Nano Banana food and drink photography prompts

Close-up food photography, splash shots, desserts, drinks and playful food concepts. Use them as written for stock-style images, or upload a photo of your own dish and ask the model to keep it while changing the styling and light.

17 prompts · each with an example image · free to copy

Tips for better results

  • Describe textureWords like glossy, crisp, steaming or condensation-covered do more for food than generic quality words.
  • Pick one heroOne dish or drink in sharp focus with a shallow background reads better than a crowded table.
  • Freeze the motionFor pours and splashes, say "captured at the exact instant" and name the liquid and direction.

Prompts to copy

Nano Banana example: Create an ultra-realistic cinematic advertisement for a blueberry-yogurt cup labeled “Berry Cream,” bursting…

Create an ultra-realistic cinematic advertisement for a blueberry-yogurt cup labeled “Berry Cream,” bursting through a splash of creamy yogurt. Surround the product with fresh blueberries, milk droplets and glossy cream waves. Place a modern smartphone behind it showing a breakfast social feed. Use a soft purple-blue gradient, bright studio lighting and high-speed liquid motion. Luxury dairy-commercial style, 8K resolution.

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Nano Banana example: Turn the supplied person into a cheerful football collectible bursting through an opened energy-drink can in…

Turn the supplied person into a cheerful football collectible bursting through an opened energy-drink can in coordinated team colors. Pose the figure with arms spread in celebration and the bent can lid beside them. Use bright studio lighting, clean product staging, expressive toy proportions, and a glossy designer-figurine finish.

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Nano Banana example: Create an ultra-realistic cinematic snack advertisement featuring a tilted “Pringler – Fire Chili Flow”…

Create an ultra-realistic cinematic snack advertisement featuring a tilted “Pringler – Fire Chili Flow” potato-chip can. Suspend the cylindrical can diagonally above a dark surface as it bursts open, sending fiery red-orange spicy chips upward in dynamic motion. Scatter fine chili powder and seasoning particles through the air for a dramatic spice explosion, and let wisps of hot smoky vapor rise around the chips to emphasize their intense chili flavor.

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Nano Banana example: Create a close-up cinematic food photograph of a vertical rotisserie stack of juicy, glossy, marinated…

Create a close-up cinematic food photograph of a vertical rotisserie stack of juicy, glossy, marinated chicken—shawarma-like—slowly turning above an open flame. The caramelized glaze catches the light, with slightly charred edges. A large sharp knife slices thin pieces away; freeze fresh slices in midair so their tender, juicy layers are visible. Let warm fire and visible flames glow in the background, adding dramatic depth. Ultra-realistic texture and fine detail, shallow depth of field, golden-hour warmth and rich contrast. 4K food-photography finish.

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Nano Banana example: Create a cute pop-surreal illustration in close-up: a hand holds an ice-cream cone as the thick, creamy ice…

Create a cute pop-surreal illustration in close-up: a hand holds an ice-cream cone as the thick, creamy ice cream melts and drips between the fingers. Give the drips glossy highlights. Use soft pastel colors, smooth shading, subtle sparkles and whimsical shapes softened in the background. Studio lighting, high-resolution illustration.

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Nano Banana example: Create high-end commercial product photography of an iced matcha latte in a clear glass or plastic cup…

Create high-end commercial product photography of an iced matcha latte in a clear glass or plastic cup labeled “healthy Matcha.” Show creamy milk blending into rich green matcha. Freeze a dramatic liquid splash around the drink, with floating ice cubes, matcha-powder particles and fresh green leaves. Add a modern smartphone in the background displaying a social-media feed of matcha drinks, softly blurred with bokeh lights. Use cinematic green-toned lighting, glossy reflections, highly detailed textures and depth of field. Premium beverage-advertising aesthetic, 8K.

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Nano Banana example: Create a four-shot cooking short with warm, tactile food imagery. Begin with rhythmic macro cuts of fresh…

Create a four-shot cooking short with warm, tactile food imagery. Begin with rhythmic macro cuts of fresh ingredients, move into a slow-motion pan-frying moment, then show careful hands plating the meal and finish on the completed dish. Use match cuts, gentle motion blur, shallow focus, and subtle kitchen sounds for an intimate ASMR feel.

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Nano Banana example: Create ultra-realistic luxury food photography of a bowl of traditional Sheer Khurma in an ornate gold or…

Create ultra-realistic luxury food photography of a bowl of traditional Sheer Khurma in an ornate gold or intricately patterned bowl. Show creamy vermicelli and milk topped with dates, pistachios, almonds and saffron strands; keep the glossy surface richly textured, with visible nuts and a thick milk consistency. Place it in a royal Eid setting with Middle Eastern decor such as intricate lanterns, crescent motifs, carved arches and softly draped fabrics in emerald, gold and maroon. Warm lantern light casts golden highlights and gentle shadows. Add a faint curl of steam, a reflective table setting and scattered dried fruit. Use balanced, symmetrical composition, high-end festive advertising style, realistic fine detail and shallow depth of field with a softly blurred background. Professional photography, sharp focus, high resolution.

