gemini prompts for night photography

18 Gemini Prompts for Beautiful Night Photos

ByMohammed Rashid Posted on

Night photography has always been tricky. You need good lighting, the right camera settings, and sometimes expensive equipment just to get a decent shot.

But things have changed.

Google’s new Nano Banana image model in Gemini can now create stunning night photos from your regular pictures. The model handles low-light editing really well and can add that cinematic night mood to pretty much any photo.

Here’s how it works: Head over to gemini.google.com, start a new chat, and attach your photo if you want to use it as a reference. Then paste in any of the prompts below.

I tested 18 different prompts to see what works best. These are the exact prompts you can copy and use right now.

City Street Portrait with Bokeh

Create photo of a young woman with long, curly dark hair stands on a city street at night, turning slightly toward the camera with a calm, confident expression. She wears a black leather jacket that catches subtle reflections from nearby lights. The background is filled with colorful bokeh from traffic and streetlights in shades of teal, red, amber, and white, creating a soft, dreamy atmosphere. The street behind her is blurred, giving a strong depth of field effect. The lighting is low and moody with gentle illumination on her face that highlights her natural features. Capture a cinematic night portrait with a shallow depth of field, rich contrast, and a vibrant urban backdrop.

Create photo of a young woman with long, curly dark hair stands on a city street at night, turning slightly toward the camera with a calm, confident expression. She wears a black leather jacket that catches subtle reflections from nearby lights. The background is filled with colorful bokeh from traffic and streetlights in shades of teal, red, amber, and white, creating a soft, dreamy atmosphere. The street behind her is blurred, giving a strong depth of field effect. The lighting is low and moody with gentle illumination on her face that highlights her natural features. Capture a cinematic night portrait with a shallow depth of field, rich contrast, and a vibrant urban backdrop.

Fairy Lights Portrait

Create photo of a young woman sits in a dimly lit room, her face softly illuminated by a small cluster of warm fairy lights cupped in her hands. The surrounding space fades into deep shadow, creating a quiet and intimate atmosphere. She gazes downward toward the light with a calm, contemplative expression. Her long hair falls gently over her shoulders and she wears a dark, semi-sheer top that catches the faint glow. Her legs are folded beneath her, partially visible with patterned fabric adding subtle visual texture. Capture a low-light portrait that emphasizes warm highlights, deep contrast, and a serene mood, with the fairy lights serving as the only light source.

Create photo of a young woman sits in a dimly lit room, her face softly illuminated by a small cluster of warm fairy lights cupped in her hands. The surrounding space fades into deep shadow, creating a quiet and intimate atmosphere. She gazes downward toward the light with a calm, contemplative expression. Her long hair falls gently over her shoulders and she wears a dark, semi-sheer top that catches the faint glow. Her legs are folded beneath her, partially visible with patterned fabric adding subtle visual texture. Capture a low-light portrait that emphasizes warm highlights, deep contrast, and a serene mood, with the fairy lights serving as the only light source.

Sidewalk Evening Portrait

Create photo of a young woman sits on the edge of a city sidewalk at night, leaning slightly back with one hand resting on the pavement and the other draped over her knee. She wears a long light brown coat that folds naturally around her as she sits, paired with dark clothing underneath. Her short wavy hair frames her face and she looks toward the camera with a calm, steady expression. Behind her, tall streetlights cast a warm glow across the scene and illuminate historic buildings with soft highlights. The background features gentle bokeh from distant lights and passing cars, creating an atmospheric urban night setting. Capture a cinematic street portrait with a soft focus, muted tones, and a quiet sense of stillness in the middle of the city.

Create photo of a young woman sits on the edge of a city sidewalk at night, leaning slightly back with one hand resting on the pavement and the other draped over her knee. She wears a long light brown coat that folds naturally around her as she sits, paired with dark clothing underneath. Her short wavy hair frames her face and she looks toward the camera with a calm, steady expression. Behind her, tall streetlights cast a warm glow across the scene and illuminate historic buildings with soft highlights. The background features gentle bokeh from distant lights and passing cars, creating an atmospheric urban night setting. Capture a cinematic street portrait with a soft focus, muted tones, and a quiet sense of stillness in the middle of the city.

