How do I use Nano Banana prompts in Google Gemini?

To use a Nano Banana prompt, open gemini.google.com, copy the prompt from Hixa, and paste it into the prompt box. Specify aspect ratio (e.g. 16:9 or 4:5) and subject details for best results.

Can Google Gemini edit existing photos?

Yes, Gemini supports multimodal image editing prompts. You can upload a reference image and prompt Gemini to change outfits, alter backgrounds, adjust lighting, or make photo transformations.

What are the best Gemini image prompts for realistic portraits?

The best Gemini portrait prompts include specifications for camera lens (e.g. 85mm f/1.4), natural lighting (golden hour or soft box), detailed skin texture, and shallow depth of field.

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Gemini Image Prompts & Nano Banana GuideAI Photo Editing, Image Generation & Pro Tips

Q: What is a Nano Banana prompt?

A Nano Banana prompt is a structured text prompt designed for Google Gemini's underlying image generation engine (Nano Banana / Imagen). It specifies subject details, lighting, camera settings, and style parameters to produce photorealistic or editorial AI photos.

What is Google Gemini & Nano Banana Image Prompts?

Google Gemini is Google's multimodal AI assistant capable of understanding and generating text, code, audio, and high-fidelity visuals. For image generation and photo transformations, Gemini leverages Google's state-of-the-art image synthesis technology—commonly known in the creator community as Nano Banana prompts and Nano Banana Pro prompts.

Whether you are looking for Gemini photo editing prompts to change backgrounds and lighting, or Nano Banana image prompts to generate photorealistic portraits, fashion photography, product hero shots, and cinematic posters, Gemini delivers exceptional visual quality with high prompt adherence.

The free tier is available at gemini.google.com, allowing anyone to copy prompts from Hixa and create stunning visual art in seconds.

How to Use Gemini Image Prompts & Nano Banana — Step by Step

Access Gemini

Open gemini.google.com in your browser and sign in with your Google account.

Select a Nano Banana / Gemini Prompt on Hixa

Browse our curated library of Gemini image prompts for portraits, fashion, product photography, and posters. Click Copy Prompt.

Paste & Customize

Paste the prompt into Gemini. Specify visual details like camera angle (e.g. eye-level, low angle), lighting (e.g. golden hour, soft studio light), aspect ratio, and mood.

AI Photo Editing & Image Transformation

For photo editing, click the upload icon in Gemini to upload your source photo, then type an AI photo editing prompt (e.g. "Change background to a rainy Tokyo street at night, keep subject identical").

Pro Tips for Nano Banana & Gemini Image Prompts

Use subject-focused descriptive language

Nano Banana models respond best when you explicitly describe lighting, clothing texture, environment, and focal depth. Avoid vague descriptors like "cool picture"—instead specify "8k photo of a model wearing luxury streetwear, 85mm lens, rim lighting."

AI Photo Editing Prompts

When using Gemini for AI photo editing, instruct the model on what to preserve versus what to modify. For instance: "Preserve subject face and pose, change background to sunset mountain backdrop, adjust color temperature to warm."

Iterate with follow-up prompts

If the first generated image needs tweaks, reply in the same chat: "Make the lighting warmer" or "Change hair color to dark brown". Gemini maintains context across iterations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Nano Banana prompt?

A Nano Banana prompt is an optimized text prompt designed for Google Gemini's image generation technology. It combines subject details, camera angles, lighting specs, and style cues to produce high-quality visual outputs.

How do I use Nano Banana prompts for photo editing?

Upload your photo directly in Gemini, then paste a photo transformation prompt specifying background changes, outfit modifications, or lighting adjustments while preserving the original subject.

Are Nano Banana and Gemini prompts free to use on Hixa?

Yes! All AI prompts on Hixa are 100% free to copy and use in Google Gemini, ChatGPT, Midjourney, and other supported AI tools.

