AI Photography Prompts

With ImagineArt 1.0, all you need is vivid imagination for great photos. Type out your epic ideas and colorful concepts and AI image generator will paint it more beautifully than you had envisioned. So here are 56 AI photography prompts that I have organized in 7 major categories:

1. Landscape AI Photography Prompts

These AI image prompts will help you capture the beauty of nature. If you like misty mountains and glowing city skylines, try these and experiment with light, depth, and composition. These are also great if you want to generate cinematic outdoor scenes and travel visuals.

Landscape AI Prompts

1. Golden hour mountain range bathed in soft mist, captured on a 35mm lens with vivid sky gradients and cinematic composition.
2. Vast Icelandic waterfall surrounded by mossy cliffs, cloudy sky diffusing natural light, and ultra-detailed textures.
3. Golden desert dunes stretching into the horizon, long morning shadows and high contrast emphasizing depth and texture.
4. Dense pine forest covered in fog, sunlight streaming through trees, realistic moisture and haze effects.
5. Aerial view of lush rice terraces during sunset, reflecting orange light across curved patterns and layered terrain.
6. Snow-covered alpine valley with a wooden cabin glowing from within, cool ambient tones and crisp clarity.
7. Rocky seaside cliffs under stormy skies, dramatic waves crashing, low-angle composition and cinematic energy.
8. Field of lavender in Provence during summer sunset, pastel sky and shallow depth of field focusing on the foreground.

2. Wildlife AI Photography Prompts

Bring the wild to life with these AI photography prompts. I have added majestic lions and delicate hummingbirds as examples. My wildlife prompts typically focus on movement, texture, and natural habitats. You can use these prompts as it is, or tweak them to your liking for vlogs and [documentaries].

Wildlife AI Prompts

1. Close-up portrait of a tiger emerging from dense jungle shadows, sharp focus on eyes, captured with telephoto realism.
2. Flock of flamingos standing in reflective shallow water at sunrise, gentle pastel hues and mirror-like symmetry.
3. Hummingbird frozen mid-flight feeding from a flower, macro lens capturing feather texture and color brilliance.
4. Elephants crossing a dusty savanna at golden hour, low sun creating silhouettes and atmospheric depth.
5. Underwater image of a sea turtle gliding through coral reef, sunlight filtering through waves, 4K clarity.
6. Red fox standing alert in snowy forest, icy breath visible in cold air, crisp natural tones.
7. Eagle soaring above rugged mountains, soft clouds beneath, dramatic aerial composition and sharp focus.
8. Leopard resting on a tree branch under dappled light

3. Portrait AI Photography Prompts

With these AI photography prompts, you can create expressive human portraits to highlight mood, style, and emotion. Experiment with lighting, lenses, and poses to bring lifelike depth to your AI-generated faces.

AI Prompts for Cinematic Portraits

1. Studio portrait of a woman under softbox lighting, 85mm lens, creamy bokeh and flawless skin tones.
2. Candid outdoor portrait in a city alley during golden hour, warm highlights and authentic street feel.
3. Black-and-white close-up portrait with dramatic side lighting, high contrast emphasizing emotion and depth.
4. High-fashion editorial portrait, bold colors, studio backdrop, and precision lighting inspired by Vogue aesthetics.
5. Lifestyle portrait in forest bokeh, soft sunlight filtering through leaves and neutral color grading.
6. Candid group portrait at a local café, natural smiles, warm lighting, and storytelling composition.
7. Moody side-lit portrait of a man in profile, cinematic depth with controlled shadows.
8. Environmental portrait of an artist in their studio, cluttered background and storytelling texture.

Bonus Prompt for Cinematic Portraits:

Cinematic close-up of a [character] holding a [object] with purpose, illuminated by [lighting]. Soft reflections highlight their [features or accessories]. [Atmospheric elements] float around them, enhancing the mood. Their eyes express [emotion]. Hyperreal, ultra-detailed, 8K, stylized for visual storytelling.

4. Street & Urban AI Photography Prompts

Street and urban photography is a popular photography niche that captures the rhythm of everyday life from bustling city markets to quiet alleyways. These AI photography prompts emphasize candid emotion, lighting contrast, and storytelling through urban details.

