Prompt templates
Fill-in-the-blank prompts for the most common image types.
Updated 2026-10-12 Markdown
Copy a template, replace the parts in [square brackets] and create. Each one follows the structure from the Complete prompting guide.
Portraits and people
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Portrait of [person], [clothing], [setting], [light], 85mm photo, shallow depth of field, [mood] mood
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Professional headshot of [person], wearing [outfit], [backdrop] background, soft studio light, confident friendly expression
Products
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Product photo of [product] on [surface], [props], [light], clean composition, high detail
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Advertising shot of [product] with [splash or effect] in [colors], [background] background, dramatic studio light
Places and scenes
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[Place] at [time of day], [weather], [style], [camera angle], [mood] atmosphere
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Interior of a [room] in [design style], [materials], [light], wide angle, architectural photo
Characters and illustration
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[Character] in [style] style, [action], [setting], [colors], full body, clean background
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Isometric tiny [place] diorama, [details], warm lights, soft pastel colors, 3D render
Food
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[Dish] on [plate or surface], [ingredients around it], [light], top-down food photo, appetizing
Text and design
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[Type of post] for [business], [main image], [background color] background, the headline "[TEXT]" in [font style] letters at the [position]
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Logo for "[BRAND NAME]", a [business]. [Symbol idea], [style], [color 1] on [color 2], flat vector, simple
Edits (Nano Banana models, with a reference photo)
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Keep [what stays the same] exactly as it is. Change [what to change] to [new version].
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Same [person or character] from the reference, same face and [signature detail]. Now [action] in [new place], [light].
Tips
- Fill every bracket with something concrete. "Red velvet armchair" works better than "chair".
- Delete parts you don't need.
- Save your filled-in versions with Copy prompt so you can reuse them.
Tip
For text and logos, use Nano Banana Pro, GPT Image 2 or Ideogram. For edits, use a Nano Banana model. See Choosing a model.
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