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. Cinematic, mood-first outputs where light direction carries a lot of the final image quality.

What common mistakes should be avoided when using this prompt?

Ignoring the recommended 3:4 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.

What are the recommended aspect ratio and settings?

Recommended aspect ratio is 3:4 using Nano Banana Pro. Negative prompt filters include: ugly, deformed, low quality, blurry, text, watermark, worst quality, low res.

Prompt Showcase/Me my bestie making the most

Verified Prompt Recipe

Ratio 3:4Image-to-Image

Creator Reference:@GlenaJenne

Original Post

Me my bestie making the most

Copy this Nano Banana Pro reference-guided prompt to create character portraits in studio setups with photorealistic detail and cinematic lighting. Best in...

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Me & my bestie - making the most of the last hours of the day like it’s our own little main character moment ✨ @sydney_sweeney Nano banana pro prompt : { "photo_type": "Elevator mirror selfie (real iPhone capture, indoor neutral lighting)", "subjects": { "count": 2, "faces": { "description": "Use 2 uploaded reference images, keep identity exact, no smoothing, no reshaping, no facial edits, preserve exact facial structure, skin tone, eyes, lips" }, "pose_description": "two friends standing close in elevator mirror, right subject holding phone taking selfie, left subject slightly leaning with one leg bent upward and one arm raised", "expressions": [ "right: excited open smile, candid energy", "left: playful pout expression" ], "body_language": [ "relaxed posture", "casual friendly closeness", "slight asymmetry", "not perfectly posed" ] }, "clothing": { "details": [ "left: red puffer jacket, grey sweatpants, sneakers, shoulder bag", "right: light cropped top, grey joggers, hoodie layer, handbag", "natural fabric folds and creases", "realistic outfit texture" ] }, "lighting": { "type": "elevator indoor lighting", "setup": [ "top ceiling lights", "metal wall reflections", "slight uneven brightness across faces" ], "effects": [ "soft highlights on forehead and cheeks", "shadow under chin", "slight dull metallic reflection", "not perfectly balanced light" ], "color_temperature": "neutral 3800K to 4200K" }, "phone_capture": { "details": [ "visible iPhone in hand", "mirror reflection framing", "slight wide lens distortion", "handheld imperfect angle" ] }, "camera": { "type": "smartphone camera", "lens": "26mm wide", "settings": { "aperture": "f/1.8", "iso": "ISO 200-600", "shutter_speed": "1/40s" }, "focus": "slightly imperfect focus", "sensor_behavior": [ "minor grain", "shadow noise", "slight softness" ] }, "skin_realism": { "details": [ "visible pores", "natural shine", "uneven texture", "no airbrushing" ] }, "hair": { "details": [ "natural loose strands", "slight frizz", "not perfectly styled" ] }, "background": { "setting": "elevator interior", "details": [ "metal reflective walls", "panel lines visible", "subtle scratches or texture", "real depth from reflection" ] }, "color_grading": { "style": "raw phone photo", "rules": [ "no heavy filters", "neutral tone", "natural contrast", "not cinematic" ] }, "imperfections": [ "grain", "lighting imbalance", "minor blur", "lens distortion" ], "composition": { "camera_angle": "mirror selfie angle", "framing": "tight mid-body framing", "depth": "both subjects clear, slight background softness" }, "resolution_and_aspect_ratio": "4K, 4:5", "vibe": "casual friends moment, fun, unfiltered, spontaneous", "strict_rules": { "must_have": [ "mirror selfie look", "phone visible", "reference faces unchanged", "real skin texture", "imperfect lighting" ], "avoid": [ "studio lighting", "perfect symmetry", "over editing", "plastic skin", "cinematic grading" ] }, "final_director_notes": "Make it feel like a real elevator selfie between friends. Keep natural imperfections and avoid any artificial polish."

Optimal Generation Parameters

Aspect Ratio

3:4

ModelNano Banana Pro

Aesthetic KeynotesPhotorealistic, Cinematic, Fashion, Studio

#portrait #man #group #selfie #character #photorealistic #cinematic #retro

Test & Generate with GPT Image 2

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

Me & my bestie - making the most of the last hours of the day like it’s our own little main character moment ✨
@sydney_sweeney

Nano banana pro prompt :

{ "photo_type": "Elevator mirror selfie (real iPhone capture, indoor neutral lighting)",
"subjects": { "count": 2,
"faces": {
  "description": "Use 2 uploaded reference images, keep identity exact, no smoothing, no reshaping, no facial edits, preserve exact facial structure, skin tone, eyes, lips"
},

