Generating a single realistic person is hard; generating a Family of Three (Father, Mother, Son) is exponentially harder. Often, the AI messes up the height differences, the eye contact, or the matching outfits.
To fix this, you need prompts that define the Scene Hierarchy. You must tell the AI exactly where everyone is standing and how the light hits them as a group.
Below are 6 tested prompts for Gemini (Nano Banana/Imagen 4) that cover everything from cozy home vibes to traditional festivals.
1. The Matching Outfits Studio Classic
This is the classic Gap Ad look. We use High Key Lighting to blow out the background to pure white, ensuring the focus remains entirely on the family connection.
PROMPT: High-end commercial studio portrait of a happy family (Father, Mother, and young Son). All three are wearing matching classic white t-shirts and blue denim jeans. POSE: Father and Mother are seated on a white apple box/stool back-to-back, laughing. The son is sitting on the father’s shoulders or lap, giggling. Genuine family connection. LIGHTING: “High-Key” studio lighting. Pure white background. Soft, wrap-around light (Octabox) to eliminate harsh shadows. Sharp focus on all three faces.
SIGNATURE: Add “geminiguru.in” bottom-left corner. Handwritten signature-style typography, thin cursive, small size, subtle premium elegance, white/soft off-white color.
2. The Golden Hour Park Walk
Nothing beats a sunset walk. We use Backlighting here to create a warm halo around the family, creating that nostalgic “core memory” vibe.
PROMPT: Candid lifestyle family portrait in a lush green park during golden hour. Father, Mother, and Son walking away from the camera or sideways. POSE: Holding hands in a line (Father-Son-Mother). The son is swinging in the air between the parents (playful lifting). Parents looking at the son with love. LIGHTING: Warm golden sunset light coming from behind (Backlight), creating a rim light halo on their hair. Soft lens flare. Cinematic wide angle.
SIGNATURE: Add “geminiguru.in” bottom-left corner. Handwritten signature-style typography, thin cursive, small size, subtle premium elegance, white/soft off-white color.
3. The Cozy Sunday Indoor
This prompt focuses on Atmosphere. We ask for a cluttered but cozy living room and warm lamp light to make it feel lived in and real.
PROMPT: Intimate indoor lifestyle shot in a cozy, warm living room. Family is wearing comfortable loungewear/pajamas. POSE: Lying on a fluffy rug together (top-down view or eye-level). The Mother is holding a large storybook open. Father and Son are looking at the pages intensely. LIGHTING: Warm ambient light from a floor lamp and soft window light. “Hygge” aesthetic. Soft shadows. Shot on 35mm lens.
SIGNATURE: Add “geminiguru.in” bottom-left corner. Handwritten signature-style typography, thin cursive, small size, subtle premium elegance, white/soft off-white color.
4. The Traditional Festival (Diwali/Wedding)
For ethnic wear, texture is key. We use Bokeh to turn the background lights (diyas or fairy lights) into beautiful blurry orbs, making the outfits pop.
PROMPT: Traditional Indian family portrait (Festive/Diwali vibe). Father in Kurta, Mother in Saree, Son in matching mini-Kurta. Rich colors (Gold, Maroon, Navy). POSE: Standing close together holding a plate of flower petals or sparklers (phuljari). Smiling brightly at the camera. LIGHTING: Warm, festive lighting. Background is filled with blurred fairy lights and oil lamps (Bokeh). The gold embroidery on clothes reflects the light.
SIGNATURE: Add “geminiguru.in” bottom-left corner. Handwritten signature-style typography, thin cursive, small size, subtle premium elegance, white/soft off-white color.
5. The Beach Vacation Fun
A beach photo needs to look dynamic. We use a Low Angle to make the family look heroic against the blue sky and to capture the texture of the sand.
PROMPT: Cheerful vacation portrait on a white sand beach with turquoise water. Family wearing tropical vacation outfits/hats. POSE: Crouched down in the sand building a sandcastle together. The son is placing a flag/shell on top. Parents cheering him on. LIGHTING: Bright, high-contrast sunlight (noon). Vivid colors. Water reflecting the sun. Sharp detail on sand grains.
SIGNATURE: Add “geminiguru.in” bottom-left corner. Handwritten signature-style typography, thin cursive, small size, subtle premium elegance, white/soft off-white color.
6. The Superhero Concept
A fun idea for kids. We use Cinematic Color Grading (Teal and Orange) to make a simple playing dress up photo look like a movie poster.
PROMPT: Cinematic creative concept shot. The family is posing as “Superheroes” wearing makeshift capes (bedsheets) and eye masks. POSE: Standing in a “Power Pose” (hands on hips) on top of a bed or sofa, looking heroically into the distance. Wind blowing the capes. LIGHTING: Dramatic “Movie Poster” lighting. Blue backlight (moonlight) and warm key light. Low angle shot to make them look powerful.
SIGNATURE: Add “geminiguru.in” bottom-left corner. Handwritten signature-style typography, thin cursive, small size, subtle premium elegance, white/soft off-white color.
Conclusion
When generating group photos, the AI often gets confused about Eye Contact.
- If you want a Classic Portrait, use the keyword: “Looking at camera.”
- If you want a Candid Moment, use the keyword: “Looking at each other” or “Laughing at the son.”
Defining who looks where is the secret to removing the robotic stare from AI family photos.
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