Night photography used to be a difficult thing. If the light was not right, the photo looked dull. And if the camera settings were even a little wrong, the whole picture got ruined. You also needed good equipment, which many people do not have. So getting a perfect night photo took a lot of hard work.
But now everything has changed.
Google Gemini’s new Nano Banana image model works almost like magic. It can turn your simple, normal photo into a night-style picture. It adds deep shadows, soft highlights, and a nice cinematic feeling all by itself. The way it fixes low-light photos is so smooth that it feels like a professional photographer edited it for you.
Using it is very easy. There is nothing confusing. Just go to gemini.google.com and open a new chat. If you want, you can upload your photo as a reference. Then copy and paste any prompt from the list below.
I personally tested 18 different prompts to see which ones give the best results. These are the same tested prompts, so you can copy them and get the same night effect right away.
Prompt
A captivating shot of a young woman with long, curly brown hair, wearing a sleek black leather jacket, standing on a wet city street at night. The background features blurred city lights creating a beautiful bokeh effect. The lighting is moody and dramatic, with reflections on the wet pavement. Her expression is confident and direct, looking towards the viewer.
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A warm and enchanting portrait of a young woman with long, slightly wavy dark brown hair, sitting cross-legged on the floor in a dimly lit room. She is wearing a comfortable, dark knitted top and light-colored patterned pajama bottoms. Her hands are cupped together, holding a glowing cluster of warm-toned fairy lights (string lights). The primary light source comes from these fairy lights, casting a soft, golden glow upwards onto her face, illuminating her features from below. Her eyes are gently closed, and she has a serene, peaceful smile, conveying a sense of wonder and contentment. The background is dark and softly blurred, with subtle hints of room furniture (like a table) in the distance, maintaining focus on her and the lights. Low-light photography, intimate atmosphere, dreamy, high detail, natural skin texture.
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A stylish and moody portrait of a young woman with short, wavy dark brown hair, wearing an elegant, long camel-colored trench coat. She is sitting casually on the edge of a curb or sidewalk in a European-style city street during dusk or early night. Her arm is resting on her bent knee, and her other hand is lightly placed on the ground for support. She looks directly at the camera with a confident yet slightly pensive expression. The background features blurred streetlights, historic buildings, and subtle light trails from passing cars, creating a sophisticated urban atmosphere. The lighting is soft and ambient from the streetlights, highlighting her face and the coat, with a touch of blue hour glow in the sky. Cinematic, fashion photography, high resolution, sharp focus on subject, bokeh background.
Gemini Prompts for Beautiful Night Photos
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A striking neon-lit portrait of a young woman with long, wavy, flowing hair, subtly tinted with pink and blue hues from the surrounding lights. She is wearing a classic denim jacket and is leaning on a railing on a bustling city street at night. The background is a cyberpunk-inspired cityscape, filled with glowing, colorful neon signs (pinks, blues, oranges, greens) from various shops and buildings, reflecting on the wet pavement. Her face is illuminated by the intense, colorful neon glow, creating dramatic shadows and highlights. She looks directly at the camera with a captivating and confident gaze. Cyberpunk aesthetic, moody, high contrast, cinematic lighting, ultra detailed, 8k.
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A captivating and moody portrait of a young woman with straight, long dark brown hair, wearing a simple yet elegant black slip dress with thin straps. She is standing outdoors at dusk or night, surrounded by dark foliage or trees, creating a mysterious atmosphere. Her hands are cupped together, holding a brightly lit sparkler, which serves as the primary light source. The glow from the sparkler illuminates her face from below, casting dramatic shadows and highlighting her features. She looks directly at the camera with an intense, serious, and slightly melancholic expression. Low-light photography, cinematic, dreamy, high resolution, soft bokeh background.
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A pensive and atmospheric portrait of a young woman with light brown hair, loosely tied back, wearing a simple black t-shirt or top. She is leaning on an ornate, light-colored balcony railing, looking down or slightly towards the viewer with a thoughtful and slightly melancholy expression. The background features a stunning, blurred cityscape at night, with numerous bokeh lights from distant buildings and traffic, creating a deep and shimmering effect. The lighting is soft and ambient, primarily from the city lights, gently illuminating her face and the top of her shoulders. Cinematic, low-light photography, shallow depth of field, high resolution, soft focus on background.
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A charming and festive portrait of a young woman with long, wavy brown hair, wearing a cozy white ribbed sweater under a dark grey puffer vest. She is standing outdoors at night, leaning casually against a wall or surface adorned with numerous warm-toned string lights, creating a sparkling and inviting backdrop. Her head is slightly tilted, and she looks directly at the camera with a friendly and confident smile. The warm glow from the fairy lights beautifully illuminates her face and hair, creating a soft, magical ambiance. The background features blurred figures and more warm lights, suggesting a festive street or event. Winter fashion, warm lighting, bokeh, high resolution, soft focus on background.
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A captivating and moody portrait of a young woman with wavy brown hair, cascading over one shoulder, wearing a comfortable yet stylish off-the-shoulder dark grey or black knitted sweater. She is leaning on a rooftop railing, overlooking a bustling city street at night. The background features a vibrant bokeh of warm city lights from cars and buildings, creating a dreamlike, blurred effect. Her gaze is directed towards the viewer with a thoughtful and slightly alluring expression. The lighting is soft and ambient from the city lights below, gently illuminating her face and the exposed shoulder. Cinematic, urban night, fashion photography, shallow depth of field, high resolution, bokeh background.
