gemini prompts for street photography

17 Google Gemini Prompts for Street Style Photos

ByMohammed Rashid Posted on

Street photography is about capturing real moments as they happen. It’s the art of finding stories in everyday life, whether that’s someone waiting at a crosswalk, leaning against a brick wall, or sitting on a curb lost in thought.

What I love about street photography is its honesty. There’s no staging, no perfect setups. Just people, light, and the raw texture of city life. The best street photos feel like you stumbled upon a moment that was always there, waiting to be noticed.

Why I Use Gemini for Street Style Photos

I’ve been experimenting with Google’s latest image model, Nano Banana Pro, and it’s genuinely impressive for creating realistic street style photos. The model captures natural lighting, authentic textures, and those small details that make a photo feel real. Skin texture, fabric folds, the way light hits a pavement. It all looks genuine.

Using Gemini to generate street style reference images has changed how I approach my photography. I can test compositions, explore different outfits and times of day, and see how light behaves in various scenarios before I even pick up my camera.

How to Use These Prompts

Go to gemini.google.com or open your Gemini app and create a new conversation. Select “Pro” as your model, then paste any of the prompts below. You can upload a photo as a reference if you want to maintain a specific style or aesthetic. Copy the prompt exactly as written for the best results.

Each prompt is designed to generate a specific scene with natural posture, realistic lighting, and authentic street moments.

The 17 Prompts for Street Photography

Young Man Walking During Golden Hour

Create a candid street photography portrait of a young man walking alone on a busy city sidewalk during golden hour, captured mid-step with one hand in his jacket pocket and the other holding a smartphone loosely by his side, wearing a slightly oversized beige hoodie layered under a dark denim jacket, slim black jeans, and clean white sneakers, his head turned slightly to the left as if noticing something off-frame, relaxed shoulders and natural posture, soft sunlight reflecting off nearby buildings, blurred pedestrians in the background, shallow depth of field, realistic skin texture, subtle film grain, natural shadows, and an unposed documentary feel. Use aspect ratio 3:4.

Create a candid street photography portrait of a young man walking alone on a busy city sidewalk during golden hour, captured mid-step with one hand in his jacket pocket and the other holding a smartphone loosely by his side, wearing a slightly oversized beige hoodie layered under a dark denim jacket, slim black jeans, and clean white sneakers, his head turned slightly to the left as if noticing something off-frame, relaxed shoulders and natural posture, soft sunlight reflecting off nearby buildings, blurred pedestrians in the background, shallow depth of field, realistic skin texture, subtle film grain, natural shadows, and an unposed documentary feel. Use aspect ratio 3:4.

Woman at the Crosswalk

Create a street photography style image of a woman standing at a crosswalk waiting for the signal to change, photographed from waist level with a slight tilt, her weight resting on one leg and arms folded casually, wearing a long neutral-toned trench coat over a black turtleneck, straight-cut trousers, and leather ankle boots, her hair tied in a loose low bun with a few strands falling naturally around her face, expression calm and thoughtful, urban traffic lights glowing behind her, wet asphalt reflecting city lights, muted color palette, overcast lighting, cinematic realism, and natural motion blur from passing vehicles. Use aspect ratio 3:4.

Create a street photography style image of a woman standing at a crosswalk waiting for the signal to change, photographed from waist level with a slight tilt, her weight resting on one leg and arms folded casually, wearing a long neutral-toned trench coat over a black turtleneck, straight-cut trousers, and leather ankle boots, her hair tied in a loose low bun with a few strands falling naturally around her face, expression calm and thoughtful, urban traffic lights glowing behind her, wet asphalt reflecting city lights, muted color palette, overcast lighting, cinematic realism, and natural motion blur from passing vehicles. Use aspect ratio 3:4.

Woman in the Night Alley

Create a cinematic street photography image of a woman walking through a narrow alleyway at night, captured from behind at a slight angle as she glances back over her shoulder, wearing a long black coat, dark scarf, fitted jeans, and boots, her posture confident yet relaxed, neon shop signs casting colorful reflections on wet pavement, dramatic contrast between light and shadow, shallow depth of field, natural motion blur, realistic lighting falloff, and a raw urban storytelling feel. Use aspect ratio 3:4.

Create a cinematic street photography image of a woman walking through a narrow alleyway at night, captured from behind at a slight angle as she glances back over her shoulder, wearing a long black coat, dark scarf, fitted jeans, and boots, her posture confident yet relaxed, neon shop signs casting colorful reflections on wet pavement, dramatic contrast between light and shadow, shallow depth of field, natural motion blur, realistic lighting falloff, and a raw urban storytelling feel. Use aspect ratio 3:4.

