AI Portraits in Focus: 15+ Gemini Nano Banana Pro Photo Editing Prompts for Realistic, Detail-Rich Faces
Bring-your-face, DSLR-level portraits are now possible for anyone with just a text prompt and Gemini Nano Banana Pro. These 15+ photo editing prompts are built to give you ultra-realistic portrait photos, sharp eyes, natural skin texture, creamy bokeh, and accurate lighting, without needing a studio, expensive lens, or advanced retouching skills.
With Nano Banana Pro’s upgraded image model, you can control camera angles, depth of field, and color grading like a pro, simply by describing the shot you want in plain language.
Whether you are upgrading your social media DP, building a portfolio, or creating cinematic thumbnails, these prompts help you move from flat, normal photos to lifelike, 4K-quality portraits that look like real photography.
This article will give you 15+ ready-to-use Nano Banana Pro prompts specifically tuned for realistic portrait editing. You can use them to enhance existing photos or generate fresh portraits from scratch, while still maintaining character consistency and natural expression.
Just copy, paste, and tweak a few details such as age, outfit, background, or mood, and Nano Banana Pro handles the rest, lighting, focus, skin, and atmosphere, so your portraits look polished yet still authentically human.
How to create realistic portraits (simple steps)
- Open Gemini and select the Nano Banana Pro / “Create images” option from the tools or model dropdown.
- For editing, upload your existing portrait photo; for a fresh portrait, skip upload and start with only a text prompt.
- Paste one of the “realistic portrait” prompts, then specify key details like gender, age, background, and style (e.g., photorealistic, 4K, soft bokeh).
- Click Generate and wait for Nano Banana Pro to create or edit the image; if the result is close but not perfect, refine the prompt (change lighting, angle, expression) and regenerate.
- Download the final image in high resolution (2K or 4K, if available) and use it for your DP, social posts, thumbnails, or print content.
Tips and tricks for ultra-realistic results
- Use photography language: mention lens and lighting terms like “50mm f/1.8, shallow depth of field, golden hour backlight, cinematic color grading” to push the model toward true photo-style results.
- Keep identity consistent when editing real faces by saying, “keep the same face and proportions, only improve lighting and background,” so the model enhances instead of replacing the person.
- Start simple and layer detail: first get a clean, natural portrait (good skin, neutral background), then in follow-up prompts add mood (rainy, neon, sunset), wardrobe, and finer touches like film grain or HDR contrast.
- Avoid overloading the prompt with too many adjectives; focus on 4–6 key aspects: subject description, camera/angle, lighting, background, mood, and quality (e.g., “8K, photorealistic”).
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Gemini Nano Banana Pro Photo Editing Prompts for Realistic Portrait Photos to Enhance Your Images with Stunning Detail and Precision
Prompt 1:
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"Create a professional, high-quality portrait featuring a distinguished man (based on the uploaded photo). He has silver/grey hair and a serious, focused expression. He is dressed in an elegant black tuxedo, with a white shirt, cufflinks, a black bow tie, and sunglasses, exuding a suave and sophisticated look. The photo captures a dynamic moment where he is throwing or manipulating a fan of playing cards (specifically, cards with the red heart suit visible) into the air with his left hand. Several cards are suspended mid-air, creating a sense of action and showmanship, suggesting a magician, card shark, or high-stakes gambler. The setting includes a gambling or card table with dark felt partially visible in the foreground, and the background hints at a luxurious, well-lit interior, possibly a high-end casino room or stately home, with framed pictures and fine furniture subtly blurred. The overall mood is one of elegance, suspense, and cool confidence."
Prompt 2:
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"Create a cinematic fashion studio hyper-realistic portrait of a person sitting on a tall stool in a minimalist studio. They are wearing a navy blue tailored suit with cropped trousers, a white t-shirt, and white formal sneakers, with no socks. Their arms are crossed, leaning slightly forward, displaying a confident expression. The background is a solid blue (273b91). The image should showcase ultra-detailed fabric textures, realistic lighting, and fashion editorial quality. The face features should remain exactly as original."
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"Create a photorealistic portrait of a person sitting on a chair, seen through a blurred modern keyhole spotlight in a minimalist tech room. They are wearing a navy blue suit and a white t-shirt, just thinking under neon lights. Their body is turned to the side, but their face is looking directly at the camera, with a thoughtful expression and a slight smile. The scene should feature tech lighting with contrast and shadows, a shallow depth of field, and a film noir vibe. The face should be highly detailed and realistic, with editorial-style photography quality. The image should be captured in 8K UHD, with cinematic lighting, HDR, and a DSLR 50mm lens. Aspect ratio: 1:1. Use the attached image for reference for facial features."
