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AI Image Generation Prompts

Image generation is the one place where prompt quality is most of the game. These templates cover the practical small-business uses - product shots when you do not have a studio, marketing visuals for a campaign, social media imagery, early logo exploration - with the style modifiers and negative prompts that actually move the output. Tested across Midjourney, DALL-E, and Stable Diffusion. (13 templates)

Prompt Template
Create a high-resolution, studio-lit product photograph of [PRODUCT DESCRIPTION].

Scene setup:
- Surface: [polished marble / rustic wood / clean white / concrete]
- Lighting: Three-point softbox setup with soft, diffused highlights and minimal shadows
- Camera angle: Slightly elevated 45-degree shot to showcase product dimensions

Style requirements:
- Ultra-realistic with sharp focus on product details
- Subtle contact shadow for grounding
- Clean, professional composition with generous padding
- [Include steam/movement/lifestyle element if relevant]

Constraints:
- No watermarks, logos, or text
- No background distractions
- Preserve exact product geometry and any label text
Tips for Better Results
  • Specify the exact surface material for consistent brand aesthetics
  • Add "transparent background (RGBA PNG)" if you need to composite later
  • Include "slight reflection on surface" for premium product feel
Prompt Template
Create an original, non-infringing logo for a company called [COMPANY NAME], a [BUSINESS TYPE/INDUSTRY].

Brand personality: [warm and approachable / bold and innovative / elegant and refined / playful and energetic]

Design requirements:
- Clean, vector-like shapes with strong silhouette
- Balanced negative space for visual clarity
- Works at both small (favicon) and large (billboard) sizes
- [Incorporate subtle reference to: specific element]

Style: Flat design, minimal strokes, no gradients unless essential
Background: Plain [white/transparent]
Output: Single centered logo with generous padding

Constraints:
- No watermarks
- No copyrighted or trademarked elements
- Original design only
Tips for Better Results
  • Request multiple variations with "n=4" to explore different directions
  • Specify "works in single color" if you need versatile usage
  • Describe the feeling rather than literal imagery for more creative results
Prompt Template
Create a [Instagram post / LinkedIn banner / Twitter header] graphic for [PURPOSE/TOPIC].

Composition:
- Aspect ratio: [1:1 for Instagram / 16:9 for LinkedIn / 3:1 for Twitter header]
- [Significant negative space on left/right/top for text overlay] OR [bold, full-bleed visual]

Visual style: [Modern gradient / Bold geometric / Minimalist flat / Lifestyle photography style]
Color palette: [Specific brand colors or mood: professional blues / energetic oranges / calm earth tones]

Subject/scene: [DESCRIBE THE MAIN VISUAL ELEMENT]

Constraints:
- No text in image (text will be added separately)
- No watermarks or logos
- Suitable for professional social media
Tips for Better Results
  • Always specify "no text" if adding copy in a design tool later
  • Request "room for text overlay on [left/right/bottom]" for better composition
  • Match aspect ratio to the platform for best results
Prompt Template
Create a website hero image for a [BUSINESS TYPE] company's landing page.

Scene: [DESCRIBE THE SCENE - office environment / abstract concept / lifestyle moment]
Mood: [Bright and optimistic / Professional and trustworthy / Bold and innovative]

Composition requirements:
- Aspect ratio: 16:9 (widescreen)
- Significant negative space on [left side / right side] for headline text overlay
- Subject positioned in [right third / left third] of frame

Lighting: [Natural daylight / Soft studio / Golden hour warmth]
Style: [Editorial photography / Modern 3D render / Artistic illustration]

Constraints:
- No text, logos, or watermarks
- Avoid generic stock photo aesthetics
- Colors should complement a [dark/light] website design
Tips for Better Results
  • Specify "gradient overlay compatible" for images that need text readability
  • Request "muted tones" or "high contrast" based on your brand
  • For SaaS: abstract visuals often work better than literal product shots
Prompt Template
Create a realistic [billboard / bus stop ad / storefront sign] mockup featuring [PRODUCT/BRAND].

Environment: [Highway scene at sunset / Urban street corner / Shopping mall interior]
Time of day: [Golden hour / Night with city lights / Bright midday]

Billboard content:
- Headline text (EXACT, verbatim, no extra characters): "[YOUR HEADLINE]"
- Typography: [Bold sans-serif / Elegant serif], high contrast, [centered / left-aligned]
- Visual: [Product image / Lifestyle scene / Abstract graphic]

Style: Photorealistic mockup that looks like an actual photograph
Lighting: Match billboard illumination to environment lighting

Constraints:
- Text must appear exactly once and be perfectly legible
- No watermarks
- No additional logos or text beyond specified
Tips for Better Results
  • Put headline text in ALL CAPS in your prompt for better accuracy
  • Keep text short—2-5 words render most reliably
  • Spell out unusual words letter-by-letter for accuracy
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Create a photorealistic professional headshot/portrait.