Young Couple at the Subway Steps

Create a realistic street photography scene of a young couple sitting on the steps of a subway entrance, leaning slightly toward each other, one person resting an elbow on a knee while the other holds a takeaway coffee cup, wearing casual layered outfits with hoodies, light jackets, sneakers, and backpacks placed beside them, natural laughter frozen mid-moment, candid expressions, early morning city light, subtle lens distortion, soft film grain, background commuters blurred in motion, and an authentic everyday life aesthetic. Use aspect ratio 3:4.

Create a realistic street photography scene of a young couple sitting on the steps of a subway entrance, leaning slightly toward each other, one person resting an elbow on a knee while the other holds a takeaway coffee cup, wearing casual layered outfits with hoodies, light jackets, sneakers, and backpacks placed beside them, natural laughter frozen mid-moment, candid expressions, early morning city light, subtle lens distortion, soft film grain, background commuters blurred in motion, and an authentic everyday life aesthetic. Use aspect ratio 3:4.

Woman Leaning Against Brick Wall

Create a street photography portrait of a young woman leaning against a brick wall near a café entrance, her posture relaxed with one shoulder touching the wall and one leg slightly bent, wearing a loose white button-up shirt with rolled sleeves, high-waisted blue jeans, and worn canvas sneakers, a crossbody bag resting naturally at her hip, her gaze directed downward as if lost in thought, soft afternoon light falling across her face, shallow depth of field, blurred passersby in the background, realistic skin texture, muted city tones, and a quiet documentary mood. Use aspect ratio 3:4.

Create a street photography portrait of a young woman leaning against a brick wall near a café entrance, her posture relaxed with one shoulder touching the wall and one leg slightly bent, wearing a loose white button-up shirt with rolled sleeves, high-waisted blue jeans, and worn canvas sneakers, a crossbody bag resting naturally at her hip, her gaze directed downward as if lost in thought, soft afternoon light falling across her face, shallow depth of field, blurred passersby in the background, realistic skin texture, muted city tones, and a quiet documentary mood. Use aspect ratio 3:4.

Man Crossing the Road Mid-Stride

Create a candid street photography image of a man crossing the road mid-stride, captured from a low angle as his coat moves slightly with motion, wearing a charcoal overcoat over a gray sweater, tailored trousers, and leather shoes, one hand adjusting his coat collar while the other swings naturally, focused expression, city buildings rising behind him, strong directional sunlight creating long shadows, crisp contrast, slight motion blur in the legs, and a natural unposed feel. Use aspect ratio 3:4.

Create a candid street photography image of a man crossing the road mid-stride, captured from a low angle as his coat moves slightly with motion, wearing a charcoal overcoat over a gray sweater, tailored trousers, and leather shoes, one hand adjusting his coat collar while the other swings naturally, focused expression, city buildings rising behind him, strong directional sunlight creating long shadows, crisp contrast, slight motion blur in the legs, and a natural unposed feel. Use aspect ratio 3:4.

Teenage Boy Sitting on the Curb

Create a street photography style portrait of a teenage boy sitting on a roadside curb, elbows resting on his knees and hands loosely clasped, wearing an oversized graphic hoodie, relaxed-fit cargo pants, and high-top sneakers, headphones resting around his neck, expression distant and reflective, late evening light with cool tones, passing vehicles creating subtle light streaks in the background, shallow depth of field, soft grain, and a raw everyday city atmosphere. Use aspect ratio 3:4.

Create a street photography style portrait of a teenage boy sitting on a roadside curb, elbows resting on his knees and hands loosely clasped, wearing an oversized graphic hoodie, relaxed-fit cargo pants, and high-top sneakers, headphones resting around his neck, expression distant and reflective, late evening light with cool tones, passing vehicles creating subtle light streaks in the background, shallow depth of field, soft grain, and a raw everyday city atmosphere. Use aspect ratio 3:4.

Woman with Umbrella at the Bus Stop

Create a documentary-style street photography image of a woman holding an umbrella while standing near a bus stop in light rain, her posture upright with shoulders slightly raised against the cold, wearing a long wool coat, scarf wrapped loosely around her neck, straight trousers, and ankle boots, raindrops visible on the umbrella surface, reflective pavement below, blurred headlights behind her, soft overcast lighting, natural color grading, realistic textures, and a calm urban mood. Use aspect ratio 3:4.

