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15 Gemini Prompts for Stunning Silhouette Photography

ByMohammed Rashid Posted on Updated on

Silhouette photos have a way of stopping you mid-scroll. There’s something about a dark figure against a bright, glowing sky that feels cinematic and timeless all at once. The best part is you don’t need a camera or a sunset to pull it off anymore.

With Google Gemini’s latest image model, Nano Banana Pro, you can generate incredibly realistic silhouette photos directly from a text prompt. The model handles backlit scenes, rim lighting, and dramatic skies surprisingly well, which makes it perfect for this style.

To get started, head to gemini.google.com or open the Gemini app, start a new conversation, and select Pro from the model options. Then paste in any of the prompts below. You can also upload a reference photo if you want the generated image to match a specific person or look.

Here are 15 detailed prompts you can copy and use right away. Each one is written with specific lighting, posing, and composition details to get the best possible result.

1. Woman Walking Along the Beach at Sunset

This one gives you that classic beach silhouette with warm tones and a peaceful, editorial mood.

Create a silhouette photo of a young woman walking barefoot along the shoreline at sunset, captured in profile view mid-step with one foot slightly off the ground. She is wearing a flowy ankle-length sundress that catches the breeze, with her hair loose and blowing behind her. She is holding her sandals in one hand at her side. The sun is setting directly behind her on the horizon, casting her entire figure as a deep black silhouette against a vivid sky of deep orange, magenta, and purple tones. Gentle waves are lapping at her feet with light reflecting off the wet sand. The camera is at hip height, shooting from a side angle. Shot with a 50mm lens, golden backlit glow with warm color grading and soft lens flare. Use aspect ratio 4:5.

Create a silhouette photo of a young woman walking barefoot along the shoreline at sunset, captured in profile view mid-step with one foot slightly off the ground. She is wearing a flowy ankle-length sundress that catches the breeze, with her hair loose and blowing behind her. She is holding her sandals in one hand at her side. The sun is setting directly behind her on the horizon, casting her entire figure as a deep black silhouette against a vivid sky of deep orange, magenta, and purple tones. Gentle waves are lapping at her feet with light reflecting off the wet sand. The camera is at hip height, shooting from a side angle. Shot with a 50mm lens, golden backlit glow with warm color grading and soft lens flare. Use aspect ratio 4:5.

2. Man Standing on a Mountain Peak at Dawn

A powerful, dramatic shot that works great for motivational or adventure content.

Create a silhouette photo of a man standing at the edge of a rocky mountain peak at dawn, facing away from the camera with his arms slightly outstretched at his sides. He is wearing a fitted jacket, hiking pants, and boots, with a small backpack on his shoulders. The rising sun is directly behind him, creating a bright golden rim light around his outline. Below him, layers of misty mountains stretch into the distance in varying shades of blue and gray. The sky transitions from deep indigo at the top to warm amber near the horizon. The camera is positioned slightly below him, angled upward to emphasize the height and scale. Shot with a 35mm wide-angle lens, deep contrast, cinematic color grading. Use aspect ratio 4:5.

Create a silhouette photo of a man standing at the edge of a rocky mountain peak at dawn, facing away from the camera with his arms slightly outstretched at his sides. He is wearing a fitted jacket, hiking pants, and boots, with a small backpack on his shoulders. The rising sun is directly behind him, creating a bright golden rim light around his outline. Below him, layers of misty mountains stretch into the distance in varying shades of blue and gray. The sky transitions from deep indigo at the top to warm amber near the horizon. The camera is positioned slightly below him, angled upward to emphasize the height and scale. Shot with a 35mm wide-angle lens, deep contrast, cinematic color grading. Use aspect ratio 4:5.

3. Couple Holding Hands Under a Street Lamp

A romantic, moody silhouette with urban vibes. Great for couple photography or Valentine’s content.

Create a silhouette photo of a couple standing face to face under a single glowing street lamp on a quiet cobblestone street at night, holding both hands between them with their foreheads gently touching. The man is wearing a long overcoat and the woman is in a fitted knee-length dress with heels. The street lamp above them casts a warm amber cone of light, but their figures remain as dark silhouettes. The background shows a blurred, rain-slicked street with faint reflections of distant warm lights on the wet cobblestones. The camera is at a medium distance, eye level, capturing the full scene symmetrically. Moody, warm, romantic tones with soft bokeh and cinematic grain. Shot with an 85mm lens. Use aspect ratio 4:5.

