17 Gemini Prompts for Lifestyle Photos Shot at Home
You don’t need a fancy studio or an outdoor location to get great lifestyle photos. Some of the best shots happen right at home, in your kitchen, your bedroom, by the window, or even on the couch.
Google Gemini’s Nano Banana model handles indoor scenes really well. It picks up on things like natural window light, cozy textures, and everyday home details that make a photo feel real and lived-in.
To use these prompts, go to gemini.google.com or open the Gemini app. Start a new conversation and paste in any prompt below. If you want the person in the photo to look like you, upload a reference selfie and Gemini will use it as a guide.
Here are 17 prompts you can copy and use right away. Each one is built around a different room, mood, or activity so you get a nice variety of at-home content for your feed.
1. Morning Coffee by the Window
There’s something about that first cup of coffee with soft morning light hitting the room. This one captures that quiet, early-morning energy.
Create a lifestyle photo of a young woman sitting on a wooden window seat in a sunlit living room, holding a white ceramic mug of coffee with both hands close to her face. She is wearing an oversized oatmeal-colored knit sweater and light gray cotton shorts, with her legs tucked under her and bare feet visible. Her hair is loosely tied in a messy bun with a few strands falling around her face. She is looking out the window with a relaxed, peaceful expression. The camera angle is at eye level from slightly to the side, capturing her profile and the soft natural light streaming through sheer white curtains. The background shows a cozy living room corner with a knitted throw blanket draped over the seat and a small potted plant on the windowsill. Warm golden morning tones with soft shadows. Shot with an 85mm lens, shallow depth of field. Use aspect ratio 4:5.

2. Man Working from His Home Desk
Work-from-home content is always popular, and a clean desk setup makes for a sharp lifestyle shot.
Create a lifestyle photo of a young man sitting at a minimalist wooden desk in a well-lit home office, typing on a slim laptop with one hand while the other rests on the desk near a small espresso cup. He is wearing a fitted navy blue henley shirt with the sleeves pushed up to his forearms, paired with khaki chinos. His hair is neatly styled with a natural side part. He has a focused but relaxed expression, looking at the laptop screen. The camera is positioned at a slight angle from the front left at chest height. The background features a white wall with a single framed abstract print, a small shelf with books and a succulent plant, and soft diffused natural light coming from a window to his right. Clean, neutral tones with warm undertones. Shot with a 50mm lens, medium depth of field. Use aspect ratio 4:5.

3. Cozy Reading Nook Moment
Reading corners always look great in photos, especially when the lighting is warm and the outfit matches the mood.
Create a lifestyle photo of a young woman curled up in a large upholstered armchair reading a paperback book. She is wearing a soft cream-colored cardigan over a simple white camisole and dusty pink lounge pants, with thick knit socks on her feet. She is holding the book open with one hand while the other rests on the armrest, her head tilted slightly as she reads with a gentle, absorbed expression. The camera is at eye level, slightly off-center to capture the full chair and her relaxed posture. The background shows a cozy corner of a living room with a floor lamp casting a warm glow, a woven basket with a folded blanket, and a small side table with a cup of tea and a candle. Soft, warm amber tones with gentle shadows. Shot with a 50mm lens, shallow depth of field. Use aspect ratio 4:5.

4. Kitchen Cooking Scene
People love food content, but what really sells it is a well-styled person in the kitchen looking natural and relaxed while cooking.
Create a lifestyle photo of a young man standing at a kitchen counter chopping fresh vegetables on a wooden cutting board. He is wearing a plain white t-shirt and dark gray joggers with a linen apron tied at the waist. One hand holds a chef’s knife mid-slice while the other steadies a red bell pepper. He is looking down at his hands with a calm, focused expression and a slight smile. The camera is positioned at waist height from across the counter, capturing him from the torso up along with the ingredients spread out in front of him. The background shows open wooden shelves with ceramic bowls, glass jars of pasta and spices, and hanging copper pans. Warm natural light pours in from a window to the left. Rich, earthy tones with soft highlights. Shot with a 35mm lens, medium depth of field. Use aspect ratio 4:5.

