Fall has the best light of the whole year. The sun sits lower, the leaves turn gold and rust, and everything just looks warmer on camera.
The problem is that a real fall photoshoot needs the right park, the right weather, and a friend who knows how to hold a camera. With Google Gemini’s Nano Banana Pro model, you can get that same cozy autumn look without leaving your room.
Go to gemini.google.com or open the Gemini app, start a new chat, and pick Pro from the model options. Then copy any prompt below and paste it in.
Here’s a tip that makes a big difference: upload a clear photo of yourself along with the prompt. Gemini will use it as a reference and put you right into the fall scene.
I’ve put together a mix of prompts for both women and men, with chunky sweaters, maple leaves, tree lined sidewalks, and park benches. Each one is ready to copy and use.
Maple Leaf Peekaboo Portrait
This is the classic fall shot you see all over Pinterest. A single bright maple leaf held up to the face, with a dark outfit that makes the yellow pop.
Create a photo of a young woman standing in an autumn forest, holding a large golden yellow maple leaf in one hand and covering one side of her face with it. She is wearing a fitted black ribbed turtleneck sweater and a deep red lipstick. Her long, straight, balayage hair falls over one shoulder. She stands facing the camera with a calm, confident posture. Shoot at eye level with a 85mm lens and a very shallow depth of field. The background is a softly blurred forest of tall tree trunks with scattered orange and brown foliage. Lighting is soft and overcast with a gentle warm tone. The color palette is black, mustard yellow, and muted forest browns, giving a moody, editorial fall look. Use aspect ratio 4:5.
Mustard Sweater and Falling Leaves
A low angle shot with leaves flying past the lens gives this one a dreamy, moving feel. The mustard knit and matching cap tie everything together.
Create a photo of a young woman standing under autumn trees while golden leaves fall around her. She is wearing an oversized mustard yellow turtleneck knit sweater tucked into high waisted black trousers with a belt, and a matching mustard wool newsboy cap. Her short, textured bob hair is lifted slightly by the wind, and she wears small gold hoop earrings. She looks down toward the camera with a relaxed, cool expression, one arm reaching slightly toward the lens. Shoot from a low angle looking up at her, with blurred falling leaves in the foreground. The background shows soft yellow and green tree canopy against a pale cloudy sky. Lighting is soft natural daylight with warm tones. The overall mood is cinematic, warm, and fashion editorial, with a palette of mustard, gold, and olive. Use aspect ratio 9:16.
City Sidewalk Autumn Stroll
This one feels like a street style photo taken on a quiet fall morning in Brooklyn. Brownstone steps, fallen leaves, and a simple neutral outfit.
Create a full body photo of a young man walking casually down a tree lined city sidewalk covered in fallen orange and brown leaves. He is wearing a chunky brown ribbed knit crewneck sweater with a white t-shirt collar peeking out, relaxed cream chino trousers, and clean white leather sneakers. He wears dark sunglasses and has one hand tucked into his pocket. His dark, wavy hair is styled naturally. He is mid stride and looking slightly off to the side. Shoot at eye level from the front with a 50mm lens. The background shows brownstone buildings with black iron railings and stoop steps on one side, and large trees with golden and amber leaves on the other, fading into a soft blurred street. Lighting is soft, warm morning light. The mood is relaxed, classic, and street style, with a palette of brown, cream, and burnt orange. Use aspect ratio 9:16.
Denim Jacket on a Cloudy Afternoon
Cool grey sky, rusty leaves in the foreground, and a sherpa lined denim jacket. It’s a quiet, thoughtful kind of fall photo.
Create a photo of a young man standing on an outdoor terrace, leaning slightly against a metal railing and looking off into the distance. He is wearing a light wash denim jacket with a cream sherpa collar, holding the collar close with hands in brown leather gloves. His short brown hair is neatly styled. His posture is relaxed and reflective, turned three quarters away from the camera. Shoot at a slightly low angle through out of focus rust colored autumn leaves in the foreground, which frame him softly on both sides. The background is a wide overcast grey blue sky. Lighting is soft and diffused with no harsh shadows. The overall mood is calm, moody, and cinematic, with a palette of denim blue, slate grey, and rusty orange. Use aspect ratio 4:5.
Vintage Tweed Blazer Portrait
This one leans into a warm, faded, vintage film look. The tweed blazer and pocket square give it an old school gentleman vibe.
Create a photo of a man standing in an autumn garden, both hands gripping the lapels of his grey tweed blazer as if adjusting it. Under the blazer he wears a light cream button up shirt with the top button open, dark trousers, and a brown leather belt, with a navy patterned pocket square. His dark hair is messy and windswept, and he has a short full beard. He stands facing the camera with a confident, grounded posture. Shoot at eye level through blurred reddish brown branches in the foreground. The background shows a soft focus park with orange and red trees, a stone wall, and a decorative black wrought iron gate. Lighting is soft and hazy with a warm glow. Apply a faded vintage film edit with lifted blacks and warm sepia tones. The mood is classic, artistic, and slightly nostalgic. Use aspect ratio 4:5.
