How these examples were made
We made one photo of a person who does not exist. Then we ran every prompt on that same photo. So you can see how well the face stays the same across very different styles.
All images were made with Nano Banana 2 Lite, a fast and cheap image model from Google. We did not retouch them. Your results will be a little different each time.
How to use a prompt
- Open ImagineArt+200 free credits. It has Nano Banana 2.
- Upload a clear photo of your face. Skip this for product prompts.
- Copy the prompt and change the words in [brackets].
- Generate. If the face changes, try again or add "same face shape".
What you'll need
5 min- ImagineArt
The simple formula
Good photo prompts answer five questions. Keep each answer short.
| Part | Question | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Keep | What must not change? | Keep my face exactly the same. |
| Place | Where are you? | On a city street at night after rain. |
| Clothes | What do you wear? | I wear a navy blazer. |
| Light | Where does the light come from? | Soft light from a big window on the left. |
| Look | What kind of photo is it? | Looks like a 1990s film camera photo. |
Portrait and selfie
Everyday photos of you that look like a friend or a good phone took them.
Golden hour window portrait
Upload your photoUse my uploaded photo. Keep my face exactly the same. Place me sitting next to a big window in late afternoon. Warm sunlight falls on one side of my face. The background is a soft, blurry room. Natural skin with visible texture. Shot on an 85mm lens, shallow depth of field.
Clean mirror selfie
Upload your photoUse my uploaded photo. Keep my face and hair the same. Turn it into a mirror selfie in a bright, minimal bathroom. I hold a phone in one hand, away from my face. Soft daylight. Casual outfit: [white t-shirt and jeans]. Looks like a real phone photo.
Rainy night street
Upload your photoUse my uploaded photo. Keep my face exactly the same. I stand on a city street at night after rain. Shop lights reflect in the wet road. I wear a [dark coat]. The light on my face comes from a warm shop sign. Cinematic colors, sharp focus on my eyes.
Coffee shop candid
Upload your photoUse my uploaded photo. Keep my face exactly the same. I sit at a small table in a cozy coffee shop and hold a cup with both hands. I look out the window, not at the camera. Warm light, soft blurry background. Looks like a friend took it on a phone.
Sunset flower field
Upload your photoUse my uploaded photo. Keep my face exactly the same. I stand in a field of [wildflowers] at sunset. The sun is behind me and lights up the edges of my hair. I wear a [light linen dress]. Soft, warm, dreamy colors.
Close-up beauty portrait
Upload your photoUse my uploaded photo. Keep my face exactly the same. Make a close-up beauty portrait: only my face and shoulders. Soft, clean light from the front. Natural makeup, glowing skin with real texture and small pores. Plain warm beige background.
Friendly profile picture
Upload your photoUse my uploaded photo. Keep my face exactly the same. Make a friendly profile picture. My head and shoulders are in the center with space around them. Plain background in a soft [sage green] color. Bright, even light. A warm, natural smile.
Professional headshot
For LinkedIn, a team page or a speaker bio. Clean light and real skin.
LinkedIn headshot
Upload your photoUse my uploaded photo. Keep my face exactly the same. Make a professional headshot from the chest up. I wear a [navy blazer over a white shirt]. Plain light gray background. Soft, even studio light. Friendly, confident look at the camera. Real skin, no heavy smoothing.
Office with a blurred background
Upload your photoUse my uploaded photo. Keep my face the same. I stand in a modern bright office. The background is blurred. I wear [smart casual clothes] and smile a little. Natural window light. Framed from the waist up, like a company "About us" photo.
Dark studio portrait
Upload your photoUse my uploaded photo. Keep my face the same. Dramatic headshot on a dark charcoal background. One soft light from the left. A thin light outlines my hair and shoulders. I wear a [black turtleneck]. Serious, calm expression.
Headshot for creative jobs
Upload your photoUse my uploaded photo. Keep my face exactly the same. Make a headshot for a creative job, like a designer or photographer. I lean on a white brick wall with my arms crossed. I wear a [simple black t-shirt]. Soft daylight. Relaxed and confident.
