43 prompt recipes

AI Image Prompt Library for Nano Banana

Save time crafting prompts manually. This library groups our favorite Nano Banana-ready ideas by category so you can open the VibeEdit generator, paste the copy, and render art in seconds.

How to use these prompts

  1. 1

    Pick a category that matches your project: branding, education, landscapes, or post-production.

  2. 2

    Open a prompt detail page to copy the exact wording and optional style notes.

  3. 3

    Launch the Nano Banana generator with the prefilled text and tweak to match your brand voice.

Pro Tip for SEO
  • Name images with relevant keywords (e.g., modern-living-room-design.jpg).
  • Use descriptive alt text (e.g., AI system analyzing patient data in a hospital).
  • Embed images near related copy to increase contextual relevance.
  • Match filenames and surrounding copy to high-value keywords like ai-diagnostic-tool-healthcare, machine-learning-visualization, robotics-automation-manufacturing, ethical-implications-of-ai.

AI Headshots

Studio-quality professional headshots in seconds

3 prompts

Classic Studio Headshot

Professional studio headshot with clean neutral gray background. Three-point lighting setup: soft key light, fill light, and rim light. Confident, approachable expression. Business professional attire with crisp collar. Sharp focus on eyes, shallow depth of field. Photorealistic, 8K quality.

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Natural Light Headshot

Professional headshot in natural outdoor light. Soft, diffused golden-hour sunlight. Clean, softly blurred nature background with warm bokeh. Genuine, warm smile. Smart casual attire. Eyes sharp with beautiful catchlights. Natural skin tones, no heavy retouching. Magazine quality.

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Modern Creative Headshot

Contemporary creative headshot with bold, simple colored background — deep teal, warm terracotta, or rich navy. Dramatic single-source lighting creating elegant shadows. Confident, direct gaze. Stylish modern attire. Clean composition with generous negative space. Sharp, editorial quality.

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Professional Headshots

Polished portraits for resumes & websites

3 prompts

Executive Portrait

Executive-level professional portrait. Elegant gray gradient background. Studio lighting with broad key light for even illumination. Dark suit or formal attire. Confident, authoritative yet warm expression. Pin-sharp focus on the face. Premium, polished corporate look suitable for annual reports.

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Business Casual Headshot

Approachable business casual headshot. Slightly blurred modern office or neutral backdrop. Soft natural window light supplemented with fill. Smart casual attire — no tie, open collar. Warm, genuine smile. The look says "competent and easy to work with." Clean, professional, high resolution.

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Clean White Background

Professional headshot on pure white background. Even, shadowless studio lighting. Professional attire. Neutral, confident expression with slight smile. Perfect for website bios, business cards, and directories. Sharp focus across the face, high-key lighting. Clean, crisp, high resolution.

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LinkedIn Headshots

Career-boosting portraits that get 14x more views

3 prompts

LinkedIn-Optimized Portrait

Perfect LinkedIn headshot. Clean white or soft gray background. Soft even lighting that flatters all skin tones. Business professional attire. Confident, trustworthy expression with warm smile. Square crop with face centered. Looks competent, approachable, and professional. High resolution.

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Modern LinkedIn Portrait

Contemporary LinkedIn headshot with subtly blurred modern workspace background. Natural window light supplemented with soft fill. Smart business attire. Engaging, forward-looking expression. Square crop optimized for LinkedIn display. Professional but not stuffy — the kind of photo that gets connection requests.

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Approachable Team Leader

Warm, approachable LinkedIn headshot for team leaders. Soft background with subtle warm tones. Even, flattering studio lighting. Business casual attire. Open, genuine smile that says "I lead with empathy." Square format, face prominent. Professional quality.

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Corporate Headshots

Consistent team headshots for your company

3 prompts

Team Page Headshot

Corporate headshot for company team page. Uniform light gray background for team consistency. Flat, even studio lighting — two softboxes at 45 degrees. Professional corporate attire. Dignified, approachable expression. Centered composition, head and shoulders. Consistent color temperature. High resolution.

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Brand-Consistent Portrait

On-brand corporate portrait with consistent look across all team members. Clean, neutral background matching brand guidelines. Professional studio lighting — even, flat, no dramatic shadows. Formal business attire. Confident, professional expression. The style should match exactly with other team headshots on the same page.

