50+ Gemini AI Photo Prompts (Copy & Paste)

50+ Gemini AI Photo Prompts
Copy & Paste — Every Use Case

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How to Use These Prompts

Open gemini.google.com or the Gemini app. For editing prompts, upload your photo first (click the image icon), then paste the prompt. For generation prompts, paste directly — no upload needed. Replace any [bracketed text] with your specific details. Add “keep my face exactly as it is” to any portrait prompt to preserve your features.

The Prompt Formula (Why These Work)

Every strong Gemini photo prompt combines these six elements. You don’t need all six every time — but knowing each one lets you fix any prompt that isn’t producing the result you want.

① Subject

Who or what is in the image — a person, product, place.

② Environment

Where the scene takes place — rooftop, studio, forest, city street.

③ Lighting

Quality and direction — golden hour backlight, neon reflections, studio strobe.

④ Camera Style

How it was shot — 85mm f/1.4, wide-angle, shallow depth of field, drone.

⑤ Mood

The feeling — melancholic, warm, cinematic tension, joyful.

⑥ Visual Style

The aesthetic — film noir, Kodak Portra grain, editorial, hyperrealistic 8K.

The One Rule That Makes Every Prompt Better Be specific about one element rather than vague about everything. “A portrait with dramatic lighting” → mediocre. “A portrait lit by a single candle from below, creating deep shadows under the cheekbones, warm orange tones, shallow depth of field” → cinematic. Pick one element, describe it precisely.
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Portrait Prompts

6 prompts · upload a selfie first
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Classic Professional Headshot
Apply this style to my uploaded photo, keeping my face exactly the same. Soft studio lighting from the upper left, neutral grey background, natural skin tones with subtle retouching — clear pores, smooth but not plastic. Crisp focus on eyes. Professional but approachable. LinkedIn-ready headshot style.
Use a plain background in your upload for the cleanest result.
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Cinematic Film Noir Portrait
Transform my uploaded photo into a cinematic film noir portrait. Single streetlamp rim light from behind, deep shadows across half the face, wet cobblestone street background visible behind. High-contrast black and white with rich blacks. Shot on 50mm. Moodier and more dramatic than the original.
Works best with a straight-on or slight angle facial shot.
3
Golden Hour Outdoor Portrait
Apply a golden hour outdoor edit to my uploaded photo. Warm backlight from the setting sun creating a soft halo around the hair. Lift the shadows slightly on the face. Add soft lens flare in one corner. Kodak Portra 400 film emulation with gentle grain. Keep the expression and facial features unchanged.
Upload a photo taken outdoors or near a window for the most natural-looking result.
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Moody Neon Cyberpunk Portrait
Relight my uploaded portrait with neon cyberpunk aesthetics. Replace the background with a rain-slicked urban alley at night. Apply pink and cyan neon light reflections on the face and clothing. Add subtle rain on the surface below. Teal and orange colour grade. Keep facial features exactly the same.
Add “do not change face shape” if Gemini alters your features.
5
Soft Natural Beauty Portrait
Edit my uploaded portrait to a natural, soft beauty aesthetic. Clean, even skin texture — reduce redness but keep pores and natural texture. Soft, diffused daylight from a window on camera right. Warm but not orange skin tones. No dramatic shadows. Eyes sharp. Background slightly blurred. Natural, minimal-edit feel.
Specify your skin tone for more accurate colour matching.
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High Fashion Editorial Portrait
Transform my uploaded photo into a high fashion editorial portrait. Stark, high-contrast studio lighting. Clean white background. Bold colour grading — deep shadows, punchy highlights. Magazine quality sharpness. Vogue or Harper’s Bazaar editorial aesthetic. Keep the subject’s face unchanged.
Pairs well with styled clothing in your reference photo.
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Couple Photo Prompts

