Creating professional headshots may soon be as simple as taking a smartphone photo. Google’s Gemini App has introduced a new feature called Nano Banana, designed to help users generate studio-quality portraits without expensive equipment, lighting setups, or professional photographers.
On Monday, Google Gemini’s official handle on X shared a detailed guide showing how Nano Banana can transform ordinary smartphone images into polished, LinkedIn-ready headshots. The AI tool uses a few simple prompts to adjust lighting, angles, styling, and background, making professional photos accessible to anyone.
Google offered five key tips for creating the perfect business-ready headshot. First, lighting is crucial. Users should instruct Nano Banana to apply “soft but dimensional studio lighting that sculpts the features and creates a subtle catchlight in the eyes.” This ensures the face appears clear and professional.
Second, angles matter. The AI can frame images “from the chest up, with enough space above your head for cropping.” It is also recommended to adopt a confident and approachable expression, with the body facing the camera directly.
Third, wardrobe and styling play a role in creating the right impression. Google suggested wearing a modern blazer and keeping hair neat yet natural. The AI can even focus on individual strands to maintain realism.
Fourth, backgrounds should be simple to highlight the subject. A “neutral, solid-coloured studio backdrop” helps the face stand out, avoiding distractions in the final image.
Finally, Google provided an example prompt combining all these elements, a high-resolution portrait with perfect lighting, clear focus on the eyes, professional styling, and a neutral backdrop, all captured with cinematic quality. The result is a polished, contemporary headshot that conveys confidence and approachability.
With Nano Banana, professionals no longer need a DSLR, ring light, or a studio session to produce high-quality portraits. Google positions the tool as a convenient and affordable option for improving LinkedIn profiles, CVs, and corporate branding.
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Shivam Verma is a journalist with over three years of experience in digital newsrooms. He currently works at NewsX, having previously worked for Firstpost and DNA India. A postgraduate diploma holder in Integrated Journalism from the Asian College of Journalism, Chennai, Shivam focuses on international affairs, diplomacy, defence, and politics. Beyond the newsroom, he is passionate about football—both playing and watching—and enjoys travelling to explore new places and cuisines.