Create a silhouette photo of a couple standing face to face under a single glowing street lamp on a quiet cobblestone street at night, holding both hands between them with their foreheads gently touching. The man is wearing a long overcoat and the woman is in a fitted knee-length dress with heels. The street lamp above them casts a warm amber cone of light, but their figures remain as dark silhouettes. The background shows a blurred, rain-slicked street with faint reflections of distant warm lights on the wet cobblestones. The camera is at a medium distance, eye level, capturing the full scene symmetrically. Moody, warm, romantic tones with soft bokeh and cinematic grain. Shot with an 85mm lens. Use aspect ratio 4:5.

4. Woman Doing Yoga at Sunrise on a Rooftop

Clean, minimal, and perfect for wellness or lifestyle content.

Create a silhouette photo of a young woman in a warrior pose on a rooftop at sunrise, standing on a yoga mat with her arms extended wide and one leg stretched behind her. She is wearing a fitted sports bra and high-waisted leggings with her hair tied up in a high bun. The early morning sun is rising directly behind her, creating a bright golden glow around her entire body outline. The rooftop is flat and clean with a simple concrete surface, and the city skyline is visible in the soft background as dark shapes against the bright sky. The camera is at ground level, shooting upward slightly to make her figure appear powerful against the sky. Warm golden and soft pink tones, minimal composition, wellness aesthetic. Shot with a 35mm lens. Use aspect ratio 4:5.

Create a silhouette photo of a young woman in a warrior pose on a rooftop at sunrise, standing on a yoga mat with her arms extended wide and one leg stretched behind her. She is wearing a fitted sports bra and high-waisted leggings with her hair tied up in a high bun. The early morning sun is rising directly behind her, creating a bright golden glow around her entire body outline. The rooftop is flat and clean with a simple concrete surface, and the city skyline is visible in the soft background as dark shapes against the bright sky. The camera is at ground level, shooting upward slightly to make her figure appear powerful against the sky. Warm golden and soft pink tones, minimal composition, wellness aesthetic. Shot with a 35mm lens. Use aspect ratio 4:5.

5. Man Playing Guitar on a Dock at Dusk

This gives you a peaceful, artistic feel that works well for music or lifestyle pages.

Create a silhouette photo of a man sitting on the edge of a wooden dock at dusk, one leg hanging over the water and the other bent up, playing an acoustic guitar. He is wearing a casual button-down shirt with the sleeves rolled up, jeans, and boots. His head is tilted slightly downward toward the guitar. The sky behind him is a gradient of deep purple, burnt orange, and soft pink with thin clouds catching the last light. The calm lake reflects the sky colors with subtle ripples. The camera is at water level, positioned slightly off to the side to capture his profile and the guitar shape clearly. Peaceful, cinematic tones with rich contrast between the dark figure and the vibrant sky. Shot with a 50mm lens, shallow depth of field. Use aspect ratio 4:5.

Create a silhouette photo of a man sitting on the edge of a wooden dock at dusk, one leg hanging over the water and the other bent up, playing an acoustic guitar. He is wearing a casual button-down shirt with the sleeves rolled up, jeans, and boots. His head is tilted slightly downward toward the guitar. The sky behind him is a gradient of deep purple, burnt orange, and soft pink with thin clouds catching the last light. The calm lake reflects the sky colors with subtle ripples. The camera is at water level, positioned slightly off to the side to capture his profile and the guitar shape clearly. Peaceful, cinematic tones with rich contrast between the dark figure and the vibrant sky. Shot with a 50mm lens, shallow depth of field. Use aspect ratio 4:5.

6. Woman Twirling in a Dress on an Open Field

A joyful, dynamic silhouette with lots of movement and energy.

Create a silhouette photo of a young woman mid-twirl in a wide open grassy field at golden hour, her full skirt flaring out around her in a circle with her arms slightly raised and her head tilted back. She is wearing a long flowing maxi dress with a fitted bodice and a wide-brimmed hat that is catching the wind. Her hair is loose and flying outward with the spin. The sun is low on the horizon behind her, creating a brilliant backlight that outlines every edge of her dress and hair with golden rim light. The field stretches out flat to the horizon with soft, tall grass catching the light. The camera is at waist height, capturing the full twirl motion. Warm, dreamy golden tones with lens flare and a soft, romantic mood. Shot with a 50mm lens. Use aspect ratio 4:5.

Create a silhouette photo of a young woman mid-twirl in a wide open grassy field at golden hour, her full skirt flaring out around her in a circle with her arms slightly raised and her head tilted back. She is wearing a long flowing maxi dress with a fitted bodice and a wide-brimmed hat that is catching the wind. Her hair is loose and flying outward with the spin. The sun is low on the horizon behind her, creating a brilliant backlight that outlines every edge of her dress and hair with golden rim light. The field stretches out flat to the horizon with soft, tall grass catching the light. The camera is at waist height, capturing the full twirl motion. Warm, dreamy golden tones with lens flare and a soft, romantic mood. Shot with a 50mm lens. Use aspect ratio 4:5.