Neon City Portrait

Create photo of a young woman stands on a neon lit city street at night, leaning casually against a metal surface while looking toward the camera with a confident, slightly enigmatic expression. Her long wavy hair catches the glow of vibrant pink and blue lights that wash across her face and denim jacket. The street behind her curves gently and is filled with illuminated signs in various bright colors, creating a futuristic urban atmosphere. Reflections from the neon lights shimmer on nearby surfaces and the overall scene has a soft, cinematic haze. Capture a cyberpunk inspired portrait with bold contrasting colors, dramatic side lighting, and a lively night city backdrop.

Create photo of a young woman stands on a neon lit city street at night, leaning casually against a metal surface while looking toward the camera with a confident, slightly enigmatic expression. Her long wavy hair catches the glow of vibrant pink and blue lights that wash across her face and denim jacket. The street behind her curves gently and is filled with illuminated signs in various bright colors, creating a futuristic urban atmosphere. Reflections from the neon lights shimmer on nearby surfaces and the overall scene has a soft, cinematic haze. Capture a cyberpunk inspired portrait with bold contrasting colors, dramatic side lighting, and a lively night city backdrop.

Sparkler Light Portrait

Create photo of a young woman stands outdoors at dusk, surrounded by deep shadows and faint outlines of foliage. She wears a simple black dress with thin straps. Her expression is calm and reflective as she looks toward the camera. She holds a single lit sparkler or small flame that glows warmly in her hand, casting soft golden light across her face and upper body. The surrounding environment remains dark, allowing the warm glow to become the central visual focus. Capture a moody low light portrait with gentle highlights, soft falloff, and an atmosphere that feels quiet and slightly mysterious, using the flame as the primary light source.

Create photo of a young woman stands outdoors at dusk, surrounded by deep shadows and faint outlines of foliage. She wears a simple black dress with thin straps. Her expression is calm and reflective as she looks toward the camera. She holds a single lit sparkler or small flame that glows warmly in her hand, casting soft golden light across her face and upper body. The surrounding environment remains dark, allowing the warm glow to become the central visual focus. Capture a moody low light portrait with gentle highlights, soft falloff, and an atmosphere that feels quiet and slightly mysterious, using the flame as the primary light source.

Balcony City Lights

Create a photo of young woman leans against a balcony railing at night, resting her arms on the metal bar while looking toward the camera with a quiet, introspective expression. Soft green and orange city lights illuminate her face and cast subtle color gradients across her features. Her hair is loosely tied back, with gentle strands framing her face. Behind her, tall buildings glow with blurred lights that create a dreamy bokeh effect. The atmosphere feels calm and slightly melancholic, with a cinematic urban mood. Capture a night portrait with muted tones, soft colored lighting, shallow depth of field, and a serene city backdrop.

Create a photo of young woman leans against a balcony railing at night, resting her arms on the metal bar while looking toward the camera with a quiet, introspective expression. Soft green and orange city lights illuminate her face and cast subtle color gradients across her features. Her hair is loosely tied back, with gentle strands framing her face. Behind her, tall buildings glow with blurred lights that create a dreamy bokeh effect. The atmosphere feels calm and slightly melancholic, with a cinematic urban mood. Capture a night portrait with muted tones, soft colored lighting, shallow depth of field, and a serene city backdrop.

String Lights Evening Shot

Create photo of a young woman stands outdoors at night, leaning back slightly against a wall decorated with warm string lights that create glowing bokeh along the left side of the frame. She turns her head toward the camera with a confident, relaxed expression. One hand is lifted to the back of her head and her long hair frames her face. She wears a fitted ribbed sweater and a padded vest that catches subtle reflections from the lights. The background shows a softly blurred night scene with warm tones and indistinct figures moving in the distance. Capture a cozy night portrait with golden fairy lights, shallow depth of field, soft highlights on her face, and an inviting festive atmosphere.

Create photo of a young woman stands outdoors at night, leaning back slightly against a wall decorated with warm string lights that create glowing bokeh along the left side of the frame. She turns her head toward the camera with a confident, relaxed expression. One hand is lifted to the back of her head and her long hair frames her face. She wears a fitted ribbed sweater and a padded vest that catches subtle reflections from the lights. The background shows a softly blurred night scene with warm tones and indistinct figures moving in the distance. Capture a cozy night portrait with golden fairy lights, shallow depth of field, soft highlights on her face, and an inviting festive atmosphere.

