Google just dropped Nano Banana Pro - their best image model yet - and people are going wild with it. Super realistic, handles text perfectly, works across aspect ratios. Here are 18 prompts I tested that actually deliver. Google's even calling it their best image model yet. It's super realistic, works across different aspect ratios, and handles text like a champ. People are already buzzing about it all over social media. Want to try it out? Just head to gemini.google.com or open the Gemini app. Start a new conversation, pick "Thinking with 3 Pro," and type in your prompt. You can upload a photo too if you want to include a reference.
A Daydream in the Alpine Meadow
Create a realistic HDR movie shot using the uploaded image as a reference. A sunny mountain meadow with lush green hills and towering alpine peaks in the background. A gentle breeze blows through the meadows; the air is fresh and radiant under a blue sky. The bright sunlight casts warm reflections on her skin and hair. She sits comfortably amid flowers and sunlight - looking youthful, calm, and full of freedom. A navy tulle minidress with a tiered skirt creates soft, cloud-like volume. A white sleeveless top with a cherry red polka dot bow scarf around her neck. White ankle socks and cream sneakers. A vintage camera is slung over her body and a paper bag filled with red tulips. Long, loose curls fall naturally; sunlight hits warm, brown highlights. The makeup is fresh and natural: pink blush, lip gloss, glowing skin with soft highlights. A tulip is lifted to smell; a gentle breeze blows through her hair. HDR sunlight, pastel blues and vibrant greens; the subject has a dreamy, cinematic glowWhispers of Freedom in a Dusk-Kissed Field "moody cinematic portrait, lone young man in tall grass field at dusk, overcast sky, teal-green color grade, wearing white buttoned shirt, matte silver over-ear headphones, side profile, head tilted back toward sky, eyes closed, arms open and slightly back, wind-swept grass blades in foreground creating soft motion blur, shallow depth of field with creamy bokeh, natural ambient light, soft rim light on hair, melancholic freedom vibe, minimal contrast, subtle grain"
Black and White Photo "Create a moody black-and-white portrait photo of a man sitting near a window with horizontal blinds, through which sunlight filters dramatically across his face and body. The man has a thoughtful, introspective expression, resting one arm casually on his head. His slightly tousled hair and well-groomed beard are softly highlighted by the stripes of light and shadow that create a cinematic contrast across the frame. He wears a dark button-up shirt, blending subtly with the shadowed background. The atmosphere feels intimate and contemplative, evoking quiet emotion and artistic solitude. Use 2:3 aspect ratio."
Shadows and Silhouettes: A Gritty Portrait in Dim Light "Same face preserved, shot in near-dark with only a dim window glow hitting one cheek. Hair messy and low-lit, shadows swallowing half her features. She's in a worn black cardigan. Background: scribbles, cutouts, and film stills that appear only as rough silhouettes. The frame feels underexposed on purpose - gritty, quiet, cinematic."
A Portrait of Nostalgia: 90s Charm Meets Modern Style "create a portrait of a beautiful young woman with porcelain-white skin,captured with a 1990s-style camera using a direct front flash.Her messy dark brown hair is tied up, posing with a calm yet playful smile.She wears a modern oversized cream sweater. The background is a dark white wall covered with aesthetic magazine posters and stickers, evoking a cozy bedroom or personal room atmosphere under dim lighting.The 35mm lens flash creates a nostalgic glow."
Nostalgic Mornings: A Cozy Japanese Haven Japanese photo collage, young woman in cozy living room, morning sunlight, shoji windows, 90s cinematic tone, soft film grain, nostalgic mood, calm atmosphere, multiple shots showing small daily moments, warm colors
NEthereal Beauty Awaits Under Golden Skies "A highly detailed portrait of a beautiful woman in a dramatic, flowing teal and turquoise gown and veil, standing outdoors. Her long, reddish-brown hair is swept back by the wind. She is looking upwards with her eyes closed, with a peaceful, intense expression. The dress fabric is ethereal and sheer, billowing around her. She has a delicate blue floral accessory in her hair near the veil. The background is a bright sky with scattered clouds, giving a golden hour or late afternoon light effect, set over a subtle, blurred landscape."
A Moment in Time: Night Thoughts at the Bus Stop "A young woman with a contemplative expression, seated casually at an old metal bus stop at night. She wears a faded denim jacket over a dark turtleneck and loose cream trousers. A single dull yellow tube light overhead casts harsh, uneven illumination. The rest of the scene fades into darkness with subtle retro grain. Medium portrait framing, calm but cold mood."
Glamour and Edge "A high-fashion magazine editorial photograph taken at night using hard direct flash, creating sharp shadows and high contrast against a dark background. A woman with long, voluminous, glossy dark wavy hair is perched elegantly on a plush charcoal grey armchair in a dimly lit modern luxury living room. She twists her torso to look back over her shoulder with a confident, alluring gaze directly at the camera. She is wearing a black lace ruffled two-piece outfit and black high stiletto heels with signature red soles. A black designer handbag rests on the chair cushion beside her. The background is out of focus, creating a bold, glamorous nightlife paparazzi aesthetic. Aspect ratio 1:1."
Dramatic Monochrome Side-Profile: A Study in Light and Shadow Positive Prompt: [CRITICAL: use image reference to preserve identity and short hairstyle strictly, no face-morphing]. Subject: Side-profile portrait, gender-neutral / slightly masculine subject, clean profile, looking slightly upward and to the side, contemplating, aspiring expression. Attire: Dark form-fitting turtleneck disappearing into pure black background. Lighting: Stark high-contrast lighting, extremely hard concentrated rim light from behind, razor-sharp bright white light tracing head jawline brow and neck, face remains in deep shadow, true black background. Tech & Style: Monochrome, black and white photograph, ultra-photorealistic, cinematic, minimalist, austere, dramatic, 85mm medium telephoto lens, shallow depth of field, tight head-and-shoulders crop, fine film grain, high dynamic range, crisp edge details, subtle skin texture visible on rim. Negative Prompt: color, makeup exaggeration, glasses, jewelry, logos, text, watermark, extra limbs, face-morphing, heavy retouching, plastic look, smiling, open mouth, visible teeth, background details, painterly or illustrative styles, soft or diffuse rim light.
These prompts cover a wide range of styles and use cases. Try them out and see what Nano Banana Pro can do. The quality is genuinely impressive, and I think you'll be surprised by how well it handles everything from portraits to product shots to creative illustrations.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Are these prompts free? Yes — all PromptSpace prompts are free to copy and use. Browse our ChatGPT Prompts library for hundreds more.Do these work on the free tier? Most work on free tiers. Complex prompts may perform better on paid versions (ChatGPT Plus, Claude Pro) with larger context windows.
How do I get better AI results? Be specific: include your role, desired format, target audience, and any constraints. More context always improves output.
Can I modify these prompts for my use case? Absolutely — treat every prompt as a starting template. Customize the role, topic, tone, and format to match your needs.
