10 Amazing Things to Create with Nano Banana 2

TL;DR — 10 Creative Directions You Can Try Right Now

Nano Banana 2 is not a one-trick generator. It is a full creative platform that handles cinematic portraits, fantasy worlds, product photography, anime illustration, sweeping landscapes, architectural visualization, food photography, fashion editorials, abstract art, and concept design — all from text prompts. This article walks through 10 distinct creative directions, each with a ready-to-copy prompt that you can paste directly into Nano Banana 2 and generate immediately.

Every prompt in this guide is free to try with your Nano Banana 2 account. No subscription required to start. Copy the prompt, paste it, and see results in seconds. If you want to modify any prompt for your own projects, the Image Prompt Generator can help you refine and expand your ideas into optimized, production-ready prompts.

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How to Use These Examples

Every example in this article follows the same three-step workflow. Whether you are brand new to AI image generation or have been crafting prompts for years, the process is identical.

Step 1: Copy the prompt. Each of the ten sections below includes a complete, ready-to-use prompt inside a code block. Click or tap to copy the entire prompt text.

Step 2: Paste and generate. Open the Nano Banana 2 Text-to-Image tool, paste the prompt into the text field, select your preferred style and aspect ratio, and hit Generate. Results typically appear within 10 to 30 seconds.

Step 3: Customize and iterate. Once you see the initial result, adjust any part of the prompt to match your vision. Swap out colors, change the subject, alter the lighting description, or add new details. Each generation is a starting point for exploration, not a final destination.

If writing prompts from scratch feels intimidating, skip the guesswork entirely. The Image Prompt Generator takes a casual description like "a dragon flying over mountains at sunset" and expands it into a detailed, optimized prompt with style keywords, lighting descriptions, and composition guidance — ready to copy straight into the image generator. For a complete guide on prompt writing techniques, check out How to Use Nano Banana 2.

Pro tips for better results:

• Be specific about lighting. "Golden hour side lighting" produces dramatically different results than "bright daylight." Lighting is the single most impactful variable in any prompt.
• Include technical camera terms. Phrases like "shallow depth of field," "85mm lens," or "wide-angle" give the AI concrete rendering instructions that improve photorealism.
• End with quality keywords. Terms like "masterpiece," "ultra-detailed," "8K resolution" push the AI toward its highest-quality output mode.
• Always add "no text, no words, no letters" at the end of your prompt to keep generated images clean and free of unwanted text artifacts.

1. Cinematic Portraits

There is a reason portrait photography dominates creative platforms — a well-lit face tells a story instantly. Nano Banana 2 excels at generating portraits that look like they were captured by a professional photographer with tens of thousands of dollars in lighting equipment, shot during the perfect twenty minutes of golden hour.

The key to great AI portraits is specificity in your lighting and lens descriptions. Instead of writing "a portrait of a woman," describe the exact quality of light you want. Rembrandt lighting creates that classic triangle of light on the shadowed cheek. Butterfly lighting casts a small shadow under the nose for a glamorous, editorial feel. Rim lighting separates the subject from the background with a glowing edge. Each lighting setup triggers a completely different mood in the final image.

Copy this prompt:

Cinematic portrait of a young woman standing near a window during golden hour, warm amber light streaming across her face creating Rembrandt lighting with a soft triangle of light on her cheek, shallow depth of field with creamy bokeh in the background, shot on 85mm f/1.4 lens, film grain texture, rich warm color grading with deep shadows and lifted highlights, natural skin texture with subtle freckles, windswept auburn hair catching the light, wearing a cream linen shirt, soft diffused natural light, professional photography, editorial quality, ultra-detailed, masterpiece, 8K resolution, no text, no words, no letters

Style recommendation: Use the Photorealistic or Cinematic style preset in Nano Banana 2 for the most natural results. Set the aspect ratio to 3:4 for a classic portrait crop.

Parameter tips: Golden hour lighting works best when you specify the light direction — "side lighting" and "backlit rim light" create depth that flat front lighting cannot achieve. Adding "film grain" or "Kodak Portra 400" references introduces subtle analog warmth that softens the digital look.

Use cases:

• Social media avatars — Generate a professional-looking profile image without booking a photographer.
• Brand imagery — Create consistent character portraits for marketing campaigns and website hero sections.
• Creative photography — Explore lighting setups and compositions digitally before executing them in a real studio.

For more on how Nano Banana 2 handles portrait photography workflows, including how to refine results with Image-to-Image style transfer, check out the complete platform guide.

2. Fantasy & Sci-Fi Art

Fantasy and science fiction art is where AI image generation truly shines. These genres demand environments, creatures, and scenarios that do not exist in the real world — which means you cannot photograph them, and traditional digital painting takes dozens of hours. Nano Banana 2 collapses that timeline to seconds while maintaining the level of detail and atmosphere that makes fantasy art compelling.

