If you've been experimenting with Nano Banana Pro lately, you've probably experienced the same frustration I did. You type something that sounds perfectly reasonable, hit generate, and get back something that looks nothing like what you imagined. The model is incredibly powerful, but it speaks a language most of us haven't learned yet.
That changed for me last week when I stumbled across a GitHub repository that someone had been quietly building for months. It's called "Awesome Nano Banana Pro," and calling it a prompt database feels like an understatement. This thing is essentially a master class in AI image generation disguised as a collection of copy-paste prompts.
The repository has accumulated over 8,700 stars and 700+ forks since its creation, which tells you something about how useful the community has found it. But what really struck me wasn't the numbers. It was how the prompts actually worked when I tried them. Not just worked, but produced results that made me question whether I'd been using the same model all along.
Below, I've organized the most valuable prompts from this repository into practical categories. Each one is ready to copy and use immediately, with explanations of what makes them work and when you'd want to use them.
What Is Nano Banana Pro?
Before diving into the prompts, a quick overview for those new to the tool. Nano Banana Pro is Google's state-of-the-art image generation model, built on Gemini 3 Pro. Google released it in November 2025, and it quickly became the benchmark for what AI image generation could achieve.
The model differs from its predecessor in several important ways. Nano Banana Pro can render legible text directly in images across multiple languages. It understands complex lighting and camera specifications. It maintains character consistency across multiple generations. And perhaps most impressively, it connects to Google Search for real-world knowledge, meaning it can generate accurate diagrams, maps, and infographics based on current information.
You can access Nano Banana Pro through the Gemini app by selecting "Create images" and choosing the "Thinking" model, through Google AI Studio for developers, or in Google Workspace products like Slides and Vids.
Now let's get to the prompts.
Category 1: Photorealism & Aesthetics
These prompts are designed to create high-fidelity images that utilize the model's ability to render complex lighting, textures, and specific photographic eras.
1.1 Hyper-Realistic Crowd Composition
This prompt handles complex compositions with multiple subjects and specific lighting. It's perfect for creating editorial-style group shots.
Create a hyper-realistic, ultra-sharp, full-color large-format image featuring a massive group of celebrities from different eras, all standing together in a single wide cinematic frame. The image must look like a perfectly photographed editorial cover with impeccable lighting, lifelike skin texture, micro-details of hair, pores, reflections, and fabric fibers.
GENERAL STYLE & MOOD: Photorealistic, 8k, shallow depth of field, soft natural fill light + strong golden rim light. High dynamic range, calibrated color grading. Skin tones perfectly accurate. Crisp fabric detail with individual threads visible. Balanced composition, slightly wide-angle lens (35mm), center-weighted. All celebrities interacting naturally, smiling, posing, or conversing. Minimal background noise, but with enough world-building to feel real.
THE ENVIRONMENT: A luxurious open-air rooftop terrace at sunset overlooking a modern city skyline. Elements include: Warm golden light wrapping around silhouettes. Polished marble.
Source: @SebJefferies on X
1.2 2000s Mirror Selfie
A structured JSON prompt that generates authentic early-2000s aesthetic with flash photography and nostalgic elements. The JSON format gives you granular control over every aspect of the image.
{
"subject": {
"description": "A young woman taking a mirror selfie with very long voluminous dark waves and soft wispy bangs",
"age": "young adult",
"expression": "confident and slightly playful",
"hair": {
"color": "dark",
"style": "very long, voluminous waves with soft wispy bangs"
},
"clothing": {
"top": {
"type": "fitted cropped t-shirt",
"color": "cream white",
"details": "features a large cute anime-style cat face graphic with big blue eyes, whiskers, and a small pink mouth"
}
},
"face": {
"preserve_original": true,
"makeup": "natural glam makeup with soft pink dewy blush and glossy red pouty lips"
}
},
"accessories": {
"earrings": {
"type": "gold geometric hoop earrings"
},
"jewelry": {
"waistchain": "silver waistchain"
},
"device": {
"type": "smartphone",
"details": "patterned case"
}
},
"photography": {
"camera_style": "early-2000s digital camera aesthetic",
"lighting": "harsh super-flash with bright blown-out highlights but subject still visible",
"angle": "mirror selfie",
"shot_type": "tight selfie composition",
"texture": "subtle grain, retro highlights, V6 realism, crisp details, soft shadows"
},
"background": {
"setting": "nostalgic early-2000s bedroom",
"wall_color": "pastel tones",
"elements": [
"chunky wooden dresser",
"CD player",
"posters of 2000s pop icons",
"hanging beaded door curtain",
"cluttered vanity with lip glosses"
],
"atmosphere": "authentic 2000s nostalgic vibe",
"lighting": "retro"
}
}
Source: @ZaraIrahh on X
1.3 Victoria's Secret Style Photoshoot
Creates high-glamour, backstage-style fashion photography with intricate details. Great for fashion and beauty content.
