gemini prompts for night city photos

15 Gemini Prompts for Night City Lifestyle Photos

ByMohammed Rashid Posted on

Night city lifestyle photography has become one of my favorite genres to work with. There’s something magical about capturing people against the glow of neon signs, wet streets reflecting colored lights, and the energy of urban spaces after dark.

These photos tell stories. They show real people in their element, moving through cityscapes that come alive at night. The contrast between artificial light and natural shadows creates depth that’s hard to replicate in any other setting.

I’ve been using Google’s latest image model, Nano Banana Pro, for all my night photography work. It’s now considered the best image model available, and honestly, the realistic photos it creates are impressive. The way it handles light reflections and urban textures makes it perfect for this style.

Here’s how to use these prompts: head to gemini.google.com, start a new conversation, select ‘Pro’, and type in your chosen prompt. You can also upload a reference photo if you have one in mind.

Tokyo Rain Portrait

Create a portrait of a young woman in her late 20s standing at a rain-soaked crosswalk in Tokyo at night, her reflection mirrored in the wet pavement. She wears an oversized cream-colored trench coat over a black turtleneck, with one hand raised to brush hair from her face. Neon signs in pink and blue blur behind her, casting colored light across her features. Her posture is relaxed but contemplative, weight shifted to one hip, looking slightly off-camera with a soft, introspective expression. Shallow depth of field with bokeh lights scattered throughout the background. Use aspect ratio 4:5.

Create a portrait of a young woman in her late 20s standing at a rain-soaked crosswalk in Tokyo at night, her reflection mirrored in the wet pavement. She wears an oversized cream-colored trench coat over a black turtleneck, with one hand raised to brush hair from her face. Neon signs in pink and blue blur behind her, casting colored light across her features. Her posture is relaxed but contemplative, weight shifted to one hip, looking slightly off-camera with a soft, introspective expression. Shallow depth of field with bokeh lights scattered throughout the background. Use aspect ratio 4:5.

Crosswalk Confidence

Create a night city lifestyle photo of an adult woman walking confidently across a crosswalk, straight posture with a natural forward stride, arms swinging slightly, wearing a long beige trench coat over a fitted black dress, ankle boots with a small heel, hair worn loose and softly flowing, minimal makeup with defined eyes, focused expression, streetlights and car headlights creating warm highlights, city buildings glowing behind her, motion blur on surroundings, sharp focus on subject. Use aspect ratio 4:5.

Create a night city lifestyle photo of an adult woman walking confidently across a crosswalk, straight posture with a natural forward stride, arms swinging slightly, wearing a long beige trench coat over a fitted black dress, ankle boots with a small heel, hair worn loose and softly flowing, minimal makeup with defined eyes, focused expression, streetlights and car headlights creating warm highlights, city buildings glowing behind her, motion blur on surroundings, sharp focus on subject. Use aspect ratio 4:5.

Glass Building Lean

Create a night city lifestyle portrait of an adult man leaning casually against a glass office building, relaxed posture with one shoulder touching the wall, arms loosely crossed, wearing a tailored navy blazer over a white crew-neck shirt, dark jeans, clean white sneakers, short groomed hair, confident half-smile, city lights reflected in the glass, cool-toned lighting, premium lifestyle photography look. Use aspect ratio 4:5.

Create a night city lifestyle portrait of an adult man leaning casually against a glass office building, relaxed posture with one shoulder touching the wall, arms loosely crossed, wearing a tailored navy blazer over a white crew-neck shirt, dark jeans, clean white sneakers, short groomed hair, confident half-smile, city lights reflected in the glass, cool-toned lighting, premium lifestyle photography look. Use aspect ratio 4:5.

Café Evening

Create a night city lifestyle photo of an adult woman sitting on an outdoor café chair, upright but relaxed posture with legs crossed at the ankles, hands gently resting on her lap, wearing a dark green blazer over a silk blouse, tailored trousers, elegant flats, hair tied in a low bun, soft natural makeup, thoughtful expression, warm café lights illuminating her face, blurred night street in the background, realistic colors and textures. Use aspect ratio 4:5.

Create a night city lifestyle photo of an adult woman sitting on an outdoor café chair, upright but relaxed posture with legs crossed at the ankles, hands gently resting on her lap, wearing a dark green blazer over a silk blouse, tailored trousers, elegant flats, hair tied in a low bun, soft natural makeup, thoughtful expression, warm café lights illuminating her face, blurred night street in the background, realistic colors and textures. Use aspect ratio 4:5.

Neon Street Walk

Create a night city lifestyle portrait of an adult man walking along a neon-lit street, confident posture with a steady stride, both hands adjusting his jacket, wearing a black leather jacket over a gray hoodie, slim black jeans, high-top sneakers, slightly messy hair, serious focused expression, vibrant neon signs casting colorful highlights, wet pavement reflecting lights, dramatic urban mood. Use aspect ratio 4:5.