The secret to powerful fantasy prompts is layering your scene with environmental storytelling. Do not just describe a dragon — describe where it is, what the sky looks like behind it, how the light interacts with its scales, what the terrain below reveals about the world. Every detail you add gives the AI more context to build a cohesive, believable fantasy environment.

Copy this prompt:

Epic fantasy scene of a dragon rider soaring above a massive crystalline ice fortress carved into a frozen mountain peak, the dragon's scales shimmering with iridescent blue and silver, enormous leathery wings spread wide casting shadows over the fortress towers below, northern lights rippling across a twilight sky in bands of emerald green and violet, distant snow-covered mountain range fading into atmospheric haze, volumetric god rays piercing through gaps in the clouds, ice particles glittering in the cold air, detailed armor on the rider with fur-lined cloak billowing in the wind, epic scale composition with dramatic low angle perspective, concept art style, matte painting quality, cinematic lighting, ultra-detailed, masterpiece, 8K resolution, no text, no words, no letters

Style recommendation: The Digital Art or Concept Art preset captures the painterly quality that defines the best fantasy illustration. Widescreen 16:9 ratio gives epic scenes the horizontal space they need.

Prompt tips: Fantasy art benefits from atmospheric effects — "volumetric fog," "god rays," "atmospheric haze," and "particle effects" add layers of depth that prevent the image from looking flat. Scale references like "massive," "towering," or "sprawling" help the AI understand the intended epic proportions.

Use cases:

• Game concept art — Rapidly visualize environments, characters, and creatures for game development pitch decks and mood boards.
• Novel and book covers — Generate cover artwork that captures the tone of your fantasy or sci-fi story.
• Tabletop RPG art — Create custom illustrations for campaigns, character portraits, and world-building documents.
• Content creation — Produce eye-catching fantasy visuals for YouTube thumbnails, blog headers, and social media posts.

3. Product Photography

Product photography is one of the most commercially valuable applications of AI image generation. Traditional product shoots require a photographer, lighting equipment, a studio, props, and post-production editing — a process that can cost hundreds to thousands of dollars per product. Nano Banana 2 lets you generate product-quality visuals from a text description, making it possible to visualize products before they exist, create hero images for landing pages, or produce catalog photography at scale.

The key to convincing AI product photography is describing the lighting setup and surface materials with precision. Light interacts differently with matte surfaces, glossy finishes, brushed metal, leather, glass, and fabric. The more specifically you describe these interactions, the more photorealistic the result.

Copy this prompt:

Luxury men's wristwatch product photography on a polished black obsidian surface, dramatic studio lighting with a single key light from the upper left creating sharp highlights on the brushed stainless steel case and sapphire crystal, subtle smoke wisps drifting across the dark background, the watch face showing intricate mechanical movement visible through a skeleton dial, rose gold hour markers catching the light, dark brown alligator leather strap with visible texture and stitching, shallow depth of field with the watch crown in sharp focus, reflection of the watch visible on the glossy surface below, commercial product photography, high-end advertising quality, studio lighting setup, ultra-detailed, masterpiece, 8K resolution, no text, no words, no letters

Style recommendation: Photorealistic style with 1:1 square aspect ratio produces the cleanest product shots. Square format works universally across e-commerce platforms, social media, and print catalogs.

Commercial tips: For product photography, less background complexity is more. Dark, neutral, or gradient backgrounds keep all attention on the product. Adding one or two environmental elements — a subtle reflection, a wisp of smoke, a single prop — creates mood without clutter. Specifying the exact material finishes ("brushed stainless steel," "matte ceramic," "polished rose gold") helps the AI render convincing surface interactions.

Use cases:

• E-commerce hero images — Generate premium product visuals for landing pages and category banners without a photo shoot.
• Advertising campaigns — Create polished product imagery for digital ads, social media promotions, and print materials.
• Product catalogs — Produce consistent, high-quality imagery across an entire product line.
• Pre-launch visualization — Visualize products that are still in development to test market response and gather feedback.

If you are working with existing product photos that need enhancement, the Image-to-Image tool can transform basic product snapshots into studio-quality visuals. Learn more about image transformation workflows in the Nano Banana 2 editing guide.

4. Anime & Illustration

Anime and illustration styles are among the most requested creative directions in AI image generation. Whether you are creating character art, fan illustrations, social media content, or visual storytelling assets, Nano Banana 2's understanding of anime aesthetics — from Studio Ghibli's warm watercolor palette to modern digital anime's sharp linework and vivid colors — produces results that feel authentic to the medium rather than like a filter applied over a photograph.

The best anime prompts combine character description with environmental mood. Anime is fundamentally about atmosphere — the way light filters through cherry blossoms, the way wind moves through hair, the way a character's expression connects with the color palette of the scene around them. Lean into these atmospheric details and the results will feel like frames pulled from a film.

