Image Prompts

Prompts for Midjourney, Gemini, ChatGPT images and other picture makers.

GUIDES

GRAB & GO PROMPTS

Midjourney

Cyberpunk Photographer

Generates incredibly juicy neon portraits with cinematic lighting.

A cyberpunk character made of glowing neon tubes, synthwave aesthetic, glowing magenta and cyan colors, highly detailed --ar 16:9
Midjourney

Clean Product Photo

Generates a studio product shot on a seamless white background.

Studio product photograph of [PRODUCT] centered on a seamless white background, soft diffused light from the upper left, gentle natural contact shadow beneath, sharp focus across the whole item, 85mm lens, slight three-quarter angle, true-to-life colors, clean e-commerce style, no props, no text --ar 4:5
ChatGPT

Selfie to Headshot

Edit instruction that turns your own selfie into a studio-style headshot.

Using the attached selfie, edit it into a professional headshot. Keep my face, hairstyle, skin tone and expression exactly as they are. Replace the background with a softly blurred [BACKGROUND COLOR] studio backdrop, add gentle even key lighting, and dress me in a plain [OUTFIT] with a clean collar. Crop from the chest up, centered, with my eyes on the upper third line. Natural skin texture, no heavy retouching, no filters, square 1:1 format.
Gemini

Family Portrait Touch-Up

Edit instruction for a warm, tidy family portrait made from your own photo.

Using the attached photo of [WHO IS IN THE PHOTO], turn it into a warm family portrait. Keep every person's face, age and proportions unchanged. Replace the background with a soft [BACKGROUND SETTING] in golden hour light, even out the exposure, remove stray objects and clutter, and gently correct the colors. Natural skin tones, no smoothing filters. Output as a 4:5 print-ready portrait.
Any image AI

Minimal Logo Concepts

Generates four simple two-color logo symbol concepts with no text.

Minimalist logo symbol for a [BUSINESS TYPE], built from one simple [KEY SHAPE], flat vector style, two colors only on a plain white background, balanced geometry, bold clean lines that stay readable at small sizes, centered with generous margin, no text, no gradients, no mockup. Show four different concepts in a 2x2 grid.
ChatGPT

YouTube Thumbnail Base

Generates a 16:9 thumbnail background with clear space left for your title.

Create a 16:9 video thumbnail background about [VIDEO TOPIC]. A person with a [EXPRESSION] expression on the right third, bold high-contrast lighting, vibrant [MAIN COLOR] background with a subtle gradient, one clear object related to the topic on the left, large empty area at the top for a title added later. Sharp focus, saturated colors, uncluttered composition, no text in the image.
Midjourney

Picture Book Illustration

Generates a soft watercolor storybook scene with room for text below.

Children's picture book illustration of [CHARACTER] exploring a [SETTING], gentle watercolor and colored pencil texture, soft rounded shapes, warm pastel palette, big expressive eyes, cozy afternoon light, simple uncluttered background with open space at the bottom for text, friendly and calm mood --ar 3:2
Any image AI

Isometric Icon Set

Generates six matching isometric icons in a soft 3D style on gray.

Set of six matching isometric icons for [THEME], one object per icon: [SIX OBJECTS, COMMA SEPARATED]. Soft 3D clay style, 30 degree isometric angle, rounded edges, a consistent [COLOR PALETTE] palette, gentle shadow under each icon, even spacing in a 3x2 grid, plain light gray background, no text.
Gemini

Room Redesign Mock-Up

Edit instruction that restyles a room photo while keeping its layout.

Using the attached photo of my [ROOM], create a realistic redesign mock-up in [STYLE] style. Keep the walls, windows, door positions and room proportions exactly the same. Change the furniture, color palette, rugs and lighting to match the style, and add a few plants and warm lamps. Bright natural daylight, wide-angle view at eye level, realistic materials. Do not add people.
Midjourney

Overhead Food Photo

Generates an overhead, cookbook-style photo of any dish.

Overhead food photograph of [DISH] on a [SURFACE] table, served on a handmade ceramic plate, fresh herbs and a linen napkin nearby, soft window light from the left, visible texture and glossy highlights, shallow depth of field, 50mm lens, appetizing natural colors, editorial cookbook style --ar 4:5
Midjourney

Art Deco City Poster

Generates a vintage Art Deco travel poster for any city.

Vintage travel poster of [CITY] with [LANDMARK] in the Art Deco style of the 1920s, bold geometric shapes, symmetrical skyline, gold and deep teal palette with cream accents, strong vertical lines, stylized sunburst in the sky, flat printed texture, clear band at the bottom for lettering, no real logos --ar 2:3
ChatGPT

Image to Prompt Helper

Asks a chat AI to turn any image into a reusable image-generation prompt.

I will upload an image. Describe it as a prompt I can paste into [IMAGE TOOL] to recreate a similar picture. Cover subject, composition and camera angle, lighting, color palette, style or medium, mood and background. Write one paragraph of about 60 words, then list five short keywords. Describe only what is visible and do not name real people.
Gemini

Old Photo Restoration

Edit instruction to clean up scratches, fading and stains on an old photo.

Restore the attached old photograph. Remove scratches, creases, dust and stains, repair torn edges, and sharpen faces without changing who they are. Keep the original expressions, clothing and composition. Reduce fading and even out the contrast. Output the result in [BLACK AND WHITE OR GENTLY COLORIZED] with realistic tones and fine film grain left in. Do not add or remove people or objects.