Create a night city lifestyle portrait of an adult man walking along a neon-lit street, confident posture with a steady stride, both hands adjusting his jacket, wearing a black leather jacket over a gray hoodie, slim black jeans, high-top sneakers, slightly messy hair, serious focused expression, vibrant neon signs casting colorful highlights, wet pavement reflecting lights, dramatic urban mood. Use aspect ratio 4:5.

Rooftop View

Create a night city lifestyle photo of an adult woman standing on a rooftop terrace overlooking the city, straight posture with both hands resting on the railing, wearing a fitted red coat over a black outfit, heeled boots, long hair gently moving in the breeze, bold lipstick, calm confident gaze toward the skyline, glowing skyscrapers behind her, soft cinematic lighting, high-end fashion lifestyle feel. Use aspect ratio 4:5.

Create a night city lifestyle photo of an adult woman standing on a rooftop terrace overlooking the city, straight posture with both hands resting on the railing, wearing a fitted red coat over a black outfit, heeled boots, long hair gently moving in the breeze, bold lipstick, calm confident gaze toward the skyline, glowing skyscrapers behind her, soft cinematic lighting, high-end fashion lifestyle feel. Use aspect ratio 4:5.

Couple on Bridge

Create an image of a stylish couple walking hand-in-hand across a pedestrian bridge overlooking a glittering city skyline at night. She wears a flowing emerald silk midi dress with delicate gold jewelry, her hair swept by a gentle breeze. He is dressed in a tailored navy suit without a tie, top button undone. They are captured mid-stride, bodies angled toward each other, sharing a genuine laugh. City lights reflect off the water below, creating shimmering golden trails. The mood is romantic and candid, shot from a low angle to emphasize the expansive sky. Use aspect ratio 4:5.

Create an image of a stylish couple walking hand-in-hand across a pedestrian bridge overlooking a glittering city skyline at night. She wears a flowing emerald silk midi dress with delicate gold jewelry, her hair swept by a gentle breeze. He is dressed in a tailored navy suit without a tie, top button undone. They are captured mid-stride, bodies angled toward each other, sharing a genuine laugh. City lights reflect off the water below, creating shimmering golden trails. The mood is romantic and candid, shot from a low angle to emphasize the expansive sky. Use aspect ratio 4:5.

Late Night Metro

Create a photograph of a solo female traveler sitting on the steps of a closed metro station entrance at 2am, surrounded by the glow of vending machines and convenience store signs. She wears high-waisted vintage jeans, a cropped black hoodie, and pristine white platform sneakers. A small backpack rests beside her. Her elbows rest on her knees, chin propped on her hands, gazing ahead with a peaceful, tired smile. The scene conveys urban solitude and freedom. Mixed lighting creates a palette of electric blue, soft pink, and warm yellow. Use aspect ratio 4:5.

Create a photograph of a solo female traveler sitting on the steps of a closed metro station entrance at 2am, surrounded by the glow of vending machines and convenience store signs. She wears high-waisted vintage jeans, a cropped black hoodie, and pristine white platform sneakers. A small backpack rests beside her. Her elbows rest on her knees, chin propped on her hands, gazing ahead with a peaceful, tired smile. The scene conveys urban solitude and freedom. Mixed lighting creates a palette of electric blue, soft pink, and warm yellow. Use aspect ratio 4:5.

Ramen Shop Window

Create a candid, cinematic photograph of a young woman with a bob haircut, dressed in an oversized vintage trench coat and dark selvedge denim jeans. She is leaning against the wet glass window of a bustling downtown Tokyo ramen shop late at night. Rain streaks down the window, blurring the vibrant neon signs and red tail lights of taxis outside. The lighting is a mix of warm interior tungsten and cool exterior streetlights. Film grain is present. Use aspect ratio 4:5.

Create a candid, cinematic photograph of a young woman with a bob haircut, dressed in an oversized vintage trench coat and dark selvedge denim jeans. She is leaning against the wet glass window of a bustling downtown Tokyo ramen shop late at night. Rain streaks down the window, blurring the vibrant neon signs and red tail lights of taxis outside. The lighting is a mix of warm interior tungsten and cool exterior streetlights. Film grain is present. Use aspect ratio 4:5.

Luxury Car Lean

Create a stylish night city lifestyle portrait of an adult man leaning against a luxury sedan parked by the curb, relaxed posture with one hip resting on the car and arms loosely crossed, wearing a tailored black overcoat over a charcoal turtleneck, slim trousers, polished leather boots, neatly combed hair, confident composed expression, car headlights softly glowing, wet asphalt reflecting city lights, glass buildings in the background, cinematic urban fashion photography. Use aspect ratio 4:5.

