These are 21 reusable Nano Banana Pro prompt skeletons — fill-in-the-blank templates you copy, edit, and paste into the Gemini app, Google AI Studio, or the Gemini API. Every one follows the 6-factor formula: subject → composition/framing → action → setting → lighting → style, plus a constraints line for lens, aspect ratio, and resolution. Swap the [bracketed placeholders] for your own detail, delete any phrase you don't need, and generate.
Want finished examples instead of skeletons? Start with the best Nano Banana prompts roundup, keep the prompt cheat sheet open while you fill these in, and read the photorealism guide when you want the lighting and lens language dialed in.
Portraits & people
Four skeletons for faces. Fill [lighting style] and [lens] carefully — they do more for a portrait than any other bracket. Use 2:3 or 4:5 for people.
1. Studio Portrait Template
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], against a [seamless colored / textured] backdrop.
Lighting: [three-point softbox setup / dramatic single-key chiaroscuro], with [soft / hard] shadows and a subtle rim light.
Shot on [85mm f/1.4 / 50mm f/1.8], shallow depth of field, sharp focus on the eyes.
Style: [clean editorial / moody fine-art] photography, natural skin texture, true-to-life color.
Aspect ratio [4:5], 4K.How to use it: Keep the [lighting] and [lens] brackets specific — "three-point softbox setup, 85mm f/1.4" is what turns a snapshot into a studio headshot.
2. Environmental Portrait Template
A [waist-up / full-body] environmental portrait of [subject], [action that shows who they are, e.g. leaning against their workbench mid-task], in [specific real location that tells their story].
Lighting: [golden-hour backlighting with long shadows / soft overcast diffusion / practical light from the window].
Shot on [35mm], [shallow / moderate] depth of field so the setting stays legible behind them.
Style: [documentary / warm cinematic] photography, natural color grade.
Aspect ratio [2:3], 2K.How to use it: The location is the point here, so make [setting] concrete ("a sunlit ceramics studio," not "a workspace") and let the depth of field keep it readable.
3. Character Consistency Template
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.
Lighting: [lighting style to match the new scene].
Shot on [lens], [depth of field].
Style: [style/medium], consistent with the reference look.
Aspect ratio [X:Y], 2K.How to use it: Attach 1–3 reference images of the same face (Nano Banana accepts up to 14) and reuse this template for each new scene to keep a character identical across a whole set.
4. Candid Lifestyle Template
A candid, unposed photo of [subject], caught mid-[action, e.g. laughing / pouring coffee / turning to look], in [everyday setting].
Lighting: [natural window light / soft golden-hour], gentle and flattering.
Shot on [35mm], shallow depth of field with a soft, slightly blurred background.
Style: authentic lifestyle photography, natural skin tones, a little motion in the frame.
Aspect ratio [4:5], 2K.How to use it: Say "candid" and "mid-[action]" so the model avoids a stiff posed look; a real verb in [action] is what sells the spontaneity.
Product & commercial
Four skeletons for things you want to sell. Name the material and the lighting; a product shot lives or dies on how light falls across the surface. See the full product photography prompts for finished versions.
5. Product Hero Shot Template
A hero product shot of [product: name, material, color, finish], centered on a [seamless / textured / reflective] [surface/color] surface, [angle, e.g. three-quarter view slightly above].
Lighting: [soft studio softbox with a gradient falloff / bright high-key], controlled highlights on the [material] and a soft reflection beneath.
Shot on [100mm macro / 50mm], [moderate] depth of field so the whole product is sharp.
Style: premium commercial product photography, clean and minimal.
Aspect ratio [1:1], 4K.How to use it: Fill [material] and [finish] precisely ("brushed aluminum, matte finish") because Nano Banana renders reflections and highlights from those words.
6. Product In-Context Template
A lifestyle shot of [product] being used / placed in [real setting where the customer would use it], with [supporting props that set the scene].
Lighting: [natural setting light, e.g. bright morning kitchen light], soft and believable.
Shot on [35mm], shallow depth of field with the product in sharp focus and the setting softly blurred.
Style: warm, aspirational lifestyle product photography.
Aspect ratio [4:5], 2K.How to use it: Choose props that imply the buyer, not just decoration — they tell the model who this product is for and steer the whole mood.
7. Flat-Lay Template
A top-down flat-lay of [main product] surrounded by [3–5 related items], neatly arranged on a [surface/color] background with balanced negative space.
Lighting: soft, even, shadowless overhead diffusion.
Shot [directly overhead, perfectly flat], everything in sharp focus.
Style: clean editorial flat-lay, [color palette], minimal and organized.
Aspect ratio [1:1], 2K.How to use it: Specify how many items and the [color palette]; "balanced negative space" keeps the arrangement from crowding the frame.
8. Macro Detail Template
An extreme macro close-up of [specific detail of a product/object, e.g. the stitching on a leather strap], filling the frame and revealing [texture].
Lighting: [raking side light] to emphasize surface texture and depth.
Shot on [macro 100mm], very shallow depth of field with a soft falloff.
Style: high-detail commercial macro photography, crisp and tactile.