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Investor Deck Portrait

Polished executive portrait suitable for investor presentations and pitch decks. Premium feel — clean dark background with subtle vignette. Dramatic but professional lighting. Power attire — dark suit, confident posture. The expression says leadership, vision, and trustworthiness.

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Dating App Photos

Swipe-right worthy portraits that get matches

3 prompts

Golden Hour Candid

Attractive, natural dating app photo. Warm golden-hour sunlight creating healthy glow. Outdoor café setting. Relaxed, genuine laugh showing personality. Well-groomed but effortless look. The photo feels candid — like a friend captured the perfect moment. Warm color palette, shallow depth of field.

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Adventure & Lifestyle Shot

Dynamic dating profile photo showing an active, interesting lifestyle. Outdoor adventure setting — hiking trail, beach, or city rooftop. Natural sunlight, vibrant colors. Genuine smile showing confidence and warmth. The vibe: "I'm fun to hang out with." Well-composed, not selfie-style. Professional quality.

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Dressed Up Night Out

Attractive dating profile photo — dressed up for a night out. Stylish outfit, well-groomed. Warm ambient lighting from restaurant or upscale bar. Confident, relaxed posture. Approachable smile that invites conversation. Soft background bokeh. The photo screams "date-night ready." High quality, natural look.

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Instagram Content

Scroll-stopping, feed-worthy portraits

3 prompts

Aesthetic Feed Portrait

Instagram-worthy aesthetic portrait. Cohesive color grade — warm golden tones, slightly lifted shadows. Trendy composition with interesting framing. Beautiful natural or urban backdrop. Subject styled fashionably. Vibrant but natural colors. The scroll-stopping photo that defines your feed aesthetic.

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Content Creator Shot

Professional content creator portrait for Instagram. Clean, minimalist setting. Subject interacting naturally with surroundings. Perfect lighting — golden hour or well-placed studio. Modern outfit, on-trend styling. Color-graded for a cohesive feed. The kind of photo that builds a personal brand.

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Lifestyle Flat Lay

Instagram flat-lay lifestyle photo. Perfectly arranged items from above — coffee, book, flowers, accessories, notebook. Clean marble or wooden surface. Natural window light casting soft shadows. Cohesive color palette. Visually satisfying composition that tells a lifestyle story. Square crop ready.

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Twitter/X PFP

Bold profile pictures that stand out

3 prompts

Bold & High-Contrast PFP

Eye-catching Twitter profile picture. Face filling 70% of frame. Bold, high-contrast style — strong subject-background separation. Vibrant saturated colors. Clean simple background. Immediately recognizable at 48x48 pixels. Square crop, centered face. The PFP that stands out in reply threads.

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Illustrated Avatar

Stylized illustrated Twitter/X avatar. Semi-realistic digital illustration style. Clean, flat color background. Face prominent and recognizable. Bold outlines, vibrant fill colors. Slightly cartoonish but still clearly representing the person. Memorable, personality-forward. Perfect circle-crop ready.

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Dark Mode Optimized

Twitter/X profile picture optimized for dark mode. Dark background with the subject brightly lit — natural rim lighting or neon accent glow. High contrast so the face pops against dark timelines. Sharp, clean, immediately identifiable. Square crop.

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Wedding Photos

Romantic, elegant wedding-day portraits

3 prompts

Golden Hour Bridal Portrait

Romantic golden-hour wedding portrait. Soft, warm sunlight creating a dreamy glow. Elegant wedding attire with fine lace details. Lush garden or vineyard backdrop. Creamy bokeh at f/1.4. Color palette: warm golds, soft blush, ivory whites. The mood: love, elegance, celebration. Magazine-quality wedding photography.

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Reception Magic

Magical wedding reception portrait. Fairy lights and candles creating warm, twinkling bokeh. Grand venue setting. Subject in stunning formal wear. Warm, joyful expression. Rich color palette — deep golds, warm amber, soft candlelight. Cinematic depth. The moment feels magical and timeless.

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Classic Wedding Portrait

Timeless classic wedding portrait. Clean, elegant backdrop — marble stairs, grand doorway, or garden arch. Soft, even lighting. Traditional wedding attire beautifully detailed. Poised, graceful composition. Warm, slightly desaturated color grade for a timeless feel. The kind of photo that looks beautiful on a mantle for decades.