Rooftop Dusk View

Create photo of a young woman leans on a balcony railing overlooking a busy city street at dusk. She wears an oversized dark sweater that slips off one shoulder, revealing a soft, relaxed silhouette. Her hair is loosely styled with natural waves framing her face. She gazes toward the camera with a calm, slightly wistful expression. The city below is filled with blurred lights in warm tones, creating a bokeh effect that suggests movement and evening energy. Surrounding buildings rise into the dim sky, adding depth and an urban atmosphere. Capture a moody dusk portrait with soft, low contrast lighting, a muted color palette, shallow depth of field, and a contemplative rooftop setting.

Create photo of a young woman leans on a balcony railing overlooking a busy city street at dusk. She wears an oversized dark sweater that slips off one shoulder, revealing a soft, relaxed silhouette. Her hair is loosely styled with natural waves framing her face. She gazes toward the camera with a calm, slightly wistful expression. The city below is filled with blurred lights in warm tones, creating a bokeh effect that suggests movement and evening energy. Surrounding buildings rise into the dim sky, adding depth and an urban atmosphere. Capture a moody dusk portrait with soft, low contrast lighting, a muted color palette, shallow depth of field, and a contemplative rooftop setting.

Train Station Reflection

Create photo of a young woman stands in a dimly lit train station, leaning against a reflective glass wall that captures her full mirrored profile. She wears a dark coat. The light cast a soft glow on her face and create delicate reflections on the glass beside her. A train speeds by in the background, appearing as a blurred streak of motion in muted blue, red, and gray tones. Her expression is thoughtful and distant as she gazes at the lights in her palm. Capture a cinematic scene with soft warm highlights, cool ambient station lighting, motion blur from the passing train, and strong reflections that add depth and atmosphere.

Create photo of a young woman stands in a dimly lit train station, leaning against a reflective glass wall that captures her full mirrored profile. She wears a dark coat. The light cast a soft glow on her face and create delicate reflections on the glass beside her. A train speeds by in the background, appearing as a blurred streak of motion in muted blue, red, and gray tones. Her expression is thoughtful and distant as she gazes at the lights in her palm. Capture a cinematic scene with soft warm highlights, cool ambient station lighting, motion blur from the passing train, and strong reflections that add depth and atmosphere.

Overpass Light Trails

Create photo of a young woman with long curly hair stands on an overpass at night, leaning slightly against a metal railing while looking off to the side with a calm, thoughtful expression. She wears an all black outfit including a cropped top and a dark jacket that blends into the moody surroundings. Below her, a busy roadway stretches into the distance, lined with tall streetlights that cast warm golden reflections on the wet pavement. Car headlights and taillights create streaks of light and soft bokeh that trail toward the horizon. The background cityscape is dark with scattered points of illumination, adding depth and atmosphere. Capture a cinematic night portrait with rich contrast, warm roadway reflections, soft background blur, and an urban mood filled with movement and quiet contemplation.

Create photo of a young woman with long curly hair stands on an overpass at night, leaning slightly against a metal railing while looking off to the side with a calm, thoughtful expression. She wears an all black outfit including a cropped top and a dark jacket that blends into the moody surroundings. Below her, a busy roadway stretches into the distance, lined with tall streetlights that cast warm golden reflections on the wet pavement. Car headlights and taillights create streaks of light and soft bokeh that trail toward the horizon. The background cityscape is dark with scattered points of illumination, adding depth and atmosphere. Capture a cinematic night portrait with rich contrast, warm roadway reflections, soft background blur, and an urban mood filled with movement and quiet contemplation.

Neon Alley Shot

Create photo of a young woman stands in a narrow alley illuminated by vivid blue and purple neon lighting. She leans casually against a brick wall, her posture relaxed and confident. She wears a black sleeveless top and high waisted jeans, with one hand resting on her hip and the other hanging naturally at her side. Her long straight hair reflects the colorful light, creating soft gradients across her face and shoulders. She looks toward the camera with a gentle, calm expression. The background is softly blurred with hints of industrial shapes and ambient light, giving the scene a moody urban atmosphere. Capture a vibrant night portrait with strong colored lighting, shallow depth of field, textured brick details, and a relaxed, modern feel.

Create photo of a young woman stands in a narrow alley illuminated by vivid blue and purple neon lighting. She leans casually against a brick wall, her posture relaxed and confident. She wears a black sleeveless top and high waisted jeans, with one hand resting on her hip and the other hanging naturally at her side. Her long straight hair reflects the colorful light, creating soft gradients across her face and shoulders. She looks toward the camera with a gentle, calm expression. The background is softly blurred with hints of industrial shapes and ambient light, giving the scene a moody urban atmosphere. Capture a vibrant night portrait with strong colored lighting, shallow depth of field, textured brick details, and a relaxed, modern feel.