7. Runner Sprinting Through a Foggy Street

A high-energy, moody shot with an almost cinematic thriller feel to it.

Create a silhouette photo of a male runner captured mid-sprint on a foggy city street in the early morning, one foot off the ground and arms pumping. He is wearing athletic shorts, a fitted tank top, and running shoes. The fog is thick and glowing from a distant bright streetlight behind him, creating a hazy halo effect around his entire body. The street is empty with faint outlines of parked cars and buildings on either side, all softened by the fog. The wet pavement reflects the light in long streaks. The camera is low, at ankle height, shooting upward to make the runner appear larger against the glowing mist. Cool blue and gray tones with high contrast and a gritty, dramatic mood. Shot with a 35mm lens. Use aspect ratio 4:5.

Create a silhouette photo of a male runner captured mid-sprint on a foggy city street in the early morning, one foot off the ground and arms pumping. He is wearing athletic shorts, a fitted tank top, and running shoes. The fog is thick and glowing from a distant bright streetlight behind him, creating a hazy halo effect around his entire body. The street is empty with faint outlines of parked cars and buildings on either side, all softened by the fog. The wet pavement reflects the light in long streaks. The camera is low, at ankle height, shooting upward to make the runner appear larger against the glowing mist. Cool blue and gray tones with high contrast and a gritty, dramatic mood. Shot with a 35mm lens. Use aspect ratio 4:5.

8. Father and Daughter on His Shoulders at Sunset

A heartwarming silhouette that works perfectly for family-oriented content.

Create a silhouette photo of a father standing in a grassy meadow at sunset with his young daughter sitting on his shoulders, her arms stretched wide like airplane wings and both of them laughing. The father is wearing a casual t-shirt and jeans, and the daughter is in a small summer dress with her hair in pigtails blowing in the breeze. The setting sun is directly behind them, turning them into deep black silhouettes against a sky filled with warm orange, gold, and pink tones. The meadow has tall wildflowers and grass catching the golden backlight. The camera is at a slight distance, eye level, capturing the full scene with space around them. Warm, emotional, lifestyle photography feel with rich color saturation. Shot with a 50mm lens. Use aspect ratio 4:5.

Create a silhouette photo of a father standing in a grassy meadow at sunset with his young daughter sitting on his shoulders, her arms stretched wide like airplane wings and both of them laughing. The father is wearing a casual t-shirt and jeans, and the daughter is in a small summer dress with her hair in pigtails blowing in the breeze. The setting sun is directly behind them, turning them into deep black silhouettes against a sky filled with warm orange, gold, and pink tones. The meadow has tall wildflowers and grass catching the golden backlight. The camera is at a slight distance, eye level, capturing the full scene with space around them. Warm, emotional, lifestyle photography feel with rich color saturation. Shot with a 50mm lens. Use aspect ratio 4:5.

9. Woman Standing in a Doorway With Backlight

An indoor silhouette with a mysterious, editorial quality.

Create a silhouette photo of a woman standing in a tall, narrow doorway of an old building. She is wearing a long fitted coat that reaches below her knees and pointed heels, with her hair styled in a sleek low bun. The interior walls are textured stone or plaster with deep shadows on either side. The camera is positioned directly in front of her at eye level, centered in the doorway. Warm and cool contrast between the bright exterior and the dark interior. Dramatic, editorial, cinematic mood. Shot with an 85mm lens. Use aspect ratio 4:5.

Create a silhouette photo of a young woman leaning her shoulder against a large floor-to-ceiling window at night, looking out. She is wearing an oversized knit sweater that falls off one shoulder and loose lounge pants, with her hair down and slightly tousled. Her figure is a dark silhouette against the bright city lights visible through the window, with hundreds of glowing windows from skyscrapers and distant neon signs creating a sparkling urban backdrop. Faint reflections of the lights appear on the glass surface. The room behind her is completely dark. The camera is inside the room, positioned at eye level and slightly off to the side. Cool blue and white tones from the city contrasted with the warm faint glow on her outline. Intimate, cinematic, contemplative mood. Shot with a 50mm lens, shallow depth of field. Use aspect ratio 4:5.

10. Man Fishing at a Calm Lake During Blue Hour

A quiet, contemplative scene with beautiful color contrast.

