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Extraordinary product photography of a luxury perfume bottle with amber liquid inside faceted crystal glass, positioned on polished black obsidian stone surface, dramatic single light source from above creating precise highlights on every facet while casting elegant shadows, golden hour warmth mixed with cool reflections, atomizer catching light like jewelry, wisps of fragrance mist visible in the beam of light, shot on Hasselblad H6D with 120mm macro lens at f/5.6, phase one digital back quality, commercial luxury brand campaign imagery, the weight of craftsmanship visible in every detail

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Prompting Masterclass

Mastering Product Photography

with Google's Nano Banana Pro

Learn to create stunning AI product photography that sells. From clean e-commerce shots to lifestyle editorial, master the techniques that transform simple prompts into commercial-quality imagery—powered by Nano Banana Pro (also known as Gemini 3 Pro), Google's flagship image model.

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The Art of Making Products Irresistible

Product photography is the silent salesperson of the digital age. A great product image doesn't just show what something looks like—it tells a story, evokes desire, and communicates quality before a single word is read. The difference between a product that sells and one that scrolls past often comes down to the image.

Nano Banana Pro (also known as Gemini 3 Pro) excels at product photography because of its sophisticated understanding of materials, lighting physics, and commercial aesthetics. The model responds particularly well to specific surface descriptions, lighting terminology, and brand reference styles.

Foundation

One Product, Four Surfaces

The same product transforms completely based on surface choice. Surface selection is your first and most important brand decision.

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Minimalist perfume bottle on polished white Carrara marble surface, soft overhead lighting creating subtle shadows, clean white background gradient, reflection visible on marble veining, high-end commercial product photography, premium brand aesthetic

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White Marble

Premium, clean, luxury positioning

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Premium wireless headphones on matte black surface, dramatic rim lighting from behind creating glowing edges, subtle reflection, moody dark gradient background, tech product photography with cinematic quality, studio shot at f/5.6

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Matte Black

Dramatic, tech, sophisticated

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Artisan soap bars with dried lavender on weathered oak surface, soft natural daylight, rustic and authentic mood, visible wood grain texture, handmade craft aesthetic, lifestyle product photography, shot on 85mm at f/2.8

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Natural Wood

Warm, artisan, handcrafted feel

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Organic cotton baby blanket folded on natural linen fabric, warm soft window light, gentle shadows, cream and beige color palette, cozy lifestyle aesthetic, e-commerce product photography with authentic warmth

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Textured Linen

Soft, lifestyle, approachable

Notice how the surface fundamentally changes the product's perceived value and positioning. White marble suggests premium beauty, matte black conveys tech sophistication, natural wood communicates artisan craft, and linen creates approachable lifestyle appeal.

What stayed constant: Professional lighting, clean composition, and quality descriptors. What changed: Surface material vocabulary, color palette, and brand reference style completely transform the image's commercial positioning.

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Product Archetypes

Eight distinct product categories, each requiring different prompt strategies and aesthetic approaches.

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High-end skincare serum bottle with frosted glass finish on white marble surface, soft diffused lighting from above creating gentle gradients, slight reflection on surface, droplets of water suggesting freshness, clean minimalist composition with negative space, shot on Phase One at f/8, commercial beauty photography, Glossier aesthetic

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Luxury Cosmetics

"High-end skincare serum bottle with frosted glass finish on ..."

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Sleek wireless earbuds in charging case on matte black surface, dramatic rim lighting highlighting the metallic edges, subtle blue LED glow from within the case, reflections on the polished surface, tech product photography, Apple-style minimalism, shot at f/4 with controlled studio lighting

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Premium Electronics

"Sleek wireless earbuds in charging case on matte black surfa..."

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Handcrafted chocolate truffles arranged on aged walnut board, dusted with cocoa powder, one truffle cut in half revealing ganache center, warm natural window light from the left, shallow depth of field, rustic linen napkin in background, food photography with lifestyle aesthetic, shot on 100mm macro at f/2.8

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Artisan Food

"Handcrafted chocolate truffles arranged on aged walnut board..."

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Luxury leather handbag in rich cognac color, positioned at elegant angle on cream linen backdrop, soft directional lighting emphasizing leather texture and stitching details, brass hardware catching subtle highlights, editorial fashion photography, Hermès catalog quality

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Fashion Accessories

"Luxury leather handbag in rich cognac color, positioned at e..."

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Minimalist ceramic candle in matte white vessel, soft wisps of smoke rising, set against warm terracotta background, morning light creating long gentle shadows, dried botanicals arranged nearby, lifestyle product photography, Scandinavian hygge aesthetic

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Home Fragrance

"Minimalist ceramic candle in matte white vessel, soft wisps ..."

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Craft cocktail in crystal coupe glass with elegant condensation, garnished with dehydrated citrus wheel, dramatic backlit photography creating luminous liquid glow, dark moody background with subtle bokeh lights, commercial beverage photography, shot on medium format

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Beverages

"Craft cocktail in crystal coupe glass with elegant condensat..."