Copy this prompt:

Beautiful anime illustration of a young girl standing beneath a canopy of cherry blossom trees in full bloom, soft pink petals drifting through warm afternoon sunlight, she wears a flowing white summer dress with delicate lace details, her long dark hair caught mid-movement by a gentle breeze, looking up with a peaceful expression and soft smile, dappled sunlight creating warm patches of golden light on the grass beneath her, a wooden footbridge over a small stream visible in the background, Studio Ghibli inspired color palette with warm peachy pinks and soft greens, watercolor-like soft edges blending with detailed linework, atmospheric light particles floating in the air, anime art style, illustration quality, beautiful detailed eyes, ultra-detailed, masterpiece, no text, no words, no letters

Style recommendation: Select the Anime or Illustration style preset in Nano Banana 2. The 3:4 portrait ratio works best for character-focused anime illustrations, while 16:9 suits wider scene compositions.

Style reference tips: Referencing specific anime studios or artists in your prompt can dramatically shift the visual output. "Studio Ghibli" evokes warm, painterly environments with soft edges. "Makoto Shinkai" triggers vivid, photorealistic skies with dramatic light. "Kyoto Animation" produces clean linework with detailed character expressions. These references act as style anchors that guide the AI's rendering approach.

Use cases:

• Social media content — Create eye-catching anime-style illustrations for profile images, post graphics, and story content.
• Fan art and original characters — Design and visualize characters for personal projects, stories, or creative portfolios.
• Content creation — Produce custom illustrations for blogs, YouTube thumbnails, and digital media that stand out from stock imagery.
• Visual storytelling — Create sequential illustrations for webcomics, visual novels, or storyboard concepts.

5. Landscape & Nature

Landscape photography is one of the most accessible and universally appealing genres — and one where AI generation can produce results that rival the best real-world photography. The advantage of AI-generated landscapes is that you control every variable simultaneously: the exact time of day, the weather conditions, the season, the atmospheric effects, and the composition. In real photography, capturing a mountain reflected in a perfectly still lake at the exact moment fog rolls through the valley might require weeks of waiting. In Nano Banana 2, it takes one prompt.

The most impactful landscape prompts combine a strong foreground element, a compelling middle ground, and an atmospheric background. This three-layer approach creates depth and draws the viewer's eye through the image naturally.

Copy this prompt:

Breathtaking mountain landscape at sunrise, a snow-capped peak illuminated by the first golden rays of dawn with alpenglow painting the summit in warm pink and orange tones, perfectly still alpine lake in the foreground creating a mirror-like reflection of the mountains and sky, morning mist rolling through the valley in delicate layers, ancient pine trees silhouetted along the shoreline, wildflowers dotting the grassy bank in the immediate foreground with dewdrops catching the light, a few wispy clouds catching pink and gold light against a gradient sky transitioning from deep blue to warm amber, long exposure water effect creating a glass-like surface, landscape photography, National Geographic quality, dramatic natural lighting, ultra-detailed, masterpiece, 8K resolution, no text, no words, no letters

Style recommendation: Photorealistic style with 16:9 widescreen ratio captures the expansive feel of landscape photography. This aspect ratio also matches standard desktop wallpaper dimensions.

Weather and time tips: Time of day and weather conditions are the two most powerful variables in landscape prompts. "Blue hour" produces cool, moody tones. "Golden hour" creates warm, inviting warmth. "Overcast with dramatic cloud breaks" generates moody, atmospheric scenes. "After a rainstorm" adds wet surfaces, puddle reflections, and saturated colors. Specifying the exact atmospheric conditions gives the AI a clear direction for the entire mood of the image.

Use cases:

• Desktop and phone wallpapers — Generate custom wallpapers in the exact dimensions and mood you prefer.
• Travel and tourism content — Create aspirational destination imagery for travel blogs, brochures, and social media.
• Environmental and nature content — Produce visuals for nature-themed publications, calendars, and educational materials.
• Relaxation and wellness — Generate calming nature scenes for meditation apps, wellness platforms, and ambient displays.

For video creators looking to animate landscape scenes, Nano Banana 2 also offers a Video Generator that can transform your best landscape images into flowing, cinematic video clips.

6. Architecture & Interior Design

Architectural visualization is a field where AI image generation is already transforming professional workflows. Architects, interior designers, and real estate professionals traditionally rely on expensive 3D rendering software and hours of manual scene setup to produce photorealistic visualizations. Nano Banana 2 can generate architectural concepts in seconds — not as a replacement for detailed CAD work, but as a rapid ideation tool that lets designers explore dozens of concepts before committing to a specific direction.

The most effective architectural prompts specify three things: the structural style, the time of day and lighting conditions, and the material palette. Architecture is defined by how light interacts with surfaces, so describing the interplay between natural light, reflective materials, and shadow is critical.

