51 Gemini Prompts for Portrait Photos
Portrait photography has always been about capturing emotion, personality, and that perfect moment. But what if I told you that you can now create stunning portrait photos using just your normal photos and Google Gemini?
Thanks to Google’s new Nano Banana image model, editing your photos has become incredibly simple and powerful. The model does an impressive job at understanding what you want and creating exactly that.
Here’s how it works: Head over to gemini.google.com, start a new chat, attach your photo, and use any of the prompts below. You can also use aistudio.google.com – just select “generate media” and then choose Nano Banana.
I’ve tested all 51 of these prompts myself. They’re ready to use right away.
Casual Floor Sitting
Portrait photo of a relaxed man sitting on the floor against a plain wall, wearing a white t-shirt, light blue jeans, and black sneakers, with natural daylight casting soft shadows from the side. Casual lifestyle portrait with warm neutral tones.
Bedroom Cozy Moment
Portrait photo of a young woman in light blue satin pajamas sitting on a bed, hugging a blue plush toy with a cartoon face, in a softly lit bedroom with pale blue walls. Cozy lifestyle portrait with natural daylight.
Pink Studio Setup
A professional portrait of a woman sitting on a white stool against a solid pink studio background, wearing a pink turtleneck sweater, a black skirt, and beige heels, softly lit studio photography.
Neon Night Portrait
A cinematic portrait of a man wearing a black leather jacket, illuminated by strong red neon light against a dark urban night backdrop with blurred glowing windows in the distance, shallow depth of field, moody atmosphere.
Cyberpunk Motorcycle
A cinematic portrait of a man in a black leather jacket leaning on a motorcycle in a neon-lit city street at night, wet pavement reflecting pink and blue neon lights, moody cyberpunk atmosphere, shallow depth of field.
Garden Swing Scene
A woman seated on a white swing in a simple garden, wearing a white blouse and a long flowing green skirt. The swing is decorated with white flowers. The scene is softly lit with natural daylight, shallow depth of field, cinematic portrait style.
Windswept Car Portrait
A cinematic night portrait of a woman leaning against a car door, her long hair blowing in the wind, eyes closed in a serene expression. Streetlights and bokeh city lights in the background. Warm golden lighting, shallow depth of field, cinematic mood.
Burgundy Velvet Elegance
A studio portrait of a confident man in a burgundy velvet blazer over a black shirt and black trousers, wearing glasses. He leans casually against an ornate chair, set against a deep burgundy backdrop. Dramatic warm lighting with soft shadows, cinematic fashion photography style.
Monochrome Minimalist
A monochrome studio portrait of a man in a tailored black suit and turtleneck, sitting on a concrete block with hands clasped, moody and introspective expression, minimalist background, sharp contrast lighting, medium-format photography style.
Leather Sofa Confidence
A contemporary portrait of a confident woman sitting on a tufted brown leather sofa, wearing a white blouse with puffed sleeves and black trousers, gold hoop earrings, red lipstick, and black heels. She poses with her chin resting on her hand, elegant and poised, photographed indoors with soft diffused lighting.
Brick Wall Editorial
A professional studio portrait of a woman, wearing a fitted burgundy dress with an off-shoulder neckline, standing against a rustic brick wall background. Soft flattering light enhances her features, editorial fashion photography style.
Dark Smoky Background
A cinematic portrait of a confident man in a sleek black suit and open-collar shirt, standing against a dark smoky background. Dramatic moody lighting highlights his face with soft shadows, sharp detail, and rich contrast. Fine textures in fabric and skin, studio photography style, shallow depth of field.
Golden Hour Wall
A portrait of a confident man standing against a sunlit wall, wearing a brown button-down shirt with rolled sleeves and beige trousers, hands in pockets, stylish wristwatch visible. Warm golden-hour lighting casts soft shadows across his face and wall, sharp detail, fashion photography style.
Urban Night Fashion
A cinematic night portrait of a confident woman, wearing a brown leather jacket and carrying a textured black purse, standing on a city street with neon lights and bokeh in the background. The lighting is soft and directional, highlighting her face against the dark, blurred background. Shot on a fast lens, shallow depth of field, urban nightlife mood.