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Delicate gold necklace with small diamond pendant draped over polished obsidian stone, dramatic side lighting creating sparkle and depth, macro detail showing chain links and gem facets, black velvet background, luxury jewelry photography, Tiffany catalog quality

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Jewelry

"Delicate gold necklace with small diamond pendant draped ove..."

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Eco-friendly bamboo toothbrush set in kraft paper packaging, natural sunlight streaming through window, green plant leaves in soft focus background, clean white marble surface, authentic lifestyle product photography, zero-waste aesthetic

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Sustainable Products

"Eco-friendly bamboo toothbrush set in kraft paper packaging,..."

Tip: Match your lighting vocabulary to the product category: "soft diffused" for cosmetics, "dramatic rim lighting" for tech, "warm natural light" for food, and "clean studio" for fashion.

Technique

The Language of Product Light

Professional lighting setups have names. Use them, and the model will understand exactly what you want.

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Dramatic studio product photography demonstrating the full range of commercial lighting, a luxury watch displayed on reflective black acrylic surface, complex multi-light setup with key light from 45 degrees creating depth, fill light softening shadows, rim light separating from dark background, subtle colored gel adding brand color accent, visible reflections and controlled highlights on every surface, professional studio setup with flags and diffusers implied, shot on Phase One IQ4 at f/11, masterclass in product light control

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White ceramic coffee mug with matte finish photographed with soft diffused overhead lighting, clean shadows beneath, neutral gray background, even illumination highlighting form and texture, classic e-commerce product photography, shot at f/11 for full sharpness

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Soft Overhead

Even, flattering, e-commerce standard

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Leather wallet with visible grain texture, dramatic side lighting from left creating deep shadows and texture emphasis, dark background fading to black, moody masculine aesthetic, high contrast product photography showcasing material quality

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Dramatic Side Light

Texture emphasis, artistic mood

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Amber honey jar with wooden dipper, backlit photography creating luminous golden glow through the glass, honey catching and refracting light, dark surrounding for contrast, product photography for transparent packaging, commercial beverage style

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Backlit Glow

Transparent products, beverages

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Handmade ceramic bowl on wooden shelf near window, natural morning light streaming in creating soft shadows, plant shadow patterns visible, authentic lifestyle mood, editorial product photography with lived-in warmth, shot on 50mm at f/2

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Natural Window

Authentic, lifestyle, editorial

Quick Lighting Reference

E-commerce Standard

Soft diffused overhead, clean shadows, white/gray background

Luxury & Premium

Dramatic rim light, dark backgrounds, specular highlights

Lifestyle & Editorial

Natural window light, environmental context, warm tones

Food & Beverage

Backlit for glow, side light for texture, shallow depth of field

Composition

Three Commercial Compositions

Master these three compositions and you'll cover 90% of commercial product photography needs.

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Single luxury watch centered on dark gray concrete surface, perfectly isolated with negative space around it, subtle gradient background, dramatic lighting highlighting the dial and strap details, hero product photography for advertising, shot on medium format at f/8

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Hero Product

"Single luxury watch centered on dark gray concrete surface, perfectly isolated w..."

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Skincare routine flat lay arrangement on white marble, cleanser serum moisturizer and face oil bottles arranged in pleasing composition, decorative gold dish with jewelry accent, top-down overhead shot, beauty flat lay photography, Instagram-ready aesthetic

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Flat Lay Collection

"Skincare routine flat lay arrangement on white marble, cleanser serum moisturize..."

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Premium coffee equipment on kitchen counter in modern minimalist apartment, morning light through window, steam rising from pour-over, lifestyle context showing product in use, aspirational home aesthetic, editorial product photography

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Lifestyle Context

"Premium coffee equipment on kitchen counter in modern minimalist apartment, morn..."

Hero Product isolates your product as the undisputed star—perfect for homepage features and ads. Flat Lay Collections show product relationships and create aspirational lifestyle moments. Lifestyle Context places products in real environments, helping customers envision ownership.

Angles

Mastering Camera Angles

The angle you choose determines what story your product tells. Each angle serves a specific commercial purpose.

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Row of craft beer bottles at eye level, labels clearly visible, soft gradient background, professional beverage photography showing branding, studio shot with even lighting, commercial catalog quality

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Eye Level

"Row of craft beer bottles at eye level, labels clearly visib..."

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Luxury face cream jar at 45-degree angle showing both lid design and label, soft diffused lighting, white background with subtle shadow, classic beauty product photography angle, shot at f/8 for label sharpness

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45-Degree Hero

"Luxury face cream jar at 45-degree angle showing both lid de..."

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Cooking ingredients arranged in overhead flat lay composition, olive oil bottle surrounded by fresh herbs garlic and tomatoes, rustic wooden surface, natural light, food styling for recipe content, shot directly from above

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Overhead Flat Lay

"Cooking ingredients arranged in overhead flat lay compositio..."