Create a silhouette photo of a man standing knee-deep in a calm lake during blue hour, casting a fishing line with a smooth overhead motion. He is wearing waders, a vest, and a wide-brimmed fishing hat. The fishing rod creates a long elegant arc above him with the thin line visible against the sky. The sky is a smooth gradient of deep navy blue to soft pale blue near the horizon, with a thin band of warm peach light where the sun has just set. The water is perfectly still, reflecting the sky colors like a mirror with small ripples around his legs. The camera is at the shore, at water level, shooting across the surface. Serene, cool blue tones with minimal warm accents, peaceful and meditative mood. Shot with a 50mm lens. Use aspect ratio 16:9.

Create a silhouette photo of a man standing knee-deep in a calm lake during blue hour, casting a fishing line with a smooth overhead motion. He is wearing waders, a vest, and a wide-brimmed fishing hat. The fishing rod creates a long elegant arc above him with the thin line visible against the sky. The sky is a smooth gradient of deep navy blue to soft pale blue near the horizon, with a thin band of warm peach light where the sun has just set. The water is perfectly still, reflecting the sky colors like a mirror with small ripples around his legs. The camera is at the shore, at water level, shooting across the surface. Serene, cool blue tones with minimal warm accents, peaceful and meditative mood. Shot with a 50mm lens. Use aspect ratio 16:9.

11. Woman Leaning Against a Window With City Lights

A moody interior silhouette with a nighttime urban backdrop.

Create a silhouette photo of a young woman leaning her shoulder against a large floor-to-ceiling window at night, looking out. She is wearing an oversized knit sweater that falls off one shoulder and loose lounge pants, with her hair down and slightly tousled. Her figure is a dark silhouette against the bright city lights visible through the window, with hundreds of glowing windows from skyscrapers and distant neon signs creating a sparkling urban backdrop. Faint reflections of the lights appear on the glass surface. The room behind her is completely dark. The camera is inside the room, positioned at eye level and slightly off to the side. Cool blue and white tones from the city contrasted with the warm faint glow on her outline. Intimate, cinematic, contemplative mood. Shot with a 50mm lens, shallow depth of field. Use aspect ratio 4:5.

Create a silhouette photo of a young woman leaning her shoulder against a large floor-to-ceiling window at night, looking out. She is wearing an oversized knit sweater that falls off one shoulder and loose lounge pants, with her hair down and slightly tousled. Her figure is a dark silhouette against the bright city lights visible through the window, with hundreds of glowing windows from skyscrapers and distant neon signs creating a sparkling urban backdrop. Faint reflections of the lights appear on the glass surface. The room behind her is completely dark. The camera is inside the room, positioned at eye level and slightly off to the side. Cool blue and white tones from the city contrasted with the warm faint glow on her outline. Intimate, cinematic, contemplative mood. Shot with a 50mm lens, shallow depth of field. Use aspect ratio 4:5.

12. Group of Friends Jumping at the Beach

A fun, energetic group silhouette that’s perfect for social media and travel content.

Create a silhouette photo of four friends mid-jump on a sandy beach at sunset, all captured at the peak of their jump with arms and legs in different playful positions. Two of them have their arms thrown up in the air, one is doing a star jump, and one has their knees tucked up. They are wearing casual summer clothes including shorts, tank tops, and sundresses. The sun is large and low on the horizon directly behind the group, casting them as sharp black silhouettes against a vivid sky of orange, red, and golden tones. The ocean is visible behind them with waves catching the warm light. The camera is at ground level, shooting upward to maximize the height of the jump against the sky. Vibrant, warm, high-energy tones with strong contrast. Shot with a 28mm wide-angle lens. Use aspect ratio 16:9.

Create a silhouette photo of four friends mid-jump on a sandy beach at sunset, all captured at the peak of their jump with arms and legs in different playful positions. Two of them have their arms thrown up in the air, one is doing a star jump, and one has their knees tucked up. They are wearing casual summer clothes including shorts, tank tops, and sundresses. The sun is large and low on the horizon directly behind the group, casting them as sharp black silhouettes against a vivid sky of orange, red, and golden tones. The ocean is visible behind them with waves catching the warm light. The camera is at ground level, shooting upward to maximize the height of the jump against the sky. Vibrant, warm, high-energy tones with strong contrast. Shot with a 28mm wide-angle lens. Use aspect ratio 16:9.

13. Cyclist Riding Along a Country Road at Sunset

A clean, action-filled silhouette with beautiful open-sky composition.