Latest Gemini & Nano Banana Prompts

Copy and paste these directly into Google Gemini

Luxury Editorial Korean Woman Collage – woman in a dress in an open field, AI image made with Nano Banana Pro

Create a luxurious editorial-style digital collage featuring the same elegant Korean woman consistently across every frame. Preserve perfect facial consistency in all portraits with the same hairstyle, facial proportions, skin texture, eye shape, nose, lips, and expression while varying only the pose and camera angle. Design a warm, cinematic composition in a rich palette of amber, bronze, mahogany, burnt sienna, copper, and golden candlelight. Arrange four main portraits blended seamlessly into a single vertical collage: •A large, softly lit close-up portrait with direct eye contact and a gentle smile. •A graceful side-profile with eyes closed, creating a peaceful, introspective mood. •A three-quarter portrait looking confidently toward the viewer with subtle elegance. •An extreme macro close-up of one eye showcasing intricate eyelashes, iris details, and warm reflections. •A soft macro crop of naturally glossy lips blended artistically into the composition. Dress her in an exquisite deep burgundy traditional-inspired embroidered outfit with intricate gold threadwork, delicate floral motifs, sheer embroidered sleeves, and elegant drop earrings. Her long black hair falls naturally with soft, slightly tousled waves framing her face. Surround the portraits with blooming bronze lilies, warm-toned flowers, floating petals, glowing candles, delicate bokeh lights, handwritten vintage manuscript textures, and subtle smoky overlays. Blend every element with smooth cinematic transitions so the collage feels like one cohesive artwork rather than separate photographs. Use soft Rembrandt lighting mixed with warm candlelight, volumetric glow, rich shadows, shallow depth of field, dreamy atmosphere, premium fashion editorial styling, luxury magazine aesthetics, cinematic color grading, ultra-realistic skin texture, natural makeup, photorealistic details, HDR, masterpiece quality, ultra-high detail, 8K resolution, award-winning digital art, harmonious composition, and an elegant romantic mood.

Gemini

Luxury Editorial Korean Woman Collage

Scrapbook Collage

Ultra-Realistic Mirror Selfie of a Fashion Store Owner – woman in a photo studio, AI image made with Nano Banana 2

- { "image_generation_prompt": { "goal": "Ultra-realistic smartphone mirror selfie of a female fashion store owner showcasing her outfit, indistinguishable from a real Instagram post.", "identity_consistency": { "priority": "critical", "reference": "Use uploaded image as absolute truth", "match": [ "face (100% identical)", "body type & proportions", "skin tone & texture (pores, imperfections)", "hair (color, density, natural strands)" ], "rules": [ "No stylization or modification", "Same person, not a generic model" ] }, "outfit_accuracy": { "priority": "extreme", "reference_required": true, "match": [ "fabric, folds, stitching, fit", "wrinkles, tension", "colors (exact)", "layering & proportions" ], "behavior": "Natural wear with realistic gravity and body interaction", "rules": [ "Do not redesign, simplify, or improve", "Exact recreation (virtual fitting)" ] }, "environment": { "type": "realistic boutique store", "elements": ["mirrors", "clothing racks", "decor"], "lighting": "soft, slightly warm retail lighting", "depth": "realistic spatial depth" }, "scene": { "action": [ "holding smartphone", "taking mirror selfie", "looking at phone screen" ], "pose": "natural, relaxed, confident, slight hip shift", "energy": "fashion entrepreneur" }, "camera": { "type": "smartphone", "aspect_ratio": "5:7 vertical", "framing": "mid to full body", "features": [ "slight perspective distortion", "accurate mirror alignment" ] }, "lighting_realism": { "style": "natural store lighting, soft shadows, warm tone", "restrictions": ["no studio lighting", "no over-lighting"], "skin": "visible pores, micro-imperfections, subtle shine, no airbrushing" }, "realism_details": { "clothing": "visible texture, natural folds & pressure", "mirror": "accurate reflections (phone, arms, depth)", "hands": "anatomically correct, natural grip", "imperfections": [ "slight noise", "minor lighting inconsistencies", "depth falloff" ] }, "visual_style": { "aesthetic": "instagram fashion", "color": "natural grading, no HDR", "avoid": [ "CGI look", "over-sharpening", "artificial smoothness" ] }, "final_expectation": "Feels like a real boutique owner casually posting a mirror selfie in her store."

