Meta Muse Image Prompt Templates (2026): Fill-in-the-Blank

Create a [head-and-shoulders / half-body] studio portrait of [subject: age, gender, defining features, wardrobe], [expression and small action, e.g. looking just off-camera with a faint smile], set against a [seamless colored / softly textured] backdrop. Light the face with a [three-point softbox arrangement / single dramatic key light for chiaroscuro], keeping [soft / hard] shadows and a subtle rim light along the hair. Frame it like an 85mm portrait lens at a wide aperture, with shallow depth of field and sharp focus held on the eyes. Keep the skin texture natural and the color true to life, in a [clean editorial / moody fine-art] photographic style. Use a 4:5 aspect ratio.

Create a [waist-up / full-body] environmental portrait of [subject], [action that shows who they are, e.g. leaning against their workbench mid-task], inside [a specific real location that tells their story]. Let the light be [golden-hour backlighting with long shadows / soft overcast diffusion / practical light spilling from a nearby window]. Frame it like a 35mm lens with [shallow / moderate] depth of field so the setting stays legible behind them. Render it as [documentary / warm cinematic] photography with a natural color grade. Use a 3:2 aspect ratio.

Using the person from the reference image, create a [shot type] of them [new action] in [new setting]. Keep their face, hair, and [distinguishing feature] exactly consistent with the reference, and blend them naturally into the new scene. Match the light to the setting: [lighting style for the new scene]. Frame it like a [lens] with [depth of field], and hold the same [style / medium] as the reference look. Before finishing, double-check that the face still matches the reference. Use a [4:5] aspect ratio.

Create a candid, unposed photo of [subject] caught mid-[action, e.g. laughing / pouring coffee / turning to look], in [an everyday setting]. Light it with [natural window light / soft golden-hour glow] so it feels gentle and flattering. Frame it like a 35mm lens with shallow depth of field and a soft, slightly blurred background. Keep the skin tones natural and leave a little motion in the frame, in an authentic lifestyle photography style. Use a 4:5 aspect ratio.

Create a hero product shot of [product: name, material, color, finish], centered on a [seamless / textured / reflective] [surface color] surface and viewed from [angle, e.g. a three-quarter view slightly above]. Light it with [a soft studio softbox with gradient falloff / bright high-key lighting], holding controlled highlights on the [material] and a soft reflection beneath. Frame it like a 100mm macro lens with moderate depth of field so the whole product stays sharp. Keep it premium, clean, and minimal in a commercial product-photography style. Use a 1:1 aspect ratio.

Create a lifestyle shot of [product] being used or placed in [the real setting where a customer would use it], with [supporting props that set the scene]. Light it with the natural light of that setting, for example [bright morning kitchen light], kept soft and believable. Frame it like a 35mm lens with shallow depth of field, the product in sharp focus and the setting softly blurred behind it. Render it as warm, aspirational lifestyle product photography. Use a 4:5 aspect ratio.

Create a top-down flat-lay of [main product] surrounded by [3 to 5 related items], neatly arranged on a [surface color] background with balanced negative space. Light it with soft, even, nearly shadowless overhead diffusion. Shoot it perfectly flat from directly overhead with everything in sharp focus. Keep it a clean editorial flat-lay in a [color palette], minimal and organized. Use a 1:1 aspect ratio.

Create an extreme macro close-up of [a specific detail of a product or object, e.g. the stitching on a leather strap], filling the frame and revealing its [texture]. Light it with [raking side light] to emphasize the surface texture and depth. Frame it like a 100mm macro lens with very shallow depth of field and a soft falloff. Keep it crisp and tactile in a high-detail commercial macro style. Use a 3:2 aspect ratio.

Design a minimalist vector logo for [brand name], a [what the brand does]. Build it around [a single core idea or symbol, e.g. an abstract mountain formed from one continuous line]. Keep it flat and geometric with a [one or two color palette, e.g. deep navy on white], clean negative space, and a shape that stays simple and scalable. Avoid gradients, photorealism, and fine detail. Center it on a plain [white] background. Use a 1:1 aspect ratio.

Design a modern app icon for [app name or purpose], built around [a single simple symbol]. Use a rounded-square format with a [color] background and a subtle [flat / soft gradient] treatment. Keep it clean, bold, and instantly readable at small sizes, centered with even padding and no text. Use a 1:1 aspect ratio.