Speaker on stage
Upload your photoUse my uploaded photo. Keep my face exactly the same. I speak on a small conference stage and hold a microphone. I wear a [blue shirt]. Stage lights behind me, the audience is a soft blur. Looks like a photo from a real event.
Outdoor headshot
Upload your photoUse my uploaded photo. Keep my face exactly the same. Make a professional headshot outdoors. Green trees are blurred in the background. Soft shade, no harsh sun on my face. I wear a [beige blazer]. Framed from the chest up.
Retro and film look
Old cameras and old decades. The trick is to name the camera, not just the year.
1990s film camera photo
Upload your photoUse my uploaded photo. Keep my face exactly the same. Make it look like a photo from a cheap 1990s film camera. On-camera flash, slightly warm colors, light film grain. I stand at a house party with fairy lights behind me. The date "98 7 14" is printed in orange in the bottom right corner.
1970s portrait
Upload your photoUse my uploaded photo. Keep my face exactly the same: same eyes, nose, lips and face shape. Turn it into a 1970s portrait. Warm brown and orange tones, soft focus, faded colors. [Hair styled in soft 70s waves.] I wear a [patterned knit sweater]. Wood-panel wall behind me.
Classic black and white
Upload your photoUse my uploaded photo. Keep my face exactly the same. Make a black and white portrait in the style of a classic film photo. High contrast, deep blacks, fine grain. Light comes from one side. Simple dark background.
Polaroid photo
Upload your photoUse my uploaded photo. Keep my face exactly the same. Make it look like a real Polaroid photo with the white border around it. Slightly washed-out colors, soft flash light. I sit on a sofa in a living room. The Polaroid lies on a wooden table.
Early 2000s digital camera
Upload your photoUse my uploaded photo. Keep my face exactly the same. Make it look like a photo from an early 2000s digital camera. Strong direct flash, a bit overexposed, cool colors. I wear [a pink zip hoodie]. I stand at night in front of a car park.
1950s Hollywood portrait
Upload your photoUse my uploaded photo. Keep my face exactly the same. Turn it into a 1950s Hollywood studio portrait in black and white. Soft glamour light from above. [Hair in neat vintage curls.] I wear a [dark dress with a small pearl necklace]. Smooth gray background.
Disposable camera at the beach
Upload your photoUse my uploaded photo. Keep my face exactly the same. Make it look like a disposable camera photo at the beach. Bright sun, strong colors, a bit of grain and a light leak on one edge. I wear [sunglasses on my head and a striped top]. I laugh.
Fashion and editorial
Outfits, covers and studio looks. Change the clothes in the brackets to your own.
Street style
Upload your photoUse my uploaded photo. Keep my face exactly the same. Make a street style fashion photo. I walk across a city street and look to the side. I wear a [long camel coat, white sneakers and a black bag]. Full body in the frame. Daylight, slightly cool colors.
Magazine cover
Upload your photoUse my uploaded photo. Keep my face exactly the same. Make a fashion magazine cover. I look at the camera. I wear a [red silk top]. Plain light background. The magazine name "[STYLE]" is at the top in big white letters. No other text.
Bright color studio
Upload your photoUse my uploaded photo. Keep my face exactly the same. Make a fashion studio photo on a bright [orange] paper background. I wear an [all-white outfit]. Hard flash light, clear shadow on the wall behind me. Framed from the knees up. Confident pose.
Soft editorial
Upload your photoUse my uploaded photo. Keep my face exactly the same. Make a soft editorial photo. I sit on a wooden chair in an empty room with light walls. I wear a [cream knit set]. Big window light. Calm, quiet mood, muted colors.
Evening look
Upload your photoUse my uploaded photo. Keep my face exactly the same. I stand on a balcony at night with city lights behind me. I wear a [black satin evening dress and small gold earrings]. Warm light on my face. Elegant, cinematic look.
Outfit flat lay
No photo neededA flat lay of a full outfit on a light wooden floor, seen from directly above: [a white shirt, blue straight jeans, brown loafers, a small black bag and gold hoops]. Items are neatly spaced. Soft daylight, gentle shadows. Clean fashion blog style.
Travel and lifestyle
Put yourself in a place. Swap the city or the view for the one you want.