Teal and Gold Lighting
A dramatic studio portrait of a woman in a black turtleneck, lit with teal fill light on her face and golden rim light illuminating her hair, against a black background. The cinematic lighting creates a moody, high-contrast look with sharp details and soft falloff.
Low-Key Tattoo Portrait
A dramatic low-key studio portrait of a man in a white shirt with rolled sleeves, sunglasses, and tattooed arms. Strong chiaroscuro lighting, dark background, cinematic mood.
Red Bokeh Street
A cinematic night portrait of a man in sunglasses, a black bomber jacket, and a white t-shirt, standing on a city street with glowing red and orange bokeh lights behind him. Sharp focus, warm tones, urban nightlife aesthetic.
Gothic Cathedral Gown
A woman in a flowing black evening gown stands gracefully in front of a grand gothic cathedral, holding a bouquet of lilies, her hair blowing in the wind, with dramatic sunlight and lens flare illuminating the stone architecture.
Classic Black and White
A black-and-white studio portrait of a woman in a white shirt, sitting with her hand under her chin, minimal background, soft lighting.
Dusk Trench Coat
A cinematic portrait of a man in a trench coat and sunglasses walking on a city street at dusk, with warm golden lights and soft bokeh.
Cafe Lights Outdoor
Full-body portrait of a casually dressed man in a white shirt and sneakers, standing outdoors near potted flowers, bright golden cafe lights in the background.
Golden Hour Reflection
A cinematic portrait of a young woman resting her head on folded arms with her reflection visible on a glossy table, golden hour sunlight casting warm shadows on the wall, soft natural light, shallow depth of field.
High-Key Professional
A professional studio portrait of a woman seated on a modern stool, wearing a beige blazer and brown outfit, holding a book, with even white background lighting, high-key photography.
European Street Lamppost
A cinematic portrait of a man in sunglasses leaning against a lamppost and brick wall, wearing a navy shirt and grey trousers, warm afternoon sunlight with soft shadows, urban European street background slightly blurred.
Yellow Background Streetwear
A modern studio portrait of a man seated on a stool against a bold yellow background, wearing a beige fleece jacket over a cream hoodie and joggers, with white sneakers with purple details, bright even lighting.
Fairy Lights Glow
A dramatic portrait of a woman holding a glowing ball of fairy lights in her hands, her face softly illuminated in the dark, cinematic lighting with deep shadows.
Underwater Sunlight
A close-up underwater portrait of a woman with refracted sunlight patterns across her face, bubbles floating in the water.
Dark Studio Athletic
A man wearing a fitted black jacket over a white t-shirt, standing confidently against a dark studio background, wearing sunglasses, lit with dramatic side lighting emphasizing his physique.
White Background Casual
A man sitting casually on the floor, wearing beige trousers, a cream shirt, and white sneakers, photographed against a bright white studio background, relaxed pose with one arm resting on his knee.
Saree Shadow Play
A woman in a flowing black saree with glossy fabric, standing gracefully against a deep red wall, sunlight casting bold diagonal shadows, a white flower tucked in her hair, cinematic natural light portrait.
Sequin Birthday Cake
A woman in a sparkling pink sequin gown, holding a strawberry birthday cake with ’30’ candles, standing against a white wall with a dramatic circular spotlight casting her shadow
Orange Spotlight Drama
Portrait photo of a man in a black blazer, standing against a warm orange backdrop with dramatic spotlight, tilted head, cinematic studio portrait with strong shadows.
Field Freedom Pose
Portrait photo of a man wearing headphones and a green shirt, standing in a tall grassy field under a cloudy sky, arms stretched wide, expressive pose full of freedom.
Moving Train Flowers
A cinematic portrait of a young woman with windswept hair holding a bouquet of vivid red flowers, standing against a blurred moving train background. Shot in warm golden lighting, shallow depth of field, film grain aesthetic, leather jacket and white shirt, moody and dramatic atmosphere.
