Cinematic Urban Portrait – man in a jacket in a city street, AI image made with Nano Banana Pro
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Cinematic Urban Portrait Prompt

Upload a single selfie and this Nano Banana Pro prompt rebuilds it as a cinematic urban portrait. The prompt locks in the man in a jacket, a city street, golden-hour light and rim lighting and 85mm portrait lens and Kodak film tones, so you get a consistent, share-ready result. Identity-preservation wording is built in, so the edit changes the scene — not your face.

263 words Needs your photo

Cinematic Urban Portrait prompt text

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Use the uploaded reference image as the {argument name="facial identity" default="facial identity base"}. Preserve exact facial structure, skin tone, hairstyle (slightly wavy, styled with loose strands falling on the forehead), trimmed beard, and sharp jawline. Maintain a realistic, masculine appearance with natural skin texture and no over-smoothing. A cinematic, ultra-realistic portrait of the same {argument name="subject" default="young man"} standing in a {argument name="environment" default="crowded urban street"} during golden hour. Shot in a side-profile (3/4 angle), mid-close framing. His expression is calm, introspective, slightly distant—eyes softly focused ahead as if lost in thought. Lighting & Atmosphere: Strong golden-hour sunlight from behind creates a dramatic rim light halo around his hair and shoulders. Individual hair strands glow with warm highlights. Subtle wind moves his hair naturally. Add cinematic lens flares, soft light leaks, and atmospheric haze. Wardrobe: Replace formal attire with a casual modern outfit: fitted dark t-shirt or lightweight jacket, visible backpack strap over one shoulder, fabric subtly catching warm sunlight. Environment: Busy urban street scene with motion-blurred pedestrians in the background. The crowd is out of focus, creating separation and depth. Background filled with warm tones—amber, orange, gold—with darker silhouettes for contrast. Camera & Technicals: Shot on 85mm lens, f/1.8 aperture, shallow depth of field, creamy cinematic bokeh, subject sharply in focus, background heavily blurred. Color & Grade: Kodak Portra-style color grading, warm highlights, soft shadows, high dynamic range, subtle film grain for realism. Mood: Cinematic, emotional, introspective, slightly nostalgic, urban solitude. Style Tags: ultra-realistic, cinematic lighting, volumetric light, backlit portrait, golden hour, lens flare, shallow depth of field, 8k, photorealistic, film still

How to use this prompt

  1. 1

    Copy the prompt

    Tap "Copy prompt" to copy all 263 words exactly as written.

  2. 2

    Upload your photo

    Open Google Gemini (gemini.google.com) and pick Nano Banana / "Create image", tap the + button and attach one sharp, well-lit photo where your face is clearly visible.

  3. 3

    Paste and generate

    Paste the prompt and send it.

  4. 4

    Refine with follow-ups

    Ask for small changes in the same chat — "make the lighting warmer" or "change the outfit colour to black" — instead of rewriting the prompt.

Make it your own

  • Outfit: replace "jacket" with a denim jacket or a bomber.
  • Location: swap a city street for a Jaipur palace courtyard.
  • Lighting: try blue-hour twilight instead of golden-hour light for a different mood.
  • For a girls version, change "man/boy" to "woman/girl" and adjust the outfit wording.

Pro tip: An ultra-realistic cinematic portrait of a young man in an urban street during golden hour, emphasizing facial consistency and dramatic lighting.

Cinematic Urban Portrait prompt — FAQ

Is the cinematic urban portrait prompt free?

Yes. You can copy the full cinematic urban portrait prompt on Hixa for free and use it in Google Gemini, ChatGPT or any other AI image tool. No signup is needed.

Will this prompt change my face?

It is written to keep your facial features, skin tone and expression the same as your uploaded photo. For the best likeness, use a sharp, front-facing photo in good light. If the face drifts, reply with "keep my face exactly the same as the uploaded photo".

Which AI tool works best for this prompt?

It is written for Google Gemini's Nano Banana Pro image model. It also works in ChatGPT image generation and most modern AI image tools, though results vary between models.

What aspect ratio should I use?

Use 4:5 for Instagram feed posts, 9:16 for Reels and Stories, and 16:9 for YouTube thumbnails. Add the ratio at the end of the prompt.

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