Getting a cool guy photo in AI is harder than it looks. Most prompts result in generic, plastic-looking models that scream “fake.” To go viral on Instagram, you need images that look like they were shot by a professional photographer—with real skin texture, imperfect lighting, and natural posture.
As a Data Scientist, I’ve analyzed the metadata of trending Instagram photos to reverse engineer the perfect prompts.
Below are 6 killer prompts for Gemini (Nano Banana/Imagen 4) that cover the biggest male fashion trends right now. Each includes a Face Lock to keep your identity consistent.
1. The Old Money Aesthetic
This is the biggest trend on Instagram right now. The key is Natural Light and high-quality fabric textures (linen/silk). We use a “film look” to give it that expensive, vintage vibe.
PROMPT: High-end “Old Money” lifestyle portrait. Subject is wearing a crisp white linen shirt (sleeves rolled up) and beige chinos. Background is a blurred luxury villa garden or Mediterranean coast. Kodak Portra 400 film stock simulation. POSE: Leaning casually against a stone railing, holding sunglasses in one hand. Looking away from the camera with a relaxed, confident expression. LIGHTING: Hard afternoon sunlight creating sharp, high-contrast shadows (Italian Summer vibe). Golden skin tones.
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 Urban Streetwear Hypebeast
For streetwear, lighting is everything. We use Mixed Lighting combining cool blue city lights with warm neon signs to create a cinematic “Cyberpunk” edge.
PROMPT: Cinematic street fashion shot at night. Subject is wearing an oversized black hoodie, cargo pants, and silver chain accessories. Rain-slicked city street background with neon signs reflecting on the ground. POSE: Walking towards the camera with a slight slouch (swagger). Hands in pockets. intense eye contact. LIGHTING: “Cyberpunk” lighting scheme—Teal and Orange. Neon sign reflection on the face. Shot on 35mm lens with wide aperture (f/1.8) for city bokeh.
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 Soft Boy Cafe Date
This Pinterest Boyfriend look relies on Soft Focus. We ask the AI for window light and steam to create a cozy, approachable atmosphere.
PROMPT: Candid lifestyle portrait inside a cozy aesthetic cafe. Subject is wearing a textured beige knit sweater or brown corduroy jacket. Minimalist aesthetic. POSE: Sitting at a table, one hand resting on a coffee cup, the other adjusting hair. Smiling gently at the camera (POV date perspective). LIGHTING: Soft, diffused natural window light from the side. No harsh shadows. Creamy bokeh background. Shot on 50mm 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 Gym Rat Fitness Aesthetic
Fitness photos need Top Down Lighting (Downlighting) to accentuate muscle definition. This prompt forces the AI to highlight anatomy without looking like a cartoon.
PROMPT: Intense fitness portrait in a dimly lit gym. Subject is wearing a stringer tank top or oversized pump cover tee. Visible vascularity and sweat sheen on skin. POSE: Seated on a bench between sets, elbows on knees, looking focused. LIGHTING: Dramatic “Rembrandt” downlighting (overhead spotlight) that casts deep shadows, highlighting muscle definition and jawline. Dark, moody atmosphere.
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 Golden Hour Traveler
The viral travel photo. We use Backlighting to create a silhouette effect and lens flare, making the image feel epic and adventurous.
PROMPT: Cinematic travel lifestyle shot on a mountain peak or scenic overlook. Subject is wearing a casual flannel shirt and carrying a leather travel backpack. POSE: Standing sideways looking out at the view (horizon). Profile view of the face. LIGHTING: Intense Golden Hour sunset directly behind the subject. “Rim light” halo around the hair. Lens flare. Warm, nostalgic color grading.
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 Suited & Booted Formal
For formal wear, texture is key. AI often blurs suit fabric. We use Studio Lighting terms to ensure the suit looks crisp and the black levels are deep.
PROMPT: High-fashion editorial portrait. Subject is wearing a perfectly fitted all-black suit, crisp white shirt, and no tie (open collar). Expensive watch visible. POSE: Adjusting the cuff of the sleeve or fixing the collar. confident, intense gaze. LIGHTING: Studio strobe lighting with a “Beauty Dish” modifier for sharp, high-contrast facial features. Background is a dark gray gradient. 8k sharp focus.
SIGNATURE: Add “geminiguru.in” bottom-left corner. Handwritten signature-style typography, thin cursive, small size, subtle premium elegance, white/soft off-white color.
Conclusion
Notice that prompts #3 (Cafe) and #2 (Streetwear) imply a story. The Soft Boy prompt implies a date is taking the photo (POV). The “Streetwear” prompt implies a candid paparazzi shot.
Google’s Gemini understands these context clues. By adding words like Candid or POV, you stop the model from generating stiff, robot like poses and get that natural Instagram Influencer look.
Try these out, upload your reference photo, and tag #Geminiguru to be featured!