Headshots, studio, outdoor, cinematic · 20 prompts

Nano Banana Portrait and Headshot Prompts

Professional headshots from a selfie, plus classic lighting setups and cinematic looks.

These Nano Banana headshot and portrait prompts cover the looks people ask for most: LinkedIn and corporate headshots, studio lighting setups, outdoor portraits and cinematic styles. Prompts marked “your photo” use your selfie and keep your face; the others create a new person from scratch.

Before you start

Start from a good selfie

Even light, face large in the frame, no sunglasses. The model can change the clothes and background, but it needs a clear face to keep.

Name the light

Window light, Rembrandt light, golden hour, softbox from the left. Light is what makes a portrait look professional.

Name the lens

85mm for flattering headshots, 35mm for environmental portraits, f/1.8 for a soft background.

Professional headshot prompts

For LinkedIn, company pages, speaker bios and casting.

LinkedIn headshot from a selfie

Your photoNano Banana 2

Using the uploaded selfie, create a professional LinkedIn headshot of the same person. Keep the face, hairstyle and skin tone exactly the same. Navy blazer over a white shirt, soft studio key light from the left, plain light grey background, head and shoulders, sharp focus on the eyes, natural skin texture.

Matching team headshot

Your photoNano Banana 2

Turn the uploaded photo into a corporate team headshot: same person, same face, charcoal suit, light blue shirt, warm office background softly blurred, 85mm lens, even soft light, friendly closed-mouth smile, square crop.

Actor headshot

Your photoNano Banana 2

Using the uploaded photo, create an actor’s theatrical headshot of the same person: neutral dark top, soft natural light, slightly off-white background, chest-up framing, confident direct gaze into the camera, no retouching beyond light cleanup.

Medical professional headshot

Your photoNano Banana 2

Using the uploaded selfie, create a professional headshot of the same person as a doctor: white coat over a light blue shirt, stethoscope around the neck, softly blurred clinic background, warm even light, friendly confident expression. Keep the face exactly the same.

Real estate agent headshot

Your photoNano Banana 2

Turn the uploaded photo into an approachable real estate agent headshot: same person, smart casual blazer, outdoor setting with a softly blurred modern house behind, late afternoon light, genuine smile, chest-up framing.

Creative professional headshot

Your photoNano Banana 2

Using the uploaded photo, create a modern headshot for a designer: same person, black t-shirt, solid mustard-yellow backdrop, soft key light with a subtle rim light, relaxed confident pose, slightly off-center framing.

Studio portrait prompts

Classic lighting setups that photographers use.

Black and white studio portrait

Your photoNano Banana Pro

Using the uploaded photo, create a black and white studio portrait of the same person. Keep their features unchanged. Dramatic single light from above at 45 degrees, deep shadows, black background, high contrast, fine film grain, classic magazine style.

Window-light portrait: example image made from this prompt
Example made from this prompt. Your result will differ by model and run.

Window-light portrait

Nano Banana 2

Close-up portrait of a woman in her thirties with short dark hair, sitting by a large window on a rainy afternoon, soft diffused daylight on one side of her face, muted colors, shallow depth of field, shot on 85mm at f/1.8, quiet thoughtful expression.

Rembrandt lighting portrait

Your photoNano Banana Pro

Using the uploaded photo, create a studio portrait of the same person with Rembrandt lighting: one soft light high on the left, a small triangle of light on the shadow-side cheek, dark warm-grey background, deep but soft shadows.

Two-color gel portrait: example image made from this prompt
Example made from this prompt. Your result will differ by model and run.

Two-color gel portrait

Nano Banana 2

Studio portrait of a young man with short curly hair lit by two colored gels, magenta from the left and cyan from the right, dark background, sharp focus on the eyes, modern music-album look.

Beauty close-up: example image made from this prompt
Example made from this prompt. Your result will differ by model and run.

Beauty close-up

Nano Banana Pro

Beauty close-up of a woman with glowing skin and minimal makeup, clamshell lighting from above and below, soft white background, very sharp detail on the eyes and lashes, natural skin texture.

Outdoor and lifestyle portrait prompts

Natural light and real places.

Golden hour outdoor portrait: example image made from this prompt
Example made from this prompt. Your result will differ by model and run.

Golden hour outdoor portrait

Nano Banana 2

Outdoor portrait of a young man with curly hair in a wheat field at golden hour, warm backlight creating a rim of light around his hair, lens flare, relaxed smile, linen shirt, 50mm lens, natural colors.

Environmental portrait at work: example image made from this prompt
Example made from this prompt. Your result will differ by model and run.

Environmental portrait at work

Nano Banana 2

Environmental portrait of a chef in a busy restaurant kitchen, white jacket, arms crossed, flames from the stove softly blurred behind him, warm practical light, documentary photography style, sharp focus on the face.

Candid street portrait: example image made from this prompt
Example made from this prompt. Your result will differ by model and run.

Candid street portrait

Nano Banana 2

Candid street portrait of an older woman with silver hair laughing at a market stall full of oranges, overcast soft light, 35mm lens, documentary style, colorful but natural tones.

Beach sunset portrait

Your photoNano Banana 2

Place the person from the uploaded photo on a quiet beach at sunset, linen shirt moving in the wind, warm backlight, soft lens flare, relaxed smile. Keep the face and hair exactly the same.

Cinematic and editorial portrait prompts

Looks borrowed from film and magazines.

Cinematic neon street portrait: example image made from this prompt
Example made from this prompt. Your result will differ by model and run.

Cinematic neon street portrait

Nano Banana Pro

Cinematic portrait of a woman standing under a neon sign on a wet city street at night, pink and teal reflections on her face and the pavement, light rain, shallow depth of field, anamorphic lens look, moody film color grade.

Editorial fashion shot: example image made from this prompt
Example made from this prompt. Your result will differ by model and run.

Editorial fashion shot

Nano Banana Pro

Full-length editorial fashion photo of a model in an oversized camel coat walking across a minimalist concrete plaza, hard midday sun with long shadows, clean composition with lots of negative space, Vogue-style color palette.

1970s film portrait: example image made from this prompt
Example made from this prompt. Your result will differ by model and run.

1970s film portrait

Nano Banana 2

Portrait of a woman with feathered hair in a 1970s living room with wood paneling and a green velvet sofa, warm tungsten light, Kodak Portra film look with soft grain and slightly faded colors, candid laughing moment.

Film noir portrait

Your photoNano Banana Pro

Using the uploaded photo, create a 1940s film noir portrait of the same person: fedora or victory-roll hair, venetian-blind shadows across the face, black and white, high contrast, cigarette smoke drifting in the light.

Magazine cover

Your photoNano Banana Pro

Using the uploaded photo, create a fashion magazine cover of the same person: studio portrait, bold masthead 'MODERN' at the top, two short cover lines on the left, clean white background, editorial lighting.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Nano Banana prompt for a professional headshot?

Upload a clear selfie and describe the outfit, background and light, then ask to keep the face: “Navy blazer, plain light grey background, soft studio light from the left. Keep the face exactly the same.”

Can Nano Banana make a LinkedIn photo from a selfie?

Yes. Use the LinkedIn headshot prompt above with your selfie. For a ready-made version, the AI headshot generator tool has the prompt built in.

Which model is best for portraits?

Nano Banana 2 for most portraits. Nano Banana Pro for close-ups that need fine skin and eye detail, small faces in group shots and 4K.

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