22 Gemini Prompts for Friends Photos

If you’ve got a bunch of regular photos of your friends lying around and want to turn them into something special, Google’s new nano banana image model in Gemini makes this ridiculously easy.

You don’t need fancy editing skills or expensive software. Just head to gemini.google.com or open the Gemini app, start a new chat, and attach your friends’ photos. Then use any of the prompts below, and Gemini does the work.

Pro tip: If you want accurate results, mention the exact number of friends in your photo when you use a prompt.

I tested all 22 of these prompts myself, and they work great. Each one comes with a title and the exact prompt to use.

Candid City Street Vibe

Create a stunning candid photo of friends standing on a quiet city street, wearing trendy casual streetwear in soft neutral tones like beige, grey, and denim. Shot from a low angle slightly tilted upward to add cinematic depth. The mood should feel relaxed, stylish, and spontaneous, perfect for a lifestyle post.

Coffee Shop Aesthetic

Create an aesthetic indoor photo of friends sitting together at a cozy coffee shop table, soft warm lighting, rustic background with plants and wooden textures. Everyone is casually dressed in muted fall tones, browns, greens, and creams. Captured at eye level with a shallow depth of field to blur the background.

Beach Sunset Barefoot

Create a vibrant photo of friends walking by the beach, barefoot on wet sand with waves touching their feet. Outfits are light and airy, linen shirts, shorts, or dresses in pastel colors. The camera captures them from behind at waist level, with the sunset casting a golden reflection over the water. The image should radiate joy and freedom.

Neon Night City

Create a fun night photo of friends standing under glowing neon signs in a city street, wearing edgy modern outfits, black jackets, sneakers, or reflective accessories. The photo is taken from a low angle to capture the lights above, with a slightly blurred motion background for a dynamic nightlife aesthetic.

Music Festival Energy

Create a lively photo of friends at an outdoor music festival, colorful lights and decorations in the background. Everyone is enjoying, wearing casual outfits with denim, sneakers, and accessories like sunglasses or hats. Capture the shot from slightly above eye level.

Picnic Day Casual

Create a bright and cheerful photo of friends having a picnic on a grassy field. Colorful picnic blanket, food and drinks spread out, soft sunlight filtering through trees. Everyone is casually dressed in light summer clothes, whites, yellows, and blues. Capture from a top-down diagonal angle to show both faces and picnic layout. The vibe should feel candid and natural.

Retro Diner Throwback

Create a vintage style photo of friends standing or sitting together in a retro setting, an old diner. The color tone is warm and slightly faded like film photography. Outfits include tucked shirts, casual jackets, and jeans. Capture with a slight grain effect, taken from eye level, with everyone naturally posing or laughing.

Mountain Viewpoint Moment

Create a breathtaking photo of friends standing on a viewpoint overlooking mountains. The color tone is cool and misty. Everyone wears outdoor jackets and boots in earthy tones. The shot should feel cinematic and awe-inspiring.

Cozy Couch Night In

Create a playful indoor photo of friends sitting on a couch, surrounded by fairy lights, books, or snacks. They’re in cozy loungewear, hoodies, oversized shirts, or pajamas in pastel colors. Capture from a slightly higher angle, using soft lighting to highlight smiles and comfort. The tone should feel intimate and authentic.

Fashion Magazine Crosswalk

Create a stylish photo of friends walking across a zebra crossing in an urban downtown area, wearing coordinated streetwear, oversized jackets, sneakers, and layered accessories in monochrome or muted pastel tones. The shot is captured from a low front angle, mid-step, with blurred motion to give a fashion-magazine vibe. The lighting is overcast for a clean, modern tone.

Smoke Bomb Color Blast

Create a vibrant outdoor photo of friends surrounded by colorful smoke bombs in shades of pink, blue, and purple. They are wearing casual clothes in neutral colors so the smoke stands out. Capture the photo from a slightly low wide-angle, with one or two friends mid-laugh and the smoke swirling around them. The scene feels artistic, energetic, and perfect for social media.