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Modern parametric architecture museum building with flowing organic curves and sweeping white concrete forms inspired by Zaha Hadid, floor-to-ceiling glass facades revealing warm amber interior lighting, photographed at twilight during blue hour with deep indigo sky gradient, the building reflected in a shallow reflecting pool in the foreground creating perfect symmetry, landscape lighting highlighting the sculptural exterior forms, mature olive trees and minimalist landscaping flanking the entrance pathway, warm light spilling from the interior contrasting with the cool blue exterior, people silhouetted inside giving sense of scale, architectural photography with tilt-shift lens effect, ArchDaily quality, dramatic evening lighting, ultra-detailed, masterpiece, 8K resolution, no text, no words, no letters

Style recommendation: Photorealistic style with 16:9 ratio delivers the most convincing architectural visualizations. The wide format mirrors standard architectural photography composition.

Composition tips: Architectural photography follows specific compositional rules that translate directly to prompts. Including a "reflecting pool" or "wet pavement" creates reflections that double the visual impact. Specifying "twilight" or "blue hour" produces the most dramatic contrast between warm interior lighting and cool exterior sky. "Tilt-shift" corrects converging verticals for a professional architectural photography look.

Use cases:

• Architectural visualization — Rapidly generate concept images for client presentations and design reviews.
• Real estate marketing — Create aspirational lifestyle imagery for luxury property listings and development projects.
• Interior design concepts — Visualize room layouts, material palettes, and lighting schemes before implementation.
• Urban planning — Generate bird's-eye and street-level views of proposed developments and public spaces.

7. Food & Culinary Photography

Food photography is a specialized discipline with its own visual language — and AI has become remarkably good at reproducing it. The key challenge in food photography, whether real or AI-generated, is making the viewer feel something physical: the crispness of a perfectly seared crust, the glossy sheen of a fresh glaze, the steam rising from a just-plated dish. Nano Banana 2 handles these sensory details with surprising sophistication.

The best food prompts go beyond describing what the dish is and focus on how it looks. Texture, sheen, color temperature, plating style, and the surrounding props all contribute to the final image feeling appetizing rather than clinical.

Copy this prompt:

Premium Japanese otoro tuna sushi platter, exquisitely plated on a handmade dark slate serving board, the fatty tuna showing beautiful pink and white marbling with a glistening fresh surface catching the light, nigiri pieces with perfectly shaped vinegared rice visible beneath, thin slices of pickled ginger and a small mound of fresh wasabi as garnish, a few drops of premium soy sauce pooling on the slate surface, moody dark food photography with a single warm directional light source from the upper left creating dramatic shadows, shallow depth of field with the front piece in razor-sharp focus, dark wood table surface with subtle grain texture, a ceramic sake cup and small bottle blurred in the background, steam or cool mist rising subtly from freshly prepared pieces, food photography, Bon Appetit magazine quality, macro detail, ultra-detailed, masterpiece, 8K resolution, no text, no words, no letters

Style recommendation: Photorealistic style with 3:4 portrait aspect ratio, which matches the vertical format preferred by food photography on Instagram and Pinterest.

Food photography tips: Lighting direction is everything in food photography. A single directional light source from the side or slightly behind the food creates the shadows and highlights that make textures pop. "Backlit" food photography illuminates translucent ingredients like sauces, honey, and beverages beautifully. "Overhead flat lay" works for composed arrangements with multiple elements. Adding "steam" or "condensation" implies freshness and temperature.

Use cases:

• Restaurant marketing — Generate menu imagery, social media content, and promotional visuals without the cost of a professional food shoot.
• Food blogs and recipe content — Create hero images for recipes and blog posts that drive engagement.
• Menu design — Produce consistent, appetizing imagery across an entire menu or catalog.
• Cookbook visualization — Generate recipe imagery for cookbook proposals and digital publications.

8. Fashion & Editorial

Fashion photography lives at the intersection of art, commerce, and storytelling. Every editorial image needs to communicate mood, movement, and aspiration simultaneously — and the best ones make the viewer feel like they are stepping into a world, not just looking at clothes. Nano Banana 2 generates fashion imagery with the atmospheric quality and compositional sophistication that defines high-end editorial work.

The secret to great fashion prompts is treating the environment as a character in the image. The location, weather, lighting, and mood should amplify the story the clothing tells. A rain-soaked cobblestone street at night with neon reflections creates a completely different narrative than a sun-drenched Mediterranean terrace.

Copy this prompt:

High fashion editorial photograph of a model walking down a rain-soaked cobblestone street at night, wearing an oversized structured black trench coat with sharp shoulders and a flowing silhouette, wet cobblestones reflecting neon signs in pools of pink and electric blue, light rain falling creating visible streaks against the dark background, the model mid-stride with confident posture and a direct gaze toward the camera, dramatic side lighting from a nearby storefront casting long shadows, her slicked-back dark hair wet from the rain, minimal accessories with a single statement ring catching the light, shallow depth of field blurring the atmospheric street scene behind her, moody color grading with crushed blacks and selective warm highlights, fashion editorial, Vogue quality, cinematic atmosphere, ultra-detailed, masterpiece, 8K resolution, no text, no words, no letters

Style recommendation: Cinematic or Photorealistic style with 3:4 portrait ratio produces the most editorial-quality fashion images. Portrait orientation mirrors the format used in print fashion magazines and lookbooks.