Create a documentary-style street photography image of a woman holding an umbrella while standing near a bus stop in light rain, her posture upright with shoulders slightly raised against the cold, wearing a long wool coat, scarf wrapped loosely around her neck, straight trousers, and ankle boots, raindrops visible on the umbrella surface, reflective pavement below, blurred headlights behind her, soft overcast lighting, natural color grading, realistic textures, and a calm urban mood. Use aspect ratio 3:4.

Middle-Aged Man at the Shop Doorway

Create a street photography portrait of a middle-aged man leaning out of a small shop doorway, one hand resting on the doorframe and the other holding a cup of tea, wearing a simple button-down shirt, rolled-up sleeves, loose trousers, and sandals, relaxed posture with a slight forward lean, warm morning light illuminating his face, textured storefront details visible, street activity softly blurred behind, realistic shadows, subtle grain, and a timeless documentary feel. Use aspect ratio 3:4.

Create a street photography portrait of a middle-aged man leaning out of a small shop doorway, one hand resting on the doorframe and the other holding a cup of tea, wearing a simple button-down shirt, rolled-up sleeves, loose trousers, and sandals, relaxed posture with a slight forward lean, warm morning light illuminating his face, textured storefront details visible, street activity softly blurred behind, realistic shadows, subtle grain, and a timeless documentary feel. Use aspect ratio 3:4.

Woman Walking Past Shuttered Shops

Create a cinematic street photography image of a woman walking past a row of shuttered shops early in the morning, captured from the side as she walks with steady posture and arms relaxed, wearing a long cardigan layered over a plain dress, flat shoes, and a tote bag hanging from one shoulder, neutral expression, empty street atmosphere, soft diffused daylight, clean compositions, muted colors, realistic lighting, and an unposed everyday realism. Use aspect ratio 3:4.

Create a cinematic street photography image of a woman walking past a row of shuttered shops early in the morning, captured from the side as she walks with steady posture and arms relaxed, wearing a long cardigan layered over a plain dress, flat shoes, and a tote bag hanging from one shoulder, neutral expression, empty street atmosphere, soft diffused daylight, clean compositions, muted colors, realistic lighting, and an unposed everyday realism. Use aspect ratio 3:4.

Man Beside a Parked Motorcycle

Create a natural street photography portrait of a man standing beside a parked motorcycle, one hand resting on the handlebar and the other tucked into his jacket pocket, wearing a fitted leather jacket, plain t-shirt, dark jeans, and boots, casual confident posture, looking away from the camera toward the street, late afternoon sunlight highlighting textures, shallow depth of field, subtle film grain, urban background softly blurred, and a candid lifestyle feel. Use aspect ratio 3:4.

Create a natural street photography portrait of a man standing beside a parked motorcycle, one hand resting on the handlebar and the other tucked into his jacket pocket, wearing a fitted leather jacket, plain t-shirt, dark jeans, and boots, casual confident posture, looking away from the camera toward the street, late afternoon sunlight highlighting textures, shallow depth of field, subtle film grain, urban background softly blurred, and a candid lifestyle feel. Use aspect ratio 3:4.

Woman at an Outdoor Café

Create a street photography style image of a woman sitting alone at an outdoor café table, leaning slightly forward with both hands wrapped around a coffee cup, wearing a knit sweater, midi skirt, and comfortable flats, relaxed posture, thoughtful expression, natural hair loosely tied back, soft morning light, empty chairs around her, city street gently out of focus, realistic color tones, and a quiet slice-of-life mood. Use aspect ratio 3:4.

Create a street photography style image of a woman sitting alone at an outdoor café table, leaning slightly forward with both hands wrapped around a coffee cup, wearing a knit sweater, midi skirt, and comfortable flats, relaxed posture, thoughtful expression, natural hair loosely tied back, soft morning light, empty chairs around her, city street gently out of focus, realistic color tones, and a quiet slice-of-life mood. Use aspect ratio 3:4.

Man Under the Flyover

Create a candid street photography portrait of a man standing under a flyover, leaning slightly against a concrete pillar with arms crossed loosely, wearing a faded bomber jacket over a plain t-shirt, relaxed-fit jeans, and worn sneakers, shoulders slightly slouched, expression thoughtful and distant, soft diffused daylight filtering through gaps above, textured concrete surroundings, muted colors, shallow depth of field, subtle film grain, and a raw documentary feel. Use aspect ratio 3:4.