Aspect ratio [3:2], 4K.How to use it: Name the exact detail and the texture you want to see; raking side light plus 4K is what makes the surface feel physical.
Logos & icons
Three skeletons for marks and icons. Keep them simple, describe shape and color plainly, and request a plain background for easy cutout. Prefer 1:1.
9. Minimal Logo Template
A minimalist vector logo for [brand name], a [what the brand does]. Concept: [core idea/symbol, e.g. an abstract mountain formed from a single line].
Style: flat, geometric, [1–2 color palette, e.g. deep navy on white], clean negative space, scalable and simple.
No gradients, no photorealism, no fine detail. Centered on a plain [white] background.
Aspect ratio [1:1], 2K.How to use it: Fill [concept] with one clear symbol and cap the palette at two colors; the "no gradients, no fine detail" line keeps it usable as a real logo.
10. App Icon Template
A modern app icon for [app name/purpose], featuring [single simple symbol]. Rounded-square format, [color] background with a subtle [flat / soft gradient] treatment.
Style: clean, bold, instantly readable at small sizes, centered with even padding.
No text. Aspect ratio [1:1], 2K.How to use it: One symbol only, and add "readable at small sizes" — an icon that works tiny is the whole job. Add "no text" so the symbol carries it.
11. Emblem / Badge Logo Template
A vintage emblem badge logo for [brand name]. A [circular / shield] badge containing [central symbol], encircled by the text "[SHORT BRAND TEXT]" in a [bold serif] typeface.
Style: [retro / heritage] design, [2-color palette], clean line work, balanced and symmetrical.
Centered on a plain [cream] background. Aspect ratio [1:1], 2K.How to use it: Put the circular text in "quotes" and keep it to 1–3 words; for anything wordier switch to Nano Banana 2 for cleaner lettering.
Text, posters & ads
Three skeletons that render words. The rule: put the text instruction near the start, wrap the exact words in "quotes," keep it short, and name the font. Use Nano Banana 2 for heavy text. See the roundup for more.
12. Poster With Headline Template
A [style] poster with the headline text "[YOUR HEADLINE, UNDER 5 WORDS]" in a [bold sans-serif / condensed] typeface, positioned [at the top / centered].
Below it, the subject: [main visual/scene].
Lighting: [lighting style]. Color palette: [palette].
Style: [modern minimalist / retro print] poster design, strong hierarchy, generous margins.
Render the quoted text exactly as written. Aspect ratio [2:3], 4K.How to use it: Keep the quoted headline under five words, name the typeface, and lead with the text line so the model lays out type before scenery.
13. Social Ad Template
A social media ad for [product/brand]. Bold headline "[3–4 WORD HEADLINE]" at the top in a [heavy sans-serif] font, and a small call-to-action "[CTA, 1–2 WORDS]" in a button at the bottom.
Center: [product/subject] shown clearly.
Style: [brand vibe], [color palette] matching the brand, clean and high-contrast for mobile.
Render all quoted text exactly. Aspect ratio [4:5], 2K.How to use it: Give each piece of text its own "quotes" and job (headline vs. CTA), and keep them short; use Nano Banana 2 so the small button text stays crisp.
14. Quote Card Template
A minimalist quote card. Centered text reads "[SHORT QUOTE]" in an [elegant serif] typeface, with "[ATTRIBUTION]" smaller beneath it.
Background: [solid color / soft gradient / subtle texture], plenty of negative space.
Style: calm, typographic, editorial. High legibility.
Render the quoted text exactly as written. Aspect ratio [1:1], 2K.How to use it: Keep the quote genuinely short; long text is where rendering breaks, so trim it or move to Nano Banana 2 for full sentences.
Photo editing
Four skeletons for changing an existing image. Upload your source first, then describe only the change and spell out what must stay identical. Full set: cheat sheet.
15. Object Swap Edit Template
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. Do not alter anything else.
Match the existing lighting and shadows so the change looks natural.How to use it: This is the "change X, keep everything else identical" rule. Name one element only; listing what stays the same is what protects the rest of the frame.
16. Background Replace Edit Template
Using the uploaded image, replace only the background with [new background/setting].
Keep the subject, their pose, edges, and scale exactly the same.
Relight the subject subtly to match the new background's [lighting direction and color] so the composite looks real.How to use it: Ask it to relight the subject to match the new scene; without that line, cut-outs look pasted on. Everything else stays locked.
17. Restyle / Relight Edit Template
Using the uploaded image, change only the [style / 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, subject, and all objects in exactly the same positions.
Preserve the original proportions and layout; change only the [look].How to use it: Pick one axis to change — lighting or medium, not both — and keep composition locked so you're restyling the same photo, not generating a new one.
18. Add or Remove Element Template
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 — same lighting, shadows, colors, and framing.
Blend the [added / affected] area seamlessly with the surrounding pixels and shadows.How to use it: Be specific about location ("on the left," "on the desk") and end with the "blend seamlessly" line so the edit matches the existing light and grain.
