What visual goals is this prompt best for?

Portrait studies, beauty concepts, and tightly framed editorial references. Reference-image workflows where identity, product shape, or silhouette should survive the restyle. Clean studio results where spacing, surfaces, and product separation need to read immediately.

What common mistakes should be avoided when using this prompt?

Ignoring the recommended 9:16 crop on the first run. The prompt's composition cues were written for that frame. Using a muddy reference image and expecting the prompt to repair identity, silhouette, or packaging structure on its own. Dropping the lighting or backdrop cues too early. Those clauses usually carry most of the mood and depth.

What are the recommended aspect ratio and settings?

Recommended aspect ratio is 9:16 using Nano Banana Pro. Negative prompt filters include: ugly, deformed, low quality, blurry, text, watermark, worst quality, low res.

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Ratio 9:16Image-to-Image

Creator Reference:@Giulia_4i

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Two buns on top of the head

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Lake day! The water looks a bit dark, but it’s totally clean, don’t worry! 💛🌼 💗 Ariana Grande, Hailee Steinfeld and Perrie Edwards Nano Banana 2 🍌 via Gemini App Prompt 👇 { "type": "image_prompt", "description": { "subject": { "identity": "[NAME]", "appearance": { "expression": "Serene expression", "hair": { "style": "Two buns on top of the head", "details": "Long loose and flowing strands" }, "makeup": { "style": "Soft makeup", "blush": "Delicate pink blush" }, "skin": { "texture": "Natural wet texture", "details": [ "Visible water droplets", "Radiant natural glow" ] } } }, "clothing": { "outfit": "Vibrant metallic yellow swimsuit", "additional_elements": [ "White flowing ruffled fabric attached around the hips", "Fabric floating gracefully in the water" ] }, "pose": { "body_position": "Lying on her back floating on the water surface", "arms": "Arms relaxed at the sides with slightly open hands", "legs": "Right knee slightly bent over the left leg", "head": "Face directed straight upward toward the camera" }, "environment": { "location": "Dark and clear lake", "elements": [ "White water lilies", "Scattered white flower petals on the water surface" ] }, "lighting": { "type": "Natural late-morning sunlight", "characteristics": [ "Soft and bright lighting", "Strong specular reflections on metallic fabric", "Highlights on hair", "Highlights on wet skin", "Deep rich shadows in the dark water" ] }, "mood": [ "Serene", "Ethereal", "Magical", "Peaceful" ], "technical": { "composition": { "camera_angle": "Top-down overhead shot", "framing": "Waist-up composition including surrounding nature" }, "camera_settings": { "lens": "35mm", "aperture": "f/5.6", "iso": "200", "shutter_speed": "1/500s", "filter": "Circular Polarizer (CPL)" }, "camera_purpose": { "lens": "Capture both subject and surrounding environment without edge distortion", "aperture": "Keep subject and flowers in sharp focus", "shutter_speed": "Freeze subtle water movement", "filter": "Reduce surface reflections and reveal underwater colors" }, "quality": { "resolution": "High photographic resolution", "focus": "Sharp focus on the eyes", "details": [ "Wet skin textures clearly visible", "Metallic fabric texture captured accurately", "Strong light and shadow contrast" ] }, "aspect_ratio": "9:16" } } }

Optimal Generation Parameters

Aspect Ratio

9:16

ModelNano Banana Pro

Aesthetic Keynotes35mm Film, Minimalist, Moody, Fashion

#portrait #woman #man #character #retro #fantasy #minimalist #nature

Test & Generate with GPT Image 2

Prompt tokens and APIMart GPT Image 2 are pre-loaded. Customize or click generate.

Lake day! The water looks a bit dark, but it’s totally clean, don’t worry!

💛🌼 💗 Ariana Grande, Hailee Steinfeld and Perrie Edwards

Nano Banana 2 🍌 via Gemini App

Prompt 👇

{
  "type": "image_prompt",
  "description": {
    "subject": {
      "identity": "[NAME]",
      "appearance": {
        "expression": "Serene expression",
        "hair": {
          "style": "Two buns on top of the head",
          "details": "Long loose and flowing strands"
        },
        "makeup": {
          "style": "Soft makeup",
          "blush": "Delicate pink blush"
        },
        "skin": {
          "texture": "Natural wet texture",
          "details": [
            "Visible water droplets",
            "Radiant natural glow"
          ]
        }
      }
    },

"clothing": {
      "outfit": "Vibrant metallic yellow swimsuit",
      "additional_elements": [
        "White flowing ruffled fabric attached around the hips",
        "Fabric floating gracefully in the water"
      ]
    },