Create a glamorous photoshoot in the style of Victoria's Secret. A young woman attached in the uploaded reference image ( Keep the face of the person 100% accurate from the reference image ) stands almost sideways, slightly bent forward, during the final preparation for the show. Makeup artists apply lipstick to her (only her hands are visible in the frame). She is wearing a corset decorated with beaded embroidery and crystals with a short fluffy skirt, as well as large feather wings. The image has a "backstage" effect.
The background is a darkly lit room, probably under the podium. The main emphasis is on the girl's face and the details of her costume. Emphasize the expressiveness of the gaze and the luxurious look of the outfit. The photo is lit by a flash from the camera, which emphasizes the shine of the beads and crystals on the corset, as well as the girl's shiny skin. Victoria's Secret style: sensuality, luxury, glamour. Very detailed. Important: do not change the face.
Source: @NanoBanana_labs on X
1.4 1990s Camera Style Portrait
Tests the model's ability to replicate specific film textures, flash photography, and era-specific atmosphere.
Without changing her original face, create a portrait of a beautiful young woman with porcelain-white skin, captured with a 1990s-style camera using a direct front flash. Her messy dark brown hair is tied up, posing with a calm yet playful smile. She wears a modern oversized cream sweater. The background is a dark white wall covered with aesthetic magazine posters and stickers, evoking a cozy bedroom or personal room atmosphere under dim lighting. The 35mm lens flash creates a nostalgic glow.
Source: @kingofdairyque on X
1.5 One-Click Business Photo (Silicon Valley Style)
Transforms casual photos into professional studio headshots. This prompt specifies exact lens and lighting parameters that the model understands.
Keep the facial features of the person in the uploaded image exactly consistent. Dress them in a professional navy blue business suit with a white shirt, similar to the reference image. Background: Place the subject against a clean, solid dark gray studio photography backdrop. The background should have a subtle gradient, slightly lighter behind the subject and darker towards the edges (vignette effect). There should be no other objects. Photography Style: Shot on a Sony A7III with an 85mm f/1.4 lens, creating a flattering portrait compression. Lighting: Use a classic three-point lighting setup. The main key light should create soft, defining shadows on the face. A subtle rim light should separate the subject's shoulders and hair from the dark background. Crucial Details: Render natural skin texture with visible pores, not an airbrushed look. Add natural catchlights to the eyes. The fabric of the suit should show a subtle wool texture. Final image should be an ultra-realistic, 8k professional headshot.
Source: WeChat Article
1.6 Emotional Film Photography (Kodak Portra Style)
Creates a cinematic, nostalgic film look while maintaining facial consistency. Perfect for lifestyle and portrait content.
Keep the facial features of the person in the uploaded image exactly consistent. Style: A cinematic, emotional portrait shot on Kodak Portra 400 film. Setting: An urban street coffee shop window at Golden Hour (sunset). Warm, nostalgic lighting hitting the side of the face. Atmosphere: Apply a subtle film grain and soft focus to create a dreamy, storytelling vibe. Action: The subject is looking slightly away from the camera, holding a coffee cup, with a relaxed, candid expression. Details: High quality, depth of field, bokeh background of city lights.
Source: WeChat Article
1.7 Professional Headshot Creator
Creates a professional profile photo from any selfie. Excellent for LinkedIn and corporate uses.