Mood and atmosphere tips: Fashion photography is defined by atmosphere more than any other genre. "Rain" adds reflections, wet textures, and dramatic lighting opportunities. "Golden hour on a rooftop" creates warmth and aspiration. "Studio with colored gel lighting" produces bold, graphic editorial looks. "Industrial warehouse with natural window light" delivers that raw, authentic aesthetic popular in contemporary fashion media.

Use cases:

• Brand lookbooks — Generate seasonal campaign imagery and mood boards for fashion brands at a fraction of traditional shoot costs.
• Fashion magazine content — Create editorial spreads and cover concepts for digital and print publications.
• Style content — Produce outfit inspiration posts for fashion blogs, social media, and styling platforms.
• E-commerce lifestyle shots — Generate contextual, lifestyle-focused imagery that shows products in aspirational settings.

9. Abstract & Surreal Art

Abstract and surreal art pushes AI generation into territory where it has a genuine creative advantage over traditional tools. These styles are not constrained by physical reality, which means the AI can combine materials, physics, and visual effects in ways that would be extraordinarily difficult to achieve through photography or even digital painting. Liquid chrome flowing through a fractal landscape, iridescent organic forms suspended in zero gravity, impossible geometry with hyperrealistic material rendering — these concepts are natural territory for AI.

The key to powerful abstract prompts is combining concrete material descriptions with impossible arrangements. The more precisely you describe the physical properties of each element — how light reflects off chrome, how glass refracts color, how liquid flows — the more visually convincing the final surreal composition becomes.

Copy this prompt:

Abstract surreal artwork of flowing liquid chrome organic forms suspended in a void, the metallic surface reflecting an unseen environment with distorted iridescent rainbow highlights shifting from deep violet through electric teal to molten gold, fractal patterns emerging within the chrome creating infinite recursive detail, smaller spherical droplets of liquid metal floating nearby catching light at different angles, subtle volumetric fog in cool blue tones creating depth in the background, caustic light patterns projected on invisible surfaces from the chrome reflections, the composition suggesting organic growth frozen mid-motion like a high-speed photograph of mercury in zero gravity, octane render quality, hyperrealistic material rendering, studio lighting with multiple colored light sources, abstract art, contemporary digital art gallery quality, ultra-detailed, masterpiece, 8K resolution, no text, no words, no letters

Style recommendation: Digital Art or Abstract style with 1:1 square ratio. Square format suits abstract compositions by eliminating the directional bias of rectangular frames, placing the forms at the visual center.

Abstract art tips: Abstract prompts benefit from mixing render engine references ("octane render," "Unreal Engine 5," "Cinema 4D") with artistic style keywords. This combination tells the AI to apply technical rendering precision to artistic compositions. Material descriptions are your most powerful tool — "liquid chrome," "frosted glass," "iridescent pearl," "translucent resin," and "holographic film" each trigger distinct and visually stunning rendering behaviors.

Use cases:

• Art collections and prints — Generate original abstract artwork for digital galleries, print-on-demand products, and exhibition concepts.
• Creative posters and wall art — Produce eye-catching visual pieces for interior decoration, office spaces, and retail environments.
• Album covers and music visuals — Create distinctive artwork for music releases, playlist covers, and visualizer backgrounds.
• Brand identity — Generate abstract visual elements for logo backgrounds, website textures, and marketing collateral.

10. Concept Art & Vehicle Design

Concept art bridges imagination and engineering. It is the visual language used by game studios, film production houses, and industrial designers to communicate ideas that do not yet exist in the physical world. Nano Banana 2 is an exceptionally powerful tool for concept ideation — not replacing the concept artist's skill, but dramatically accelerating the exploration phase where dozens of directions need to be visualized quickly.

Vehicle and transportation design is a particularly compelling application because it combines mechanical precision with aesthetic vision. A concept vehicle needs to look both functional and aspirational, grounded in enough engineering reality to be believable while pushing design boundaries into the future.

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Futuristic concept art of a sleek hovering motorcycle floating above a cracked desert highway at sunset, the vehicle featuring an aerodynamic carbon fiber body with exposed mechanical joints and glowing blue anti-gravity thrusters underneath emitting a soft heat distortion, matte gunmetal grey with accent lines of electric cyan, the rider wearing a streamlined tactical suit with an integrated helmet featuring a reflective visor, desert landscape stretching to distant mesas and rock formations silhouetted against a dramatic orange and purple sunset sky, dust particles suspended in the warm evening air catching the last rays of sunlight, motion blur on the ground suggesting high speed, the motorcycle casting a faint blue glow on the road surface below, industrial design concept art, Syd Mead inspired, vehicle design portfolio quality, dramatic cinematic lighting, ultra-detailed, masterpiece, 8K resolution, no text, no words, no letters

Style recommendation: Concept Art or Digital Art style with 16:9 widescreen ratio. The wide format provides space for environmental context that grounds the vehicle design in a believable world.

