Copy 14 tested Nano Banana prompts for product shots, portraits, food, architecture, text posters, and image edits. Learn the narrative formula that beats keyword lists.
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Nano Banana prompt formula
Nano Banana (Gemini image generation) responds best to narrative prompts — not keyword lists. Describe the shot type, subject, environment, lighting, and any hard constraints in one flowing sentence.
01[Shot type] of [subject], [action/expression], set in [environment], illuminated by [lighting], creating [mood]. Captured with [camera/lens], emphasizing [key textures]. No text unless quoted exactly.
Six parts every Nano Banana prompt should name
Skip any part and the model fills the gap with its own guess.
- Shot type
Wide, close-up, low angle, overhead, or isometric — tells Nano Banana how to frame the scene.
- Subject
One clear noun with an action or pose. Avoid stacking unrelated subjects in a single pass.
- Environment
Studio cyclorama, cafe interior, desert, or city street — grounds the lighting and mood.
- Lighting
Window light, rim light, golden hour, or neon glow — measurable constraints beat vague adjectives.
- Camera
85mm f/1.4, macro, drone aerial — optional but powerful for photoreal control.
- Constraints
No text, spell exactly, preserve identity — the boundary that keeps edits trustworthy.
14 Nano Banana prompt examples — copy and run
Each image was generated with google/nano-banana-2 using the exact prompt shown. Tap copy, swap the subject, and generate on Voor AI.
Product — Product hero shot
A matte black wireless headphone set positioned centered on a polished white marble pedestal, illuminated by soft studio rim light from the left creating gentle contact shadows, captured from a 3/4 front angle with focus on ear-cup texture, styled for ecommerce marketing, no text or logos.
Portrait — Professional headshot
A confident woman in her early 30s wearing a navy blazer, captured in soft window light against a blurred office background, shot with an 85mm lens at f/1.8, creating a warm approachable atmosphere with subtle teal color grading, no text.
Food — Food photography
A plate of handmade pasta with basil garnish artfully arranged on white ceramic dishware, captured from a 45-degree overhead angle with warm side lighting highlighting sauce texture, styled for a restaurant cookbook, no text.
Architecture — Architectural interior
Low angle shot of a modern office lobby with dramatic uplighting, marble floors reflecting geometric ceiling panels, photographed during late afternoon from the entrance, emphasizing scale and clean lines, professional atmosphere, no text.
Text — Magazine cover with text
A glossy magazine cover photo with large bold serif text reading exactly "NANO BANANA" filling the upper half. A portrait of a woman in a sleek minimal dress playfully holds the number 2 as the focal point. Issue number and date in the corner with a barcode. Magazine on a shelf against an orange plaster wall in a designer store.
Concept — Isometric garden scene
Make a photo that is perfectly isometric. It is not a miniature — it is a captured photo that just happened to be perfectly isometric. A beautiful modern garden with a large number-2-shaped pool, lush greenery, and the words Nano Banana 2 integrated naturally into the scene.
Concept — 3D app icon
An icon representing a cute golden retriever puppy. White background. Colorful tactile 3D style with soft rounded forms and gentle shadows. No text.
Portrait — Fashion editorial
A fashion editorial portrait of an adult model wearing a structured yellow coat and black turtleneck, standing in a controlled studio with crisp side lighting creating defined shadow patterns, evoking a premium campaign aesthetic, no text.
Nature — Nature wallpaper
A resplendent quetzal bird perched on a mossy branch in a cloud forest, vivid emerald and crimson plumage, natural top-to-bottom gradient background from deep teal to soft mist white, minimal composition suitable for a phone wallpaper, no text.
Concept — Surreal concept art
A chrome flower blooming in a sun-bleached desert, surreal realism with clean composition, dramatic golden hour light casting long shadows, editorial concept image, no text.
Architecture — Minimal kitchen interior
Modern minimalist kitchen with white quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, pendant lights above the island, natural oak floors, bright even daylight through large windows, architectural photography, no text.