A professional, high-resolution profile photo, maintaining the exact facial structure, identity, and key features of the person in the input image. The subject is framed from the chest up, with ample headroom. The person looks directly at the camera. They are styled for a professional photo studio shoot, wearing a premium smart casual blazer in a subtle charcoal gray. The background is a solid '#562226' neutral studio color. Shot from a high angle with bright and airy soft, diffused studio lighting, gently illuminating the face and creating a subtle catchlight in the eyes, conveying a sense of clarity. Captured on an 85mm f/1.8 lens with a shallow depth of field, exquisite focus on the eyes, and beautiful, soft bokeh. Observe crisp detail on the fabric texture of the blazer, individual strands of hair, and natural, realistic skin texture. The atmosphere exudes confidence, professionalism, and approachability. Clean and bright cinematic color grading with subtle warmth and balanced tones, ensuring a polished and contemporary feel.
Source: @PavolRusnak on X
1.8 Hyperrealistic Anime Portrait in Spotlight
Creates a hyperrealistic anime-style portrait with dramatic lighting. The narrow beam spotlight instruction creates striking contrast.
Generate a hyperrealistic realistic-anime portrait of a female character standing in a completely black background.
Lighting: use a **narrow beam spotlight** focused only on the center of the face.
The edges of the light must be sharp and dramatic.
All areas outside the spotlight should fall quickly into deep darkness
(high falloff shadow), almost blending into the black background.
Not soft lighting.
Hair: long dark hair with some strands falling over the face. The lower parts of the hair should fade into the shadows.
Pose: one hand raised gently to the lips in a shy, hesitant gesture.
Eyes looking directly at the camera with a mysterious mood.
Clothing: black long-sleeve knit sweater;
the sweater and body should mostly disappear into the darkness with minimal detail.
Overall tone: dark, moody, dramatic, mysterious.
High-contrast only in the lit portion of the face.
Everything outside the spotlight should be nearly invisible.
Source: @SimplyAnnisa on X
1.9 Portrait with Puppy in Snow
Creates a winter portrait with a pet. Demonstrates face preservation with additional subjects.
{
"image_description": {
"subject": {
"face": {
"preserve_original": true,
"reference_match": true,
"description": "The girl's facial features, expression, and identity must remain exactly the same as the reference image."
},
"girl": {
"age": "young",
"hair": "long, wavy brown hair",
"expression": "puckering her lips toward the camera",
"clothing": "black hooded sweatshirt"
},
"puppy": {
"type": "small white puppy",
"eyes": "light blue",
"expression": "calm, looking forward"
}
},
"environment": {
"setting": "outdoors in a winter scene",
"elements": [
"snow covering the ground",
"bare trees in the background",
"blurred silver car behind the girl"
],
"sky": "clear light blue sky"
},
"mood": "cute, natural, winter outdoor moment",
"camera_style": "soft depth of field, natural daylight, subtle winter tones"
}
}
Source: @ZaraIrahh on X
1.10 Fisheye Movie Character Selfie
Creates a 360-degree fisheye selfie with fictional characters. The distortion and flash details make it look like an authentic candid shot.
A film-like fisheye wide-angle 360-degree selfie without any camera or phone visible in the subject's hands. A real and exaggerated selfie of [person from uploaded image] with [CHARACTERS]. They are making faces at the camera.
(more detailed version)
A hyper-realistic fisheye wide-angle selfie, captured with a vintage 35mm fisheye lens creating heavy barrel distortion. without any camera or phone visible in the subject's hands.
Subject & Action: A close-up, distorted group photo featuring [Person From Uploaded Image] taking selfie with [CHARACTERS]. Everyone is making wild, exaggerated faces, squinting slightly from the flash.
Lighting & Texture: Harsh, direct on-camera flash lighting that creates hard shadows behind the subjects. Authentic film grain, slight motion blur on the edges, and chromatic aberration. It looks like a candid, amateur snapshot as if captured during a chaotic behind-the-scenes moment, not a studio photo.
Source: @Arminn_Ai on X
1.11 Character Consistency Selfie with Movie Character
Take a selfie with any movie character while preserving your features perfectly.
I'm taking a selfie with [movie character] on the set of [movie name].
Keep the person exactly as shown in the reference image with 100% identical facial features, bone structure, skin tone, facial expression, pose, and appearance. 1:1 aspect ratio, 4K detail.
