25 Gemini Prompts for Family Photos

I’ve been playing around with Google’s new Nano Banana image model in Gemini, and I have to say, I’m genuinely impressed with what it can do for family photos.

You know those family pictures sitting on your phone that are nice but could be something more? Well, now you can turn them into stunning, professional-looking images without any fancy editing skills.

How It Works

The process is simple. Head over to gemini.google.com, start a new chat, and upload your family photo. That’s it. Then use any of the prompts below.

One thing though: make sure your original photo is good quality. Everyone’s face should be clear and visible. The better your starting photo, the better your results will be.

I tested 25 different prompts, and they all work great whether you have two people in your family or ten. Here’s what I came up with.

Following is the reference photo I used for the prompts.

The Prompts

Golden Hour Mountain Scene

Create a breathtaking photo of this family at golden hour, standing on a majestic mountain overlook. Clothe them in coordinated, rustic-chic attire in earthy tones. The scene should be filled with warm, glowing light, with a vast, epic landscape behind them, capturing a sense of adventure and serene togetherness.

Cozy Library Portrait

Create a warm and intimate lifestyle portrait of this family in a cozy, book-lined library with a crackling fireplace. Dress them in comfortable, elegant knitwear. The lighting should be soft and warm, as if from the fire and a single lamp, creating a feeling of love, comfort, and timeless connection.

Modern Editorial Style

Create a high-fashion, editorial-style group portrait of this family. Place them in a minimalist, modern architectural setting. Dress them in sophisticated, coordinated designer outfits in a monochromatic color palette. The lighting should be crisp and professional, like a magazine shoot, capturing a mood of confidence and contemporary elegance.

1970s Vintage Picnic

Create a nostalgic, vintage-style photo of this family, as if captured on film in the 1970s. Place them on a picnic blanket in a sun-drenched meadow next to a classic vintage car. Clothe them in retro attire. The image should have a warm, faded color palette, soft focus, and a light film grain effect to evoke a cherished memory.

Sunset Beach Scene

Create a serene and beautiful portrait of this family on a windswept beach during the last light of sunset. Dress them in coordinated, lightweight clothing (whites, creams, soft blues) that flows in the gentle breeze. The sky should be painted with soft pastel colors, and the overall mood should be peaceful, candid, and deeply connected.

Futuristic City Balcony

Create a cinematic, futuristic portrait of this family on a balcony overlooking a gleaming sci-fi cityscape at night. The city should have neon lights and flying vehicles. Clothe the family in sleek, minimalist, and subtly futuristic attire. The lighting should be cool-toned, with highlights from the city’s glow, creating a sense of awe and wonder about the future.

Forest Hiking Adventure

Create a dynamic and joyful action shot of this family hiking through a lush, green forest with dappled sunlight filtering through the trees. Dress them in practical and stylish adventure gear. Capture them mid-stride or sharing a laugh, conveying a genuine sense of fun, exploration, and energetic connection with nature.

Modern Living Room

Create a cozy indoor family portrait in a softly lit modern living room, featuring elegant casual clothing in pastel colors, everyone seated comfortably on a sofa with a warm and loving atmosphere.

Spring Garden Photo

Create a vibrant outdoor family photo taken in a park or garden during springtime, with everyone wearing bright, cheerful outfits, subtle floral prints, jeans, and casual smiles surrounded by greenery and soft sunlight.

Festive Indoor Portrait

Create a festive family portrait in front of warm indoor lighting, cozy sweaters, a touch of seasonal décor, soft bokeh background, and genuine laughter that feels candid and natural.

Autumn Outdoor Scene

Create an elegant outdoor family portrait in autumn scenery, with soft falling leaves, warm tones of brown and orange, everyone in layered outfits, jackets, scarves, and a calm, affectionate vibe.

Parisian Street at Dusk

Create a sophisticated and romantic portrait of this family on a charming Parisian street at dusk. The cobblestone street should be glistening, with the warm glow of streetlights and cafe string lights creating a beautiful bokeh effect. Dress them in chic, stylish trench coats and elegant attire. The mood is timeless, classic, and full of European charm.

Tropical Waterfall Paradise

Create a vibrant and adventurous portrait of this family in a lush tropical paradise, standing near a magnificent, misty waterfall. Surround them with giant ferns, exotic flowers, and rich green foliage. Dress them in light, breathable fabrics like linen in whites or tropical colors. The atmosphere should feel fresh, exciting, and alive with the beauty of nature.

Morning Wildflower Picnic

Create a luxurious outdoor family photo in soft morning light, with everyone dressed in elegant cream and beige tones, sitting together on a picnic blanket surrounded by wildflowers and soft natural light.

Urban City Setting

Create a bright, happy family photo in a modern urban setting with casual stylish outfits, a city street or café background, candid smiles, and gentle motion blur for a lively feel.

Dramatic Indoor Portrait

Create a cinematic indoor family portrait with dramatic side lighting, dark-toned elegant clothing, and a soft vignette effect, giving a rich, timeless fine-art look.

Kitchen Baking Scene

Create a joyful family portrait in a cozy kitchen or dining room, everyone baking or cooking together, wearing casual home clothes and smiling naturally, with warm golden lighting.

Rooftop Sunset

Create a modern outdoor family portrait on a rooftop or balcony at sunset, wearing coordinated muted outfits (white, khaki, denim), stylish yet relaxed, with a city skyline in the background.

Casual Kitchen Morning

Create a lifestyle-style kitchen family photo with everyone in casual homewear, mom holding coffee, kids sitting on the counter, natural smiles, warm tones, and sunlight streaming through the window.

Playful Beach Sunset

Create a playful outdoor family photo during sunset at the beach, everyone wearing coordinated pastel colors, kids running, parents holding hands, cinematic backlight and subtle grain.

Urban Alley Editorial

Create an urban-style family photo in a narrow city alley or wall with textured bricks, everyone in streetwear-inspired neutral fashion, oversized shirts, sneakers, denim, editorial composition and soft contrast.

Street Style City Walk

Create an effortlessly cool, editorial-style photo of this family walking across a cobblestone street in a trendy, urban neighborhood (like SoHo or a European city). Capture them in natural, walking poses, looking confident and connected. Dress them in chic, layered street style outfits, think stylish coats, denim, and cool sneakers. Use natural light and a slightly gritty, high-contrast color grade to give it a modern, magazine-like feel.

Vintage Road Trip Polaroid

Create a photo of this family that looks like a faded Polaroid from a 1970s cross-country road trip. Pose them leaning casually against a vintage wood-paneled station wagon at a dusty desert gas station. Dress them in authentic 70s fashion, bell bottoms, vintage t-shirts, and aviator sunglasses. The image must have a heavy warm-yellow color cast, soft focus, and the classic faded look of an old photograph.

Night Carnival Fun

Create a vibrant family photo at a night carnival, surrounded by colorful lights and rides, everyone wearing stylish casual outfits, denim, light jackets, and sneakers, holding cotton candy, smiling naturally under the warm glow of ferris wheel lights.

Carnival Lights Portrait

Create an emotional evening family portrait under carnival lights, everyone facing the camera closely together, background filled with colorful rides, warm glowing tones, and a moody cinematic filter.

What I love most about these prompts is how flexible they are. You don’t need a perfect studio shot to start. Just grab a decent family photo from your collection and see what happens.

Try a few different prompts. Some will match your family’s vibe better than others. And who knows? You might end up with a new holiday card photo or something worth printing and framing.