10+ Google Gemini Nano Banana Prompts to Make Your Selfies Look Stunning

Have you ever looked at your selfies and thought, “Hmm… this could look way cooler”? You’re not alone. Everyone wants their photos to stand out—whether for social media, personal memories, or just for fun. The good news is, you don’t need to be a professional photographer or spend hours editing. With the power of Google Gemini and a set of carefully designed prompts, you can instantly transform your regular selfies into aesthetic, editorial-quality portraits.

In this article, I’m sharing 10+ Nano Banana prompts you can try right away. These prompts are designed to give your selfies unique styles, creative moods, and high-quality finishes. And yes, they’re completely free. You just need to upload your selfie into Google Gemini, paste the prompt, and let the AI do the rest. It’s that simple.

So if you’ve been looking for a way to give your photos a professional touch without the hassle, keep reading. You’ll find everything from cinematic subway portraits to dreamy aquarium shots—all carefully explained so you know exactly what to expect. Let’s dive in!

1. Standing in an Elevator

Imagine yourself inside a sleek, modern elevator with reflective metal walls. You’re dressed head-to-toe in black: an oversized blazer, matching trousers, and a cool pair of sunglasses. In one hand, you’re holding a takeout cup, giving off that “mysterious executive on the move” vibe.

The dim neon lighting on the ceiling casts soft shadows across your outfit, creating a cinematic and edgy look. This prompt is perfect if you want your photo to look stylish, urban, and a little enigmatic.

"Edit the photo to be standing casually in a modern-style elevator with reflective metal walls. He's wearing an all-black outfit: an oversized blazer and trousers. He's wearing sunglasses and holding a takeout cup. The style is elegant and edgy with a mysterious feel. The dim lighting from the neon lights on the ceiling creates subtle shadows."

2. Black and White Studio Portrait

If you’re going for something timeless and dramatic, this one’s for you. Picture yourself in a high-contrast black-and-white photo, styled like a magazine editorial. You’re wearing a plain black turtleneck, chin tilted slightly down, eyes nearly staring into the camera with a cold, serious expression.

Your hand is raised to your temple, showing off a bold silver ring. Strong light from the top-left highlights one side of your face while the other sinks into deep shadow. With film grain details and magazine-cover vibes, this is the kind of portrait that never goes out of style.

"High-contrast black and white studio portrait, magazine editorial style, head-and-shoulders framing from top of head to upper chest.

Maintain the subject’s natural face, hairstyle, and accessories exactly as in the uploaded photo (including details such as hijab, glasses, jewelry, or other personal features).

Pose the subject in 3/4 view turned slightly left and tilted down, chin lowered, eyes looking almost directly at the camera, with a serious cold expression and lips closed.

Subject wearing a plain black turtleneck sweater with long sleeves, collar tight around the neck.

Left hand raised, index finger touching temple, other fingers bent, with a large silver signet ring with dark stone clearly visible against the black sleeve.

Soft studio key light from top-left (camera-left), creating strong highlights on the left side of the face and deep shadows on the right side.

Background plain dark with a faint vertical gradient light streak on the right side.

Entire image strictly black and white, no color, grayscale only, very strong contrast, sharp details, subtle fine film grain, photorealistic, professional retouch. Magazine cover aesthetic, ultra-detailed, high-resolution."

3. Taken in Aquarium

Now let’s go underwater—well, almost. In this prompt, your portrait is set inside a massive aquarium. You’re casually dressed in a white t-shirt with an open white shirt layered over it, jeans, and both hands in your pockets. The twist? You’re holding a thin sword around your neck in a relaxed, thoughtful pose.

Behind you, silver fish with golden tails swim against a glowing blue backdrop. The cool tones reflect on your shirt, making the whole image dreamy and surreal. It feels like a scene straight out of a fantasy movie.

"A high-quality, sharp, close-up portrait, taken in water, also with a vertical lens.

Maintain the subject’s natural face, hairstyle, and accessories exactly as in the uploaded photo (do not alter facial features, hair, or personal characteristics).