Lying in a Bed of Fall Leaves
The overhead shot of someone lying in leaves never gets old. A cream sweater keeps it soft and bright against all that gold.
Create an overhead photo of a young woman lying on her back on a ground covered in dry golden and brown autumn leaves. She is wearing a soft cream chunky knit sweater. Her long, wavy honey blonde hair is spread out around her head across the leaves. One hand rests gently on top of her head, and a single small yellow maple leaf covers part of her face near her nose. Her posture is relaxed and peaceful. Shoot directly from above in a close crop that shows her head, hair, and shoulders. Lighting is soft natural daylight with a warm glow and gentle shadows. The color palette is cream, honey, and golden brown. The overall mood is cozy, dreamy, and romantic, like a fall lifestyle magazine shot. Use aspect ratio 4:5.
Big Chestnut Leaf Close Up
A tight close up with two oversized brown leaves framing the eyes. The copper hair and camel knit make this one feel super warm.
Create a close up photo of a young woman holding two large dry brown chestnut leaves in front of her face, one above covering her forehead and one below covering her nose and mouth, leaving only a thin gap across her eyes. She is wearing a camel colored chunky cable knit sweater with the sleeve pulled over her hand. She has straight copper red hair with soft bangs. Shoot at eye level with a macro style close crop and a shallow depth of field. The background is a softly blurred mix of orange autumn trees and patches of blue sky. Lighting is bright natural daylight with warm highlights on the leaves. The color palette is copper, camel, and rust with a touch of sky blue. The mood is artsy, warm, and playful. Use aspect ratio 9:16.
Looking Up Under Golden Branches
Shooting from below with the tree canopy above gives this a calm, cinematic feel. The shearling jacket and plaid scarf are pure fall.
Create a photo of a young man standing under a large tree with golden autumn leaves, his gaze directed upward and off to the side with a calm, thoughtful expression. He is wearing a dark brown suede shearling jacket with a fleece collar and a beige plaid wool scarf wrapped around his neck. He wears clear round framed glasses and has thick, curly dark hair and a short beard. Shoot from a very low angle looking up at him, so the branches and yellow leaves fill the background against a pale blue sky. Lighting is soft, slightly muted daylight coming through the branches. Apply a desaturated, moody color grade with warm browns and soft golds. The mood is quiet, introspective, and cinematic. Use aspect ratio 4:5.
Flannel Shirt at Golden Hour
This is the easy, friendly fall portrait. Flannel, jeans, hands in pockets, and that warm sunset glow behind him.
Create a photo of a man standing in a park surrounded by bright orange, red, and yellow autumn trees and bushes. He is wearing a brown and black buffalo check flannel shirt with chest pockets over a grey t-shirt, with classic blue jeans. His short brown hair is neatly styled and he has light stubble. He stands facing the camera with both hands in his front pockets and a relaxed, friendly smile. Shoot at eye level with an 85mm lens and a shallow depth of field. The background is a soft blur of glowing fall foliage and a field with the sun low behind the trees. Lighting is warm golden hour light with a gentle rim light on his hair and shoulders. The color palette is orange, amber, brown, and denim blue. The mood is warm, cozy, and lifestyle portrait. Use aspect ratio 1:1.
Trench Coat on a Park Bench
A sharp outfit, a wooden bench, and leaves all over the ground. This one has a classy, calm Sunday afternoon feel.
Create a full body photo of a young man sitting on an old wooden park bench in an autumn park, with one leg crossed over the other at the ankle and his hands resting on his knee. He is wearing a beige double breasted short trench coat over a white shirt, slim navy trousers, black leather Chelsea boots, and a silver wristwatch. His dark hair is neatly styled with a short fade, and he has a trimmed beard. He looks off to the side with a relaxed, confident expression. Shoot at eye level from a slight side angle with a 50mm lens. The ground is covered in scattered yellow and brown leaves, and the background shows softly blurred bushes and tall trees with muted orange foliage under an overcast sky. Lighting is soft and diffused. The color palette is beige, navy, olive, and muted gold. The mood is classy, calm, and editorial. Use aspect ratio 4:5.
Fall is short, so these are the kind of photos you want to make while the season is still here. Try a few prompts with your own reference photo and see which outfit and mood suits you best.
You can also swap small details like the sweater color, the location, or the time of day to make each photo feel like your own. If you make something you love, save it for your fall feed and keep the cozy vibes going.