4 prompts · upload both people
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Romantic Golden Hour Couple Photo
Apply a romantic golden hour edit to this couple photo. Warm backlight from a setting sun behind them creating rim light on both figures. Lift shadow detail on faces. Soft bokeh background — blurred warm lights. Kodak Portra film emulation, gentle grain. Keep both faces unchanged. Warm, intimate, joyful mood.
Works beautifully for anniversary and engagement photos.
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Cinematic Couple — Rainy Street
Transform this couple photo into a cinematic scene on a rain-slicked city street at night. Streetlamp light from above, puddle reflections below. Apply a teal and orange colour grade. Add subtle rain effect on the surroundings but not covering the faces. Dramatic, romantic mood. Keep both faces exactly as they are.
A front-facing couple photo produces the most dramatic result.
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Beach Sunset Silhouette
Using the two people in my uploaded photo, generate a beach sunset silhouette image. The couple faces each other in silhouette against a vivid orange and pink sunset sky reflecting on calm wet sand. The horizon is low. Soft, romantic mood. The faces do not need to be visible — the silhouette is the artistic focus.
This is a generation prompt — it does not require a high-res reference.
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Timeless Wedding Portrait Style
Edit this couple photo in a timeless wedding portrait style. Soft, even studio-quality lighting. Clean white or soft cream background. Lift shadows, warm midtones slightly. Skin tones natural and flattering. Crisp focus on both faces. Classic, formal, elegant. Suitable for framing. Keep both faces exactly unchanged.
Specify any cultural wardrobe details you want preserved accurately.
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Family Photo Prompts

4 prompts
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Warm Outdoor Family Portrait
Edit this family photo with a warm, natural outdoor portrait style. Golden afternoon light from the side. Lift the shadows on all faces. Soft, slightly blurred green grass background with shallow depth of field. Warm colour grade — golden tones in highlights. Keep all faces unchanged. Joyful, candid feel.
Works best with a photo taken in natural daylight.
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Studio Family Portrait — White Background
Apply a clean studio family portrait edit to this photo. Replace or clean the background to a soft white or light grey gradient. Even, professional studio lighting on all faces. Natural, flattering skin tones. Sharp focus across the group. Formal but warm. Suitable for a printed family portrait. Keep all faces exactly unchanged.
Identify the number of people in your prompt if Gemini misses anyone.
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Festive Holiday Photo
Edit this family photo in a warm festive holiday style. Add subtle bokeh lights in the background in warm white and gold. Slightly warm the colour grade. Soft, glowing light as if near a fireplace or string lights. Keep all faces and expressions exactly the same. Cosy, celebratory, holiday card quality.
Specify your holiday (Christmas, Diwali, Eid, etc.) for culturally accurate background details.
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Polaroid Memory Style
Convert this family photo into a Polaroid-style memory image. Classic white Polaroid border with slight tilt. Slightly faded colours, lifted blacks for a vintage feel. Subtle vignette at the edges. Soft grain. Warm tones. The kind of photo that feels like it was found in a family album from the 1980s. Keep all faces clear and recognisable.
Add a caption like “add a small handwritten caption area at the bottom of the Polaroid” for extra detail.
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Cinematic & Creative Prompts