Modern Bridge Evening

Create photo of a young woman stands on a modern pedestrian bridge at night, leaning against a metal railing with a relaxed yet confident posture. She wears a white cropped top and dark pants, with a small bag hanging from her wrist. Her long dark hair frames her face as she gazes toward the camera with a calm, steady expression. Warm yellow lighting from the bridge structure illuminates her skin and creates soft shadows across her figure. The background is dark with faint blurred lights that give a sense of nighttime city ambience. Capture a moody night portrait with warm directional light, soft contrast, shallow depth of field, and a contemporary urban setting.

Create photo of a young woman stands on a modern pedestrian bridge at night, leaning against a metal railing with a relaxed yet confident posture. She wears a white cropped top and dark pants, with a small bag hanging from her wrist. Her long dark hair frames her face as she gazes toward the camera with a calm, steady expression. Warm yellow lighting from the bridge structure illuminates her skin and creates soft shadows across her figure. The background is dark with faint blurred lights that give a sense of nighttime city ambience. Capture a moody night portrait with warm directional light, soft contrast, shallow depth of field, and a contemporary urban setting.

Carefree Dusk Moment

Create photo of a young woman stands on a city sidewalk at dusk, leaning back slightly with her eyes closed and her face lifted toward the sky as if enjoying a moment of calm. She wears a green ribbed crop top, and a denim jacket hangs loosely off her arms, giving the pose a relaxed, carefree feel. Her long hair flows gently behind her, catching the soft ambient light. The background features an urban street with blurred headlights, storefront lights, and warm bokeh that create a dreamy evening atmosphere. The overall mood is serene and cinematic. Capture a dusk street portrait with soft warm tones, shallow depth of field, gentle motion in the hair, and a sense of peaceful freedom in the city.

Create photo of a young woman stands on a city sidewalk at dusk, leaning back slightly with her eyes closed and her face lifted toward the sky as if enjoying a moment of calm. She wears a green ribbed crop top, and a denim jacket hangs loosely off her arms, giving the pose a relaxed, carefree feel. Her long hair flows gently behind her, catching the soft ambient light. The background features an urban street with blurred headlights, storefront lights, and warm bokeh that create a dreamy evening atmosphere. The overall mood is serene and cinematic. Capture a dusk street portrait with soft warm tones, shallow depth of field, gentle motion in the hair, and a sense of peaceful freedom in the city.

Teal Jacket City Night

Create photo of a young woman stands outdoors at night with colorful city lights forming a soft bokeh glow behind her. She wears a teal jacket that slips slightly off one shoulder, revealing a black lace top underneath. Her pose is angled to the side as she looks back toward the camera with a calm, confident expression. Soft blue lighting illuminates her jacket and face, creating a cool contrast against the warm multicolored lights in the background. Her hair is styled loosely with a few strands falling across her face. Capture a cinematic night portrait with cool foreground tones, vibrant blurred city lights, shallow depth of field, and a moody yet stylish atmosphere.

Create photo of a young woman stands outdoors at night with colorful city lights forming a soft bokeh glow behind her. She wears a teal jacket that slips slightly off one shoulder, revealing a black lace top underneath. Her pose is angled to the side as she looks back toward the camera with a calm, confident expression. Soft blue lighting illuminates her jacket and face, creating a cool contrast against the warm multicolored lights in the background. Her hair is styled loosely with a few strands falling across her face. Capture a cinematic night portrait with cool foreground tones, vibrant blurred city lights, shallow depth of field, and a moody yet stylish atmosphere.

Neon Motion Blur

Create photo of a young woman stands in a dark urban environment at night, her face tilted upward toward the glow of passing neon lights. She is softly illuminated by a mix of deep reds, greens, and oranges that create a vivid, surreal atmosphere. Her hair is slightly tousled, catching subtle highlights from the shifting light. The background features blurred motion from a brightly lit vehicle or sign, producing streaks of neon color that sweep diagonally across the frame. The overall mood is moody and cinematic with a dreamlike, almost retro aesthetic. Capture a dramatic low light portrait with rich shadows, intense colored lighting, motion blur in the background, and an introspective, atmospheric feel.