"pose": {
      "body_position": "Lying on her back floating on the water surface",
      "arms": "Arms relaxed at the sides with slightly open hands",
      "legs": "Right knee slightly bent over the left leg",
      "head": "Face directed straight upward toward the camera"
    },

"environment": {
      "location": "Dark and clear lake",
      "elements": [
        "White water lilies",
        "Scattered white flower petals on the water surface"
      ]
    },

"lighting": {
      "type": "Natural late-morning sunlight",
      "characteristics": [
        "Soft and bright lighting",
        "Strong specular reflections on metallic fabric",
        "Highlights on hair",
        "Highlights on wet skin",
        "Deep rich shadows in the dark water"
      ]
    },

"mood": [
      "Serene",
      "Ethereal",
      "Magical",
      "Peaceful"
    ],

"technical": {
      "composition": {
        "camera_angle": "Top-down overhead shot",
        "framing": "Waist-up composition including surrounding nature"
      },

"camera_settings": {
        "lens": "35mm",
        "aperture": "f/5.6",
        "iso": "200",
        "shutter_speed": "1/500s",
        "filter": "Circular Polarizer (CPL)"
      },

"camera_purpose": {
        "lens": "Capture both subject and surrounding environment without edge distortion",
        "aperture": "Keep subject and flowers in sharp focus",
        "shutter_speed": "Freeze subtle water movement",
        "filter": "Reduce surface reflections and reveal underwater colors"
      },

"quality": {
        "resolution": "High photographic resolution",
        "focus": "Sharp focus on the eyes",
        "details": [
          "Wet skin textures clearly visible",
          "Metallic fabric texture captured accurately",
          "Strong light and shadow contrast"
        ]
      },

"aspect_ratio": "9:16"
    }
  }
}

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Creative Blueprint & Recipe Breakdown

How to Master & Adapt This Visual

Professional prompts rely on modular tokens. Use this recipe breakdown to swap subjects, control studio lighting, and eliminate common AI artifacts.

Prompt Variables Blueprint (What to Customize First)

Iterate on one variable group at a time to maintain stylistic consistency:

1Change the subject block first: { "type": "image_prompt", "description": { "subject": { "identity": "[NAME]", "appearance": { "expression":...

2Adjust the mood through light and backdrop cues: 6", "iso": "200", "shutter_speed": "1/500s", "filter": "Circular Polarizer (CPL)" }, "camera_purpose": { "lens":...

3Keep the finish constraints aligned while you test variants: 6", "iso": "200", "shutter_speed": "1/500s", "filter": "Circular Polarizer (CPL)" }, "camera_purpose": { "lens":...

3 Style Recipes

Swap the subject, keep the frameRecipe #1

Replace { "type": "image_prompt", "description": { "subject": { "identity": "[name]",... with your own subject while leaving the camera and composition cues intact.

Retune the mood, not the structureRecipe #2

Keep the subject block, then rewrite 6", "iso": "200", "shutter_speed": "1/500s", "filter": "circular polarizer (cpl)" },... to move the image into a new lighting setup.

Push the restyle with a cleaner referenceRecipe #3

Start from a sharper or more contrasty source image, then edit finish descriptors only after subject preservation is stable.

Production Quality Guide: Best Use vs. Pitfalls

Ideal Use Cases (Where it Shines)

•Portrait studies, beauty concepts, and tightly framed editorial references.
•Reference-image workflows where identity, product shape, or silhouette should survive the restyle.
•Clean studio results where spacing, surfaces, and product separation need to read immediately.
✓Start with a sharp reference image. This prompt is written to preserve source identity, silhouette, or product structure before stylization.
✓Use 9:16 on the first run, then test alternate crops after the base composition is working.
✓Lock the environment before fine styling changes: { "type": "image_prompt", "description": { "subject": { "identity": "[NAME]", "appearance": {...

Pitfalls to Avoid (Common Mistakes)

!Ignoring the recommended 9:16 crop on the first run. The prompt's composition cues were written for that frame.
!Using a muddy reference image and expecting the prompt to repair identity, silhouette, or packaging structure on its own.
!Dropping the lighting or backdrop cues too early. Those clauses usually carry most of the mood and depth.
✕Skip if: You need a wide environment shot or multiple subjects competing for attention in the same frame.
✕Skip if: You need to begin with a radically different crop than 9:16 instead of honoring the existing composition hints.
✕Skip if: Your reference image is low-resolution, badly lit, or cluttered enough to break subject preservation.

Technical Analysis & How This Prompt Works

Two buns on top of the head. Best in 9:16. Built for reference-image workflows.

Use a clean reference image with obvious subject edges and readable facial or product details before you start changing the styling. Keep the generator on 9:16 for the closest match. The mood is anchored by { "type": "image_prompt", "description": { "subject": { "identity": "[name]", "appearance": {...

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