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Sneaker photographed from low angle making it appear powerful and dynamic, dramatic lighting from behind, floating dust particles catching light, athletic product photography with energy and movement, sports brand aesthetic

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Dynamic Low Angle

"Sneaker photographed from low angle making it appear powerfu..."

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Extreme close-up of watch mechanism through exhibition caseback, macro photography revealing intricate gears and jewels, perfect focus on movement details, luxury timepiece photography, shot on 100mm macro at f/4

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Macro Detail

"Extreme close-up of watch mechanism through exhibition caseb..."

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Designer sunglasses at three-quarter angle on reflective surface, showing both front design and temple arm details, clean studio lighting, fashion accessory photography, premium eyewear catalog shot

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Three-Quarter View

"Designer sunglasses at three-quarter angle on reflective sur..."

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Wine bottle profile silhouette against bright backlit background, elegant shape emphasized, label visible in shadow, dramatic beverage photography for premium brand, artistic product shot

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Profile Silhouette

"Wine bottle profile silhouette against bright backlit backgr..."

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Smartphone appearing to float against pure white background, soft shadows beneath suggesting levitation, all sides visible, clean tech product photography for website hero, Apple-style product isolation

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Floating Product

"Smartphone appearing to float against pure white background,..."

Note: For e-commerce, shoot multiple angles of the same product: hero shot, detail macro, lifestyle context, and packaging. Consistency in lighting across angles builds trust.

Mastery

Putting It All Together

A masterwork product image combines all elements: surface, lighting, composition, and commercial intent.

Luxury watch masterwork product photography

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Masterwork commercial product photography of a luxury mechanical watch on polished black obsidian stone platform, complex multi-light studio setup with key light from upper left revealing every dial detail, subtle rim light separating the case from deep shadow background, reflection on obsidian surface creating mirror image, visible texture of crocodile leather strap, sapphire crystal catching one perfect highlight, Roman numerals and applied indices in sharp focus, movement visible through exhibition caseback, professional horological photography for auction catalog, shot on Phase One IQ4 150MP with 120mm macro at f/11, the weight of Swiss craftsmanship visible in every detail

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The Complete Product Shot

"Masterwork commercial product photography of a luxury mechanical watch on polished black obsidian stone platform, complex multi-light studio setup with key light from upper left revealing every dial detail, subtle rim light separating the case from deep shadow background..."

What makes this work

→Specific premium surface material
→Complex, motivated lighting description
→Material-specific detail requests
→Clear commercial context (auction catalog)
→Professional equipment references

Prompt structure

1.Image type + Product + Surface
2.Lighting setup + Direction
3.Material details + Textures
4.Commercial context + Use case
5.Technical specs + Quality reference

Practice

Create Your Product Shot with Nano Banana Pro

Apply what you've learned using Google's flagship model. Nano Banana Pro excels at commercial photography with precise lighting and material rendering.

Prompt

Select By

Model

Aspect Ratio

Image URL

https://demo.imagegpt.host/image?prompt=Luxury+skincare+bottle+with+frosted+glass+finish+on+white+Carrara+marble+surface%2C+soft+diffused+overhead+lighting+creating+gentle+gradients%2C+subtle+reflection+showing+on+marble+veining%2C+clean+minimalist+composition+with+ample+negative+space%2C+high-end+commercial+beauty+photography%2C+shot+on+medium+format+at+f%2F8&model=google%40gemini-3-pro-image-preview

Frequently Asked Questions

Key Takeaways

1.
Surface sets the story Marble says luxury, wood says artisan, black says tech. Choose surfaces that match your brand positioning.
2.
Light reveals material Describe how light should interact with your product—diffused for matte surfaces, specular highlights for glass and metal.
3.
Negative space is not empty Leave room for text overlays and visual breathing room. Busy compositions cheapen perceived value.
4.
Consistency builds brand Use the same lighting and surface vocabulary across product lines to create cohesive visual identity.

Related Guide

Portrait Photography Masterclass

Apply similar lighting and composition principles to human subjects.

Inspiration

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See curated examples of product photography with their prompts.

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Mastering Product Photography

The Art of Making Products Irresistible

One Product, Four Surfaces

White Marble

Matte Black

Natural Wood

Textured Linen

Start creating product shots today

Product Archetypes

Luxury Cosmetics

Premium Electronics

Artisan Food

Fashion Accessories

Home Fragrance

Beverages

Jewelry

Sustainable Products

The Language of Product Light

Soft Overhead

Dramatic Side Light

Backlit Glow

Natural Window

Quick Lighting Reference

Three Commercial Compositions

Mastering Camera Angles

Eye Level

45-Degree Hero

Overhead Flat Lay

Dynamic Low Angle

Macro Detail

Three-Quarter View

Profile Silhouette

Floating Product

Putting It All Together

What makes this work

Prompt structure

Create Your Product Shot with Nano Banana Pro

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the best aspect ratio for product photography?

How do I avoid the 'AI look' in product images?

Can AI product photos replace real photography?

Key Takeaways

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