Create photo of a young woman stands in a dark urban environment at night, her face tilted upward toward the glow of passing neon lights. She is softly illuminated by a mix of deep reds, greens, and oranges that create a vivid, surreal atmosphere. Her hair is slightly tousled, catching subtle highlights from the shifting light. The background features blurred motion from a brightly lit vehicle or sign, producing streaks of neon color that sweep diagonally across the frame. The overall mood is moody and cinematic with a dreamlike, almost retro aesthetic. Capture a dramatic low light portrait with rich shadows, intense colored lighting, motion blur in the background, and an introspective, atmospheric feel.

Candlelit Portrait

Create photo of a young woman sits in near total darkness with her arms folded gently on a wooden surface, leaning forward as she gazes directly into the camera. Dozens of small tea light candles are arranged in front of her, glowing with warm golden flames that illuminate her face and arms. The candlelight creates soft highlights on her skin and deep shadows around her, giving the scene an intimate and dramatic atmosphere. Her expression is calm and confident, with a subtle intensity in her eyes. The background remains completely black, allowing the warm light from the candles to stand out. Capture a low light portrait with warm candle illumination, high contrast, sharp focus on the eyes, and a quiet, cinematic mood.

Create photo of a young woman sits in near total darkness with her arms folded gently on a wooden surface, leaning forward as she gazes directly into the camera. Dozens of small tea light candles are arranged in front of her, glowing with warm golden flames that illuminate her face and arms. The candlelight creates soft highlights on her skin and deep shadows around her, giving the scene an intimate and dramatic atmosphere. Her expression is calm and confident, with a subtle intensity in her eyes. The background remains completely black, allowing the warm light from the candles to stand out. Capture a low light portrait with warm candle illumination, high contrast, sharp focus on the eyes, and a quiet, cinematic mood.

Flash Street Portrait

Create photo of a young woman stands outdoors at night on a dimly lit street, captured in a side profile pose. She wears a black sleeveless dress with a subtle shimmer that catches the camera flash. Her long hair falls smoothly over her shoulders and reflects a gentle warm tone from the artificial light. The background is dark, with only a few distant streetlights, car headlights, and the silhouettes of parked vehicles faintly visible. A street sign glows softly in the distance, adding a small point of contrast. The scene has a candid nightlife atmosphere with strong flash lighting on the subject and deep shadows surrounding her. Capture a nighttime street portrait with direct flash, minimal ambient light, subtle sparkle in the outfit, and a candid, spontaneous mood.

Create photo of a young woman stands outdoors at night on a dimly lit street, captured in a side profile pose. She wears a black sleeveless dress with a subtle shimmer that catches the camera flash. Her long hair falls smoothly over her shoulders and reflects a gentle warm tone from the artificial light. The background is dark, with only a few distant streetlights, car headlights, and the silhouettes of parked vehicles faintly visible. A street sign glows softly in the distance, adding a small point of contrast. The scene has a candid nightlife atmosphere with strong flash lighting on the subject and deep shadows surrounding her. Capture a nighttime street portrait with direct flash, minimal ambient light, subtle sparkle in the outfit, and a candid, spontaneous mood.

Lantern by the Water

Create photo of a young woman stands near the water at dusk, holding an old fashioned lantern in front of her. The warm orange flame inside the lantern casts a soft glow across her face and the folds of her white, flowing dress. Her expression is calm and contemplative as she looks toward the light. The background is softly blurred with muted tones of evening sky and faint silhouettes of distant structures. Subtle reflections shimmer on the water behind her, adding depth and atmosphere. Capture a moody twilight portrait with warm lantern lighting, soft shadows, gentle fabric texture, and a serene, cinematic outdoor setting.

Create photo of a young woman stands near the water at dusk, holding an old fashioned lantern in front of her. The warm orange flame inside the lantern casts a soft glow across her face and the folds of her white, flowing dress. Her expression is calm and contemplative as she looks toward the light. The background is softly blurred with muted tones of evening sky and faint silhouettes of distant structures. Subtle reflections shimmer on the water behind her, adding depth and atmosphere. Capture a moody twilight portrait with warm lantern lighting, soft shadows, gentle fabric texture, and a serene, cinematic outdoor setting.

These prompts work best when you give Gemini a clear reference photo. But even without one, the model does a pretty good job understanding what you’re looking for.

The key is being specific about lighting, mood, and composition. Notice how each prompt describes not just what’s in the photo, but how the light behaves and what feeling it should create.

Give them a try and see what you can create. I’ve been using these for my own photos and the night-time mood they add is impressive.

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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