Negative Prompts: Low quality, blurry, mutated hand, disfigured face, poor suit fit, childish setting, soft focus, incorrect colors, text, bad posture.
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Prompt 4:
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"Create a hyper-photorealistic portrait of a handsome man sitting in the driver's seat of a vintage blue car, next to the window. The shot is viewed from a slightly high angle outside the windshield, showing a bit of the window and the depth of field outside. He is wearing a navy blue leather jacket over a white shirt, with visible navy blue striped trousers. His right hand is near his mouth, while his left hand rests on the steering wheel. The car's interior features navy blue leather seats and a prominent gear stick. Bright sunlight illuminates the scene, casting reflections on the car's interior surfaces."
Prompt 5:
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"Create a cinematic 8K dark-toned close-up photo of a stylish man sitting casually on the hood of a Ferrari 458 BLUE, parked on a downtown Dubai street. The camera angle is slightly low, zoomed in on the man's upper body and face (KEEP FACE FEATURES AS ORIGINAL), with blurred streetlights and buildings in the background. He is wearing a navy blue jacket, a white t-shirt, slim-fit dark blue jeans, and white sneakers, looking up at the camera with confidence and a slight smile. The car's side reflections create a luxury cinematic glow."
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"A portrait of a beautiful woman with long, wavy dark brown hair, featuring warm brown eyes, well-defined eyebrows, glowing bronzed skin, and glossy nude lips. She is wearing large gold floral statement earrings and a matching gold floral ring on her right hand, which has a French manicure and is gently touching her shoulder. She is dressed in a vibrant lime green feathered off-the-shoulder top. The background is a dark, blurred bokeh of warm light circles. Soft, glamorous studio lighting highlights her features. Don't change the face, make sure the face is the same."
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Prompt 7:
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"Elegant natural makeup, warm and luminous skin; long hair with polished waves and a side part; soft, neutral tones dominate the scene, with whites and beiges accented by natural green and brown touches in the blurred background; wearing a structured white polo dress and a light fine-knit cardigan casually draped over the shoulders; seated with crossed legs, maintaining a chic and relaxed posture; the setting is an outdoor tennis club bleacher; the atmosphere is effortless, sophisticated, luxurious, and relaxed, with a European summer vibe; soft, diffused lighting with a warm color temperature; accessories include large 'old money' style sunglasses, a structured light-colored designer handbag (like a Hermès Birkin or Celine Triomphe), and a classic tennis racket, all arranged in an editorial composition with hyper-realistic style."
Prompt 8:
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"Hairstyle that draws attention, with hair cascading over one shoulder. Dramatic smoky eye makeup with winged eyeliner, voluminous lashes, and well-defined eyebrows. Lips with nude matte lipstick and subtle contouring. The makeup has a luminous skin finish with contoured cheeks and blush. The scene's colors are predominantly white and silver-gray, with golden details in the accessories. The outfit features a white top with a heart-shaped neckline, stitching that mimics fins, and a structured look made from a smooth, matte fabric (such as synthetic leather or thickened satin). High-waisted white trousers with a tailored cut, made from the same smooth, matte fabric as the top. The pose is standing with a confident and elegant posture. The head is slightly tilted to the right with direct eye contact with the camera. The right hand is placed on the waist with the thumb visible, while the left hand holds a small handbag by the side of the body. The style is modern and sophisticated, with warm golden tones in the accessories. The golden earrings are shaped like the letter G, a golden wristwatch with a chain link bracelet, and a small, structured white shoulder bag with crocodile texture and a golden chain strap."
Prompt 9:
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"Glamorous makeup featuring strong winged eyeliner, defined dark eyeshadow, and full, prominent eyelashes. Well-groomed brows, contoured cheeks with subtle blush, radiant skin finish, and overlined glossy nude-pink lips. Long, voluminous hair styled in classic Hollywood waves, parted to the side, with floor-length elegance. The woman wears an elegant gown made of smooth, fluid soft pink fabric with a subtle sheen, featuring a high ruched turtleneck and long, cape-like sleeves that drape gracefully. She poses confidently and elegantly with both hands placed on her hips/lower waist, fingers slightly splayed, wrists bent, and her head tilted slightly while looking directly at the camera. The setting is an indoor modern minimalist space with a plain warm-toned wall and a large window showing a dark exterior view with a grid pattern. The atmosphere is glamorous, sophisticated, and chic, with soft diffused front lighting and subtle edge lighting, creating a polished, studio-like look. The warm color temperature complements sparkling stud earrings, multiple ornate rings on both hands, including a prominent yellow/champagne stone ring, a delicate diamond-studded serpent-like bracelet on the left wrist, and manicured nails with natural nude polish. Visible forearm tattoos are also present."