Source: @rohanpaul_ai on X
1.12 Museum Art Exhibition Selfie
Creates a commercial-grade photo with a classical oil painting version of yourself behind you.
A commercial grade photograph of [uploaded reference image] posing inside a high-end museum exhibition space.
[the character Source: Based strictly on the uploaded reference image.
Behind them hangs a large, ornate framed classical oil painting.
The painting depicts the same person but rendered in a rich,
traditional oil painting style with thick, visible impasto brushstrokes, deep textures, and rich color palettes on canvas.
Gallery spotlights hit the textured paint surface.
Masterpiece, ultra-detailed, cinematic lighting, strong contrast, dramatic shadows, 8K UHD, highly detailed textures, professional photography.
Source: @brad_zhang2024 on X
1.13 Compact Camera Screen Display
Shows a photo displayed on a compact digital camera screen, complete with camera body details. Creates authentic nostalgia.
Use facial feature of attached photo. A close-up shot of a young woman displayed on the screen of a compact Canon digital camera. The camera body surrounds the image with its buttons, dials, and textured surface visible, including the FUNC/SET wheel, DISP button, and the "IMAGE STABILIZER" label along the side. The photo on the screen shows the woman indoors at night, illuminated by a bright built-in flash that creates sharp highlights on her face and hair. She has long dark hair falling across part of her face in loose strands, with a soft, slightly open-lip expression. The flash accentuates her features against a dim, cluttered kitchen background with appliances, shelves, and metallic surfaces softly blurred. The mood is candid, raw, nostalgic, and reminiscent of early 2000s digital camera snapshots. Colors are slightly muted with cool undertones, strong flash contrast, and natural grain from the display. No text, no logos inside the photo preview itself.
Scale ratio: 4:5 vertical
Camera: compact digital camera simulation
Lens: equivalent to 28–35mm
Aperture: f/2.8
ISO: 400
Shutter speed: 1/60 with flash
White balance: auto flash
Lighting: harsh direct flash on subject, ambient low light in the background
Color grading: nostalgic digital-camera tones, high contrast flash, subtle display grain, authentic screen glow.
Source: @kingofdairyque on X
1.14 Magazine Cover Portrait
Creates a glossy magazine cover with proper typography and layout.
A photo of a glossy magazine cover, the cover has the large bold words "Nano Banana Pro". The text is in a serif font, black on white, and fills the view. No other text.
In front of the text there is a dynamic portrait of a person in green and banana yellow colored high-end fashion.
Put the issue number and today's date in the corner along with a barcode and a price. The magazine is on a white shelf against a wall.
Source: @NanoBanana on X
1.15 Luxury Product Photography
Creates a floating luxury product shot with professional lighting and composition. Perfect for e-commerce and marketing.
Product:
[BRAND] [PRODUCT NAME] - [bottle shape], [label description], [liquid color]
Scene:
Luxury product shot floating on dark water with [flower type] in [colors] arranged around it.
[Lighting style - e.g., "golden hour glow" / "bright fresh light"] creates reflections and ripples across the water.
Mood & Style:
[Adjectives - e.g., "ethereal and luxurious" / "fresh and clean"], high-end commercial photography, [camera angle], shallow depth of field with soft bokeh background
Source: @AmirMushich on X
Category 2: Creative Experiments
These prompts push the boundaries of composition, crowd generation, minimalism, and temporal consistency.
2.1 "Where's Waldo" Style Crowd Scene
Tests the model's ability to handle dense crowds and specific character recognition.
A where is waldo image showing all Star Wars characters on Tatooine
Why it works: Simple prompts sometimes produce the best results when the model has clear source material to reference.
2.2 Droste Effect (Infinite Loop)
Demonstrates the model's ability to handle recursive image logic.
recursive image of an orange cat sitting in an office chair holding up an iPad. On the iPad is the same cat in the same scene holding up the same iPad. Repeated on each iPad.
2.3 Latitude/Longitude Location Generation
Generates a specific location and time based purely on coordinates.
Generate an image of what you would see at latitude [XX.XXXX] and longitude [YY.YYYY] at [TIME OF DAY]
2.4 Trading Card Design (Anime Style)
Creates collectible trading cards with specific visual aesthetics.