Gemini

Ultra-Realistic Mirror Selfie of a Fashion Store Owner

Mirror Selfie

Lakeside Lifestyle Portrait in Tortoiseshell Sunglasses – man in sunglasses in an open field, AI image made with Nano Banana

A young male sits in a black outdoor chair, positioned in the center with a confident demeanor and a relaxed 45-degree turn of his body. His short hair features a matte styled, textured top about two to three inches long with tapered sides, revealing natural imperfections, subtle waves, and realistic stray flyaways. He maintains a neutral mouth and directs a steady gaze through tortoiseshell sunglasses. He is dressed in a black shirt. His relaxed shoulders lead down to his organically positioned hands; his left hand rests smoothly on his thigh, casually holding a cylindrical matte taupe handleless cup, while his right hand rests elevated on his right thigh with fingers loosely curled inward, displaying a gold rectangular watch with a brown leather strap. He interacts seamlessly with his outdoor setting, where the foreground features a heavily weathered, grayish-brown wooden deck with prominently grooved planks, flanked subtly by a small round table frame on the right edge. The medium depth of field slightly blurs the deep spatial background, giving way to a calm midground lake that perfectly reflects the cloudy sky, alongside a small floating wooden pier accented by a yellow buoy on the left. In the deep background, thriving coastal town architecture and rolling hills fade gently into the distance. The scene exudes a calm, relaxed, overcast lakeside atmosphere, dominated by an analogous and cool color palette of desaturated cloudy blue-grays, plum browns, and weathered wood tones. A single source of natural, soft daylight diffuses gently from above, wrapping the scene in moderate intensity and low flat contrast. This creates a flattering illumination that casts faint, short shadows with soft gradual edges directly under the subject, while dusting subtle specular highlights across the texture of his matte hair and shoulders supported by neutral ambient fill. Captured as a tack sharp digital photograph employing an 85mm lens at an f/4.0 aperture, the straight-on perspective draws heavily from clean lifestyle social media photography. The realistic, grain-free image undergoes post-processing to desaturate the blues, mute the overall tones, and apply a mild contrast adjustment, seamlessly guiding the asymmetric visual hierarchy from his face down to his hands and out toward the lake, beautifully framed in a 4:5 aspect ratio.

Gemini

Lakeside Lifestyle Portrait in Tortoiseshell Sunglasses

For Boys

Catgirl in Cozy Bedroom Ambiance – woman in a sweater in a bedroom, AI image made with Nano Banana Pro

Ultra-realistic portrait of a young catgirl with soft, realistic feline ears emerging naturally from her long wavy dark brown hair, soft pale skin, subtle rosy blush, natural pink lips, and delicate facial features. She is seated on a bed in a modern minimalist bedroom, wearing an oversized black off-shoulder sweater over a thin black camisole strap. Loose romantic hairstyle with soft face-framing strands, small dangling earrings, and expressive cat-like ears that perfectly match the aesthetic. Warm ambient bedside lamp lighting creates a cozy nighttime atmosphere, soft shadows, cinematic mood, shallow depth of field, highly detailed eyes, natural skin texture, elegant expression, looking directly at camera. Neutral beige and white background, luxury hotel aesthetic, editorial beauty photography, 85mm lens, f/1.8, photorealistic, ultra-detailed, soft color grading, premium fashion portrait, high resolution, realistic anime-inspired catgirl theme.

