Guide to Perfect AI Images#

This guide explains how to create compelling images for your media work using the professional image generators FLUX.2 Pro by Black Forest Labs and Gemini 3 Image Pro. From social media visuals and product images to infographics, you’ll find all the essential basics and practical examples here.

Prompting Basics #

Prompt Structure #

FLUX.2 Pro and Gemini 3 Image Pro (Nano Banana Pro) work best with a clear structure. Use this pattern for consistent results:

Subject + Action + Style + Context

Subject: The main focus (person, object, scene)
Action: What the subject is doing or its pose
Style: Artistic approach, medium, or aesthetic
Context: Setting, lighting, time, mood

Example:

A businesswoman in a suit, confidently presenting at a whiteboard,
professional business photography, modern office with glass walls
and warm daylight

Geschäftsfrau präsentiert im modernen Büro

Word Order Matters #

FLUX.2 gives more weight to the elements at the beginning of your prompt. So place the most important elements first:

Main subject
Most important action
Defining style
Essential context
Additional details

The Right Prompt Length #

Length	Words	Use case
Short	10-30	Quick concepts, style exploration
Medium	30-80	Ideal for most projects
Long	80+	Complex scenes with lots of detail

For most use cases in editorial teams and agencies, 30-80 words is the ideal range.

Important

No negative prompts!

FLUX.2 does not support negative prompts. Always describe what you want, not what you don’t want.

❌ Wrong: “no blur, no people in the background”

✅ Correct: “sharp image, empty background, isolated”

Prompting in Your Own Language #

FLUX and Gemini are multilingual. You can prompt directly in German - the model understands your instructions. For culturally authentic results, it’s even recommended to use the language that fits the context:

A cozy Bavarian inn at Christmas time,
rustic wooden furniture, candlelight, guests toasting with beer steins,
warm atmosphere, traditional decorations

Gemütliches bayerisches Wirtshaus mit Gästen

Text in Images #

Put Text in Quotation Marks #

You can include readable text in images. This works with both FLUX.2 and Gemini Pro. In tests, Gemini Pro tends to handle longer text better.

Use quotation marks to specify the exact text:

A shop sign with the text "OPEN NOW" in green
neon letters above a wooden door

Grünes Neonschild mit Text JETZT GEÖFFNET

Describe the Text Design #

For the best results, describe:

Placement: Where the text appears (e.g. “top center”, “on the banner”)
Style: The type of typography (e.g. “elegant serif font”, “bold industrial lettering”, “handwritten script”)
Size: Relative size (e.g. “large headline”, “small subheading”)
Color: Ideally with a HEX code (see next section)

Example for an advertising poster:

Modern advertising poster for a summer clearance sale,
large headline "UP TO 50% OFF" in bold white lettering,
subheading "excluding pet food" in an elegant serif font,
bright yellow background with geometric shapes,
professional graphic design

Colors and Corporate Identity #

Using HEX Color Codes #

For precise color control - especially important for CI-compliant designs - FLUX.2 supports HEX color codes.

Syntax:

The background uses the hex color #1A5F7A
The logo appears in hex #FF6B35

Example for brand colors:

Elegant business card on a marble-textured background,
the text "CREATIVE STUDIO" in hex color #2E4057,
below it the text "24/7" in smaller bold lettering, hex color #048A81,
minimalist design, white card stock.

Creating Gradients #

For gradients, describe the start and end color:

An abstract background image with a gradient,
starting with hex #667eea in the top left,
transitioning to hex #764ba2 in the bottom right,
smooth transitions, modern and clean

Tip

Tip for CI-compliant designs:

Always link HEX codes to specific objects. Vague instructions like “use #FF0000 somewhere” lead to inconsistent results.

Photography Style and Camera Settings #

For photorealistic images, specific camera references deliver the best results. Here you’ll find the most important terms for your media work.

Camera Models and Lenses #

Term	Effect
Shot on Sony A7IV	Modern, sharp digital aesthetic
Canon 5D Mark IV	Professional DSLR quality
Hasselblad X2D, 80mm	Medium-format look, premium quality
Fujifilm X-T5, 35mm	Organic colors, authentic
Shot on Kodak Portra	Analog film aesthetic, natural grain
2000s digicam style	Early digital camera aesthetic, slight noise
80s vintage photo	Film grain, warm color cast, retro

