding hands between them. Shot from a straight-on angle at seated eye level. Soft morning light filters through tree branches above. Their faces show genuine wrinkles of joy and years of laughter together. Background is a peaceful garden with blurred greenery and flowers. Timeless, warm color tones. Use aspect ratio 4:5.

Woman in Coffee Shop

Create a candid portrait of a young woman in her mid-20s throwing her head back in genuine laughter, wearing a cream oversized knit sweater and high-waisted jeans, standing in a sun-drenched coffee shop with large windows. Her hands are naturally gesturing mid-conversation, one hand touching her chest. Shot from a slightly low angle at eye level, shallow depth of field with bokeh lights in the background. Golden hour lighting streaming through windows creates a warm glow on her face. Tousled wavy hair catches the light. Background shows blurred cafe interior with hanging plants. Use aspect ratio 4:5.

Create a candid portrait of a young woman in her mid-20s throwing her head back in genuine laughter, wearing a cream oversized knit sweater and high-waisted jeans, standing in a sun-drenched coffee shop with large windows. Her hands are naturally gesturing mid-conversation, one hand touching her chest. Shot from a slightly low angle at eye level, shallow depth of field with bokeh lights in the background. Golden hour lighting streaming through windows creates a warm glow on her face. Tousled wavy hair catches the light. Background shows blurred cafe interior with hanging plants. Use aspect ratio 4:5.

These 20 prompts give you a solid starting point for creating authentic laughing portraits with Google Gemini. I’ve tested each one multiple times, and they consistently produce natural-looking results that feel genuine rather than staged.

Feel free to modify these prompts based on your needs. You can change the clothing styles, adjust the backgrounds, or swap out the settings to match your vision. The structure is what matters most.

If you want to create portraits of yourself, upload a reference photo before using the prompt. This helps the AI generate images that actually look like you while maintaining that casual, laughing aesthetic.

One thing I’ve learned from working with these prompts is that the 4:5 aspect ratio works best for social media, especially Instagram. But you can adjust that if you need different dimensions for other platforms.

Give these a try and see which styles resonate with you. I’d love to hear which prompts become your favorites.

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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