Gemini

Catgirl in Cozy Bedroom Ambiance

For Girls

Platinum Blonde Selfie in Moody Low-Light – woman, AI image made with Nano Banana Pro

{ "ratio": "3:4", "subject": "Feminine young woman with soft features and large expressive eyes, platinum blonde hair, lying down and taking a casual selfie, lips gently puckered in a soft kiss expression, slightly full lips with a natural soft pink tone", "environment": "Low-light indoor setting, dark and moody atmosphere, heavy digital grain and visible noise, lo-fi aesthetic, slightly blurred and soft focus, imperfect exposure, low-resolution feel, muted and desaturated colors, shadow-heavy image, subtle green-gray undertones, raw and unpolished look, nostalgic early-digital camera texture", "appearance": "Wearing natural minimal makeup, visible mascara on lashes with slightly clumpy real-life texture, black large-frame glasses with feminine proportions, septum piercing on nose, delicate minimal necklace", "clothing": "Wearing a thick-strap grey tank top, soft casual fabric, relaxed intimate vibe, with a subtle dark lace detail gently visible beneath the neckline, delicate and understated", "background": "Pink pillow visible in the background, cozy night-time ambience", "mood": "Candid, authentic, unfiltered realism, accidental beauty, imperfect sensor noise, soft contrast, intimate but casual mood"

Gemini

Platinum Blonde Selfie in Moody Low-Light

Instagram

Luxury Wellness Editorial Portrait – woman in a photo studio, AI image made with Nano Banana Pro

Ultra-realistic luxury wellness editorial portrait of a young woman with long naturally wavy copper-red hair swept over one shoulder, soft side part, silky texture, subtle flyaways, and natural volume. Warm ivory skin with visible pores, realistic skin texture, natural freckles across the cheeks, nose, shoulders, and arms, authentic facial vellus hair, luminous healthy complexion, soft rosy blush, feathered brows, champagne shimmer eyeshadow, delicate fox-eye eyeliner, wispy lashes, glossy nude-pink lips with realistic lip texture, and bright blue-gray eyes. Wearing slim burgundy oval eyeglasses, a premium black seamless long-sleeve athletic cropped top with thumbholes, and charcoal-gray high-waisted sculpting compression shorts. Minimal silver rings and clean nude manicure. Standing naturally beside a smooth exposed concrete column, one hand resting lightly against the pillar while the opposite hand rests on her upper thigh, maintaining relaxed posture and making direct eye contact with a calm, confident expression. Modern luxury Pilates and wellness studio featuring floor-to-ceiling windows, polished concrete architecture, white walls, soft natural daylight, hardwood flooring, minimalist interior, and softly blurred premium fitness equipment in the background. Captured with a Sony A7R V and an 85mm f/1.4 GM lens. Soft natural window light creates realistic highlights, subtle shadows, premium athletic contrast, and a clean editorial atmosphere. Alo Yoga × Lululemon campaign aesthetic, luxury wellness photography, Kodak Portra-inspired skin tones, realistic skin rendering, DSLR-quality sharpness, high-frequency skin detail, RAW photo, ultra photorealistic, 8K. cartoon, anime, CGI, painting, beauty filter, plastic skin, wax skin, excessive skin smoothing, fake pores, blurry face, blurry eyes, low resolution, noise, grain, watermark, text, logo, distorted anatomy, extra limbs, extra fingers, malformed hands, unrealistic body proportions, duplicate reflections, duplicate equipment, oversaturated colors, clipped highlights, low-detail hair

Gemini

Luxury Wellness Editorial Portrait

Fashion Editorial

Split-Screen Aging Portrait – in a photo studio, AI image made with Nano Banana Pro

"A hyper-realistic, cinematic vertical split-screen portrait. The right side shows a high-resolution, sharp photograph of [Subject Name] in their youth with smooth skin and vibrant features. The left side shows the same person as an elderly individual, with deep wrinkles, age spots, and graying hair, perfectly aligned at the center. 8k resolution, detailed skin pores, dramatic studio lighting, neutral background, shot on 85mm lens." Key Elements for this Style: Composition: Terms like "vertical split-screen" or "bisected portrait" ensure the half-and-half look. Alignment: Using the phrase "perfectly aligned at the center" helps the AI match the eyes and facial structure across both halves. Texture: Including "detailed skin pores," "hyper-realistic," and "8k" is essential for the gritty, high-definition look seen in the reference."