Text — Chalkboard menu with text
A restaurant menu board with chalk lettering on a black board in a wooden frame. Write exactly three lines: "LATTE $4", "MOCHA $5", and "GREEN TEA $3". Warm cafe lighting, legible white chalk, no extra items.
Concept — Neon night street
Rainy neon alley at night with puddle reflections, slow cinematic mood, magenta and cyan signage glow, wet asphalt texture, atmospheric fog, no readable text on signs.
Nature — Cinematic landscape
Cinematic science fiction landscape, lone explorer overlooking a glowing futuristic city at dusk, dramatic clouds with orange and purple gradients, premium film still composition, no text.
Nano Banana image-editing prompts
Upload a source image, then paste a follow-up edit prompt. Strong edits name exactly what changes and what must stay identical.
Produce a 1/7th scale commercialized figure of the illustrated character, featuring a lifelike sculpt and immersive setting. Position the figure on an office computer desk, mounted on a circular, clear acrylic stand devoid of any lettering. The computer monitor displays the digital sculpting progression of the figure within ZBrush. Adjacent to the monitor, place a Bandai-characteristic toy package box printed with the original illustration.
The background was changed to a beach. The person wears a flowing, exquisite, and high-quality white lace dress, the hem of which swayed in the sea breeze, the silhouette slightly visible against the golden hour light. The sky is painted with hues of orange, pink, and purple. A slow shutter speed creates a soft, dreamy motion in the waves and the dress.
Nano Banana prompts — do and don't
Narrative structure beats keyword stacking. One primary change per edit pass.
Do
- Write one flowing sentence: shot type, subject, environment, lighting, constraints.
- Quote exact text and say 'spell exactly' when the image must contain words.
- For edits, separate the change list from the preserve list.
- Use camera terms (85mm, low angle, isometric) when you need photoreal control.
- Generate a quick test, inspect, then revise one dimension at a time.
Don't
- Do not stack unrelated art directions in one prompt.
- Do not ask to 'make it better' without defining what better means visually.
- Do not mix several incompatible styles (anime + claymation + pencil sketch) unless intentional.
- Do not skip the preserve list on image edits — identity drift is the top failure mode.
- Do not publish text-heavy images without zooming in on every letter.
Assemble a Nano Banana prompt
Tap chips to build a line, then replace bracketed placeholders.
A [subject] in [environment]
14 copyable Nano Banana prompt templates
Each line is a fill-in-the-blank starting point. Swap bracketed words, keep the structure.
- 01
A [product] positioned [arrangement] on [surface], illuminated by [light setup], captured from [angle], styled for [platform] marketing, no text.
- 02
A [age/gender] [profession] with [expression], captured in [lighting] against [background], shot with 85mm lens at f/1.4, creating [mood] atmosphere, no text.
- 03
A [dish] artfully plated on [dishware], captured from [angle] with [lighting style] highlighting [texture], styled for [publication], no text.
- 04
Low angle shot of [building type], photographed during [time of day] from [vantage point], emphasizing [feature], professional atmosphere, no text.
- 05
Change only [requested edit]. Preserve identity, composition, lighting, colors and background unless explicitly changed.
- 06
Keep the subject unchanged. Replace only the background with [new environment]. Match light direction to the new scene.
- 07
Create a clean poster reading exactly "[YOUR TEXT]" in [type style] centered on [background]. Spell the text exactly. No extra words.
- 08
Make a photo that is perfectly isometric. A [scene description] with [key feature]. Not a miniature — a captured photo.
- 09
An icon representing [subject]. White background. Colorful tactile 3D style. No text.
- 10
A [model description] wearing [clothing] in [pose], set in [location], lit by [light source], evoking [brand aesthetic], no text.
- 11
Cinematic [genre] landscape, [subject] overlooking [scene] at [time of day], dramatic clouds, premium film still, no text.
- 12
Modern minimalist [room type] with [materials], [lighting fixtures], [floor type], bright even daylight, architectural photography, no text.
- 13
Rainy neon [location] at night with puddle reflections, [color palette] glow, atmospheric fog, no readable text.