Image Composition #

Term	Effect
Rule of thirds	Subject placed along third lines, dynamic
Golden ratio composition	Golden ratio, harmonious image layout
Centered composition	Subject centered, symmetrical, calm
Symmetrical composition	Mirrored arrangement, balanced
Shallow depth of field	Shallow focus, blurred background
Deep depth of field	Large depth of field, everything sharp
Leading lines	Lines lead to the main subject, adds depth
Frame within a frame	Natural frame around the subject, draws focus
Negative space	Lots of empty space, subject appears isolated
Low angle shot	Low perspective, subject appears powerful
High angle shot	High perspective, subject appears small
Eye level shot	Eye level, neutral and natural
Dutch angle	Tilted camera, dynamic, uneasy
Bokeh effect	Circular blur in the background
Foreground interest	Interesting foreground element, adds depth
Layered composition	Multiple layers, spatial depth

Example - Modern Look:

Portrait of a young entrepreneur, shot on Sony A7IV,
85mm lens, f/1.8, natural window light,
shallow depth of field, clean and sharp

Professionelles Porträt eines Unternehmers

Example - Vintage Look:

Street scene in a historic old town, shot on Kodak Portra 400,
natural film grain, warm colors, 35mm focal length,
1970s aesthetic

Focal Lengths and Their Effect #

Focal length	Effect and use case
24mm	Wide angle, for interiors, architecture, landscapes
35mm	Environmental portraits, more context, natural perspective
50mm	Similar to the human eye, versatile, for full-body shots
85mm	Ideal for portraits, flattering, beautiful bokeh
100mm macro	Product details, close-ups
70-200mm	Compression, isolates the subject from the background

Camera Angles #

Angle	Effect
eye level	Neutral, at eye level, authentic
high angle	From above, makes the subject look smaller/more vulnerable
low angle	From below, makes the subject look powerful/heroic
overhead shot	Directly from above (e.g. for flat lays)
dutch angle	Tilted, creates dynamism or tension
aerial view	Drone shot, shows large areas
over the shoulder	Over the shoulder, for dialogue scenes

Shot Sizes #

Shot type	Description
extreme wide shot	Very wide shot, shows the entire environment
wide shot / long shot	Full body with surroundings
medium shot	Waist to head, body language visible
close-up	Face/head, shows emotion
extreme close-up	Only a detail (eye, hand, product)

Example - Different Shot Sizes:

Extreme close-up of a cup of coffee with latte art,
steam rising, 100mm macro lens,
shallow depth of field, warm side light

Nahaufnahme einer Kaffeetasse mit Latte Art

Lighting #

Lighting	Effect
natural lighting	Natural light, authentic
golden hour	Warm, soft light shortly before sunset
soft diffused light	Soft, even light without harsh shadows
dramatic side light	Side light for more depth and drama
studio lighting	Controlled studio light, professional
three-point lighting	Key, fill, and back light for balanced lighting
Rembrandt lighting	Classic portrait lighting with a triangle-shaped shadow
backlight / rim light	Backlighting, silhouettes, glowing outlines
high key	Bright, few shadows, friendly
low key	Dark, lots of shadows, dramatic

Practical Examples for Media Work #

Here you’ll find practical prompt examples for typical tasks in editorial teams, agencies, and communications departments.

Product Images #

E-commerce product photo:

Professional product photo of a white sneaker on
a white background, studio lighting, three-point setup,
clean minimalist aesthetic, 45-degree angle,
sharp details, soft shadows,
shot on Hasselblad, 80mm lens

Lifestyle product photo:

Flat lay view of a desk with
a laptop, coffee cup, notebook, and houseplant,
minimalist and tidy, light wood,
natural window light from the left,
overhead shot, clean workspace aesthetic

Draufsicht auf aufgeräumten Schreibtisch

Portraits for Articles #

Business portrait:

Professional business portrait of a woman in her mid-40s,
smiling confidently, dark blue blazer,
shot on Canon 5D, 85mm f/1.8,
natural window light, Rembrandt lighting,
neutral gray background, medium shot

Professionelles Portrait einer Geschäftsfrau

Portrait in a work environment:

Environmental portrait of a craftsperson in their workshop,
authentic and approachable, wearing work clothes,
surrounded by tools, 35mm lens,
natural light through the window,
documentary style, medium shot

Infographics #

For infographics, JSON format or a very detailed description works especially well:

Vertical infographic about water consumption,
title "How We Save Water" in bold blue lettering,
3 sections with icons for household, garden, and industry,
water drop symbols, color scheme in hex #1E88E5 and hex #90CAF9,
modern minimalist design, clear typography,
white background

Advertising Materials #

Banner for display advertising:

Horizontal ad banner for an online course,
text "Get Started Now" as a large headline on the left,
happy young person with a laptop on the right,
call-to-action button "Try for Free" in hex #FF6D00,
background with a soft gradient from white to light blue,
professional marketing design

Flyer design:

DIN A5 flyer for a weekly market,
title "Fresh from the Field" in a rustic serif font at the top,
colorful arrangement of fresh fruit and vegetables,
"Saturday 9 AM-2 PM" as a subheading,
warm, inviting color palette,
countryside market aesthetic