Concept art tips: Referencing influential concept artists in your prompt can anchor the visual style. "Syd Mead" evokes the clean, optimistic futurism of Blade Runner and Tron. "Ralph McQuarrie" channels the used-future aesthetic of Star Wars. "Daniel Simon" triggers sleek, automotive-grade vehicle design. Combining an artist reference with specific material descriptions ("carbon fiber," "brushed titanium," "ceramic composite") produces designs that feel both artistically inspired and technically grounded.

Use cases:

• Game development — Rapidly generate vehicle, weapon, and prop concepts for game pitch decks and pre-production visual libraries.
• Film and TV concept art — Visualize futuristic vehicles, environments, and technology for sci-fi productions.
• Industrial design — Explore form factors and aesthetic directions for product design projects.
• Personal creative portfolios — Build a concept art portfolio showcasing vehicle and transportation design concepts.

Quick Reference: All 10 Prompts

Here are all ten prompts in a condensed, ready-to-copy format. Each prompt is designed to work immediately in Nano Banana 2 Text-to-Image — just paste and generate.

1. Cinematic Portrait (3:4)

Cinematic portrait of a young woman standing near a window during golden hour, warm amber light streaming across her face creating Rembrandt lighting with a soft triangle of light on her cheek, shallow depth of field with creamy bokeh in the background, shot on 85mm f/1.4 lens, film grain texture, rich warm color grading with deep shadows and lifted highlights, natural skin texture with subtle freckles, windswept auburn hair catching the light, wearing a cream linen shirt, soft diffused natural light, professional photography, editorial quality, ultra-detailed, masterpiece, 8K resolution, no text, no words, no letters

2. Fantasy & Sci-Fi Art (16:9)

Epic fantasy scene of a dragon rider soaring above a massive crystalline ice fortress carved into a frozen mountain peak, the dragon's scales shimmering with iridescent blue and silver, enormous leathery wings spread wide casting shadows over the fortress towers below, northern lights rippling across a twilight sky in bands of emerald green and violet, distant snow-covered mountain range fading into atmospheric haze, volumetric god rays piercing through gaps in the clouds, ice particles glittering in the cold air, detailed armor on the rider with fur-lined cloak billowing in the wind, epic scale composition with dramatic low angle perspective, concept art style, matte painting quality, cinematic lighting, ultra-detailed, masterpiece, 8K resolution, no text, no words, no letters

3. Product Photography (1:1)

Luxury men's wristwatch product photography on a polished black obsidian surface, dramatic studio lighting with a single key light from the upper left creating sharp highlights on the brushed stainless steel case and sapphire crystal, subtle smoke wisps drifting across the dark background, the watch face showing intricate mechanical movement visible through a skeleton dial, rose gold hour markers catching the light, dark brown alligator leather strap with visible texture and stitching, shallow depth of field with the watch crown in sharp focus, reflection of the watch visible on the glossy surface below, commercial product photography, high-end advertising quality, studio lighting setup, ultra-detailed, masterpiece, 8K resolution, no text, no words, no letters

4. Anime & Illustration (3:4)

Beautiful anime illustration of a young girl standing beneath a canopy of cherry blossom trees in full bloom, soft pink petals drifting through warm afternoon sunlight, she wears a flowing white summer dress with delicate lace details, her long dark hair caught mid-movement by a gentle breeze, looking up with a peaceful expression and soft smile, dappled sunlight creating warm patches of golden light on the grass beneath her, a wooden footbridge over a small stream visible in the background, Studio Ghibli inspired color palette with warm peachy pinks and soft greens, watercolor-like soft edges blending with detailed linework, atmospheric light particles floating in the air, anime art style, illustration quality, beautiful detailed eyes, ultra-detailed, masterpiece, no text, no words, no letters

5. Landscape & Nature (16:9)

Breathtaking mountain landscape at sunrise, a snow-capped peak illuminated by the first golden rays of dawn with alpenglow painting the summit in warm pink and orange tones, perfectly still alpine lake in the foreground creating a mirror-like reflection of the mountains and sky, morning mist rolling through the valley in delicate layers, ancient pine trees silhouetted along the shoreline, wildflowers dotting the grassy bank in the immediate foreground with dewdrops catching the light, a few wispy clouds catching pink and gold light against a gradient sky transitioning from deep blue to warm amber, long exposure water effect creating a glass-like surface, landscape photography, National Geographic quality, dramatic natural lighting, ultra-detailed, masterpiece, 8K resolution, no text, no words, no letters

