Complete FLUX & Nano Banana Prompting Guide

From basic techniques to professional patterns—everything you need to master prompting in PhotoGenius.

Part 1: Essential FLUX Basics

Understanding How FLUX Reads Your Prompts

FLUX processes prompts linearly, giving more weight to earlier elements. Think of it like giving directions—you mention the destination first, then the route details.

The Golden Structure:

[Style/Medium] → [Subject] → [Environment] → [Lighting] → [Technical Details]

Why this order works:

• FLUX establishes the overall aesthetic first
• Subject details are interpreted within that style
• Environmental and lighting details enhance the established scene
• Technical details fine-tune the final output

Real Examples That Work

Portrait Photography:

"Portrait photograph, young woman with curly hair, 
coffee shop background, window light, bokeh, 85mm lens"

Digital Art:

"Digital illustration, dragon perched on castle tower,
stormy sky background, dramatic lighting, detailed scales"

Product Photography:

"Product photography, sneakers on white background,
studio lighting, clean shadows, commercial quality"

Essential Style Keywords

FLUX responds exceptionally well to specific terminology:

Photography Styles:

• "DSLR photo" - Sharp, professional quality
• "Film photography" - Adds grain and vintage colors
• "Portrait photograph" - Optimizes for faces
• "Commercial photography" - Clean, product-focused

Lens Effects (FLUX loves these):

• "35mm lens" - Wide angle with slight distortion
• "85mm portrait lens" - Beautiful background blur
• "Macro lens" - Extreme close-ups
• "50mm lens" - Natural perspective

Lighting Terms:

• "Golden hour" - Warm, soft directional light
• "Studio lighting" - Even, professional illumination
• "Natural light" - Soft, realistic lighting
• "Dramatic lighting" - High contrast, moody

Part 2: Nano Banana Editing Essentials

The Replacement Philosophy

Nano Banana doesn't "remove" things—it replaces them. Always describe what you want to see, not what you want gone.

Wrong: "Remove the person" Right: "Empty park bench"

Wrong: "Delete the background" Right: "Plain white background"

Masking Best Practices

• Tight masks win: Only select what needs changing
• Match the style: Keep edits consistent with the original
• One change at a time: Multiple edits = multiple passes

Common Edit Patterns

Background Replacement:

"Modern office background"
"Outdoor garden setting"
"Plain gradient background"

Object Changes:

"Red leather jacket" (to change clothing)
"Wooden chair" (to replace furniture)
"Golden retriever" (to change pet type)

Style Adjustments:

"Brighter lighting"
"Warmer color tones"
"More professional appearance"

Part 3: Advanced FLUX Techniques

The 75-Word Rule

FLUX has a sweet spot—it processes about 75 words effectively. After that, it starts ignoring details. Here's how to maximize those words:

Word Priority Zones:

1. Words 1-20: Style and main subject (highest impact)
2. Words 21-50: Environment and composition
3. Words 51-75: Technical details and quality
4. Words 76+: Often ignored—don't waste them

Advanced Example:

"Cyberpunk photograph, hacker with neon face implants,
dark server room, holographic displays floating,
blue and purple lighting, dramatic shadows,
professional photography, sharp focus, 85mm lens"

Count: 22 words—perfect!

FLUX Genre Specialization

Photorealistic Portraits with FLUX

FLUX Portrait Formula (optimized for 50 words):

"Portrait photograph, [subject description], [expression],
[lighting type], [camera/lens specs], [background],
professional quality, sharp focus"

FLUX Example:

"Portrait photograph, 35-year-old Asian woman, confident smile,
Rembrandt lighting, 85mm lens, bokeh background,
professional headshot, sharp focus on eyes"

FLUX Portrait Tips:

• FLUX excels at photorealistic portraits
• Specify "photograph" or "photo" early for best results
• Include lens type (85mm, 35mm) for consistent style
• FLUX understands lighting terms (Rembrandt, butterfly, split)