Subject: [DESCRIBE PERSON - age range, general appearance, expression]

Photography specifications:
- Framing: Head and shoulders portrait, centered
- Lens: 85mm portrait lens with soft background blur (bokeh)
- Lighting: Soft studio lighting, three-point setup with key light at 45 degrees
- Background: [Neutral gray / Soft gradient / Blurred office environment]

Style requirements:
- Professional but approachable expression
- Natural skin texture (visible pores, subtle imperfections—not over-retouched)
- [Business attire: suit/blazer / Smart casual: button-down shirt]
- Warm, natural color balance

Aspect ratio: 1:1 (square) for profile photos

Constraints:
- No heavy retouching or glamorization
- Natural, authentic appearance
- No watermarks
Tips for Better Results
  • Add "35mm film photograph, subtle film grain" for a more natural, editorial feel
  • Specify exact clothing for brand consistency across team photos
  • Request "catchlight in eyes" for more engaging portraits
Prompt Template
Create a detailed infographic explaining [TOPIC/PROCESS].

Purpose: [Explain a process / Compare options / Show statistics / Timeline]
Audience: [General public / Executives / Technical team / Students]

Content to visualize:
1. [First point/step]
2. [Second point/step]
3. [Third point/step]
[Add more as needed]

Design specifications:
- Layout: [Vertical flow / Horizontal timeline / Grid comparison / Circular process]
- Style: [Modern flat design / Illustrated icons / Data-visualization focused]
- Color scheme: [Specific brand colors or: professional blues / vibrant multicolor / monochromatic]

Text requirements:
- Section headers: Bold, clear hierarchy
- Labels: Concise, readable at small sizes
- Flow: Clear visual path from start to finish

Constraints:
- All text must be accurate and legible
- No watermarks
- Clean, uncluttered composition
Tips for Better Results
  • Use "high" quality setting for complex infographics with lots of text
  • Break complex infographics into sections and generate separately
  • Specify "icons only, text added separately" for more control
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Transform [SUBJECT/SCENE DESCRIPTION] into the artistic style of [STYLE REFERENCE].

Subject to render: [Detailed description of what should be shown]

Style specifications:
- Art style: [Van Gogh's swirling brushstrokes / Japanese woodblock print / Art Deco geometric / Watercolor illustration / Pixel art / 1980s corporate photography]
- Color palette: [Match original style's colors / Adapted modern palette / Specific colors]
- Texture: [Heavy impasto brushstrokes / Smooth gradients / Halftone dots]

Preserve from original:
- [Composition and layout]
- [Key subject positioning]
- [Overall mood/atmosphere]

Transform:
- Rendering technique and brushwork
- Color treatment
- Lighting interpretation

Constraints:
- Maintain recognizable subject
- No watermarks
- Original artwork inspired by style (not copying specific works)
Tips for Better Results
  • Reference art movements rather than specific artists to avoid copyright issues
  • Describe the technical elements of the style (brushwork, colors) for better results
  • Combine with an input image for true style transfer
Prompt Template
Create a realistic mobile app UI mockup for [APP TYPE/PURPOSE].

App screens to show:
- [Primary screen: e.g., home feed / dashboard / product listing]
- Key features visible: [List 3-4 main UI elements]

Design specifications:
- Platform: [iOS style / Android Material / Custom modern]
- Color scheme: [Primary color + accents]
- Typography: Clean, readable system fonts
- Layout: [Tab navigation / Hamburger menu / Bottom nav bar]

Content on screen:
- Header: [App name or section title]
- Main content: [What the user sees]
- Navigation: [Bottom tabs / Top bar / Floating action button]

Presentation:
- Device frame: [iPhone 15 / Pixel / Generic smartphone]
- Background: [Solid color / Gradient / Lifestyle context]
- Angle: [Straight-on / Slight 3D perspective]

Constraints:
- Realistic, shippable UI—not concept art
- Practical spacing and touch targets
- No placeholder lorem ipsum—use realistic content
Tips for Better Results
  • Describe the app "as if it already exists" for more realistic results
  • Include specific, realistic data in your descriptions
  • Request "hand holding phone" for lifestyle marketing shots
Prompt Template
Create a photorealistic food photograph of [DISH NAME / BEVERAGE].