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Prompt 10:
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"Create an elegant and polished portrait with defined arched eyebrows, soft brown eyeshadow, subtle winged eyeliner, mascara, and matte nude taupe lipstick. The makeup should showcase a flawless complexion with soft contour and a subtle glow. The hair is long, voluminous, and wavy, styled with a side part, cascading over the shoulders. The background should be neutral light gray with white, lime green, and black clothing accents, complemented by gold jewelry. The subject is wearing a tailored white blazer made of smooth suiting fabric, worn open with sleeves slightly rolled up, over a V-neck lime green ribbed knit top and black tailored pants. The subject is standing, facing forward with their head tilted slightly to the right, looking directly at the camera. Hands are clasped loosely in front of the body at hip level, fingers gently resting one over the other. The background should be a plain studio setting with soft diffused studio lighting creating even illumination and flattering highlights, with a neutral to slightly warm color temperature. Accessories include a thick layered gold choker necklace, small gold loop earrings, a delicate gold ring on the left hand, and a wide textured gold cuff bracelet on the right wrist."
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"A hyper-realistic, full-body photograph of a stylish couple standing on a grassy lawn at night in a tropical resort setting. The man is muscular with a groomed beard and short dark faded hair, featuring visible tattoos on his full left arm. He is wearing a textured lime-green open-knit short-sleeve shirt, unbuttoned at the top to reveal his chest, paired with loose-fitting white textured wide-leg trousers and black shoes. The woman stands next to him holding his hand; she has long dark wavy hair and is wearing a floor-length slip dress with a vibrant sunset gradient pattern that fades from hot pink at the top to orange and peach tones at the bottom. She is smiling gently and wearing gold bracelets. The background features tall palm trees, soft grass, and modern vertical garden lights illuminating the scene against a dark night sky. High definition, cinematic lighting, flash photography style. Don't change the face, make sure the face is the same."
Prompt 12:
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"A low-angle photograph capturing a couple sitting outdoors, looking into each other's eyes and smiling lovingly. Their hands are raised above their heads, forming a heart shape against a bright blue sky filled with scattered wispy clouds and strong sunlight creating a lens flare. The man on the right has a full beard and curly dark hair, wearing a textured cream-colored knit sweater, a silver watch on his left wrist, and a bracelet. The woman on the left has long dark hair and is wearing a light-colored button-up shirt. Green tree leaves and branches frame the top left corner of the shot. The lighting is bright and natural, coming from behind them. Don't change the face, make sure the face is the same."
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Prompt 13:
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"A warm, golden hour photograph of a joyful couple embracing outdoors by a body of water. The man, with short dark hair and a beard, is sitting behind the woman, wrapping his arms around her. He is wearing a white short-sleeved collared shirt and light-colored trousers, looking at her with a loving smile. The woman has long brown hair and is wearing a white, short-sleeved dress. She is looking back at him, smiling. Her hands are clasped over his arms, and a ring is visible on her finger. They are sitting on green grass, with the setting sun creating a strong lens flare and a glowing, blurred background of trees and water. The lighting is soft and romantic. Don't change the face, make sure the face is the same."
Prompt 14:
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"A candid photograph of a couple from the given image standing close together in a dimly lit party venue. The man with a beard and short faded haircut wears a light beige unbuttoned shirt and a gold chain, looking fondly at the woman. The woman has long dark hair and is wearing a vibrant red saree with gold embroidered trim, smiling gently at the camera. They are surrounded by decorations, including clusters of purple and metallic gold balloons and a circular overhead lighting structure. In the background, there is a neon sign that says "Happy Birthday" and a neon star shape. The lighting is warm and moody. Don't change the face, make sure the face is the same."
Prompt 15:
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"A low-angle, sunlit photograph of a joyous couple embracing outdoors. The woman, with her eyes closed and head tilted back in laughter, has long, wavy blonde hair and is wearing a strapless white dress, necklaces, and bracelets. The man, with messy blonde hair, is wearing a white tank top and dark trousers, holding her close and smiling down at her. Both are wearing rings on their left hands. The background features a soft blue sky with light clouds and a hint of green foliage from trees or hills. The overall mood is carefree and happy, with natural lighting. Don't change the face, make sure the face is the same."
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