Cinematic Scenes with FLUX

FLUX Cinematic Formula:

"Movie still, [scene], [genre style],
[color grading], [lighting], cinematic composition,
film photography, [aspect ratio]"

FLUX Example:

"Movie still, astronaut in space station corridor,
sci-fi thriller style, teal and orange grading,
dramatic lighting, cinematic composition,
film photography, widescreen"

FLUX Cinematic Notes:

• "Movie still" or "film still" triggers cinematic mode
• FLUX responds well to color grading terms
• Keep director references simple (FLUX may not recognize all)
• Use PhotoGenius aspect ratios: 16:9 for cinematic width

Concept Art with FLUX

FLUX Concept Art Pattern:

"Concept art, [subject], [style],
[view/angle], clean presentation,
detailed design, professional quality"

FLUX Example:

"Concept art, futuristic hover vehicle,
semi-realistic style, three-quarter view,
clean white background, detailed mechanical parts,
professional concept design"

Note: FLUX works best with single views. For multiple angles, generate separate images and combine using Nano Banana.

FLUX Style Techniques

Style Combination in FLUX

FLUX handles style mixing through sequential keywords:

FLUX Style Pattern:

"[Primary style], [secondary style elements],
[subject], [specific style features]"

FLUX Example:

"Oil painting with digital art finish,
mountain landscape, thick impasto texture,
clean edges, atmospheric sky"

Note: FLUX processes styles better when stated clearly rather than as percentages.

Period and Cultural Styles with FLUX

FLUX Period Style:

"Art Deco style poster, 1920s fashion,
geometric patterns, gold and black colors,
vintage aesthetic"

FLUX Cultural Style:

"Japanese ink painting style, minimalist landscape,
traditional brush strokes, negative space,
monochrome palette"

FLUX recognizes major art movements and cultural styles when clearly stated.

FLUX Composition Control

Composition Terms FLUX Understands

Rule of Thirds:

"Rule of thirds composition, subject off-center,
balanced negative space"

Centered:

"Centered composition, symmetrical framing,
subject in middle"

Leading Lines:

"Leading lines toward subject, diagonal composition,
dynamic angle"

FLUX responds to simple composition terms better than complex geometric descriptions.

Depth Control in FLUX

FLUX Depth Pattern:

"[Subject] in sharp focus, blurred foreground elements,
bokeh background, shallow depth of field"

FLUX Example:

"Woman in sharp focus, blurred flowers in foreground,
bokeh city lights background, 85mm lens depth"

FLUX handles depth through photography terms (bokeh, depth of field) rather than layer descriptions.

Color Control in FLUX

FLUX Color Patterns

Simple Color Schemes:

"Blue and orange color scheme"
"Monochrome with red accents"
"Pastel color palette"
"Earth tones"

Mood Palettes for FLUX

FLUX Mood Examples:

Nostalgic: "Vintage color grading, faded colors, warm tones"
Futuristic: "Neon colors, cyberpunk palette, high contrast"
Natural: "Natural colors, earth tones, organic palette"

FLUX responds better to descriptive color terms than technical color theory.

FLUX Lighting Techniques

Studio Lighting in FLUX

FLUX Studio Pattern:

"Studio lighting, three-point setup,
soft shadows, professional photography"

FLUX Dramatic Lighting:

"Rembrandt lighting, dramatic shadows,
single key light, portrait photography"

Natural Light with FLUX

FLUX Golden Hour:

"Golden hour lighting, warm sunset light,
long shadows, backlit subject"

FLUX Window Light:

"Natural window light, soft shadows,
indoor portrait, professional photography"

FLUX excels at photographic lighting terms.

Texture Control in FLUX

FLUX Material Rendering

Metal Surfaces:

"Weathered copper, green patina, oxidized metal texture"

Fabric:

"Silk fabric, soft sheen, natural draping, detailed texture"

FLUX Natural Textures

Organic Surfaces:

"Rough tree bark, moss covered, natural weathering"

FLUX renders textures well with concise descriptions. For refinements, use Nano Banana masking.