He wears a simple white round-neck T-shirt, over which is a long-sleeved, loose, naturally unbuttoned white shirt. He raises a thin metal sword around his neck. Minimalist blue jeans, both hands in the pockets, standing comfortably.

His expression is relaxed and thoughtful, eyes looking slightly to the left, with a calm, dreamy mood.

The background is a glass aquarium with a deep blue color evenly spread, cool blue light emanating from the water environment. Many large and small silver fish with golden tails swim around behind and above. The transparent glass frame of the glass pipe also creates a visual path running horizontally from right to left in the photo.

The dominant blue light reflects on the white shirt, creating an illusionary and cool effect. The entire scene has a modern, cinematic, clear, highly detailed photography style, with fresh colors and even light. The camera angle is slightly lower than eye level, emphasizing the depth of the aquarium space."

4. Subway Portrait

For an urban and raw vibe, try the subway prompt. You’re standing in a busy station, slightly turned to the side but looking directly at the camera with a calm, serious expression. You’re dressed in an oversized black sweater and pants, one hand tucked casually in your pocket.

The background shows a blurred subway train rushing past, along with faint silhouettes of people moving. The contrast between your sharp focus and the blurred motion gives the photo that perfect street photography aesthetic.

"Maintain the subject’s natural face, hairstyle, and accessories exactly as in the uploaded photo (do not alter facial features, hair, or personal characteristics).

The subject is standing in a subway station, body turned slightly to the side in a relaxed 3/4 angle, with the left shoulder closer to the camera, while the face is turned toward the lens, looking directly with a calm and serious expression.

He wears an oversized black sweater and black pants, with his right hand casually placed in his pocket.

The background shows a subway train in motion, blurred with motion blur, and several blurred figures walking past, emphasizing movement. The subject is in sharp focus, highlighted against the blurred surroundings. Lighting is artificial from neon lights in the station, giving a slightly warm yet cinematic atmosphere.

The overall style is urban street photography, minimalistic, cinematic, high-quality, with sharp details on the subject and strong motion blur effect for the background."

5. Profile Portrait

Want something bold and powerful? This one frames you in a striking profile shot. You’re wearing a sleek black blazer, captured from a slightly low angle that emphasizes your jawline and neck. The background is a deep crimson red, contrasting beautifully with your outfit and skin tone.

The strong cinematic lighting makes you look almost sculptural—like a figure out of a fashion campaign. This one’s all about confidence and elegance.

"Vertical portrait, 1080x/920. Keep the same facial features. Subject wearing a black blazer. Stark cinematic lighting with strong contrast. Shot from a slightly low, upward angle to emphasize jawline and neck, evoking quiet dominance and sculptural elegance. Deep, saturated crimson red background for bold contrast against luminous skin and dark wardrobe."

6. Fisheye CCTV Angle

Here’s where things get creative. Imagine being captured by a CCTV fisheye camera inside an industrial elevator. The walls are reflective steel, the buttons glow red, and the whole vibe feels like a sci-fi movie still.

You’re wearing a black satin bomber jacket with a white top, making direct eye contact with the lens. Add in some glitch effects and cinematic grain, and the result is edgy, futuristic, and totally different from a regular selfie.

"Fish-eye CCTV angle, compact industrial elevator, reflective brushed stainless steel walls, dark grey floor, red glowing buttons.

Maintain the subject’s natural face, hairstyle, and accessories exactly as in the uploaded photo (do not alter facial features, hair, or personal characteristics).

Subject wearing a black satin cropped bomber jacket with a white fitted top underneath.

Expression is calm and assertive, with direct eye contact toward the lens.

Desaturated cool tones, subtle glitch effect, cinematic grain, high-quality detail."

7. Slow Shutter Speed

If you want your photo to feel like art, this is it. In this prompt, you’re in a dimly lit study filled with books, wearing a loose white collared shirt. Your head tilts back in deep thought, while the background blurs dramatically with motion streaks.

Shot in black and white with slow shutter speed, the result is a moody, creative portrait that feels more like fine art photography than a casual selfie.

"Convert this image into fine black and white photography.

Maintain the subject’s natural face, hairstyle, and accessories exactly as in the uploaded photo (do not alter facial features, hair, or personal characteristics).