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Studio Ghibli

Whimsical Miyazaki anime art style

3 prompts

Ghibli Countryside Portrait

Studio Ghibli anime portrait in idyllic countryside. Soft watercolor aesthetic, warm natural colors. Gentle anime eyes with detailed reflections. Rolling green hills, charming cottages, fluffy clouds, warm golden sunlight. Whimsical, peaceful atmosphere. Hand-painted texture. Like a frame from a Miyazaki film.

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Spirited Away Scene

Studio Ghibli portrait in mystical Spirited Away setting. Character standing before a magnificent bathhouse. Warm lantern light, floating spirits, magical fog. Rich jewel-tone colors: deep reds, warm golds, mysterious purples. Hand-painted watercolor texture. Sense of wonder and adventure.

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Howl's Moving Castle Style

Studio Ghibli portrait inspired by Howl's Moving Castle. Character in elegant Victorian-fantasy clothing. Background: European-inspired town with flowering window boxes, cobblestones. Dramatic sky with towering clouds. Soft watercolor rendering, warm sunset colors. Romantic, adventurous, magical.

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Y2K Aesthetic

Early 2000s nostalgia, sparkle & chrome

3 prompts

Y2K It-Girl

Peak Y2K it-girl portrait. Hot pink and baby blue palette. Glossy airbrushed skin with shimmer. Butterfly clips, frosted lip gloss, tiny sunglasses. Camera flash against dark background — classic 2003 party photo look. Sparkle overlays, chrome butterflies. Paris Hilton meets early MySpace. Bedazzled and unapologetic.

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Y2K Magazine Cover

Early 2000s magazine cover portrait. Metallic silver and holographic tones. Airbrushed perfection with sparkle accents. Text-friendly composition with space for headlines. Glossy, saturated colors. Warm camera flash. The aesthetic of J-14, Teen Vogue, or Cosmo circa 2002. Nostalgic, glamorous, extra.

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Y2K Tech Vibes

Y2K tech aesthetic portrait. Transparent iMac G3 colors: bondi blue, grape, tangerine. Holographic and chrome textures. Subject in futuristic silver outfit. Background: early internet aesthetic, pixelated elements, AOL-era graphics. The collision of technology optimism and pop culture. Colorful, glossy, retro-futuristic.

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Passport Photo

Travel-ready, compliant passport photos

2 prompts

Standard Passport Photo

Passport-compliant photo. Pure white background. Face centered, 70-80% of frame. Neutral expression, mouth closed, eyes open. Even flat lighting, no shadows. No glasses, ears visible. Natural skin tones, neutral white balance. Standard passport dimensions. Sharp focus.

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Visa Application Photo

Visa-compliant ID photo meeting international standards. Solid white background with no shadows or gradients. Subject facing directly forward, neutral expression. Even, flat studio lighting. Both ears visible. No headwear except religious. Natural, accurate skin tones. High resolution, sharp focus on face.

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Tattoo Preview

Visualize tattoo designs before the needle

3 prompts

Organic Sleeve Design

Photorealistic full arm sleeve tattoo with flowing organic elements — vines, flowers, and geometric patterns intertwined. Deep black ink with smooth gray gradients. Natural skin texture visible through lighter areas. Expert shading following arm contours. Fresh tattoo appearance with crisp edges. Professional tattoo photography.

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Fine Line Minimalist

Delicate fine-line minimalist tattoo on skin. Thin, precise single-needle linework. Simple but meaningful design — geometric shapes, small botanical, or constellation. The ink sits naturally in the skin with subtle depth. Clean, elegant, understated. Professional tattoo photography with ring light.

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Japanese Traditional (Irezumi)

Traditional Japanese irezumi-style tattoo on skin. Bold outlines, rich black shading, vibrant color pops — reds, blues, golds. Flowing composition with waves, koi fish, or dragon motifs. The tattoo follows the body's natural curves. Deep ink saturation, expert gradients. Authentic traditional Japanese tattoo artistry.

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Eid Mubarak

Cinematic Eid al-Fitr portraits with mosque backgrounds

0 prompts