Gemini

Split-Screen Aging Portrait

Portrait

Detailed Prompt 3D stylized character avatar bust of a friendly man, Pixar and Disney animation style, smooth digital clay render. Character Details: Dark wavy brown hair styled upwards with volume, thick dark eyebrows, expressively large green eyes, a neatly groomed full beard and mustache, and a subtle friendly smile. Accessories: Round metallic wire-frame glasses with light yellow tint lenses. Attire: Plain black crew-neck t-shirt. Style & Lighting: Clean 3D studio render, soft volumetric studio lighting, smooth matte shading, high-detail textures, centered front facing headshot composition. Background: Solid dark forest green backdrop with a soft radial vignette.

Gemini

Pixar-Style 3D Character Avatar Bust

3D Figurine

Moody Triptych Portrait of Woman in Velvet Power Suit – woman in a power suit in a photo studio, AI image made with Nano

"image_description": { "subject": { "gender": "female", "hair": "deep navy blue, shoulder-length, textured waves", "eyes": "hazel-green", "makeup": "smokey dark eyeshadow, defined eyeliner, deep plum lipstick", "accessories": "intricate silver dangling earrings with blue gemstones" }, "outfits": { "left_panel": { "garment": "sleeveless cowl-neck velvet top", "color": "charcoal grey/dark slate" }, "center_panel": { "suit": "velvet tailored power suit", "suit_color": "deep royal purple", "shirt": "black sheer lace button-up blouse", "belt": "black leather belt with silver buckle", "accessories": "stacked silver bangles, classic gold loafers" }, "right_panel": { "garment": "matching deep royal purple velvet blazer" } }, "environment": { "style": "moody, artistic, sophisticated", "left_panel_background": "blurred library/book shelves", "center_panel_background": "artist studio with canvas, dark vintage rug, wooden floor, dimly lit interior", "lighting": "dramatic, soft studio lighting, high contrast" }, "technical_specifications": { "format": "triptych collage", "style": "hyper-realistic photography", "quality": "4k, high resolution, sharp focus, cinematic lighting, intricate textures" } }

Gemini

Moody Triptych Portrait of Woman in Velvet Power Suit

Scrapbook Collage

Water Kissing Skin at Sunset Pool – woman in a swimsuit in a pool, AI image made with Nano Banana Pro

Use uploaded reference face and keep identity exactly. SCENE: Luxury modern outdoor swimming pool on a bright sunny day. Crystal-clear turquoise water with shimmering reflections. Contemporary stone walls and minimalist architecture in the background. Clean resort atmosphere, calm summer vacation mood. POSE: Woman partially submerged in the pool, leaning against the pool edge with both forearms extended forward and hands gently clasped together. Upper body resting naturally on the pool ledge. Shoulders relaxed. Head tilted slightly to one side while looking toward the camera. Natural candid vacation pose. EXPRESSION: Warm genuine smile, relaxed eyes, cheerful and carefree mood, friendly vacation energy, natural happiness. OUTFIT: Elegant white one-piece swimsuit with a deep V-neck plunge neckline, thin shoulder straps, fitted silhouette, premium textured swimwear fabric, sophisticated resort style, flattering waistline, high-quality luxury swimsuit design. HAIR: Long hair, slightly damp from the water, naturally flowing over the shoulders, soft shine, casual beach-day styling. ACCESSORIES: Minimal delicate necklace, simple bracelets, understated luxury jewelry. BODY: Healthy athletic figure, natural proportions, toned shoulders and arms, realistic anatomy, sun-kissed skin, feminine silhouette. CAMERA: Eye-level poolside photography, medium portrait framing, slight downward angle from pool edge, lifestyle travel photography style. LIGHTING: Bright natural sunlight, soft highlights on skin, realistic water reflections, gentle shadows, summer daylight ambiance. BACKGROUND: Sparkling blue swimming pool water, modern stone walls, luxury villa architecture, clean outdoor environment, subtle depth of field. DETAILS: Realistic wet skin highlights, water ripples around the body, detailed swimsuit fabric texture, natural skin texture, vacation aesthetic, luxury resort atmosphere. QUALITY: Ultra-realistic, photorealistic, luxury travel photography, DSLR quality, natural colors, HDR, shallow depth of field, sharp focus, realistic lighting, highly detailed, 8K resolution, masterpiece quality.