Scene setup:
- Surface: [rustic wood / dark slate / linen tablecloth / marble counter]
- Props: [fresh herbs / scattered ingredients / wine glass / utensils] — keep minimal, no clutter
- Lighting: Soft, directional natural window light from the [left / back-left], gentle shadows

Camera & composition:
- Angle: [overhead 90° flatlay / 45° three-quarter / straight-on plate shot]
- Lens: 50mm equivalent, shallow depth of field with the dish in sharp focus
- Framing: Generous negative space [top / right] for menu copy or caption overlay

Style requirements:
- Editorial restaurant-magazine aesthetic
- Vivid but natural color (not over-saturated)
- Steam, sear marks, glistening sauce, or condensation rendered realistically
- Garnish placed thoughtfully, not piled on

Constraints:
- No watermarks, no menu text, no logos
- No fake plastic-looking food
- Preserve recognizable shape and ingredients
Tips for Better Results
  • Specify "freshly plated, just-served" for the most appetizing look
  • Add "shot on Hasselblad" or "shot on 50mm prime" for a cleaner editorial feel
  • For beverages: request "condensation droplets" and "ice cubes catching light"
Prompt Template
Create a photorealistic [interior room / building exterior] render of [SPACE TYPE — e.g. modern living room, restaurant interior, two-story craftsman home].

Space specification:
- Style: [Scandinavian minimalist / mid-century modern / industrial loft / contemporary farmhouse / luxury hotel]
- Key elements: [list 3–5 — e.g. floor-to-ceiling windows, oak hardwood, built-in shelving, statement pendant light]
- Color palette: [warm neutrals / cool grays + navy accents / earth tones / monochrome white]
- Materials: [oak, brass, linen, terrazzo, exposed brick]

Lighting:
- Primary: [natural daylight through large windows / golden hour from west / soft ambient evening lamps]
- Time of day: [morning, midday, dusk] — match shadows accordingly

Camera & composition:
- Angle: [wide-angle interior at eye level / corner shot showing two walls / exterior straight-on / drone three-quarter aerial]
- Lens: 24mm equivalent for spaciousness, no fisheye distortion
- Framing: Symmetrical balance with leading lines into the space

Style requirements:
- Architectural-magazine quality (Dwell, Architectural Digest)
- Realistic textures: visible wood grain, fabric weave, subtle wall paint texture
- No people in the scene unless specified

Constraints:
- No watermarks
- Realistic physics: shadows match light source, reflections in glass/mirrors are consistent
- No floating objects or impossible geometry
Tips for Better Results
  • Add "shot for Architectural Digest" or "Behance interior render" for editorial polish
  • For real estate listings: specify "MLS-ready, bright and inviting" — agents prefer this look
  • Include exact room dimensions if you need accurate-feeling proportions
Prompt Template
Create an original cartoon character / mascot for [BRAND OR PURPOSE].

Character concept:
- Type: [animal / human / abstract creature / object with personality]
- Personality traits: [friendly, energetic, mischievous, wise, brave]
- Hook: One memorable visual signature — [oversized glasses / a striped scarf / a tiny chef hat / glowing antennae]

Visual style:
- Art direction: [Pixar-3D / flat 2D vector / hand-drawn storybook / chibi / classic Disney 2D]
- Line weight: [thick consistent outlines / no outlines / variable expressive lines]
- Color palette: [3–4 specific brand colors or: warm primaries / pastel candy / earthy naturals]
- Shape language: [rounded and soft for friendly / angular and sharp for bold / mixed]

Pose & framing:
- Pose: [confident hero stance / waving hello / mid-action running / sitting and reading]
- Expression: [warm open smile / focused determination / playful wink]
- Camera angle: Three-quarter front view, full body, slight low angle for heroism
- Background: Plain [white / brand color / transparent] so character can be lifted into other designs

Constraints:
- Single character, centered, generous padding
- No text, no watermarks
- Original design — not derivative of trademarked characters (no resemblance to Mickey, Pokémon, etc.)
- Suitable for [merchandise / sticker / app icon / animated explainer]
Tips for Better Results
  • Generate a turnaround sheet ("front, side, back views, neutral pose") for consistency across uses
  • Request "model sheet style" if you need expressions, poses, and proportions on one canvas
  • Save the prompt verbatim — re-running with the same prompt gives the most consistent character across generations
Prompt Template
Create a [seamless / tileable] background texture or pattern.

Type: [Abstract gradient / Geometric pattern / Natural texture / Subtle noise]

Visual description:
- Primary element: [Soft organic shapes / Sharp geometric forms / Gradient mesh / Paper texture]
- Color palette: [Specific hex codes or: muted pastels / bold primaries / monochromatic / brand colors]
- Density: [Sparse with lots of negative space / Medium density / Dense pattern]

Purpose: [Website background / Presentation slide / Social media / Print material]

Technical requirements:
- Suitable for [text overlay / standalone decorative / subtle branding]
- [High contrast for dark text / Low contrast for overlay use]
- [Seamlessly tileable if needed]

Constraints:
- No recognizable objects or figures
- No text, logos, or watermarks
- Subtle enough to not compete with foreground content
Tips for Better Results
  • Request "seamlessly tileable" explicitly for patterns that need to repeat
  • Specify "subtle, low-contrast" for backgrounds that will have text over them
  • Use "noise texture overlay" for adding depth to flat designs

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