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A mysterious and atmospheric portrait of a young woman with long, straight dark brown hair, wearing a sleek black trench coat or long dark coat. She is standing on a subway platform next to a large reflective glass panel or window, with a train passing in the background, creating motion blur. Her hands are cupped together, holding tiny, glowing, magical light particles or embers, which cast a soft, ethereal glow upwards onto her face. Her reflection is visible in the glass, mirroring her posture and the subtle light. She is looking down at the lights in her hands with a focused and slightly contemplative expression. The platform lighting is cool-toned, creating a stark contrast with the warm glow from the particles. Cinematic, urban night, magical realism, high resolution, selective focus.
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A dynamic and moody night portrait of a young woman with long, voluminous curly dark hair, wearing a stylish all-black outfit consisting of a cropped top, dark pants, and an open long cardigan or jacket. She is standing confidently on a pedestrian bridge, leaning slightly against the railing. Below her, a busy multi-lane highway stretches into the distance, with vibrant light trails from cars (red and white streaks) creating a striking blur effect. Overhead, warm streetlights illuminate the scene. She is looking away from the camera, gazing thoughtfully into the distance or towards the city lights. The lighting is a mix of warm streetlights and cool ambient night sky, creating a dramatic contrast. Urban night photography, long exposure light trails, cinematic, high resolution, sharp focus on subject.
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A stylish and vibrant night portrait of a young Asian woman with long, straight dark hair, wearing a simple black tank top and blue jeans. She is leaning casually against a textured brick wall in a dimly lit urban alleyway, illuminated by neon lights. A subtle blue or purple neon light strip runs along the top of the wall, casting a cool-toned glow on her and the brick. She has one hand on her hip and looks directly at the camera with a confident and friendly expression. The background features blurred streetlights and hints of other buildings, creating a sleek, urban night atmosphere. Neon lighting, low-light photography, cinematic, high resolution, sharp focus on subject.
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A striking and elegant night portrait of a young woman with long, straight dark hair, wearing a stylish white spaghetti strap crop top and dark fitted jeans. She is leaning against the sleek metal railing of a modern pedestrian bridge, with the city lights shimmering in the background. Her posture is confident and relaxed, and she looks directly at the camera with a captivating, serious expression. The bridge itself is illuminated by warm, ambient lights, creating a glowing pathway and reflections on the metal. The background features blurred city lights and distant buildings, adding to the urban night aesthetic. Cinematic, urban fashion, low-light photography, high resolution, sharp focus on subject, bokeh background.
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A serene and stylish portrait of a young woman with long, wavy light brown hair flowing in the breeze. She is wearing a fitted olive green ribbed crop top and a light blue denim jacket draped over her shoulders. She stands on a city sidewalk during dusk, with her head tilted back and eyes closed, a peaceful expression on her face, seemingly enjoying the moment. The background features blurred city lights, shop windows, and subtle light trails from cars, creating a soft, urban bokeh effect. The lighting is warm and ambient from the surrounding city lights, highlighting her face and hair. Candid, dreamy, urban fashion, high resolution, shallow depth of field, natural light.
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A dramatic and atmospheric night portrait of a young woman with wavy brown hair, wearing a sleek black leather jacket. She is standing in a narrow city street or alleyway at night, with her head tilted back and eyes closed, a serene yet intense expression on her face, seemingly soaking in the urban ambiance. The background features dynamic long exposure light trails from passing vehicles or lights (streaks of red, yellow, and blue), creating a vibrant and futuristic blur effect. The wet ground reflects these colorful lights, adding to the moody atmosphere. Her face is illuminated by the intense, colorful light trails, creating dramatic shadows and highlights. Cinematic, cyberpunk aesthetic, long exposure, high resolution, sharp focus on subject, bokeh background.
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A mesmerizing and intimate portrait of a young woman with long, straight light brown hair, lying on a dark wooden surface. Her forearms are crossed in front of her, and her chin is resting on them, looking directly at the viewer with an intense and piercing gaze. In the foreground, numerous small, lit tea-light candles are arranged on the wooden surface, casting a warm, flickering glow upwards. This soft candle-light illuminates her face from below, creating dramatic shadows and highlighting her eyes. The background is completely dark, ensuring full focus on her and the candles. Low-light photography, cinematic, dreamy, high resolution, sharp focus on face and candles.
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A sleek and mysterious night portrait of a young woman with long, flowing dark hair, captured in profile. She is wearing an elegant, form-fitting black sleeveless dress with subtle sparkle. She stands in the middle of a dimly lit urban street at night, with her head slightly raised, looking towards the left side of the frame. The background features blurred streetlights and car lights, creating a soft bokeh effect and a sense of depth in the dark urban setting. The primary light source is a single warm street lamp above and slightly behind her, casting subtle highlights on her hair and the contours of her face, while keeping the overall scene moody and low-key. Cinematic, urban night, fashion photography, high resolution, sharp focus on subject, bokeh background.
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A dreamy and ethereal portrait of a young woman with long, straight light brown hair, wearing a flowing, elegant white long-sleeved dress. She is standing by the edge of a calm lake or body of water during twilight, with a subtle blue and pink gradient in the sky. She holds an antique, lit kerosene lantern in her hands, casting a warm, golden glow. Her gaze is directed downwards towards the lantern with a gentle, contemplative expression. The lantern light beautifully illuminates her face and the front of her dress, creating a stark contrast with the cooler tones of the evening and the water. The background features blurred silhouettes of distant buildings or trees across the water. Cinematic, fantasy, magical realism, high resolution, soft focus on background.
