nanobanana prompt: Photorealistic Candid Kitchen Scene with Identity-Locked Subject

April 12, 2026
This prompt crafts an ultra-photorealistic candid lifestyle image that masterfully balances technical precision with artistic authenticity. The scene captures a man in a modern kitchen at night, leaning over a stovetop to cook nachos with freshly grated cheese, illuminated by warm under-cabinet lighting that creates intimate highlights and natural shadows. The ultra-photorealistic rendering emphasizes realistic textures—from the crispy chips and visible cheese strands to the subject's skin pores and arm hair—while maintaining a handheld phone photo aesthetic with a 28-35mm lens feel. The identity lock ensures the face matches the reference exactly, preserving natural imperfections without beautification, and the candid-lifestyle-photography approach conveys a cozy, focused moment through soft concentration and subtle body language. #PhotorealisticArt #CandidPhotography #LifestyleImagery #AIArtGeneration

Prompt

{

"generation_request": {

"meta_data": {

"tool": "NanoBanana Pro",

"task_type": "photorealistic_single_image_with_identity_lock",

"version": "v1.0_KITCHEN_COOKING_CANDID_ONE_REF",

"priority": "high"

},

"references": {

"reference_images": {

"primary_subject": "UPLOAD_MALE_REFERENCE_IMAGE (REQUIRED)"

},

"reference_rules": {

"exactly_one_reference_only": true,

"preserve_identity_primary": true,

"identity_lock_strength": 0.995,

"face_similarity_priority": "MAX",

"strict_face_match": true,

"no_identity_drift": true,

"no_face_morphing": true,

"no_beautification": true,

"preserve_skin_texture": true

}

},

"output_settings": {

"aspect_ratio": "4:5",

"orientation": "portrait",

"resolution_target": "ultra_high_res",

"render_style": "ultra_photoreal_candid_lifestyle",

"sharpness": "crisp_but_natural",

"film_grain": "subtle_analog"

},

"hard_constraints": [

"Single subject only (the referenced male). No extra people.",

"Face must match the reference exactly.",

"No text, no logos, no watermarks.",

"Realistic anatomy: no extra fingers/limbs."

],

"creative_prompt": {

"scene_summary": "Photoreal candid lifestyle photo in a modern home kitchen at night. The same man from the reference is leaning over a stovetop, cooking nachos in a large pan and grating cheese over them. Warm under-cabinet lighting, cozy intimate vibe, natural imperfections and texture.",

"environment": {

"location": "modern kitchen",

"details": [

"white square tile backsplash",

"black induction cooktop",

"under-cabinet light casting warm highlights",

"countertop with casual items (mortar & pestle, tray, paper towel)"

],

"time": "evening / night indoor"

},

"subject": {

"identity": "EXACT same face as reference",

"wardrobe": {

"top": "shirtless OR sleeveless dark tank top (choose the more realistic based on reference body/skin tone)",

"bottom": "dark casual pants"

},

"pose_action": {

"action": "grating cheese with both hands over a pan of nachos",

"body_language": "leaning forward, focused on cooking",

"expression": "soft concentration, subtle smile optional"

},

"details_to_keep_real": [

"realistic arm hair and skin pores",

"natural shadows on muscles",

"accurate hands holding grater and cheese block"

]

},

"food_prop": {

"dish": "nachos in a large pan",

"topping": "freshly grated cheese falling onto chips",

"realism_notes": "crispy chip texture, cheese strands visible, no plastic look"

},

"camera": {

"style": "candid handheld phone photo look",

"lens_feel": "28-35mm equivalent",

"focus": "face and hands sharp; background slightly softer",

"exposure": "warm highlights, no blown whites"

},

"color_grade": {

"look": "warm indoor tungsten",

"contrast": "medium",

"skin_tones": "natural"

}

},

"negative_prompt": [

"identity drift",

"face swap artifacts",

"beauty filter",

"plastic skin",

"blurry face",

"bad anatomy",

"extra fingers",

"extra limbs",

"text",

"logo",

"watermark",

"cartoon",

"anime",

"cgi render"

]

}

}