Core Instruction: A Japanese Ukiyoe style collectible trading card design, vertical composition. The illustration style needs to closely mimic the visual aesthetics of "Demon Slayer", features include: ink outlines with varying thickness, traditional woodblock print color schemes, and dramatic dynamic composition.
Subject Description: The card protagonist is {Character Name} (Title: {Hashira Name/Title}), in a dynamic fighting pose, holding {Weapon Description}. The character is performing {Breathing Style Move Name}, surrounded by {Visual Effect Description} (e.g., giant flames / water dragon / whirlwind), these effects need to be presented in Traditional Japanese Sumi-e style.
Background and Material: The background needs to blend textured Holographic Foil effect, shimmering beneath the traditional ink elements.
Source: @NanoBanana_labs on X
Category 3: Education & Knowledge
These prompts leverage the model's connection to Google Search for accurate, informative visuals.
3.1 Infographic Generation
Creates detailed infographics on any topic using the model's knowledge grounding.
Create an infographic that centrally displays the characteristics, temperament, common health issues, and feeding guide for the following dog breeds: Golden Retriever, Poodle, Corgi. The infographic needs to be clear and easy to compare.
3.2 Geography Manga
Creates educational content in manga format.
For NanoBanaPro (via GeminiPro), create a geography manga about [COUNTRY]. Define the design structure with panels showing:
1. Map overview with key landmarks labeled
2. Cultural highlights in manga style
3. Famous foods illustrated
4. Traditional clothing/customs
5. Fun facts panel
3.3 Chalkboard Art Documentation
Creates photorealistic documentation of chalkboard drawings, perfect for educational content.
{
"intent": "Photorealistic documentation of a specific chalkboard art piece featuring a single anime character, capturing the ephemeral nature of the medium within a classroom context.",
"frame": {
"aspect_ratio": "4:3",
"composition": "A centered medium shot focusing on the chalkboard mural. The composition includes the teacher's desk in the immediate foreground to provide scale, with the artwork of the single character dominating the background space.",
"style_mode": "documentary_realism, texture-focused, ambient naturalism"
},
"subject": {
"primary_subject": "A large-scale, intricate chalk drawing of [CHARACTER NAME] from '[ANIME TITLE]' on a standard green classroom blackboard.",
"visual_details": "The illustration depicts [CHARACTER] in a commanding pose, positioned centrally on the board.",
"medium_texture": "The image preserves the dusty, matte quality of the chalk. Visible hatching and cross-hatching strokes create shading. Smudged areas on the green slate indicate where colors have been blended by hand."
},
"environment": {
"location": "A standard Japanese school classroom.",
"foreground_elements": "A wooden teacher's desk occupies the lower foreground. Scattered across the surface are a yellow box of colored chalks, loose sticks of red, white, and blue pastel chalk, and a dust-covered black felt eraser.",
"atmosphere": "Quiet and academic, with a sense of stillness suggesting the room is currently unoccupied."
},
"lighting": {
"type": "Diffuse ambient classroom lighting.",
"quality": "Soft, nondirectional illumination provided by overhead fluorescent fixtures mixed with daylight from windows on the left.",
"color_temperature": "Neutral white, approximately 5000K"
},
"camera": {
"sensor_format": "35mm full-frame digital sensor.",
"lens": "35mm prime lens.",
"aperture": "f/5.6",
"depth_of_field": "Moderate depth of field, keeping the chalkboard drawing in sharp focus while allowing the foreground desk elements to soften slightly."
}
}
Source: @IamEmily2050 on X
Category 4: E-commerce & Virtual Studio
These prompts create professional product photography without physical setups.
4.1 Product Floating Shot
[PRODUCT] floating in mid-air against a pure white background.
Studio lighting from above creating soft shadows beneath.
Product rotated 15 degrees to show dimension.
Photorealistic, commercial photography, 4K, clean composition.
4.2 Lifestyle Product Photography
[PRODUCT] placed on a [SURFACE TYPE - marble countertop / wooden table / etc.]
surrounded by [COMPLEMENTARY ITEMS - fresh flowers / coffee beans / etc.]