FLUX Troubleshooting

Common FLUX Issues and Solutions

Issue: Ignored prompt elements

• Solution: Move important elements earlier (within first 50 words)
• Reduce total prompt length to under 75 words

Issue: Wrong style interpretation

• Solution: Place style keyword first
• Use clear style terms ("photograph" not "realistic")

Issue: Poor hand/anatomy

• Solution: Generate at quality 90+
• Use standard poses
• Fix with Nano Banana masking

FLUX Iteration Strategy

1. Generate 4 variations at quality 80
2. Select best result
3. Refine prompt based on what worked
4. Generate at quality 95+ for final

PhotoGenius Commercial Workflows

Product Photography with FLUX + Ad Generator

FLUX Product Pattern:

"Product photography, [item], white background,
studio lighting, shadow, commercial quality"

Then use PhotoGenius Ad Generator (Nano Banana) for layouts.

Editorial with FLUX

"Fashion photograph, model in [outfit],
[location], natural pose, editorial style,
magazine quality"

E-commerce Workflow

1. Generate with FLUX at quality 90
2. Use Nano Banana for color variations
3. Apply Ad Generator for final layouts

FLUX Batch Generation Strategy

PhotoGenius Batch Workflow

FLUX supports 1-4 simultaneous generations:

Efficient Testing:

1. Generate 4 variations at quality 80
2. Pick best 1-2 results
3. Refine prompt
4. Generate 2 variations at quality 95

FLUX + Nano Banana Pipeline

1. FLUX: Generate base image (4 variations)
2. Select best result
3. Nano Banana: Create edited variations
4. Use version history to compare

Advanced FLUX Optimization

Character Consistency in FLUX

FLUX Pattern:

"Same person, [specific features],
[exact hair color and style], [clothing],
consistent appearance"

For better consistency, use Nano Banana's image input for variations.

Historical Accuracy with FLUX

"[Period] historical setting, period accurate clothing,
authentic architecture, no modern elements"

Realistic Physics in FLUX

"Natural pose, realistic balance,
anatomically correct, proper proportions"

PhotoGenius Professional Workflow

Using PhotoGenius Features

1. Version History: Automatically saves all edits
2. Batch Generation: Test 4 FLUX variations simultaneously
3. Quality Settings: 80 for tests, 95+ for finals
4. Model Selection: FLUX for creation, Nano Banana for editing

FLUX Optimization Process

Test: Quality 80, 4 variations, 10 seconds
Refine: Adjust prompt based on results
Final: Quality 95+, 2 variations, 20 seconds
Edit: Nano Banana for specific fixes

Quick Reference Cheatsheet

FLUX Must-Remember:

• Lead with style ("photograph", "oil painting", "digital art")
• 75 words max (front-load important details)
• Specific > Vague ("85mm lens" not "good photo")
• Test at 80, ship at 95+ quality

Nano Banana Quick Wins:

• Describe replacements not removals
• Mask tightly for best results
• Match original style in your prompts
• One edit per pass for consistency

Common Prompt Templates:

Perfect Portrait:

"Portrait photograph, [subject description], [expression],
[lighting type], [background], 85mm lens, sharp focus"

Product Shot:

"Product photography, [item], white background,
studio lighting, commercial quality, clean shadows"

Artistic Scene:

"[Art style], [main subject], [environment],
[mood/lighting], [color palette], detailed"

Your Journey Forward

You now have everything needed to create stunning images with PhotoGenius. Start with the basics, experiment with advanced techniques, and remember—the best prompt is the one that gets you the result you want.

Pro tip: Save your successful prompts. Build your own library. What works for you is more valuable than any guide.

Remember: FLUX 1.1 Pro generates in 10-20 seconds. Nano Banana edits in 15-30 seconds. Use them together for the perfect workflow.