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Nano Banana example: Create a hyper-realistic surreal beverage advertisement in high resolution: one vivid can of sunlit yellow…

Create a hyper-realistic surreal beverage advertisement in high resolution: one vivid can of sunlit yellow and verdant green lemonade surges out of a chaotic burst of liquid. Print “LEMONADE” in pristine, bold white letters across the can. Surround it with a cascading fountain of clear water droplets and fresh lime slices, with the energetic feel of citrus and ice. Set the scene against a luminous warm-orange gradient and use bright, piercing light. Render every droplet, pulp fiber and metal surface with cinematic precision for an unforgettable, refreshing image.

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Nano Banana example: Arrange a cheeseburger, a tall wine glass, and a heap of fries as an ornate still life made entirely from…

Arrange a cheeseburger, a tall wine glass, and a heap of fries as an ornate still life made entirely from luminous translucent bubbles. Give every bubble glossy layered reflections and iridescent color. Set the forms before a softly blurred baroque interior with gilded curls, using dramatic side light and extreme refraction detail; include no readable labels or signatures.

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Nano Banana example: Photograph fresh kiwi rounds drifting through sparkling clear water. Freeze crisp bubbles and tiny droplets…

Photograph fresh kiwi rounds drifting through sparkling clear water. Freeze crisp bubbles and tiny droplets around the translucent green fruit, with bright macro detail, cool refreshing light, and a clean shallow-focus background.

Nano Banana example: Photograph a blueberry-yogurt cup floating amid an elegant frozen milk splash and suspended fresh berries.…

Photograph a blueberry-yogurt cup floating amid an elegant frozen milk splash and suspended fresh berries. Use a soft violet gradient, clean minimal styling, sharp readable original packaging, and glossy droplets. High-speed studio light should make the creamy waves and fruit textures feel crisp and refreshing.

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Nano Banana example: [DISH] at the exact instant of a dramatic [LIQUID] pour, captured with ultra-high-speed photography. Freeze…

[DISH] at the exact instant of a dramatic [LIQUID] pour, captured with ultra-high-speed photography. Freeze the liquid cascade mid-fall in perfect clarity. Center the hero [DISH] on a matte [COLOR] surface as a single cinematic ribbon of [LIQUID] pours from above, catching warm light and branching into suspended threads and droplets on impact. Capture a crown-shaped splash with droplets frozen in precise arcs. Render every texture hyper-realistically: glistening surfaces, rising steam and sauce pooling in slow motion. Add fine leader-line ingredient labels in clean uppercase: “[INGREDIENT] [descriptor]”. Set the dish name as “[DISH NAME]” in elegant editorial typography, with “[TAGLINE]” beneath. Mood: a blend of Albert Watson food photography, Harold Edgerton fluid dynamics and Michelin-star editorial. 4K, tack-sharp detail on every thread and droplet, warm single-source light, extraordinary and craveable.

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Nano Banana example: Create a whimsical wagashi confection inspired by the tension of a counter-sniping game, without showing…

Create a whimsical wagashi confection inspired by the tension of a counter-sniping game, without showing weapons or violence. Shape the sweet as a delicate crosshair-like target with layered bean paste and soft rice-dough colors, presented on a minimal ceramic plate with elegant Japanese styling.

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Nano Banana example: Create a kawaii bento inspired by a futures-trading debacle.

Create a kawaii bento inspired by a futures-trading debacle.

Nano Banana example: Show the intimate journey of making sweets in a series of close cinematic moments: a focused cook cracks…

Show the intimate journey of making sweets in a series of close cinematic moments: a focused cook cracks eggs, blends cream, finishes the treat, then tastes it and breaks into a delighted smile. Keep the camera close enough to convey quiet breathing and small gestures, with warm light and tactile food detail.

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Nano Banana example: Using Input A—the name or photo of a famous dish—analyze its ingredient taxonomy, preparation method,…

Using Input A—the name or photo of a famous dish—analyze its ingredient taxonomy, preparation method, cultural context and historical documentation. Optionally use Input B as a style reference for luxury 3D designer-toy packaging. Create one 16:9 image of a fully opened three-panel folding display, 12 inches tall and 36 inches wide, structured like a medieval altarpiece and presented under museum-quality exhibition lighting, shot straight on. The left panel holds 15–20 ingredients like specimens in tiny bottles, each with a handwritten Latin or scientific label. The center panel is a 3D pop-up kitchen diorama with a cultural figure preparing the dish and architecture from its region of origin. The right panel shows 6–8 precise preparation steps in a 3D designer-toy style. The display closes into a protective case with magnetic closure and an embossed exterior; decorate the outside with ornate dish-name typography in gold foil. Include a small drawer at the base holding an actual spice sample or the “secret ingredient.” Draw the palette from traditional pottery and textiles of the dish's culture. Add a tiny rolled scroll containing the full recipe in calligraphy.

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FAQ

Can Nano Banana make menu or delivery-app photos?

Yes. Describe the dish, the plate and a plain background, and ask for top-down or 45-degree framing. Upload a photo of the real dish to keep it accurate.

What resolution should food images use?

2K is enough for social posts and delivery apps. Use 4K with Nano Banana 2.1 or Pro for print menus and large banners.

Why does my food look artificial?

Remove quality words such as "8k, ultra detailed" and describe real light instead, for example soft daylight from a window behind the plate.