Create a candid street photography portrait of a man standing under a flyover, leaning slightly against a concrete pillar with arms crossed loosely, wearing a faded bomber jacket over a plain t-shirt, relaxed-fit jeans, and worn sneakers, shoulders slightly slouched, expression thoughtful and distant, soft diffused daylight filtering through gaps above, textured concrete surroundings, muted colors, shallow depth of field, subtle film grain, and a raw documentary feel. Use aspect ratio 3:4.

Woman Walking Past Street Food Stalls

Create a realistic street photography image of a woman walking past a row of street food stalls, captured mid-step with one foot forward and arms moving naturally, wearing a light denim jacket, patterned scarf, straight-cut trousers, and comfortable shoes, hair tied back casually, focused expression as she looks toward the stalls, warm evening lights illuminating her face, steam rising from food carts, background softly blurred, natural skin texture, and an unposed city-life atmosphere. Use aspect ratio 3:4.

Create a realistic street photography image of a woman walking past a row of street food stalls, captured mid-step with one foot forward and arms moving naturally, wearing a light denim jacket, patterned scarf, straight-cut trousers, and comfortable shoes, hair tied back casually, focused expression as she looks toward the stalls, warm evening lights illuminating her face, steam rising from food carts, background softly blurred, natural skin texture, and an unposed city-life atmosphere. Use aspect ratio 3:4.

Young Man at the Night Bus Stop

Create a moody street photography portrait of a young man sitting on a bus stop bench late at night, leaning back slightly with one arm stretched across the bench and the other holding a phone, wearing a dark hoodie, loose jeans, and sneakers, hood partially up, posture relaxed yet tired, cool-toned streetlights casting soft shadows, empty road behind him, realistic noise, shallow depth of field, and a quiet urban solitude mood. Use aspect ratio 3:4.

Create a moody street photography portrait of a young man sitting on a bus stop bench late at night, leaning back slightly with one arm stretched across the bench and the other holding a phone, wearing a dark hoodie, loose jeans, and sneakers, hood partially up, posture relaxed yet tired, cool-toned streetlights casting soft shadows, empty road behind him, realistic noise, shallow depth of field, and a quiet urban solitude mood. Use aspect ratio 3:4.

Man Smoking at the Street Corner

Create a cinematic street photography portrait of a man smoking near a street corner, standing with one foot against the wall and shoulders relaxed, wearing a dark wool coat, fitted jeans, and leather boots, one hand holding the cigarette and the other tucked into his pocket, exhaling smoke slowly, dramatic side lighting from a nearby streetlamp, high contrast shadows, shallow depth of field, gritty urban textures, and a raw unposed mood. Use aspect ratio 3:4.

Create a cinematic street photography portrait of a man smoking near a street corner, standing with one foot against the wall and shoulders relaxed, wearing a dark wool coat, fitted jeans, and leather boots, one hand holding the cigarette and the other tucked into his pocket, exhaling smoke slowly, dramatic side lighting from a nearby streetlamp, high contrast shadows, shallow depth of field, gritty urban textures, and a raw unposed mood. Use aspect ratio 3:4.

Woman with Bicycle at the Crossing

Create a natural street photography image of a woman pushing a bicycle across a pedestrian crossing, holding the handlebar with one hand and adjusting her bag strap with the other, wearing a light jacket, cropped pants, and sneakers, relaxed posture, neutral expression, overcast sky, traffic lights and road markings visible, subtle motion blur from passing vehicles, realistic lighting, and a documentary-style city moment. Use aspect ratio 3:4.

Create a natural street photography image of a woman pushing a bicycle across a pedestrian crossing, holding the handlebar with one hand and adjusting her bag strap with the other, wearing a light jacket, cropped pants, and sneakers, relaxed posture, neutral expression, overcast sky, traffic lights and road markings visible, subtle motion blur from passing vehicles, realistic lighting, and a documentary-style city moment. Use aspect ratio 3:4.

These prompts work because they focus on realistic details: the way fabric moves, how light hits skin, the natural positions people fall into when they’re not thinking about a camera. That’s what makes street photography feel alive.

I’ve found that the best results come from being specific about lighting, clothing, and body language. Gemini responds well to these details and creates images that actually look like candid street moments rather than staged photos.

Try these out and adjust them to match your own style. Change the clothing, the time of day, or the urban setting to whatever speaks to you. The framework is there, but the best prompts are the ones you make your own.

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.

Similar Posts

Leave a Reply