"pose_description": "two friends standing close in elevator mirror, right subject holding phone taking selfie, left subject slightly leaning with one leg bent upward and one arm raised",

"expressions": [
  "right: excited open smile, candid energy",
  "left: playful pout expression"
],

"body_language": [
  "relaxed posture",
  "casual friendly closeness",
  "slight asymmetry",
  "not perfectly posed"
]
},
"clothing": { "details": [ "left: red puffer jacket, grey sweatpants, sneakers, shoulder bag", "right: light cropped top, grey joggers, hoodie layer, handbag", "natural fabric folds and creases", "realistic outfit texture" ] },
"lighting": { "type": "elevator indoor lighting",
"setup": [
  "top ceiling lights",
  "metal wall reflections",
  "slight uneven brightness across faces"
],

"effects": [
  "soft highlights on forehead and cheeks",
  "shadow under chin",
  "slight dull metallic reflection",
  "not perfectly balanced light"
],

"color_temperature": "neutral 3800K to 4200K"
},
"phone_capture": { "details": [ "visible iPhone in hand", "mirror reflection framing", "slight wide lens distortion", "handheld imperfect angle" ] },
"camera": { "type": "smartphone camera",
"lens": "26mm wide",

"settings": {
  "aperture": "f/1.8",
  "iso": "ISO 200-600",
  "shutter_speed": "1/40s"
},

"focus": "slightly imperfect focus",

"sensor_behavior": [
  "minor grain",
  "shadow noise",
  "slight softness"
]
},
"skin_realism": { "details": [ "visible pores", "natural shine", "uneven texture", "no airbrushing" ] },
"hair": { "details": [ "natural loose strands", "slight frizz", "not perfectly styled" ] },
"background": { "setting": "elevator interior",
"details": [
  "metal reflective walls",
  "panel lines visible",
  "subtle scratches or texture",
  "real depth from reflection"
]
},
"color_grading": { "style": "raw phone photo",
"rules": [
  "no heavy filters",
  "neutral tone",
  "natural contrast",
  "not cinematic"
]
},
"imperfections": [ "grain", "lighting imbalance", "minor blur", "lens distortion" ],
"composition": { "camera_angle": "mirror selfie angle", "framing": "tight mid-body framing", "depth": "both subjects clear, slight background softness" },
"resolution_and_aspect_ratio": "4K, 4:5",
"vibe": "casual friends moment, fun, unfiltered, spontaneous",
"strict_rules": { "must_have": [ "mirror selfie look", "phone visible", "reference faces unchanged", "real skin texture", "imperfect lighting" ],
"avoid": [
  "studio lighting",
  "perfect symmetry",
  "over editing",
  "plastic skin",
  "cinematic grading"
]
},
"final_director_notes": "Make it feel like a real elevator selfie between friends. Keep natural imperfections and avoid any artificial polish."

Me my bestie making the most

Nano Banana 2

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: Use 2 uploaded reference images, keep identity exact, no smoothing, no reshaping, no facial edits, preserve exact facial...

2Adjust the mood through light and backdrop cues: Use 2 uploaded reference images, keep identity exact, no smoothing, no reshaping, no facial edits, preserve exact facial...

3Keep the finish constraints aligned while you test variants: Use 2 uploaded reference images, keep identity exact, no smoothing, no reshaping, no facial edits, preserve exact facial...

3 Style Recipes

Swap the subject, keep the frameRecipe #1

Replace use 2 uploaded reference images, keep identity exact, no smoothing, no reshaping, no... 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 use 2 uploaded reference images, keep identity exact, no smoothing, no reshaping, no... 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.
•Cinematic, mood-first outputs where light direction carries a lot of the final image quality.
✓Start with a sharp reference image. This prompt is written to preserve source identity, silhouette, or product structure before stylization.
✓Use 3:4 on the first run, then test alternate crops after the base composition is working.
✓Lock the environment before fine styling changes: Use 2 uploaded reference images, keep identity exact, no smoothing, no reshaping, no facial edits, preserve...

Pitfalls to Avoid (Common Mistakes)

!Ignoring the recommended 3:4 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.
✕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 3:4 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

Copy this Nano Banana Pro reference-guided prompt to create character portraits in studio setups with photorealistic detail and cinematic lighting. Best...

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 3:4 for the closest match. The mood is anchored by use 2 uploaded reference images, keep identity exact, no smoothing, no reshaping, no facial edits, preserve...

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