6 prompts
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Blade Runner Neon Cityscape
Generate a photorealistic cinematic cityscape inspired by Blade Runner. Nighttime megacity, towering skyscrapers with neon signage, flying vehicles in the rain, wet streets reflecting pink and blue neon. Heavy rain, atmospheric fog between buildings. Ultra-detailed, 8K quality. Teal and orange colour grade. No people in frame.
Add specific city landmarks or “no faces” to personalise the scene.
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Wes Anderson Symmetrical Scene
Generate a photorealistic image in the style of Wes Anderson cinematography. A perfectly symmetrical hotel lobby or train compartment interior. Pastel colour palette — dusty rose, mustard yellow, mint green. Centred composition. Retro 1960s aesthetic furniture and props. Warm, even indoor lighting. Whimsical and precise.
Specify the type of room or location for a more tailored scene.
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Impressionist Oil Painting Style
Transform my uploaded photo into an impressionist oil painting in the style of Monet. Loose, visible brushstrokes. Soft, dappled light. Muted pastel tones with warm highlights. Blurred backgrounds. The subject should be recognisable but painted, not photographic. Canvas texture visible.
Works for both portraits and landscape or outdoor photos.
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Dreamy Double Exposure
Create a double exposure effect using my uploaded portrait. Overlay the silhouette of the subject with a misty forest scene — trees, fog, and dappled light visible through the face and body. Monochrome or very muted colour palette. The forest should feel like it is growing from inside the figure. Artistic, editorial.
Simple, high-contrast portraits with clear silhouettes work best.
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Miniature Tilt-Shift Effect
Apply a tilt-shift miniature effect to my uploaded cityscape or aerial photo. Sharp focus band through the centre of the image with pronounced blur gradient above and below. Boost saturation and contrast slightly to mimic the vivid colours of a painted scale model. The scene should look like a toy or architectural model, not a real city.
Aerial or high-angle city photos produce the most convincing tilt-shift illusion.
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Comic Book Illustration Style
Transform my uploaded photo into a vibrant comic book illustration. Bold black ink outlines around all edges and major shapes. Flat, high-saturation colours with visible halftone dot patterns in shaded areas. Action-style composition. Speech bubble placeholder in the corner. Keep the subject’s identity recognisable but fully illustrated.
Works for portraits, group shots, and action or sports photos.
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Photo Editing & Enhancement Prompts

7 prompts · upload your photo first
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Background Replacement — Forest
Replace the background of my uploaded photo with a quiet, misty Japanese bamboo forest at dawn. Soft morning light filtering through the bamboo. The subject should be cleanly separated and naturally lit to match the new background. Keep the subject completely unchanged.
Specify “slightly blurred” vs “sharp detail” background for different looks.
22
Natural Skin Retouching
Retouch the skin in my uploaded portrait naturally. Reduce redness and blemishes but preserve pore texture and natural skin character. Warm midtones by a small amount. Keep eyes sharp and clear. Do not change the face shape, jawline, or body proportions. The result should look like the best version of natural skin, not airbrushed.
Specify your skin tone for more accurate colour correction.
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Moody Blue Colour Grade
Apply a moody, desaturated colour grade to my uploaded photo. Cool blue and grey tones in the shadows and midtones. Slightly warm highlights for contrast. Lift the blacks slightly so shadows feel milky rather than crushed. Add very subtle film grain. The result should feel introspective and atmospheric.
Strong for urban, travel, and documentary-style photography.
24
Vintage 1970s Film Look
Make my uploaded photo look like it was just developed from a 1970s film camera. Faded colours, lifted blacks, slight orange/warm cast across the image. Subtle film grain. Very gentle vignette at the edges. Tiny light leak in one corner. Keep the subject sharp but let the overall image feel aged and nostalgic.
Works on any photo type — portraits, travel, everyday scenes.
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Product Photo — Clean White Background
Clean this product photo for e-commerce use. Replace the background with a pure white (#FFFFFF). Remove any shadows, dust, or background distractions. Correct colour balance so the product colour is accurate. Add a very subtle drop shadow beneath the product so it does not look like a floating sticker. Professional, clean, Amazon or Shopify listing quality.
Specify the product colour if it’s easily confused (e.g., “the bag is dark navy, not black”).
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Sky Replacement — Dramatic Clouds
Replace the sky in my uploaded photo with a dramatic, moody sky — large cumulus clouds catching warm sunset light with deep blue-grey storm shadows above. Blend the new sky naturally with the horizon and any foreground trees or buildings. Adjust the overall colour grade to match the new sky’s warm-cool contrast.
Best for landscape, architecture, and outdoor portrait photos.
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Motion Blur Speed Effect
Apply a cinematic motion blur effect to my uploaded photo to suggest speed and movement. Keep the central subject sharp and in focus. Apply a directional blur to the background and any moving elements (wheels, hands, clothing edges) trailing behind the direction of movement. The blur should suggest the moment just before the still frame was captured.
Ideal for sports, dance, vehicles, and action photography.
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Nature & Landscape Generation Prompts