Create a stylish night city lifestyle portrait of an adult man leaning against a luxury sedan parked by the curb, relaxed posture with one hip resting on the car and arms loosely crossed, wearing a tailored black overcoat over a charcoal turtleneck, slim trousers, polished leather boots, neatly combed hair, confident composed expression, car headlights softly glowing, wet asphalt reflecting city lights, glass buildings in the background, cinematic urban fashion photography. Use aspect ratio 4:5.

Skyscraper Reflection

Create a stylish night city lifestyle photo of an adult woman standing beside a glass skyscraper wall, straight posture with one hand lightly touching the glass surface, wearing a fitted white blazer over a black satin top, high-waisted trousers, pointed heels, sleek low ponytail, bold eye makeup, reflections of neon lights on the glass, sharp city reflections framing her silhouette, premium fashion editorial look. Use aspect ratio 4:5.

Create a stylish night city lifestyle photo of an adult woman standing beside a glass skyscraper wall, straight posture with one hand lightly touching the glass surface, wearing a fitted white blazer over a black satin top, high-waisted trousers, pointed heels, sleek low ponytail, bold eye makeup, reflections of neon lights on the glass, sharp city reflections framing her silhouette, premium fashion editorial look. Use aspect ratio 4:5.

High-End Car Row

Create a stylish night city lifestyle photo of an adult woman walking past a row of high-end cars, upright posture with confident stride, one hand holding sunglasses and the other swinging naturally, wearing a long camel coat over a fitted black dress, ankle-strap heels, loose waves in her hair, glossy makeup, city lights reflecting on car windows, shallow depth of field, fashion-forward urban look. Use aspect ratio 4:5.

Create a stylish night city lifestyle photo of an adult woman walking past a row of high-end cars, upright posture with confident stride, one hand holding sunglasses and the other swinging naturally, wearing a long camel coat over a fitted black dress, ankle-strap heels, loose waves in her hair, glossy makeup, city lights reflecting on car windows, shallow depth of field, fashion-forward urban look. Use aspect ratio 4:5.

Office Entrance

Create a stylish night city lifestyle portrait of an adult man standing in front of a floor-to-ceiling glass office entrance, straight posture with hands adjusting his cuff, wearing a navy tailored suit with an open-collar shirt, sleek dress shoes, clean haircut, focused expression, indoor lights spilling onto the sidewalk, reflections creating layered visuals, luxury business lifestyle aesthetic. Use aspect ratio 4:5.

Create a stylish night city lifestyle portrait of an adult man standing in front of a floor-to-ceiling glass office entrance, straight posture with hands adjusting his cuff, wearing a navy tailored suit with an open-collar shirt, sleek dress shoes, clean haircut, focused expression, indoor lights spilling onto the sidewalk, reflections creating layered visuals, luxury business lifestyle aesthetic. Use aspect ratio 4:5.

Glass Elevator

Create a stylish night city lifestyle photo of an adult woman standing inside a glass elevator with city lights visible behind her, upright posture with hands gently clasped, wearing a structured blazer dress, pointed heels, sleek bun hairstyle, polished makeup, reflective glass surfaces creating depth, dramatic lighting, modern editorial fashion style. Use aspect ratio 4:5.

Create a stylish night city lifestyle photo of an adult woman standing inside a glass elevator with city lights visible behind her, upright posture with hands gently clasped, wearing a structured blazer dress, pointed heels, sleek bun hairstyle, polished makeup, reflective glass surfaces creating depth, dramatic lighting, modern editorial fashion style. Use aspect ratio 4:5.

Back Seat Portrait

Create a stylish night city lifestyle portrait of an adult man sitting in the back seat of a car, relaxed posture with one arm resting on the door, wearing a dark blazer over a black shirt, tailored trousers, luxury watch visible, composed expression, city lights streaking through the window, reflections on glass, premium cinematic lifestyle shot. Use aspect ratio 4:5.

Create a stylish night city lifestyle portrait of an adult man sitting in the back seat of a car, relaxed posture with one arm resting on the door, wearing a dark blazer over a black shirt, tailored trousers, luxury watch visible, composed expression, city lights streaking through the window, reflections on glass, premium cinematic lifestyle shot. Use aspect ratio 4:5.

These prompts give you a solid foundation for creating night city lifestyle photos that feel authentic and cinematic. Each one captures a different mood, from contemplative solitude to urban confidence.

What I love about working with these prompts is how they balance technical details with emotional tone. The specifics about posture, lighting, and clothing help create consistency, while the settings and expressions bring personality to each shot.

Try mixing and matching elements from different prompts to create your own variations. Change the clothing colors, adjust the locations, or swap out the weather conditions. The more you experiment, the more you’ll find your own style within this genre.

Night photography has this unique ability to make ordinary moments feel cinematic. These prompts are just starting points. Use them, adapt them, and make them 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.

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