6. Architecture & Interior (16:9)

Modern parametric architecture museum building with flowing organic curves and sweeping white concrete forms inspired by Zaha Hadid, floor-to-ceiling glass facades revealing warm amber interior lighting, photographed at twilight during blue hour with deep indigo sky gradient, the building reflected in a shallow reflecting pool in the foreground creating perfect symmetry, landscape lighting highlighting the sculptural exterior forms, mature olive trees and minimalist landscaping flanking the entrance pathway, warm light spilling from the interior contrasting with the cool blue exterior, people silhouetted inside giving sense of scale, architectural photography with tilt-shift lens effect, ArchDaily quality, dramatic evening lighting, ultra-detailed, masterpiece, 8K resolution, no text, no words, no letters

7. Food & Culinary (3:4)

Premium Japanese otoro tuna sushi platter, exquisitely plated on a handmade dark slate serving board, the fatty tuna showing beautiful pink and white marbling with a glistening fresh surface catching the light, nigiri pieces with perfectly shaped vinegared rice visible beneath, thin slices of pickled ginger and a small mound of fresh wasabi as garnish, a few drops of premium soy sauce pooling on the slate surface, moody dark food photography with a single warm directional light source from the upper left creating dramatic shadows, shallow depth of field with the front piece in razor-sharp focus, dark wood table surface with subtle grain texture, a ceramic sake cup and small bottle blurred in the background, steam or cool mist rising subtly from freshly prepared pieces, food photography, Bon Appetit magazine quality, macro detail, ultra-detailed, masterpiece, 8K resolution, no text, no words, no letters

8. Fashion & Editorial (3:4)

High fashion editorial photograph of a model walking down a rain-soaked cobblestone street at night, wearing an oversized structured black trench coat with sharp shoulders and a flowing silhouette, wet cobblestones reflecting neon signs in pools of pink and electric blue, light rain falling creating visible streaks against the dark background, the model mid-stride with confident posture and a direct gaze toward the camera, dramatic side lighting from a nearby storefront casting long shadows, her slicked-back dark hair wet from the rain, minimal accessories with a single statement ring catching the light, shallow depth of field blurring the atmospheric street scene behind her, moody color grading with crushed blacks and selective warm highlights, fashion editorial, Vogue quality, cinematic atmosphere, ultra-detailed, masterpiece, 8K resolution, no text, no words, no letters

9. Abstract & Surreal Art (1:1)

Abstract surreal artwork of flowing liquid chrome organic forms suspended in a void, the metallic surface reflecting an unseen environment with distorted iridescent rainbow highlights shifting from deep violet through electric teal to molten gold, fractal patterns emerging within the chrome creating infinite recursive detail, smaller spherical droplets of liquid metal floating nearby catching light at different angles, subtle volumetric fog in cool blue tones creating depth in the background, caustic light patterns projected on invisible surfaces from the chrome reflections, the composition suggesting organic growth frozen mid-motion like a high-speed photograph of mercury in zero gravity, octane render quality, hyperrealistic material rendering, studio lighting with multiple colored light sources, abstract art, contemporary digital art gallery quality, ultra-detailed, masterpiece, 8K resolution, no text, no words, no letters

10. Concept Art & Vehicle Design (16:9)

Futuristic concept art of a sleek hovering motorcycle floating above a cracked desert highway at sunset, the vehicle featuring an aerodynamic carbon fiber body with exposed mechanical joints and glowing blue anti-gravity thrusters underneath emitting a soft heat distortion, matte gunmetal grey with accent lines of electric cyan, the rider wearing a streamlined tactical suit with an integrated helmet featuring a reflective visor, desert landscape stretching to distant mesas and rock formations silhouetted against a dramatic orange and purple sunset sky, dust particles suspended in the warm evening air catching the last rays of sunlight, motion blur on the ground suggesting high speed, the motorcycle casting a faint blue glow on the road surface below, industrial design concept art, Syd Mead inspired, vehicle design portfolio quality, dramatic cinematic lighting, ultra-detailed, masterpiece, 8K resolution, no text, no words, no letters

Want More? Let AI Generate Custom Prompts

The ten prompts in this article are starting points, not endpoints. Every prompt can be modified, combined, and expanded to create something uniquely yours. But if you want to go further without spending time learning prompt engineering from scratch, Nano Banana 2 has a built-in solution.

The Image Prompt Generator is an AI-powered tool that takes your casual description — even a single sentence like "a cozy coffee shop on a rainy day" — and transforms it into a detailed, optimized prompt with professional-grade style keywords, lighting descriptions, composition guidance, and quality boosters. It understands what makes prompts effective and applies that knowledge automatically.

Here is how to use it:

1. Open the Image Prompt Generator from the Nano Banana 2 navigation menu.
2. Describe your idea in plain language. You do not need to use any technical terms. "A cat wearing a spacesuit on the moon" is a perfectly valid starting point.
3. Select your target style. The generator tailors its output to match the visual style you are aiming for — photorealistic, anime, concept art, and more.
4. Copy the generated prompt and paste it directly into Text-to-Image to generate your image.