5. Woman Doing Skincare Routine
Skincare and self-care routines are huge on social media. This prompt creates a clean, bright bathroom moment.
Create a lifestyle photo of a young woman standing in front of a bathroom mirror applying moisturizer to her cheek with her fingertips. She is wearing a soft white terrycloth robe with her hair wrapped in a matching towel. Her skin looks fresh and dewy, and her expression is relaxed with her eyes half-closed in a natural, candid way. The camera captures her reflection in the round backlit mirror along with a partial side view of her from behind. The bathroom counter in front of her has neatly arranged skincare bottles, a small jade roller, and a folded washcloth. The space is bright with clean white tiles, soft diffused overhead lighting, and a small eucalyptus branch hanging from the showerhead in the blurred background. Bright, clean tones with soft whites and pale greens. Shot with a 50mm lens, shallow depth of field. Use aspect ratio 4:5.

6. Lazy Sunday on the Couch
Everyone has those lazy days, and they make for some of the most relatable content.
Create a lifestyle photo of a young man lying on a large gray sectional sofa with one arm behind his head and the other holding a phone above his face. He is wearing a washed-out vintage graphic tee and black sweatpants, with one leg stretched out and the other bent at the knee. His expression is relaxed with a slight amused grin as if reading something funny. A soft knitted throw blanket is draped partially over his legs. The camera is positioned at a low angle from the end of the sofa, shooting along its length to create depth. The background shows a bright living room with large windows, sheer curtains letting in soft afternoon light, a coffee table with a half-eaten bowl of snacks, and a potted monstera plant in the corner. Warm, casual, lived-in tones. Shot with a 35mm lens, natural perspective. Use aspect ratio 4:5.

7. Woman Journaling at the Dining Table
Journaling shots have a thoughtful, intentional feel to them. The key is the right light and a simple composition.
Create a lifestyle photo of a young woman sitting at a round wooden dining table writing in a leather-bound journal with a black pen. She is wearing a fitted ribbed beige long-sleeve top and high-waisted olive linen trousers. Her hair is down and falling forward slightly as she leans over the journal. Her free hand cradles a small glass of orange juice. She has a thoughtful, contemplative expression, eyes focused on the page. The camera is at table height, slightly to her right, capturing her face and hands along with the journal and glass. The background shows a bright, airy dining area with white walls, a woven pendant light hanging above, and a small vase of dried wildflowers on the table. Soft, even morning light with natural skin tones and warm wood accents. Shot with a 50mm lens, shallow depth of field. Use aspect ratio 4:5.

8. Man Having Chai on the Balcony
Balcony shots feel like an extension of home but with better light and a more open composition. A simple chai moment works perfectly here.
Create a lifestyle photo of a young man sitting on a small wooden chair on a narrow apartment balcony, holding a glass cup of chai in one hand with the other arm resting on the metal railing. He is wearing a relaxed-fit white kurta with the sleeves rolled up to the elbows and comfortable navy blue cotton pants with leather sandals. His hair is slightly tousled and his expression is calm and content, looking out over the railing at the view with a faint smile. The camera is positioned just inside the balcony doorway at eye level, framing him between the door frame and the railing with the outside visible behind him. The background shows a soft, blurred view of neighboring buildings and treetops bathed in warm early morning sunlight. A small potted tulsi plant and a folded newspaper sit on the balcony floor beside his chair. Warm golden tones with natural light and gentle shadows. Shot with a 50mm lens, shallow depth of field. Use aspect ratio 4:5.