4 prompts · no upload needed
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Aurora Borealis Over Mountains
Generate a photorealistic image of the Aurora Borealis over a snow-covered Scandinavian mountain lake at midnight. Vivid green and purple auroras reflected in the still black water below. Pine trees silhouetted against the glowing sky. A single rustic wooden cabin with a warm lit window in the far middle ground. Ultra-detailed, 8K quality. No people.
Adjust the country name to get culturally accurate architecture and landscape.
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Cherry Blossom Forest Path
Generate a photorealistic image of a path through a Japanese cherry blossom forest in full bloom. Pale pink petals falling and floating in the air. Soft, diffused spring light. A stone lantern partially visible on one side. A gentle mist at the path’s end. No people. Serene, meditative mood. 8K quality.
Specify “early bloom” vs “peak bloom” for different petal densities.
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Dramatic Ocean Storm
Generate a photorealistic image of a dramatic ocean storm. Dark, churning waves crashing against a rocky coastal cliff. Spray and foam catching the last light before a storm. Heavy storm clouds above with a single break of light on the horizon. Low angle, wide composition. No people. Raw, powerful, cinematic mood.
Add “lighthouse in background” or “lone seabird” for compositional interest.
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Enchanted Autumn Forest
Generate a photorealistic image of an enchanted autumn forest. Towering ancient oaks with full golden and deep red foliage. Shafts of warm afternoon sunlight breaking through the canopy. A carpet of fallen leaves on a narrow winding path. Slight mist between the trees. No people. Ethereal, magical atmosphere.
Add “with a small stream” or “with deer in background” to add narrative detail.
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Product Photography Prompts

4 prompts · upload product photo
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Luxury Perfume — Dark Studio
Place my uploaded perfume bottle in a luxury dark studio product shot. Deep black background. Single overhead spotlight creating a dramatic pool of light on the bottle. Glass reflections showing depth and quality. Add subtle water droplet condensation on the bottle. A single rose petal or ingredient near the base. Premium, editorial quality.
Specify your bottle’s glass colour so Gemini preserves it accurately.
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Skincare — Clean Minimal
Create a clean minimal product photo for my uploaded skincare item. White marble surface. Soft natural window light from the left. One or two relevant botanical props — a sprig of the key ingredient, a small stone. Soft drop shadow. Clean, premium, Instagram-ready aesthetic. Keep the product label text sharp and readable.
Name the hero ingredient for botanically accurate props (e.g., “rosehip”, “green tea”).
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Watch — Metal Surface Reflection
Create a professional product photo of my uploaded watch. Place it on a polished dark metal surface with soft, controlled reflections. Single directional light from upper right emphasising the dial and case details. The reflection below should be clean and not distracting. Deep, rich, premium feel. Suitable for a luxury brand advertisement.
Specify the watch’s case material (steel, gold, rose gold) for accurate reflection tones.
35
Food & Beverage — Overhead Flat Lay
Create an overhead flat lay food photography edit for my uploaded dish or drink. Top-down perspective. Clean white or natural wood surface. Arrange complementary props visible at the edges — herbs, spices, linen napkin, or raw ingredients. Even, soft natural light. Rich, appetising colours. Remove any distractions from the surface. Instagram food blog quality.
Specify the cuisine type for culturally appropriate props.
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Fantasy & Artistic Prompts