Morning light streaming through a window from the left.
Shallow depth of field, bokeh background showing [ENVIRONMENT - modern kitchen / cozy living room].
Editorial style, high-end brand photography.
4.3 Product in Use
Close-up of hands holding [PRODUCT].
The hands belong to a [DEMOGRAPHIC - young professional / elderly person / etc.].
Focus on the interaction between hands and product.
Warm, natural lighting. Lifestyle photography style.
Show [SPECIFIC DETAIL - texture of product / label / unique feature].
Category 5: Workplace & Productivity
5.1 Presentation Slide Visual
Clean case-style visual layout. Structured grid composition, subtle abstract data cues (lines, blocks, rhythm), neutral professional color palette, soft lighting with no dramatic contrast, designed to feel credible, calm, and serious, like a consulting-grade presentation cover.
5.2 Team Photo Generation
Professional group photo of [NUMBER] diverse colleagues in a modern office setting.
They are standing in a natural, relaxed formation.
Everyone is dressed in smart casual attire.
Large windows in the background showing city skyline.
Warm, welcoming lighting. Corporate photography style.
All faces should be distinct and professional-looking.
Category 6: Photo Editing & Restoration
6.1 Old Photo Restoration
Restore this old, damaged photograph while preserving the original subject and composition.
- Remove scratches, tears, and discoloration
- Enhance faded areas while maintaining authentic vintage feel
- Sharpen facial features while keeping period-appropriate softness
- Color correct if originally color, or enhance contrast if black and white
- Preserve any text or writing visible in the original
6.2 Background Replacement
Keep the subject from the uploaded image exactly as they appear.
Replace the background with [NEW BACKGROUND DESCRIPTION].
Match the lighting on the subject to the new environment.
Ensure natural shadow placement.
Seamless compositing with no visible edges.
6.3 Style Transfer
Transform this photo into [STYLE - watercolor painting / oil painting / pencil sketch / etc.] while maintaining:
- Exact facial features and likeness
- Original composition and pose
- Key details like clothing and accessories
Apply visible [brush strokes / pencil marks / etc.] appropriate to the medium.
[ARTIST NAME] style if applicable.
Category 7: Interior Design
7.1 Room Visualization
Photorealistic interior design rendering of a [ROOM TYPE - living room / bedroom / kitchen].
Style: [DESIGN STYLE - minimalist Scandinavian / mid-century modern / industrial / etc.]
Key furniture: [LIST ITEMS]
Color palette: [COLORS]
Natural light from [DIRECTION] through large windows.
Plants and subtle decor details.
Shot from [ANGLE - corner / straight on / etc.] at eye level.
7.2 Before/After Renovation
Show the same room from the exact same angle in two states:
BEFORE: [Current condition - dated wallpaper, old carpet, etc.]
AFTER: [Renovated state - modern finishes, new flooring, etc.]
Maintain identical camera position, lighting direction, and room dimensions.
Realistic architectural photography style.
Category 8: Social Media & Marketing
8.1 Instagram Story Template
Vertical 9:16 format image for Instagram Story.
[SUBJECT/PRODUCT] as the focal point.
Space at top and bottom for text overlay (leave these areas less detailed).
Vibrant, eye-catching colors that pop on mobile.
[MOOD - energetic / calm / luxurious / playful].
On-trend aesthetic: [SPECIFIC TREND - clean girl / dark academia / cottagecore / etc.]
8.2 YouTube Thumbnail
16:9 YouTube thumbnail showing:
- [MAIN SUBJECT] with exaggerated, surprised expression
- Bold, contrasting colors (typically yellow/red/blue)
- Clear visual hierarchy with subject taking up 60% of frame
- Space on right side for text overlay
- High saturation, high contrast
- Dramatic lighting with rim light
- Clean, uncluttered background in [COLOR]
8.3 Event Promotional Image
Promotional image for [EVENT TYPE - concert / conference / product launch].
Featured: [MAIN VISUAL ELEMENT]
Venue/setting: [DESCRIPTION]
Mood: [EXCITING / PROFESSIONAL / INTIMATE / etc.]