9. Plant Mom Watering Indoor Plants
If plants are part of someone’s aesthetic, this is the kind of shot that fits perfectly into their feed.
Create a lifestyle photo of a young woman standing in a bright room filled with indoor plants, using a long-spouted brass watering can to water a tall fiddle leaf fig. She is wearing a loose sage green linen button-up shirt tucked into wide-leg cream trousers and tan leather mules. Her hair is in a low ponytail with soft pieces framing her face. She is looking at the plant with a warm, content smile. The camera is at hip height, slightly wide to capture the room filled with various potted plants on shelves, hanging macrame planters, and a terracotta pot collection on the floor. Bright, natural light floods in from a large window to the right. Fresh green and earthy tones with clean whites. Shot with a 28mm lens, medium depth of field to show room context. Use aspect ratio 4:5.

10. Late Night Studying or Working
Late night scenes at home have a different vibe. The contrast between the dark room and warm desk light creates great mood.
Create a lifestyle photo of a young woman sitting at a cluttered home desk late at night, one hand on a laptop keyboard and the other holding a pen while reviewing notes on a notebook beside it. She is wearing an oversized dark gray college hoodie and her hair is in a messy topknot with reading glasses pushed up on her head. Her face is illuminated by the cool glow of the laptop screen mixed with the warm amber light of a small brass desk lamp. A mug of tea, a stack of textbooks, and scattered sticky notes surround her workspace. The camera is at desk level, capturing her from the front slightly to the side. The background is a dark room with only faint outlines of bookshelves and a window showing a dark night sky. Moody, warm and cool contrast. Shot with a 50mm lens, shallow depth of field. Use aspect ratio 4:5.

11. Couple Cooking Together
Couple content does well, and the kitchen is a natural place for it. The key is to keep the interaction genuine and relaxed.
Create a lifestyle photo of a young couple standing side by side at a kitchen island preparing a meal together. The woman is tossing a salad in a large wooden bowl while laughing, wearing a white linen tank top and faded denim shorts. The man beside her is stirring a pan on the stove with a wooden spoon, wearing a plain olive green t-shirt and light gray shorts, with a dish towel slung over one shoulder. They are glancing at each other with warm, genuine smiles. The camera is positioned across the island at chest height, capturing both of them and the food prep spread between them. The kitchen has white subway tile backsplash, open wooden shelves with stacked plates and herb pots, and soft warm light from a window to the left. Bright, inviting tones with natural warmth. Shot with a 35mm lens, medium depth of field. Use aspect ratio 4:5.

12. Man Relaxing in a Bathrobe
This one has a luxury, self-care feel to it. Great for personal branding or wellness content.
Create a lifestyle photo of a young man sitting on the edge of a neatly made bed in a hotel-style bedroom, leaning back on one hand with the other resting on his knee. He is wearing a plush charcoal gray bathrobe with the front loosely open over a white undershirt, and his feet are in simple white hotel slippers. His hair is slightly damp and his expression is calm and relaxed. The camera is at bed height, capturing him from a slight angle with space around him. The background shows a clean, minimal bedroom with white bedding, two bedside lamps giving off a warm glow, light gray walls, and a window with blackout curtains partially drawn to let in a strip of natural light. Soft, muted tones with warm highlights. Shot with a 50mm lens, shallow depth of field. Use aspect ratio 4:5.

13. Woman Stretching on a Yoga Mat
Home workout and wellness content is always in demand. Morning light and minimal styling keep this looking fresh.
Create a lifestyle photo of a young woman doing a seated forward stretch on a light lavender yoga mat in a bright living room. She is wearing a matching soft mauve sports bra and high-waisted leggings with her hair pulled back in a sleek low bun. Her arms are extended forward reaching past her feet, and her expression is peaceful with her eyes closed. A glass water bottle and a small towel are placed beside the mat. The camera is positioned low at mat level from slightly to her side, capturing her full stretch and the room around her. The background shows a minimalist living room with a large window letting in soft morning light, a low bookshelf, and a single large potted snake plant in the corner. Clean, airy tones with soft pastels and natural light. Shot with a 35mm lens, medium depth of field. Use aspect ratio 4:5.