Gemini

Water Kissing Skin at Sunset Pool

For Girls

Three-Panel Professional Office Portrait Collage – woman in a blazer in an office, AI image made with Nano Banana Pro

Gemini nano Banana image . Prompt: "subject": { "person": "Young woman with an elegant, professional appearance", "hair": "Dark brown, styled in a polished, wavy shoulder-length bob cut", "facial_features": "Defined eyebrows, warm brown eyes, soft natural makeup, neutral-toned lipstick", "jewelry": "Art Deco style dangling geometric silver earrings" }, "outfit": { "suit": "Tailored deep blue blazer and matching slim-fit trousers", "blouse": "Silk button-down shirt featuring an intricate teal, cream, and gold botanical/artistic pattern", "accessories": "Black leather belt with a decorative silver buckle", "footwear": "Dark grey or metallic pointed-toe Mary Jane heels" }, "setting": { "environment": "Modern professional office", "background_elements": "Large floor-to-ceiling windows with a city skyline view, a wooden desk, a sleek office chair, indoor plants, and framed artwork on the wall", "lighting": "Bright, natural daylight with soft, professional studio lighting" }, "composition": { "style": "Three-panel professional portrait collage", "layout": "Left: Close-up bust shot; Center: Full-body standing shot with arms crossed; Right: Macro close-up shot focused on face and earrings", "quality": "Photorealistic, 4k resolution, high-end commercial photography style, sharp focus, crisp textures" } }

Gemini

Three-Panel Professional Office Portrait Collage

LinkedIn Headshot

Reclining in Vintage Armchair, AI image made with Nano Banana 2

{ "image_specification": { "aspect_ratio": "2:3", "lighting": "Soft indoor ambient lighting with a subtle front-facing flash effect, warm color temperature, low contrast shadows", "photography_style": "High-resolution editorial fashion photography, slight film grain, soft focus on background", "composition": "Full body shot, subject centered in a vintage armchair, eye-level angle" }, "subject_details": { "use_reference_image": true, "override": false, "pose": "Seated reclining in a chair, legs tucked and crossed upward toward the chest, one hand resting near the mouth with fingers lightly touching the lips, leaning slightly forward" }, "attire": { "clothing": "Two-piece set or romper, off-white/cream base color with thin vertical light blue pinstripes, short ruffled sleeves, ruffled collar, button-down placket detailing, form-fitting silhouette", "footwear": "Tan or beige suede wedge sandals with a minimalist strap", "accessories": "Multiple thin gold bangles and bracelets on both wrists, several delicate gold rings on fingers" }, "environment_details": { "furniture": { "primary_piece": "Louis XV style wingback armchair, ornate carved wood frame with a gold-leaf finish, upholstered in olive green velvet with a subtle damask floral pattern", "secondary_piece": "Ornate gold-gilded demi-lune console table with a marble top located behind the chair" }, "background_objects": { "lighting_fixture": "Vintage gold pedestal table lamp with a pleated cream-colored conical lampshade", "wall_decor": "Classic beige damask patterned wallpaper, gold-framed rectangular artwork or mirror partially visible", "textiles": "Heavy floor-to-ceiling cream-colored curtains, traditional oriental-style area rug with blue and white floral motifs" } }, "color_palette": { "primary": ["Sage Green", "Cream", "Gold"], "secondary": ["Powder Blue", "Warm Beige"] }, "rendering_constraints": { "style": "Photorealistic, high-resolution", "accuracy": "Strict adherence to reference image for subject identity and proportions", "no_changes": "Do not alter pose, outfit, lighting, environment, or object placement"

Gemini

Reclining in Vintage Armchair

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Lakeside Lifestyle Portrait in Tortoiseshell Sunglasses

For Boys