The Prompt Generator is especially valuable for:

• Beginners who do not yet know the vocabulary of effective prompts.
• Professionals who need to produce high volumes of varied content quickly.
• Anyone who has a visual idea but struggles to translate it into the specific, detailed language that AI generators respond to best.

Combine it with the Image-to-Image tool for a complete creative pipeline: generate a prompt, create an image, then transform it with style transfer, composition adjustments, or artistic effects. For the complete pricing breakdown and to understand what is included in the free tier, check out the Nano Banana 2 pricing guide.

Frequently Asked Questions

What can I create with Nano Banana 2?

Nano Banana 2 supports virtually any visual style or subject matter. As this article demonstrates, you can create cinematic portraits, fantasy art, product photography, anime illustrations, landscapes, architectural visualizations, food photography, fashion editorials, abstract art, and concept designs — and those are just ten of the unlimited creative directions available. The platform is built on state-of-the-art AI models that understand complex visual descriptions across all genres and styles. If you can describe it, Nano Banana 2 can generate it.

Are these prompts free to use?

Yes. Every prompt in this article can be used immediately with a free Nano Banana 2 account. When you sign up, you receive free credits that allow you to generate multiple images without any payment. The prompts themselves are provided for you to use, modify, and adapt for any personal or commercial project. There are no restrictions on copying, sharing, or modifying these prompts.

Can I modify these prompts?

Absolutely — and you should. These prompts are designed as high-quality starting points that you can customize in any direction. Swap the subject while keeping the lighting and composition keywords. Change the color palette while preserving the camera and style references. Add new details or remove elements that do not match your vision. The modular structure of each prompt means you can adjust individual components without rewriting the entire thing. If you want AI assistance with modifications, the Image Prompt Generator can refine and expand your edits.

Which style works best for portraits?

For photorealistic portraits, the Photorealistic or Cinematic style presets produce the most natural results. Key prompt elements for great portraits include specific lighting descriptions (Rembrandt, butterfly, rim, or split lighting), lens specifications (85mm or 135mm for flattering compression), and depth of field control (shallow DOF with bokeh for subject isolation). Adding film stock references like "Kodak Portra 400" or "Fujifilm Pro 400H" introduces characteristic color tones. For stylized portraits, the Illustration or Anime presets offer different aesthetic directions while maintaining consistent facial detail.

Can I use these images commercially?

Nano Banana 2 generates images that you can use for commercial purposes, including marketing, advertising, product listings, and content creation. The images you generate are created on demand by AI and are not sourced from existing copyrighted works. However, you should review the platform's Terms of Service for the most current details on commercial usage rights, licensing, and any specific restrictions that may apply to your use case.

How do I get higher resolution results?

Nano Banana 2 generates images at high resolution by default. To maximize output quality, include quality-boosting keywords at the end of your prompt: "ultra-detailed," "masterpiece," "8K resolution," and "high resolution" all push the model toward its highest fidelity output. Additionally, choosing the right aspect ratio for your subject matter ensures that resolution is allocated effectively — a 1:1 square ratio concentrates detail in a compact frame, while wider ratios spread detail across a larger canvas. For images that need to be enlarged beyond generation size, the Image-to-Image tool can enhance resolution while preserving detail.

What is the best prompt length?

The sweet spot for Nano Banana 2 prompts is between 50 and 150 words. Prompts shorter than 30 words often lack the specificity needed for the AI to understand your intent, leading to generic or unpredictable results. Prompts in the 50 to 100 word range provide enough detail for the AI to construct a specific, well-composed image. Prompts between 100 and 150 words allow for extensive scene description, material specification, and atmospheric detail. Going beyond 150 words can work but sometimes introduces conflicting instructions that the AI struggles to resolve. Start in the 50 to 100 word range and add detail incrementally until you hit the level of specificity you need.

Can Nano Banana 2 generate concept art?

Yes, and concept art is one of Nano Banana 2's strongest creative applications. The platform excels at generating vehicle designs, character concepts, environment art, weapon and prop designs, creature concepts, and architectural concepts. Referencing specific concept artists (Syd Mead, Ralph McQuarrie, Feng Zhu) or game and film studios in your prompt helps anchor the visual style. Combining these references with detailed material descriptions and dramatic lighting produces concept art that is immediately useful for game development, film pre-production, industrial design exploration, and creative portfolios.

Start Creating

You have seen what Nano Banana 2 can do across ten different creative directions. Every prompt in this article is ready to copy, paste, and generate — no prompt engineering experience required.

The fastest way to start is to pick the category that interests you most, copy the prompt, and open Text-to-Image. Modify the prompt to match your specific vision — change the subject, adjust the lighting, swap the colors, add your own creative details. Every generation is a step toward understanding what works and developing your own prompt style.

If you want to go beyond these ten examples, the Image Prompt Generator creates custom, optimized prompts from your casual descriptions. And when you have images you love, the Image-to-Image tool transforms them into new styles, refines details, and creates variations.

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