14. Flat Lay Breakfast in Bed
Flat lay shots are popular for a reason. They look clean and work great for food or product content.
Create a flat lay lifestyle photo shot from directly above of a breakfast spread arranged on a white linen bedsheet. The spread includes a round wooden tray holding a croissant on a small ceramic plate, a bowl of mixed berries, a glass of fresh orange juice, and a small vase with a single white tulip. A folded newspaper and a pair of reading glasses sit beside the tray. A woman’s hand is reaching in from the bottom right of the frame, picking up the croissant, with a thin gold bracelet visible on her wrist. She is wearing a soft blush pink silk pajama sleeve. The bedsheet has soft natural wrinkles and the morning light creates gentle diagonal shadows across the scene. Warm, bright, editorial tones with soft pastel accents. Shot with a 24mm lens, flat perspective. Use aspect ratio 1:1.

15. Man Playing Guitar on the Floor
Music and home vibes go together naturally. This prompt captures that raw, personal feel.
Create a lifestyle photo of a young man sitting cross-legged on a wooden floor playing an acoustic guitar. He is wearing a plain white crew neck t-shirt and worn-in dark jeans with bare feet. His head is slightly bowed with his eyes focused on the fretboard, and his fingers are positioned mid-chord. His expression is absorbed and peaceful. The camera is at floor level, positioned slightly to his left, capturing him and the guitar along with the room stretching out behind him. The background shows a simple apartment living room with a low sofa, a few vinyl records leaning against the wall, a warm floor lamp turned on in the corner, and soft late afternoon light filtering through wooden blinds. Warm, golden, slightly desaturated tones with a vintage feel. Shot with a 35mm lens, natural depth. Use aspect ratio 4:5.

16. Woman Painting at a Home Art Corner
Creative hobbies make for beautiful lifestyle content. A painting session at home feels personal, artistic, and visually interesting all at once.
Create a lifestyle photo of a young woman sitting on a low wooden stool in front of a small canvas on a tabletop easel in a sunlit corner of her apartment. She is holding a thin paintbrush in one hand and a messy paint palette in the other, mid-stroke on an abstract floral painting. She is wearing a loose-fitting ivory linen shirt with faint paint smudges on the sleeves, rolled up to the elbows, and high-waisted light wash mom jeans with bare feet. Her hair is clipped up in a casual claw clip with a few loose strands. Her expression is focused and relaxed, eyes on the canvas with a slight smile. The camera is at her seated eye level from slightly to the right, capturing her profile along with the canvas and the art corner. The background shows a white wall with a few small finished paintings taped up, a mason jar of brushes, scattered paint tubes on a newspaper-covered table, and warm afternoon light streaming in from a window to the left casting soft shadows. Natural, bright tones with pops of color from the paints. Shot with a 50mm lens, shallow depth of field. Use aspect ratio 4:5.

17. Cozy Movie Night Setup
This one is all about mood. The warm blankets, the screen glow, the snacks. It is the kind of shot that makes people want to recreate it.
Create a lifestyle photo of a young couple sitting together on a large floor cushion arrangement in front of a TV screen showing a blurred movie scene. The woman is leaning against the man with a blanket over both their laps, holding a bowl of popcorn. She is wearing a chunky cream knit sweater and fuzzy socks. The man has his arm around her shoulders and is wearing a dark green flannel shirt over a white tee. Both are looking at the screen with relaxed, happy expressions. The camera is positioned to their side at seated level, capturing them in profile with the glowing TV in the background. The room is dark except for the cool bluish glow from the screen and a string of warm fairy lights draped along the wall behind them. Cozy, warm-and-cool mixed lighting with soft, intimate tones. Shot with a 35mm lens, shallow depth of field. Use aspect ratio 16:9.

You can also upload a reference photo of yourself to make the generated person look like you, which is great for building a consistent personal brand.
Try switching up small details like the clothing colors or the room setup to match your own space. The more your prompts reflect your actual home, the more authentic the results will look on your feed.