Paris cafe
Upload your photoUse my uploaded photo. Keep my face exactly the same. I sit at an outdoor cafe table in [Paris] with a coffee and a croissant. A typical street with old buildings is blurred behind me. Morning light. I smile at the camera.
Mountain trail
Upload your photoUse my uploaded photo. Keep my face exactly the same. I stand on a mountain trail and look back at the camera. Big green mountains and a valley behind me. I wear a [hiking jacket and a small backpack]. Clear morning light.
Beach at sunset
Upload your photoUse my uploaded photo. Keep my face exactly the same. I walk on the beach at sunset, barefoot near the water. I wear a [white summer dress]. The sky is pink and orange. The wind moves my hair. Warm, natural colors.
City rooftop
Upload your photoUse my uploaded photo. Keep my face exactly the same. I sit on a rooftop in [New York] at golden hour with the city skyline behind me. I wear a [denim jacket]. Warm light on my face, soft blurry buildings.
Airport travel day
Upload your photoUse my uploaded photo. Keep my face exactly the same. I walk through a bright airport with a small suitcase. Big windows with planes behind me. I wear a [comfortable gray tracksuit]. Candid travel photo, natural light.
Product and social media
No photo needed. Describe your product in the brackets and generate.
Product on a stone table
No photo neededA [glass skincare bottle with a gold cap] stands on a light stone table. The label is plain cream with no text. Morning sunlight comes from the left and casts a soft shadow. A few green leaves lie next to it. Clean, calm, premium look. The product is in the center and in sharp focus.
Coffee bag in a kitchen
No photo neededA [brown paper coffee bag] stands on a kitchen counter next to a cup of black coffee and some coffee beans. The bag has a plain label with no text. Warm morning light from a window. Soft blurry kitchen in the background.
Product in hand
No photo neededA woman's hand holds a [small lipstick in a gold case] in front of a soft pink background. Only the hand and the product are in the frame. Clean nails. Bright, soft light. Sharp focus on the product.
Sneaker water splash
No photo neededA [white running sneaker] floats in the air above a shallow pool of water. Water splashes up around it. Dark blue background. Strong light from the side makes the water drops shine. Sharp, fresh, high energy ad look.
Cozy candle scene
No photo neededA lit [candle in a glass jar] stands on a wooden tray next to a folded knit blanket and an open book. Evening mood, warm light from the candle. The jar label is plain with no text. Cozy home feel, soft blurry background.
Food from above
No photo neededTop-down photo of a [bowl of pasta with tomato sauce and basil] on a linen cloth. A fork and a glass of water next to it. Soft daylight from one side. Fresh, simple, tasty look, like a food blog photo.
Fix and improve a photo
For a real photo that came out dark, blurry or messy.
Fix a dark, yellow photo
Upload your photoUse my uploaded photo. Keep my face, hair and clothes exactly the same. Fix the lighting: make it bright and natural, like soft daylight. Fix the colors so the skin looks real, not yellow. Keep the same pose and background.
Fix blur and grain
Upload your photoUse my uploaded photo. Keep my face exactly the same. Make the photo sharp and clean. Remove the grain and blur. Keep the real skin texture. Do not change my face, hair, clothes or pose.
Replace a messy background
Upload your photoUse my uploaded photo. Keep my face, hair and clothes exactly the same. Remove the messy room behind me. Replace it with a [plain light gray wall]. Fix the light so it matches the new background.
Questions
Which AI model should I use for these prompts?
All the examples here were made with Nano Banana 2 Lite. The same prompts should also work on Nano Banana 2 and Nano Banana Pro, which make more detailed images. We have not tested them there yet.
Can I use a photo of myself?
Yes. Most prompts start with "Use my uploaded photo". Upload a clear photo of your face with good light, then paste the prompt. A sharp, front-facing photo keeps your face closest to the real you.
Why does my face look a little different?
Big changes in style, like an old decade or a new hairstyle, can move the face. Add "same eyes, nose, lips and face shape" to the prompt and generate again. Small changes keep the face better than big ones.
What do the words in [brackets] mean?
They are the parts you should change. Replace them with your own clothes, product, city or color. Remove the brackets when you paste.
Are these prompts free?
Yes. Copy the prompts, change them and use them for your own photos and posts.
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