Park Bench Reading
A serene cinematic portrait of a woman in a bright pink saree sitting on a park bench, reading a book with focused expression. Autumn leaves drift around her, front view, soft golden morning light filters through blurred trees in the background, calm and contemplative mood.
Tulip Bouquet Portrait
Portrait photo of a young man in a beige double-breasted suit holds a bouquet of white tulips, soft natural daylight entering from a window, minimal studio backdrop, crisp focus.
Vintage Telephone Books
Portrait photo of a woman wearing a oversized white shirt, and black tie holds a vintage beige telephone receiver, balancing books other hand, serious expression, minimalist studio background, soft neutral lighting.
Night Bokeh Street
A young woman with long wavy dark hair wearing an off-shoulder black top poses in the street at night, bokeh city lights glowing in the background, cinematic warm lighting.
European Street Walk
A confident man walking down a European city street in daylight, wearing a fitted maroon striped shirt, beige chinos, and black boots, holding a dark blazer over his shoulder. Shot at street level with shallow depth of field, soft natural lighting, muted color tones, cinematic composition.
Red Shirt Night Street
A fashionable young man in a red patterned shirt and sunglasses, photographed on a lively night street with warm lights overhead. Clear focus, polished skin tones, balanced lighting, editorial look.
Car Window Smile
A candid night portrait of a smiling woman leaning out of a car window, long flowing hair lit by soft streetlights, warm cinematic tones, shallow depth of field with blurred city lights in the background.
Vintage Suitcase Fashion
A polished fashion editorial portrait of a stylish woman posing with a vintage suitcase placed on ground, dressed in smart tailored clothing with a brown blazer and beige trousers, warm soft lighting, clean background.
Leather Chair Thoughtful
Portrait photo of a man in a crisp white dress shirt and beige trousers sits in a black leather chair against a plain dark wall, resting one arm casually while his other hand touches his face thoughtfully, cinematic soft warm lighting.
Yellow Camera Portrait
A man in a mustard yellow sweater looks down while holding a vintage film camera, standing against a bright yellow backdrop with bold white geometric shapes, clean studio portrait lighting.
Window Sunlight Geometry
A woman in a black blazer and blue jeans sits barefoot on the floor with her knees up, basking in diagonal sunlight streaming through a window, geometric shadows on a white wall, serene expression with eyes closed.
Spotlight Blue Suit
A woman in a tailored deep blue suit and white blouse stands with hands in pockets under a dramatic overhead spotlight, cinematic haze in the background, strong confident fashion portrait.
Vintage Car Pinstripe
A stylish man in a cream pinstripe suit and brown shirt, leaning confidently against a vintage muscle car on a tree-lined road, golden sunlight filtering through the leaves, cinematic shallow depth of field.
Urban Bench Casual
A confident man wearing a black bomber jacket and sunglasses, seated casually on a bench in an urban city street, modern buildings blurred in the background, soft natural daylight.
Meadow Flower Shadows
A cinematic close-up portrait of a woman in a meadow, soft golden hour lighting, delicate flower shadows cast across her face, natural skin tones, dreamy depth of field, shallow focus, soft pastel colors.
White Satin Glamour
Studio portrait of a glamorous woman in a white satin dress, dramatic spotlight, soft shadows, elegant jewelry, cinematic glamour look, high fashion style.
Orange Backdrop Fashion
Modern studio portrait with vibrant orange backdrop, subject in a black tube top and white faux-fur jacket, layered jewelry, sharp fashion lighting, glossy makeup look.
I’ve been playing around with these prompts for a while now, and I’m honestly impressed with how well the Nano Banana model handles them. You don’t need to be a professional photographer or have expensive equipment anymore.
Just pick a prompt that matches the vibe you’re going for, attach your photo, and let Gemini do its thing. Some prompts work better with certain types of photos, so feel free to experiment and see what gives you the best results.
You can modify these prompts to fit your style. Change the colors, adjust the lighting descriptions, or mix elements from different prompts.