AI Photography Prompts for Street and Urban Style

1. Rainy Tokyo street at night with neon reflections on wet pavement, cinematic composition, and 50mm lens realism.
2. Black-and-white street scene at a crosswalk, motion blur of people walking, analog film grain aesthetic.
3. Graffiti alley with a lone cyclist passing by, shallow depth of field and gritty texture.
4. Golden sunset between skyscrapers, lens flare catching glass reflections and rich orange tones.
5. Early morning empty street in an old European town, soft light and long shadows for calm composition.
6. Vibrant market scene filled with colorful stalls, motion, and authenticity in natural daylight.
7. Nighttime subway station with glowing lights, perspective lines leading into distance, cinematic depth.
8. Urban skyline at twilight, car trails creating motion blur, modern city atmosphere.

5. Aquatic & Underwater AI Photography Prompts

Here are 8 AI photography prompts for underwater worlds. I have captured marine life, reflections, and fluid motion with these prompts.

Wildlife Photos

1. Underwater shot of coral reef alive with tropical fish, sunlight piercing from above creating magical reflections.
2. Shipwreck deep in ocean surrounded by schools of fish, hazy blue atmosphere and haunting beauty.
3. Surfer caught mid-wave, water droplets frozen midair, dynamic sense of motion and realism.
4. Sea turtle gliding gracefully through crystal-clear blue waters with visible light rays and bubbles.
5. Shark silhouette in deep ocean, illuminated by faint light from above, mysterious and powerful tone.
6. Fine-art underwater portrait of a woman with flowing fabric, ethereal lighting and dreamlike atmosphere.
7. Coral reef close-up showing texture and colors in macro detail, ultra-realistic underwater lens effect.
8. Diver swimming through an underwater cave, light beams filtering through the opening, cinematic tension.

6. Product & Lifestyle AI Photography Prompts

Running ecommerce brands that need stunning visuals? Here are 8 ad-ready AI photography prompts for your product’s hero shots!

product photography AI prompts

1. Flat lay of skincare products on white marble, natural sunlight from side window and minimalist composition.
2. Fresh coffee cup steaming on a wooden table, morning light creating cozy and inviting tones.
3. Minimalist fashion accessories neatly arranged on beige background, crisp focus and shadow balance.
4. Athlete tying shoelaces before sunrise run, soft glow behind silhouette and motivational framing.
5. Modern living room interior with warm lighting, natural textures, and aesthetic composition.
6. Laptop, notebook, and coffee setup by window for productivity theme, soft focus and neutral palette.
7. Perfume bottle surrounded by smoke and light reflections, high-end luxury aesthetic and cinematic lighting.
8. Artisanal food platter on rustic table, shallow depth of field and authentic texture-rich lighting.

Tip

Tweak these prompts a bit and use with ImagineArt Google Nano Banana to edit your existing product images.

Recommended Read: Product Photography Ideas and AI Tools for product photography(https://www.imagine.art/blogs/ai-tools-for-product-photography)

7. Experimental & Conceptual AI Photography Prompts

Want to push creativity beyond realism? You can also blend surrealism, abstraction, or symbolic elements to express deeper ideas and experiment with album covers, storytelling visuals, and brand moodboards.

Conceptual Photography

1. Double exposure portrait blending a human face with forest landscape, surreal tones and fine detail.
2. City skyline reflected in a raindrop macro shot, ultra-detailed refraction and creative perspective.
3. Mirror reflection photography with neon lights, symmetrical framing and futuristic styling.
4. Long exposure night scene showing light trails of cars, deep contrast and urban motion blur.
5. Floating objects captured mid-air in a minimalist room, soft shadows and magical realism.
6. Desaturated city scene with one object in vibrant color, artistic isolation technique.
7. Shadow-and-light geometric play on a wall, abstract shapes forming minimalist modern art.
8. Portrait surrounded by glowing holographic effects, cyberpunk-inspired conceptual style.

Recommended Read

ImagineArt 1.0 Prompt Guide