Create a silhouette photo of a cyclist riding along a flat country road at sunset, captured from the side in profile with both wheels visible and the rider leaning forward over the handlebars in a steady pace. He is wearing a fitted cycling jersey, shorts, and a helmet with a small backpack strapped to his back. The sun is setting directly behind him on the flat horizon, casting him and the bicycle as a crisp black silhouette against a wide open sky filled with bands of warm tangerine, soft coral, and deep violet. The road stretches straight into the distance with low grass fields on either side catching the golden light. The camera is at road level, positioned at a distance to capture the full figure and bike with plenty of sky above. Warm, expansive, peaceful tones with cinematic contrast. Shot with a 35mm lens. Use aspect ratio 16:9.

Create a silhouette photo of a cyclist riding along a flat country road at sunset, captured from the side in profile with both wheels visible and the rider leaning forward over the handlebars in a steady pace. He is wearing a fitted cycling jersey, shorts, and a helmet with a small backpack strapped to his back. The sun is setting directly behind him on the flat horizon, casting him and the bicycle as a crisp black silhouette against a wide open sky filled with bands of warm tangerine, soft coral, and deep violet. The road stretches straight into the distance with low grass fields on either side catching the golden light. The camera is at road level, positioned at a distance to capture the full figure and bike with plenty of sky above. Warm, expansive, peaceful tones with cinematic contrast. Shot with a 35mm lens. Use aspect ratio 16:9.

14. Woman Holding an Umbrella in the Rain

A moody, artistic silhouette with a dramatic weather element.

Create a silhouette photo of a woman standing alone on an empty city sidewalk in the rain, holding an open umbrella above her with one hand and her other arm relaxed at her side. She is wearing a belted trench coat that reaches her calves and ankle boots, with her posture straight and composed. Heavy rain is falling all around her, with individual raindrops backlit by a large bright neon sign glowing white and blue behind her on the building across the street. Her figure and the umbrella form a sharp, clean silhouette against the neon glow. Puddles on the pavement reflect streaks of colored light. The camera is at eye level, positioned across the street, capturing the full scene. Cool blue and silver tones with warm amber accents from distant streetlights, moody and cinematic. Shot with a 50mm lens, medium depth of field. Use aspect ratio 4:5.

Create a silhouette photo of a woman standing alone on an empty city sidewalk in the rain, holding an open umbrella above her with one hand and her other arm relaxed at her side. She is wearing a belted trench coat that reaches her calves and ankle boots, with her posture straight and composed. Heavy rain is falling all around her, with individual raindrops backlit by a large bright neon sign glowing white and blue behind her on the building across the street. Her figure and the umbrella form a sharp, clean silhouette against the neon glow. Puddles on the pavement reflect streaks of colored light. The camera is at eye level, positioned across the street, capturing the full scene. Cool blue and silver tones with warm amber accents from distant streetlights, moody and cinematic. Shot with a 50mm lens, medium depth of field. Use aspect ratio 4:5.

15. Kids Running Through a Sprinkler in the Backyard

A playful, nostalgic silhouette filled with movement and summer energy.

Create a silhouette photo of two young kids running through a garden sprinkler in a backyard during late golden hour, water droplets spraying all around them and catching the sunlight like tiny sparks. One child has their arms up shielding their face while laughing, and the other is mid-leap through the spray with their legs kicked out. The sun is very low behind them, turning the water spray into a glowing curtain of golden light and casting the children as dark, energetic silhouettes. The backyard has a simple wooden fence and a few trees along the edges, all in shadow. The camera is at the children’s height, shooting through the spray to capture the backlit water effect. Warm golden and amber tones, joyful, nostalgic summer mood with soft lens flare. Shot with a 35mm lens. Use aspect ratio 4:5.

Create a silhouette photo of two young kids running through a garden sprinkler in a backyard during late golden hour, water droplets spraying all around them and catching the sunlight like tiny sparks. One child has their arms up shielding their face while laughing, and the other is mid-leap through the spray with their legs kicked out. The sun is very low behind them, turning the water spray into a glowing curtain of golden light and casting the children as dark, energetic silhouettes. The backyard has a simple wooden fence and a few trees along the edges, all in shadow. The camera is at the children's height, shooting through the spray to capture the backlit water effect. Warm golden and amber tones, joyful, nostalgic summer mood with soft lens flare. Shot with a 35mm lens. Use aspect ratio 4:5.

These prompts work best with the Pro model selected in Gemini. The more specific your prompt is about where the light source is and how the figure is positioned against it, the better the silhouette effect will turn out.

If you want even more control, try uploading a reference photo of yourself or someone else. The model will use that face and build the silhouette scene around it, which can make the results feel much more personal and realistic.

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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