Campfire Warmth

Create a warm, cozy night photo of friends sitting around a campfire, soft orange light illuminating their faces, surrounded by forest or open field. They are dressed in hoodies, jackets, and blankets. Capture from a close-up low angle, emphasizing the firelight and laughter. The color tone should be deep, warm, and comforting.

Studio Minimal Chic

Create a clean, modern indoor studio photo of friends standing or sitting against a solid-colored backdrop, light beige, grey, or pastel pink. Everyone is wearing minimal outfits in matching neutral shades, styled simply but chic. Capture from eye level, centered composition, soft lighting. The result should feel elegant and Instagram-ready.

Sunset Road Trip

Create a cinematic shot of friends standing beside a parked car on an open countryside road, with the sky glowing at sunset. They’re casually leaning on the car, wearing denim, t-shirts, and sunglasses. Capture from a wide-angle view slightly from the front, showing the open horizon and carefree vibe of travel.

Morning Window Light

Create a softly lit morning photo of friends sitting near a window with sunlight streaming in, dust particles visible in the air. They’re in cozy neutral-toned outfits, light beige, off-white, and soft brown. Capture from a side angle, focusing on the golden glow on their faces. Add coffee mugs or books for a peaceful, morning aesthetic.

Concrete Shadow Play

Create a stylish photo of friends walking along a minimalist white or concrete wall, casting long sharp shadows in the late afternoon sun. They’re dressed in high contrast tones. Capture from a low wide-angle with a strong contrast between light and shadow, creating a crisp editorial look.

Summer Ice Cream Walk

Create a fun, candid photo of friends walking outdoors holding ice creams or cold drinks, wearing casual summer clothes in pastel shades, sky blue, mint, white. Capture from a slightly lower front angle as they walk toward the camera, mid-laugh. The background is softly blurred with warm sunlight giving a film-like vibe.

Powerful City Pose

Create a bold street-style photo of friends standing confidently on a modern city sidewalk with tall buildings in the background. They’re wearing trendy layered outfits, long coats, cropped jackets, wide-leg pants, and chunky sneakers in neutral and black tones. Capture from a low front angle to make them look taller and powerful. The tone is clean and editorial, with soft shadows and a slightly desaturated color grade.

Fashion Campaign Rooftop

Create a dramatic rooftop photo at sunset with the city skyline behind friends posing like a fashion campaign. They’re wearing chic urban outfits, blazers, high-waist pants, fitted shirts, and sunglasses. Capture from a low upward angle, letting the warm light highlight the clothing texture. The tone should feel cinematic and classy.

Timeless Black and White

Create a striking black-and-white photo of friends standing against a plain textured wall, wearing coordinated monochrome outfits, black turtlenecks, trousers, and boots. Capture from eye level with even lighting and subtle contrast. The pose is calm, confident, and editorial. The final image should feel timeless and high-fashion.

Parking Lot Confidence

Create a confident, urban-style photo of friends posing in a clean, open parking lot with cars or city towers in the distance. Outfits include oversized shirts, fitted pants, and sneakers in earth tones. Capture from a low wide-angle, emphasizing posture and outfit silhouettes. The lighting should be natural daylight with crisp shadows.

Nighttime Street Glow

Create a stylish nighttime photo of friends walking through a softly lit street or under fairy lights. They’re dressed in modern outfits, leather jackets, metallic accessories, or dark denim. Capture from behind or side angle, with reflections from wet streets or glowing signs. The tone should feel cinematic, glossy, and fashion-forward, perfect for a viral post.

Honestly, these 22 prompts cover pretty much every style you’d want, from casual hangouts to editorial fashion shots. I’ve used each one with Gemini, and the results are genuinely impressive. The AI understands lighting, angles, and the vibe you’re going for.

You’re not locked into one style. Mix and match different prompts with your photos and see what sticks. Some will blow your mind, others might need tweaking. That’s the fun part.

Next time you’ve got a bunch of candid phone photos of your friends that feel too ordinary, remember you’ve got 22 creative directions to take them in. Just attach the photos, pick a prompt, and let Gemini do its thing.

Give it a try and tag your friends in the results. They’ll probably want to know how you turned their regular photos into something that looks professionally shot.