5 prompts
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Fantasy Portrait — Forest Elf
Transform my uploaded portrait into a fantasy forest elf character. Apply pointed ears, luminous pale skin with subtle green-tinted undertones, and deep forest-green eyes. Dress the subject in intricate hand-stitched leather and bark armour. Surround them with glowing fireflies and ancient forest. Keep facial structure and expression exactly the same.
Specify hair colour if you want it changed or preserved.
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Greek Mythology — Ancient God Style
Transform my uploaded portrait into a Greek god or goddess portrait. Flowing white marble-dusted robes. Gold laurel wreath crown. Background: Mount Olympus above clouds with dramatic golden light. Skin tones warm and glowing. Facial features unchanged. Majestic, powerful, classical oil painting aesthetic.
Specify which deity for thematically accurate props (Zeus — lightning, Athena — owl, etc.).
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Underwater Fantasy Palace
Generate a photorealistic image of an underwater fantasy palace. Ancient stone architecture overgrown with coral and kelp. Shafts of turquoise light filtering down from above. Schools of bioluminescent fish weaving through the corridors. A throne of ocean-worn stone at the centre. No people. Dreamlike, ethereal quality.
Specify a colour palette (deep blue vs. warm turquoise) for different moods.
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Astronaut in a Nebula
Apply my uploaded photo to a cinematic space scene. Place the subject in a detailed astronaut suit with a glass visor. The backdrop is a vivid cosmic nebula — deep purples, electric blues, and burning orange star clusters. The subject floats weightlessly. The visor reflects the nebula. Keep the subject’s face visible through the visor.
Add “Earth visible in background” for a dramatic planet composition.
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3D Figurine / Funko Style
Transform my uploaded photo into a collectible 3D figurine style render. The subject looks like a high-quality PVC or resin figure on a small branded circular base. Stylised proportions — slightly larger head, detailed painted expression, accurate clothing colour and design. Clean studio background. Funko Pop-inspired aesthetic.
Specify if you want realistic proportions or stylised toy proportions.
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Architecture & Travel Prompts

4 prompts
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Historic City at Night — Long Exposure
Generate a photorealistic image of a historic European city square at night in long exposure style. Light trails from passing vehicles on the cobblestones below. The central monument or fountain sharply lit by warm floodlights. A deep blue night sky above. Star pinpoints visible. No people — only light and architecture. Cinematic, peaceful.
Specify the city and monument for a location-accurate result.
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Minimalist Modern Interior
Generate a photorealistic image of a minimalist modern interior. Pale concrete walls and floors. A single Eames lounge chair near a floor-to-ceiling window overlooking a city skyline at golden hour. One large abstract monochrome artwork on the wall. Diffused, warm afternoon light. No people. Architectural photography quality.
Specify “Tokyo skyline” or “New York skyline” for a location-specific view.
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Indian Heritage Temple — Golden Hour
Generate a photorealistic image of an ancient South Indian temple at golden hour. Intricate carved stone gopuram rising against a warm orange sky. Soft sunlight catching the stone carvings in relief. A still lotus pond in the foreground with reflections. No people. Reverent, majestic, culturally respectful. 8K quality.
Specify the regional style (Dravidian, Nagara, Indo-Islamic) for architectural accuracy.
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Desert Landscape — Red Rock Canyon
Generate a photorealistic image of a dramatic red rock canyon landscape at blue hour. Towering sandstone formations glowing dark orange and red against a deep indigo twilight sky. A narrow dry riverbed winds through the canyon floor. A single gnarled desert tree in the foreground. No people. Wide, sweeping composition. 8K.
Specify “American Southwest” or “Wadi Rum, Jordan” for regionally accurate rock formations.
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Social Media & Trending Style Prompts