Scenes, interiors & wallpapers
Three skeletons for spaces and backgrounds. Go wide — 16:9 or 21:9 — and ask for 4K when it'll be a wallpaper or print.
19. Landscape Scene Template
A [wide-angle / panoramic] landscape of [place/scene], with [foreground element] leading toward [background element], under a [sky condition].
Lighting: [golden-hour / blue-hour / dramatic storm] light with [long shadows / soft mist].
Shot on [24mm wide-angle], deep depth of field, everything sharp from foreground to horizon.
Style: [epic cinematic / naturalistic] landscape photography, rich color.
Aspect ratio [21:9], 4K.How to use it: Include a [foreground element] to give the eye a way in; deep depth of field plus a wide lens is what makes a landscape feel expansive.
20. Interior Design Template
An interior of a [room type] in a [design style, e.g. mid-century modern / Japandi] home, featuring [key furniture and materials], with [color palette].
Lighting: soft natural daylight from [large windows / a skylight], warm and inviting, gentle shadows.
Shot on [24mm], wide interior view, straight verticals, deep depth of field.
Style: architectural interior photography, magazine-quality, realistic materials.
Aspect ratio [16:9], 4K.How to use it: Name the design style and real materials ("oak, bouclé, matte black"); "straight verticals" keeps the room looking professionally shot, not warped.
21. Wallpaper Template
A [phone / desktop] wallpaper of [subject/scene/pattern], with [composition note, e.g. clear space in the center for icons].
Lighting / mood: [mood], [color palette].
Style: [minimal / abstract / cinematic], high detail, balanced composition.
Aspect ratio [9:16 for phone / 16:9 for desktop], 4K.How to use it: Pick the aspect ratio for the device (9:16 phone, 16:9 desktop) and leave clear space where your icons or clock sit. Always request 4K for a crisp wallpaper.
Once a template works, save your filled-in version and reuse it — consistent wording gives consistent results. When you want polished, ready-to-paste prompts, go back to the best Nano Banana prompts roundup, and keep the cheat sheet nearby for the lighting, lens, and text rules.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I use one of these templates?
Copy the whole block, then replace every [bracketed placeholder] with your own detail — swap [subject], [lighting style], [lens], and so on. Keep the sentence structure and the order (subject, framing, action, setting, lighting, style, then the constraints line) because Nano Banana Pro reasons through the prompt in that order. Paste the finished prompt into the Gemini app or Google AI Studio and generate. If a placeholder doesn't apply, delete that phrase rather than leaving the brackets in.
Which brackets matter most for a good result?
[subject] and [setting] anchor the image, but the ones that separate a snapshot from a professional shot are [lighting style], [lens], and [style/medium]. Real lighting language like "three-point softbox setup" or "golden-hour backlighting with long shadows" and real lens language like "85mm f/1.4, shallow depth of field" change the output the most. Fill those three carefully even when you rush the rest.
How do I set the aspect ratio and resolution?
State it as a plain instruction inside the prompt, for example "Aspect ratio 16:9, 4K". Nano Banana supports 1:1, 3:2, 2:3, 3:4, 4:3, 4:5, 5:4, 9:16, 16:9, and 21:9, and renders natively at 1K, 2K, or 4K. Use 2:3 or 4:5 for portraits, 16:9 or 21:9 for scenes and wallpapers, 1:1 for logos and social tiles, and ask for 4K when you plan to print or crop.
How do I add text to a template that renders words?
Wrap the exact words in double quotes, keep them short (1 to 4 words in ALL-CAPS is the reliable range), name the font and weight, and put the text instruction near the start of the prompt. For anything with more than a few words, switch to Nano Banana 2 — it has best-in-class text rendering. The poster and ad templates on this page already show the pattern.
How do I turn a template into an edit instead of a fresh image?
Upload your source image, then use the editing templates here: describe only the single change and spell out what must stay identical, for example "change only the [element] to [new value]; keep the pose, lighting, framing, and background exactly the same." When an image is about 80 percent right, edit it conversationally rather than regenerating — you keep the parts you already like.
Can I combine reference images with these templates?
Yes. Nano Banana can mix up to 14 reference images in a single prompt — a face, a product, a style board — and keep the subjects consistent. Attach the references, then in the template point to them explicitly, for example "the person from image 1 wearing the jacket from image 2." This is how you keep a character or a product identical across a whole set.
Which model should I use, Nano Banana Pro or Nano Banana 2?
Use Nano Banana Pro (Google's Gemini 3 Pro Image) for photorealism, complex scenes, and anything where the model needs to reason about your prompt — it went GA in June 2026 at about $0.134 per image. Use Nano Banana 2 whenever the image contains words or you are generating high volume, because it has the strongest text rendering and a lower cost. Both take the same prompt text; you just pick the model.
Why do my results vary when I reuse the same template?
Image generation is probabilistic, so the same prompt gives different frames each run — that is normal and useful for picking a favorite. To reduce variation, be more specific: name the exact lens, lighting setup, and colors, and lock composition details. To keep a subject consistent across images, feed a reference image and describe it the same way every time. Every output also carries an invisible SynthID watermark.