The subject’s head is tilted back in a moment of intense creative thought or ecstasy.

He is wearing an open, loose white collared shirt, standing in a dimly lit study filled with stacks of books and papers.

The image is captured with a slow shutter speed, creating dramatic horizontal motion blur that streaks the background and the edges of his form."

8. Model Studio

This one’s for fashion lovers. Picture yourself in a muted red candy-toned studio, seated with relaxed elegance. You’re styled in an oversized white sweatshirt, bright red combat jeans, and Nike sneakers with white socks.

The cinematic glow highlights the textures of your clothes and skin, creating a futuristic editorial vibe. It’s stylish, bold, and perfect for anyone who wants to look like they belong in a high-end fashion spread.

"Subject: Maintain the subject’s natural face, hairstyle, and facial expression exactly as in the uploaded photo (do not alter facial features or personal characteristics).

Wearing outfit: oversized white sweatshirt, red candy oversized combat jeans, styled with footwear: red candy neutral or Nike sneakers and white ribbed socks.

Environment: muted red candy-toned studio background.

Lighting: soft cinematic glow highlighting skin and fabric textures.

Style: fashion editorial x futuristic.

Composition: model seated elegantly with a relaxed posture."

9. Halo Effect

For something more atmospheric, try the halo prompt. A golden spotlight creates a glowing circle of light behind you, adding a halo effect. The warm orange tones feel like sunset light, casting dramatic shadows and giving the whole photo a divine, ethereal vibe.

This is great for portraits that feel soft, mysterious, and poetic.

"The gloomy studio of [reference image], bathed in the golden-orange light of a spotlight that creates a halo behind their portrait against a plain backdrop. The warm light casts a soft sunset hue on their faces and upper bodies, while also creating a strong shadow on the head on the right. The overall ratio is 4:5."

10. Golden Hour Sunlight

There’s nothing like golden hour to make photos magical. In this prompt, the sunlight casts dramatic shadows across a plain wall behind you, creating depth and mood. Your expression remains natural, while the warm tones of the light wrap around your face and body.

It’s moody, mysterious, and effortlessly beautiful—like a candid magazine shot taken at just the right moment.

"Create a moody mysterious portrait using my selfie make sure you will use my face keep the same lightning background and camera angle as the reference golden hour sunlight casting dramatic shadow on a plain wall."

11. Neon Studio

Finally, the neon studio prompt brings high-fashion energy. Imagine yourself outlined in vivid blue and magenta lights, with the rest of your face falling into shadow. The lighting is harsh, dramatic, and super stylish—perfect for anyone who loves bold, futuristic portraits.

The cobalt-to-violet background enhances the editorial feel, while the crisp illuminated details make you look like you just stepped out of a glossy magazine.

"Ultra-realistic cinematic portrait of [reference image]., in high-fashion neon studio. ** Lighting: **Dramatic and intense dual-tone rim lights, mimicking the provided reference image.** Deep sapphire blue light sharply defines the left edge of her face and form, while vibrant magenta-pink light brilliantly outlines the right edge. **Crucially, the center of her face and most features remain in deep, harsh shadow, with only the extreme contours illuminated, creating striking contrast and profound mystery.** Background: seamless cobalt blue to violet gradient. Editorial fashion, sharp illuminated details, realistic skin on lit areas, cinematic low-key atmosphere."

Video Preview

If you’d like to see these prompts in action, check out this video preview. It gives you a visual idea of how each style looks once applied, which can help you pick your favorites before trying them yourself.

Conclusion

Selfies don’t have to be ordinary. With the right prompt, your photo can look cinematic, editorial, or even like a scene from a movie. Google Gemini’s Nano Banana prompts give you that creative boost without requiring expensive gear or professional editing skills.

From sleek elevator shots to dreamy aquarium portraits and bold neon studio looks, the possibilities are endless. The best part? You can try them all for free—just upload your selfie and paste the prompt.

So go ahead, experiment with these 10+ prompts, and watch your selfies transform into something truly special. Who knows? Your next profile picture might just look like it belongs on the cover of a magazine.