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 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.

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Verified Prompt Recipe

Nano Banana Pro PROMT photo_type outdoor...

Ratio 3:4Image-to-Image

Creator Reference:@GlenaJenne

Original Post

Copy this Nano Banana Pro reference-guided prompt to create portrait...

holding a slice of watermelon close to mouth, lips touching fruit, one eye slightly closed. warm summer tones

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Nano Banana Pro PROMT 🔻🔻🔻 { "photo_type": "outdoor summer selfie, candid lifestyle", "subject": { "count": 1, "use_reference_face": true, "preserve_identity": true, "appearance": "wet hair, natural skin, minimal makeup" }, "pose": { "description": "holding a slice of watermelon close to mouth, lips touching fruit, one eye slightly closed", "expression": "playful, relaxed, sun-kissed mood" }, "camera": { "device": "front camera smartphone selfie", "perspective": "handheld close-up", "angle": "slightly low and very close to face", "tilt": "subtle upward tilt", "distance": "arm-length, tight framing", "framing": "face fills most of frame, hand and watermelon in foreground", "lens": "wide smartphone lens (24-28mm equivalent)", "focus": "sharp on face and fruit" }, "composition": { "subject_position": "center", "foreground": "hand holding watermelon partially blocking lower face", "background": "palm trees, sky, beach blur" }, "lighting": { "type": "direct harsh sunlight", "direction": "from above and slightly behind", "effect": [ "strong highlights on forehead, nose, cheeks", "deep natural shadows under chin and hair", "sun glow around hair edges", "slight overexposure on highlights" ] }, "color_grading": { "style": "warm summer tones", "temperature": "slightly warm", "contrast": "medium-high", "saturation": "natural with boosted reds and greens" }, "details": { "skin_texture": "real, slightly glossy from sunlight", "hair": "wet strands, natural messiness", "finish": "raw iPhone look, no heavy editing" }, "rules": { "lock_camera_angle": true, "avoid": [ "studio lighting", "perfect symmetry", "over-smooth skin", "wide distance shots" ] } }

Optimal Generation Parameters

Aspect Ratio

3:4

ModelNano Banana Pro

Aesthetic KeynotesMinimalist, Studio, Reference-Guided

#portrait #man #selfie #retro #minimalist #outdoor #studio #peaceful

Test & Generate with GPT Image 2

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

Nano Banana Pro PROMT 
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{   "photo_type": "outdoor summer selfie, candid lifestyle",    "subject": {     "count": 1,     "use_reference_face": true,     "preserve_identity": true,     "appearance": "wet hair, natural skin, minimal makeup"   },    "pose": {     "description": "holding a slice of watermelon close to mouth, lips touching fruit, one eye slightly closed",     "expression": "playful, relaxed, sun-kissed mood"   },    "camera": {     "device": "front camera smartphone selfie",     "perspective": "handheld close-up",     "angle": "slightly low and very close to face",     "tilt": "subtle upward tilt",     "distance": "arm-length, tight framing",     "framing": "face fills most of frame, hand and watermelon in foreground",     "lens": "wide smartphone lens (24-28mm equivalent)",     "focus": "sharp on face and fruit"   },    "composition": {     "subject_position": "center",     "foreground": "hand holding watermelon partially blocking lower face",     "background": "palm trees, sky, beach blur"   },    "lighting": {     "type": "direct harsh sunlight",     "direction": "from above and slightly behind",     "effect": [       "strong highlights on forehead, nose, cheeks",       "deep natural shadows under chin and hair",       "sun glow around hair edges",       "slight overexposure on highlights"     ]   },    "color_grading": {     "style": "warm summer tones",     "temperature": "slightly warm",     "contrast": "medium-high",     "saturation": "natural with boosted reds and greens"   },    "details": {     "skin_texture": "real, slightly glossy from sunlight",     "hair": "wet strands, natural messiness",     "finish": "raw iPhone look, no heavy editing"   },    "rules": {     "lock_camera_angle": true,     "avoid": [       "studio lighting",       "perfect symmetry",       "over-smooth skin",       "wide distance shots"     ]   } }

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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: holding a slice of watermelon close to mouth, lips touching fruit, one eye slightly closed

2Adjust the mood through light and backdrop cues: holding a slice of watermelon close to mouth, lips touching fruit, one eye slightly closed

3Keep the finish constraints aligned while you test variants: holding a slice of watermelon close to mouth, lips touching fruit, one eye slightly closed

3 Style Recipes

Swap the subject, keep the frameRecipe #1

Replace holding a slice of watermelon close to mouth, lips touching fruit, one eye slightly... 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 holding a slice of watermelon close to mouth, lips touching fruit, one eye slightly... 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 3:4 on the first run, then test alternate crops after the base composition is working.
✓Lock the environment before fine styling changes: holding a slice of watermelon close to mouth, lips touching fruit, one eye slightly closed

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

holding a slice of watermelon close to mouth, lips touching fruit, one eye slightly closed. warm summer tones. Best in 3:4. Built for reference-image...

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 holding a slice of watermelon close to mouth, lips touching fruit, one eye slightly closed

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