Website Mockups #

Hero section of a landing page:

Hero section of a modern landing page for a
fintech startup, large headline text "The Future of Banking"
in white on the left side,
abstract 3D illustration of a credit card on the right,
dark background with a gradient from hex #0A1628 to hex #1A237E,
minimalist UI design, plenty of white space

Memes and Humorous Visuals #

Funny meme image, cat sitting at a desk in front of a
laptop with a confused expression,
coffee cup beside it, papers scattered around,
office lighting, the text "Monday Morning Meeting"
at the top in Impact font,
2000s digicam style, slightly overexposed

People in Other Environments #

Businessman in a suit standing on a mountain peak,
looking confidently into the distance,
dramatic landscape in the background,
golden hour, warm backlight,
cinematic look, wide shot,
shot on RED camera, 35mm anamorphic lens

Symbolisches Bild eines Unternehmers auf einem Berggipfel

JSON-Structured Prompts #

For complex scenes with many elements, you can use JSON-structured prompts. This allows precise control over individual image components.

When should you use JSON?#

Production workflows with a consistent structure
Automated image generation
Complex scenes with multiple subjects
When individual elements need to be iterated independently

The Basic Schema #

{
  "scene": "Overall scene description",
  "subjects": [
    {
      "description": "Detailed subject description",
      "position": "Position in the image",
      "action": "What the subject is doing"
    }
  ],
  "style": "Artistic style",
  "color_palette": ["#HEX1", "#HEX2", "#HEX3"],
  "lighting": "Lighting description",
  "mood": "Emotional tone",
  "background": "Background details",
  "composition": "Image composition",
  "camera": {
    "angle": "Camera angle",
    "lens": "Lens type",
    "depth_of_field": "Depth of field"
  }
}

Practical Example - Product Photo with CI Colors #

{
  "scene": "Professional studio photo of a water bottle",
  "subjects": [
    {
      "description": "Modern glass bottle filled with water",
      "position": "Center of the image",
      "color_palette": ["transparent", "#00A86B"]
    },
    {
      "description": "Brand logo 'PURE' on the bottle",
      "position": "Centered on the bottle",
      "color_match": "exact",
      "color": "#00A86B"
    }
  ],
  "style": "High-end product photography",
  "color_palette": ["#00A86B", "#FFFFFF", "#F5F5F5"],
  "lighting": "Soft studio lighting with highlights on the glass",
  "mood": "Fresh, clean, premium",
  "background": "Seamless white studio background",
  "composition": "Centered, product fills 60% of the image",
  "camera": {
    "angle": "Slightly from below",
    "lens": "100mm macro",
    "depth_of_field": "Sharp throughout"
  }
}

Aspect Ratios #

Choose the right format depending on the intended use:

Aspect ratio	Example dimensions	Use case
1:1	1024×1024	Instagram posts, product images
16:9	1920×1080	YouTube thumbnails, website banners
9:16	1080×1920	Instagram Stories, TikTok, Reels
4:3	1536×1152	Magazine layouts, presentations
21:9	2048×864	Panoramas, cinematic scenes

Note

Resolution limits:

Minimum: 64×64 pixels
Maximum: 4 megapixels (e.g. 2048×2048)
Dimensions must be divisible by 16
Recommended: up to 2 megapixels for most applications

Best Practices - Summary #

Topic	Recommendation
Structure	Subject + Action + Style + Context
Word order	Most important first
Prompt length	30-80 words for most projects
Negative prompts	Don’t use them! Describe what you want
Text in Images	Put it in quotation marks
Brand colors	Link HEX codes to specific objects
Photorealism	Specify camera, lens, and settings
Language	Prompting in German works extremely well
Complex scenes	JSON structure for precise control

Quick Reference - Prompt Building Blocks #

Camera Styles #

shot on Sony A7IV, clean sharp, high dynamic range
shot on Canon 5D Mark IV, 85mm f/1.4
shot on Hasselblad X2D, 80mm lens, f/2.8
shot on Kodak Portra 400, natural grain
2000s digicam style, slight noise, flash photography
80s vintage photo, film grain, warm color cast

Lighting Phrases #

natural window light
soft diffused studio lighting
golden hour, warm backlight
dramatic side lighting
three-point studio setup
Rembrandt lighting
high key, bright and airy
low key, moody and dramatic

Composition Terms #

close-up shot
medium shot
wide shot / establishing shot
overhead shot / flat lay
eye level
low angle shot
high angle shot
shallow depth of field
rule of thirds composition

Style Descriptions #

professional product photography
editorial portrait style
modern minimalist design
documentary photography style
commercial advertising look
lifestyle photography
high-end fashion editorial
corporate business aesthetic