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Nano Banana Official Prompts: 6 Copy-Paste Play Patterns

Nano Banana Official Prompts: 6 Copy-Paste Play Patterns

Beyond image editing, Nano Banana (Gemini image models) excels at text-to-image when you follow Google’s official guide—write scene descriptions, not keyword lists. Here are six copy-paste templates plus a Past Forward bonus. Run them on NanoBanana 2; section images match the examples below.

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One rule that beats keyword lists

Describe the scene, don’t just list tags. Nano Banana understands narrative language. A short descriptive paragraph almost always beats scattered keywords for coherent, on-brief images.

1) Photorealistic scenes

Portraits, lifestyle, environments—specify subject, light, lens, mood, and aspect ratio.

Template 
A photorealistic [shot type] of [subject], [action or expression], set in [environment]. The scene is illuminated by [lighting description], creating a [mood] atmosphere. Captured with a [camera/lens details], emphasizing [key textures and details]. The image should be in a [aspect ratio] format.
A photorealistic close-up portrait of an adorable kitten resting quietly on a park bench. Set on a hot summer afternoon with a tree beside the bench for shade, creating a lazy yet lively midday mood. Captured with a Fujifilm X-T5, emphasizing fur texture and realistic light/shadow structure. 16:9 landscape.

Output

Ginger and white kitten sleeping on a park bench in golden afternoon light
Photoreal · park bench — warm light, shallow depth of field

2) Stylized stickers & illustrations

Badges, kawaii stickers, flat icons—lock line style, shading, palette, and white background.

Template 
A [style] sticker of a [subject], featuring [key characteristics] and a [color palette]. The design should have [line style] and [shading style]. The background must be white.
A kawaii-style sticker of a happy red panda wearing a tiny bamboo hat, munching on a green bamboo leaf. Bold, clean outlines, simple cel-shading, vibrant color palette. The background must be white.

Output

Kawaii panda sticker with straw hat and bamboo on white background
Sticker · kawaii panda — bold outline, white border

3) Accurate text in the image

Logos, posters, labels—spell out exact wording, font style, and color scheme.

Template 
Create a [image type] for [brand/concept] with the text "[text to render]" in a [font style]. The design should be [style description], with a [color scheme].
Create a modern, minimalist logo for a coffee shop called "The Daily Grind". Clean, bold sans-serif typography. Simple stylized coffee bean icon integrated with the text. Black and white color scheme.

4) Product & commercial photography

E-commerce hero shots—studio lighting, angle, material detail, aspect ratio.

Template 
A high-resolution, studio-lit product photograph of a [product description] on a [background surface/description]. The lighting is a [lighting setup] to [lighting purpose]. The camera angle is a [angle type] to showcase [specific feature]. Ultra-realistic, with sharp focus on [key detail]. [Aspect ratio].
A high-resolution, studio-lit product photograph of a minimalist ceramic coffee mug in matte black on polished concrete. Three-point softbox setup for soft highlights and no harsh shadows. Slightly elevated 45-degree angle to showcase clean lines. Sharp focus on steam rising from the coffee. Square image.

Output

Steaming coffee in a matte black mug on a grey stone surface
Product · coffee hero — steam and studio light

5) Minimal layouts & negative space

One subject, vast empty canvas, room for overlay copy.

Template 
A minimalist composition featuring a single [subject] positioned in the [bottom-right/top-left/etc.] of the frame. The background is a vast, empty [color] canvas, creating significant negative space. Soft, subtle lighting. [Aspect ratio].
A minimalist composition featuring a single delicate red maple leaf in the bottom-right of the frame. Vast empty off-white canvas for text negative space. Soft diffused lighting from the top left. Square image.

Output

Single red maple leaf on textured paper with autumn calligraphy
Minimal · one leaf, negative space for text

6) Visual storytelling & comic panels

Foreground action, background setting, caption text, mood lighting.

Template 
A single comic book panel in a [art style] style. In the foreground, [character description and action]. In the background, [setting details]. The panel has a [dialogue/caption box] with the text "[Text]". The lighting creates a [mood] mood. [Aspect ratio].
A single comic book panel in a gritty noir art style with high-contrast black and white inks. In the foreground, a detective in a trench coat stands under a flickering streetlamp, rain soaking his shoulders. In the background, a desolate bar's neon sign reflects in a puddle. Caption box: "The city was a tough place to keep secrets." Harsh lighting, dramatic somber mood. Landscape.

Output

Noir comic panel of a detective in rain outside a neon-lit diner
Comic · noir rain scene — caption box and neon

Bonus: Past Forward (decade restyle)

Upload a portrait, pick a decade, restyle wardrobe, hair, and film grain while keeping identity.

Template 
Reimagine the person in this photo in the style of the [decade]. This includes clothing, hairstyle, photo quality, and the overall aesthetic of that decade. The output must be a photorealistic image showing the person clearly.

Output

90s streetwear portrait in a decayed stairwell
Past Forward · 90s film grain and wardrobe

Try these templates on NanoBanana

Paste a template, swap bracket placeholders, iterate layout then style. NanoBanana 2 supports high-res output—build your prompt library from these six patterns.

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