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Google Nano Banana Headshot Tutorial (with prompts)
We’re living in a weird moment.
Your profile photo is your first impression.
But people still use:
• A 7-year-old iPhone photo
• A blurry wedding crop
• A headshot taken in the “I guess this is fine” lighting aisle of Home Depot
Meanwhile, Google quietly dropped one of the most powerful image-generation tools on the planet:
Nano Banana.
It’s basically a professional photographer…
that lives inside your browser…
and works for free.
Today I’m breaking down exactly how to use it to generate world-class, brand-aligned headshot.
I’ll give you the precise prompts I use for my own.
Why Nano Banana Works Shockingly Well
Unlike typical image generators, Nano Banana is trained to understand:
• Subtle facial details
• Human symmetry
• Camera + lens behavior
• Lighting realism
• Clothing textures
• Background depth
You’re not generating “AI art.”
You’re generating studio-quality portraits.
That’s the difference.
How to Create the Perfect AI Headshot
Here’s the workflow I use (and recommend):
1. Start with a “seed image”
Upload a clean photo of yourself, even if it’s average.
This helps Nano Banana lock onto:
• Bone structure
• Eye spacing
• Jawline
• Subtle asymmetry
• Hair shape
Think of this like giving the photographer a reference shot before the real shoot.
Here’s what I use:
2. Choose your “persona”
This is where most people screw up.
A good headshot isn’t just an image it’s brand positioning.
You want a persona that matches how you want to be perceived:
Approachable
Executive
Confident
Warm
Modern
Creative
Polished
That’s why I created these personas (and the prompts below).
Pick the one that matches your brand.
3. Use precision prompts
(don’t freestyle them)
If your prompt is sloppy, your photos will be sloppy.
The best headshots come from camera-accurate prompts:
• The lens matters
• The f-stop matters
• The lighting direction matters
• The background matters
• The clothing texture matters
The prompts below solve all of that for you.
These have been refined to get the most consistent, flattering, realistic results.
4. Generate in batches
Do 6–12 variations of the same prompt.
Nano Banana tends to “lock in” quality after a couple generations.
Once you see the one, you’ll know.
5. Pick your top 3 and stop
The key is consistency.
Your profile photo, your LinkedIn banner, your website, your media kit. All should feel like the same character in the same cinematic universe.
Three images is the sweet spot.
The Prompts I Use (And You Can Steal)
Below are the exact personas + prompts I use.
Copy/paste them into Nano Banana and swap in your details.
These are the ones featured in the graphic you attached.
1. Global Connector
A polished, international-style professional headshot.
Prompt:
“A polished, international-style professional headshot with a clean, universally appealing aesthetic. Friendly, open expression. Light-colored professional setting with a hint of a contemporary urban landscape seen through glass. Bright, even window glow. Broad, flattering lighting. Shot on Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM (or Tamron SP 85mm). Smooth bokeh, high-resolution portrait.”
2. Casual Confident
Strong profile look. Modern. Editorial. Sharp.
Prompt:
“High-resolution profile photo of a confident professional. Exact facial structure preserved. Shot in a studio with soft directional lighting. Solid #141414 backdrop. Subject glances slightly toward camera. Clean blazer, natural textures, crisp detail in fabric. Shot on 85mm f/1.8 with shallow depth of field, soft bokeh, modern editorial vibe.”
3. Approachable Expert
Inviting. Warm. Calm. Human.
Prompt:
“A warm, inviting professional headshot with soft diffused lighting. Large window light. Relaxed expression. Business casual attire. Background: blurred warm-toned interior, co-working lounge, or stylish library. Clean depth of field. Friendly, knowledgeable aesthetic.”
4. Tech Innovator
Modern workspace look. Clean, crisp, approachable.
Prompt:
“Relaxed portrait of a tech-forward professional in dark sweater. Confident, approachable. Bright, modern workspace setting with airy demo-day aesthetic. Shot on 35mm f/1.4 with natural light, clean professional depth of field.”
5. Natural Executive
Outdoor. Golden hour. CEO energy.
Prompt:
“Outdoor professional headshot during golden hour. Background softly blurred with greenery and sunlight. Clean, polished, slight wind in hair for natural movement. Fujifilm GFX100 + 110mm f/2 lens. Gentle smile, clean texture, creamy bokeh, modern executive aesthetic.”
What This Means for Your Personal Brand
Your image is your positioning now.
On LinkedIn
On your website
On speaking pages
In podcasts
In articles
In press kits
People decide if they trust you in under 40 milliseconds.
Why not engineer that moment?
Nano Banana lets you do in one afternoon what used to cost:
• $600–$1,200 for a photographer
• Half a day of shooting
• Multiple wardrobe changes
• Waiting weeks for edits
Now?
You need 10 minutes and a keyboard.
This changes everything.
If you want the full prompt pack…
I’m considering turning this into a full “Headshot Persona Pack” with:
• 15 done-for-you prompts
• Different personas (CEO, Creator, Coach, Founder, VC, etc.)
• Lens + lighting presets
• Background variations
• A “brand consistency” photo guide
• Examples + outputs
• A workflow for generating 3 perfect images
If you want that, just reply “Headshots” and I’ll prioritize it.