User Guideline: Generating Photorealistic Product Imagery with Gemini Imagen
Objective: To create ultrarealistic, professional-quality images of Soundfreaq products in hotel environments for marketing use.
The key to photorealism is detail and specificity. A great prompt will instruct the AI not just what to create, but how to "photograph" it.
1. The Core Principles of a Photorealistic Prompt
To avoid a "generated" or "fake" look, every prompt should be built on the following five pillars:
Precise Subject Description: Be exact. Name the product, its color, its material, and any visible state.
- Instead of: "Soundfreaq alarm clock"
- Use: "A black Soundfreaq Sound Rise alarm clock with its red LED display showing 7:15 AM."
Detailed Environment & Staging: Describe the immediate surroundings with texture, color, and secondary objects. This grounds the product in reality.
- Instead of: "on a nightstand"
- Use: "on a dark mahogany hotel nightstand, next to a pair of eyeglasses and a half-full glass of water."
Specific Lighting Conditions: This is the most critical element for realism. Describe the light's source, color, and intensity.
- Instead of: "in a hotel room"
- Use: "illuminated by soft, warm light from a bedside lamp" or "lit by cool, early morning sunlight filtering through a large window."
Photographic & Compositional Language: Tell the AI to think like a camera. Specify the shot type, lens, and focus. This is the secret to a professional look.
- Instead of: "a picture of a speaker"
- Use: "A close-up, eye-level professional product photograph..."
- Advanced: "...shot on a DSLR with a 50mm f/1.8 lens, creating a shallow depth of field with a softly blurred background."
Overall Mood & Style: Define the desired aesthetic.
- Examples: "Cinematic," "Minimalist," "Cozy and inviting," "Luxury and sleek."
2. A Formula for Success
Combine the principles into a structured prompt.
[Style] + [Shot Type] of a [Precise Subject Description] + [Detailed Environment & Staging] + [Specific Lighting Conditions] + [Camera/Lens Details]
3. Prompt Examples: From Basic to Ultrarealistic
Here’s how to apply the formula to your products.
Product: Soundfreaq Sound Rise (Alarm Clock)
Goal: A classic, welcoming nightstand photo.
Level 1: Basic Prompt (Will look generic)
A Soundfreaq alarm clock on a hotel nightstand.Level 2: Good Prompt (Better, more specific)
A photorealistic photo of a black Soundfreaq Sound Rise alarm clock on a wooden hotel nightstand, next to a lamp.Level 3: Ultrarealistic Prompt (Marketing Quality)
**Ultrarealistic, professional product photograph** of a **black Soundfreaq Sound Rise alarm clock** on a **dark walnut nightstand in a luxury hotel room**. The clock's digital display is glowing softly. The scene is illuminated by **warm, gentle light from a modern bedside lamp that is just out of frame**. **Shot on a Sony A7 IV camera with an 85mm f/1.4 lens, creating a tack-sharp focus on the product with a beautifully soft, out-of-focus background** showing a hint of a neatly made bed.
Product: Soundfreaq Bluetooth Speaker
Goal: A modern, sleek photo in a bright, minimalist hotel room.
Level 1: Basic Prompt (Will look generic)
A Soundfreaq bluetooth speaker in a hotel room.Level 2: Good Prompt (Better, more specific)
A photo of a Soundfreaq bluetooth speaker with a wood finish on a white table in a modern hotel room.Level 3: Ultrarealistic Prompt (Marketing Quality)
**Cinematic, bright and airy professional photograph** of a **Soundfreaq Bluetooth speaker with a light oak wood finish**. The speaker is placed on a **white marble nightstand** next to a minimalist brass lamp. The background is a **bright, minimalist hotel room with clean lines and a large window letting in soft, natural morning light**. **Eye-level shot, captured with a Canon EOS R5, shallow depth of field, emphasizing the texture of the wood grain on the speaker.**photograph of a luxury hotel room, art deco style, king size bed with navy blue velvet headboard, large window overlooking New York City at dusk, warm ambient lighting, brass fixtures, hyperrealistic, shot on a Sony A7IV with a 24mm lens --ar 16:9 --style raw
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4. Quick Reference: Do's and Don'ts
| Do | Don't |
|---|---|
| Be hyper-specific about the product model and color. | Use vague terms like "a speaker." |
| Describe materials and textures (e.g., "brushed metal," "dark walnut," "matte black plastic"). | Forget to describe the surfaces. |
| Specify the light source, color, and direction. | Just say "well-lit." |
| Use professional camera and lens terminology. | Ask for "a photo" or "an image." |
| Add small, realistic details (a cable, a book, a phone). | Leave the product floating in an empty scene. |
| Define the mood (e.g., "cozy," "sleek," "serene"). | Assume the AI knows the feeling you want. |