- 14
A [bird/animal] in [habitat], vivid [color] plumage, natural gradient background, minimal wallpaper composition, no text.
Weak prompts versus strong Nano Banana prompts
The improved versions define both the deliverable and the boundary.
| Goal | Weak request | Stronger request |
|---|---|---|
| Product shot | Make a cool product photo. | A matte black headphone set centered on white marble, soft rim light from the left, 3/4 front angle, ecommerce style, no text. |
| Portrait | A nice headshot. | A confident woman in a navy blazer, soft window light, blurred office background, 85mm f/1.8, warm approachable mood, no text. |
| Background edit | Change the background. | Keep the person, pose, clothing, and lighting identical. Replace only the background with a beach at golden hour. |
| Poster text | Make a poster about action. | Create a minimal poster reading exactly "START NOW" in large red sans-serif; centered layout; no extra text. |
| Food photo | Nice food picture. | Handmade pasta with basil on white ceramic, 45-degree overhead, warm side light highlighting sauce texture, cookbook style, no text. |
| Concept art | Something surreal. | A chrome flower blooming in a sun-bleached desert, surreal realism, golden hour light, long shadows, editorial composition, no text. |
How to iterate Nano Banana prompts
Nano Banana supports conversational editing — you can upload an image and refine it with follow-up prompts like "make the lighting warmer" or "change the expression to be more serious." But the first pass still needs a clear brief. Start with the gallery examples above, generate one result, then adjust one variable per reroll.
For text in images, keep copy short and put required wording in quotation marks. Add "spell exactly" and "no extra text" as hard constraints. Magazine covers, menus, and posters are where Nano Banana shines — but every letter still needs a manual review at full size.
For image edits, the preserve list is more important than the change request. Identity, product shape, camera angle, and brand colors should be named explicitly. Change one element per pass: background, lighting, or wardrobe — not all three at once.
Ready to generate? Open Nano Banana 2 for the latest model, or Nano Banana AI for text-to-image and editing in one flow.
Nano Banana prompts — FAQ
What is the best Nano Banana prompt structure?
Use a narrative sentence: shot type, subject, environment, lighting, mood, and camera details. End with hard constraints like 'no text' or 'spell exactly' when needed. Avoid comma-separated keyword lists.
How do I write Nano Banana prompts for product photography?
Name the product, surface, light setup, camera angle, and intended platform. Example: 'A matte black headphone centered on white marble, soft rim light from the left, 3/4 front angle, ecommerce style, no text.'
How do I write Nano Banana image-editing prompts?
Separate what changes from what must stay identical. Strong edits say 'Keep the person, pose, and clothing unchanged. Replace only the background with a beach at golden hour.'
Can Nano Banana generate text in images?
Yes — quote exact wording, say 'spell exactly', and keep copy short. Magazine covers, menus, and posters work well. Always zoom in and verify every letter before publishing.
What camera terms help Nano Banana prompts?
85mm lens at f/1.4, low angle shot, overhead 45-degree, isometric composition, and macro close-up give measurable framing control that vague adjectives cannot.
Should I make multiple edits in one Nano Banana prompt?
No — change one element per pass: background, lighting, or wardrobe. Combining several edits makes failures harder to debug and increases identity drift.
What belongs in a preserve list for Nano Banana edits?
Identity, product shape, camera angle, layout, brand colors, logos, and important text. Name each explicitly so the model knows what not to touch.
How is Nano Banana different from keyword-based image models?
Nano Banana (Gemini image generation) responds to flowing descriptions and conversational follow-ups. Narrative prompts increase output quality compared to comma-separated style tags.
Where can I try these Nano Banana prompts?
Copy any gallery prompt on this page and paste it into Nano Banana 2 or Nano Banana AI on Voor AI. One free generation for configurations costing 5 credits or less lets you test a single prompt before purchasing credits for more iterations.
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The shortest Nano Banana prompt line: shot type + subject + environment + lighting + one constraint. Fourteen gallery examples above — copy, swap the subject, and use your free generation on a configuration costing 5 credits or less.
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