Design a vintage emblem badge logo for [brand name]. Use a [circular / shield] badge containing [a central symbol], encircled by the text "[SHORT BRAND TEXT]" set in a [bold serif] typeface. Keep it [retro / heritage] in feel, with a [two-color palette], clean line work, and a balanced, symmetrical layout. Render the quoted text sharply and exactly as written. Center it on a plain [cream] background. Use a 1:1 aspect ratio.

Design a [style] poster with the headline "[YOUR HEADLINE, UNDER 5 WORDS]" set in a [bold sans-serif / condensed] typeface, positioned [at the top / centered]. Below the headline, show the subject: [main visual or scene]. Light it with [lighting style] and use a [color palette]. Keep a strong type hierarchy and generous margins in a [modern minimalist / retro print] poster style, and render the quoted headline exactly as written. Use a 3:2 aspect ratio.

Design a social media ad for [product or brand]. Place a bold headline "[3 to 4 WORD HEADLINE]" at the top in a [heavy sans-serif] font, and a small call-to-action "[CTA, 1 to 2 WORDS]" inside a button near the bottom. Show [the product or subject] clearly in the center. Include a working QR code in the lower-right corner that links to [your-url.com], sized to stay scannable. Match the [brand vibe] and a [color palette] pulled from the brand, keeping it clean and high-contrast for mobile. Render all quoted text exactly and make the QR code scannable. Use a 4:5 aspect ratio.

Design a minimalist quote card. Center the text "[SHORT QUOTE]" in an [elegant serif] typeface, with "[ATTRIBUTION]" set smaller beneath it. Use a [solid color / soft gradient / subtly textured] background with plenty of negative space. Keep it calm, typographic, and editorial with high legibility, and render the quoted text exactly as written. Use a 1:1 aspect ratio.

Using the uploaded image, change only the [element, e.g. the jacket] to [new value, e.g. bright red leather]. Keep the pose, facial expression, lighting, framing, and background exactly the same, and do not alter anything outside that region. Match the existing lighting and shadows so the change looks natural and belongs in the photo.

Using the uploaded image, replace only the background with [new background or setting]. Keep the subject, their pose, their edges, and their scale exactly the same. Relight the subject subtly to match the new background's [lighting direction and color] so the composite looks real rather than pasted on.

Using the uploaded image, change only the [style or lighting] — for example re-light it as [golden-hour backlighting / high-contrast chiaroscuro], or restyle it as [watercolor / 3D render / film noir]. Keep the composition, the subject, and every object in exactly the same positions. Preserve the original proportions and layout, and change only the [look].

Using the uploaded image, [add / remove] [element, e.g. remove the trash can on the left / add a small potted plant on the desk]. Keep everything else in the image exactly identical — the same lighting, shadows, colors, and framing. Blend the [added / affected] area seamlessly with the surrounding pixels and shadows so the edit is invisible.

Create a [wide-angle / panoramic] landscape of [place or scene], with [a foreground element] leading the eye toward [a background element], under a [sky condition]. Light it with [golden-hour / blue-hour / dramatic storm] light and [long shadows / soft drifting mist]. Frame it like a 24mm wide-angle lens with deep depth of field so everything is sharp from the foreground to the horizon. Render it as [epic cinematic / naturalistic] landscape photography with rich color. Use a 16:9 aspect ratio.

Create an interior of a [room type] in a [design style, e.g. mid-century modern / Japandi] home, featuring [key furniture and materials] and a [color palette]. Light it with soft natural daylight from [large windows / a skylight], warm and inviting, with gentle shadows. Frame it like a 24mm lens with a wide interior view, straight verticals, and deep depth of field. Render it as magazine-quality architectural interior photography with realistic materials. Use a 16:9 aspect ratio.

Create a [medium, e.g. flat vector illustration / watercolor painting / cel-shaded anime frame] of [subject and scene]. Give it a [mood] feel and a [color palette], with [composition note, e.g. clear space in the upper third for a title]. Keep the linework and shapes consistent with a [art style reference, e.g. mid-century storybook] look, balanced and high-detail. Use a [16:9] aspect ratio.