6 prompts
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LinkedIn Professional Headshot
Using my uploaded selfie, create a polished LinkedIn professional headshot. Replace the background with a clean, slightly blurred office or neutral corporate environment. Even studio lighting on the face. Natural, confident expression preserved. Professional clothing style maintained. Sharp eyes. The result should look like a photograph taken by a professional headshot photographer.
Upload a well-lit selfie for the most natural-looking result.
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Instagram Aesthetic — Cafe Interior
Generate a photorealistic Instagram-worthy cafe interior scene. Light wood tables and chairs. Large windows with soft morning light and plant shadows. A single latte in a ceramic cup on the table, latte art visible. Soft, warm colour grade. A lifestyle book and small plant beside the cup. No people. Aspirational, cosy, editorial Instagram quality.
Add “with my uploaded phone or laptop on the table” to personalise.
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AI Suit Photo (Viral LinkedIn Trend)
Using my uploaded selfie, apply the viral AI suit transformation. Place me in a premium charcoal grey business suit — well-fitted, modern cut. Crisp white dress shirt, subtle tie. Clean corporate background — blurred office or solid gradient. Professional lighting, slight catch light in the eyes. Confident, polished look. Keep my face exactly as it is.
The closer your reference photo is to forward-facing and well-lit, the better the suit draping.
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Lo-Fi Study Wallpaper
Generate a lo-fi aesthetic desktop wallpaper image. A cosy study desk at night. A glowing monitor showing a code editor or writing app. A small desk lamp casting warm light. Potted succulent, a ceramic mug, scattered sticky notes. Rain visible through a window behind. Soft, muted colour palette — warm yellows and cool blue-greys. No faces visible.
Specify 2560×1440 or 3840×2160 aspect ratio for widescreen or 4K wallpaper use.
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Anime / Ghibli Style Portrait
Transform my uploaded portrait into a Studio Ghibli-inspired anime illustration. Soft, hand-drawn look. Large, expressive eyes in the Ghibli style. Clean, gentle lines. Warm pastel colour palette. A serene outdoor Japanese setting behind — a meadow, a hillside, or a quiet village. Keep the subject’s general expression and hair colour close to the original.
Specify “darker Ghibli style like Princess Mononoke” or “lighter like Totoro” for tonal difference.
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Seasonal Holiday Card Style
Transform my uploaded photo into a festive holiday greeting card style image. Softly falling snow in the foreground. Warm bokeh lights in the background — gold and white. The subject framed centrally. Add a subtle frost-edged border effect. Warm, golden light on the face. Joyful, celebratory mood. Keep the face exactly unchanged. Card-print quality.
Specify the occasion (Christmas, Diwali, Eid, Hanukkah) for culturally appropriate design elements.

Advanced Prompting Tips

🔁 Character Consistency

Establish your subject clearly in the first prompt (hair colour, features, clothing). Then use “the same character as before” in follow-up prompts within the same Gemini session to maintain consistency across multiple images.

🧱 Build in Layers

Don’t put everything in one prompt. Start with the most important change, approve it, then add the next layer. Background → lighting → colour grade → grain. Each step is easier to fix than a complex prompt gone wrong in multiple ways.

😶 Face Preservation

If Gemini changes your face, add: “keep my face exactly as it is in the original” and “do not alter facial structure, facial features, or expression.” If it still changes, send a follow-up: “Restore the subject’s face from the reference photo.”

📷 Photography Terms

Use real photo terms: bokeh (blurred background), f/1.4 (shallow depth of field), 85mm (flattering portrait lens), golden hour (warm sunset light), rim light (glow behind subject), Kodak Portra (warm film look), colour grade (overall palette).

🖼️ Multi-Image Prompts

Upload two reference images and combine elements: “Place the person from the first image into the environment from the second image, with natural lighting that matches the environment.” Great for composite portraits and travel photos.

✅ Specificity Wins

“Dramatic lighting” → mediocre. “Single candle light from below, deep shadows under the cheekbones, warm orange tones, shallow depth of field” → cinematic. Pick one element and describe it precisely. Specificity always beats length.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to upload a photo for these prompts?

Editing prompts (categories 5, and portrait/couple/family prompts) require an uploaded photo. Generation prompts (nature, architecture, many cinematic prompts) do not — paste them directly and Gemini creates the image from scratch.

Why does Gemini keep changing my face?

Add “keep my face exactly as it is in the original” or “do not alter facial structure or features” to any portrait prompt. If it still happens, send a follow-up in the same chat: “Restore the face from the reference photo, keep only the [specific change].”

Are these prompts free to use?

Yes, completely free. Gemini has a free tier at gemini.google.com. Gemini Advanced (Google One AI Premium) gives higher quality and more daily generations.

What is the best Gemini prompt structure?

Subject + Environment + Lighting + Camera Style + Mood + Visual Style. You don’t need all six every time. Specificity about one element outperforms vagueness across all six.

Can I use these prompts on other AI tools?

Yes. These prompts are written in a universal photography language that works on ChatGPT (DALL-E 3), Midjourney, Adobe Firefly, and other AI image tools. Some terminology may need minor adjustment for specific platforms.