Leave clear space for:
- Event title (top)
- Date and time (bottom)
- Logo placement (corner)
Aspect ratio: [SPECIFY]
Category 9: Daily Life & Translation
9.1 Text Translation in Images
Take the image and translate all [SOURCE LANGUAGE] text to [TARGET LANGUAGE].
Maintain:
- Original font style and size where possible
- Text placement and alignment
- All other visual elements unchanged
- Proper grammar and natural phrasing in target language
9.2 Menu/Sign Localization
Translate all text in this [menu / sign / poster] from [SOURCE] to [TARGET].
Keep the exact same design, colors, and layout.
Adjust text sizing only if necessary for fit.
Use appropriate fonts for the target language.
Category 10: Social Networking & Avatars
10.1 Consistent Character Avatar
Create a [STYLE - anime / cartoon / realistic / etc.] avatar of the person in the reference image.
Maintain:
- Exact facial features and proportions
- Distinctive characteristics (glasses, beard, hairstyle, etc.)
- Overall likeness that is immediately recognizable
Style specifications:
- [ART STYLE DETAILS]
- Clean lines
- Suitable for profile picture use
- Transparent or solid color background
10.2 Character in Different Scenarios
Using the character from the reference image, create a scene where they are:
[ACTIVITY - working at a desk / playing guitar / cooking / etc.]
Setting: [ENVIRONMENT]
Maintain 100% facial consistency with the reference.
Style: [REALISTIC / ILLUSTRATED / etc.]
Mood: [HAPPY / FOCUSED / RELAXED / etc.]
Want to Go Deeper?
This article only scratches the surface of what’s inside the repository.
👉 Visit the Awesome Nano Banana Pro GitHub repository to explore the full, continuously updated prompt collection:
Inside the repo, you’ll find:
- hundreds of additional prompts not covered here
- well-structured categories by style and use case
- frequent community updates and new techniques
If you want to truly understand how Nano Banana Pro “thinks” and consistently get high-end results, this repository is essential reading.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nano Banana Pro and how is it different from regular Nano Banana?
Nano Banana Pro is Google's advanced AI image generation model built on Gemini 3 Pro, released in November 2025. The original Nano Banana uses Gemini 2.5 Flash Image and is optimized for speed and casual creativity. Nano Banana Pro provides higher fidelity results, better text rendering in multiple languages, superior character consistency, and connection to Google Search for factually accurate content.
Where can I access Nano Banana Pro?
The easiest access point is the Gemini app. Select "Create images" from the tools menu and choose "Thinking" from the model dropdown. The model is also available in Google AI Studio for developers, Google Workspace tools like Slides and Vids for business users, and through the Vertex AI API for enterprise applications.
Are these prompts free to use?
Yes. The Awesome Nano Banana Pro repository uses an MIT license, which permits free use, modification, and redistribution for personal and commercial projects.
Do I need technical knowledge to use these prompts?
Not necessarily. Many prompts can be copied directly and used without modification. However, understanding basic photography concepts helps you modify prompts effectively and understand why certain specifications produce certain results.
Why do some prompts use JSON format?
JSON format breaks complex prompts into discrete, labeled components that are easier to modify systematically. This structure forces comprehensive thinking about all elements of an image and produces more consistent results.
How do I maintain facial consistency when using my own photos?
Include explicit instructions like "Keep the facial features of the person in the uploaded image exactly consistent" or "preserve_original: true" in JSON prompts. You may need multiple generations to get a satisfactory match.
Can I use generated images commercially?
Google's terms of service govern commercial use. Generally, images generated through official Google products are suitable for commercial use. All images include SynthID watermarks that identify them as AI-generated.
How often is the repository updated?
The repository receives regular updates with new prompts and techniques. Following the repository on GitHub provides notifications when new content is added.
What if a prompt doesn't work as expected?
First, try the prompt exactly as written to establish a baseline. If results are unsatisfactory, make small modifications and observe how outputs change. Ensure you're using Nano Banana Pro rather than the original Nano Banana model.
Where can I find the full repository?
The Awesome Nano Banana Pro repository is available at github.com/ZeroLu/awesome-nanobanana-pro with over 8,700 stars and active community contributions. The associated website at nanobananaproprompts.com provides a visual way to browse and test prompts directly.
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