AI image generation has opened up new creative opportunities for photographers, artists, and content creators. With the right prompt, you can produce hyper-realistic sunflower portraits that look like professional editorial photography.
In this guide, we’ve compiled a collection of sunflower portrait prompts that you can copy and paste directly into your AI tool. Each prompt is designed to create cinematic, bright, and natural-looking photography results with golden-hour lighting and vibrant colors.
We’ll also share a step-by-step process using Gemini AI + Banana AI to generate these images, plus tips to make them even better.
🎥 Sunflower Portrait AI Prompt Collection
1. Hyper-Realistic Editorial Sunflower Portrait (Close-Up Lying Pose)
PROMPT
Hyper-realistic editorial portrait, 4K, 4:5. [Person: use the reference photo for face/hair/skin, without changing features]. Character lying on their back, close/close-up framing of the face, eyes closed, serene expression. Head completely surrounded by real sunflowers (vibrant golden-yellow petals and bright green leaves), some petals resting on the skin/lips/eyebrows. Vivid and contrasted colors, natural skin texture (pores, peach fuzz), micro points of pollen shimmering. Soft “golden hour” light, coming from -45* on the left, soft shadows and warm cutouts on the petals; neutral/pinkish skin tone, without excessive orange. Clean and light background, without heavy shadows. Optics: 50-85 mm, f/1.8, 1/200 s, ISO 200, shallow depth of field (critical focus on eyelashes, nose and nearby petals; the rest in creamy bokeh). Photographic finish: slightly warm white balance, filmic contrast, subtle fine grain, micro sharpness on skin and petals. No text, no logos, no painting style – real photography appearance.
NEGATIVE PROMPT
anime, illustration, brushstrokes, plasticized skin, excessive make-up, open eyes, visible teeth, washed-out or faded colors, dark background, heavy shadows, facial distortions, hands/objects in the frame, logos, text.
2. Sunflower Portrait with Warm Backlight (3/4 Close-Up)
PROMPT
Hyper-realistic editorial portrait, 4K, 4:5. [Use the reference photo for the face — maintain the person’s features exactly]. Character lying down among real sunflowers; 3/4 close-up (camera slightly above and to the left), eyes closed, head slightly tilted. Denser golden-yellow petals surrounding the forehead and chin; two petals on the lips; fine pollen grains suspended. Golden hour light entering from behind (soft backlight) with a warm flare and rim light on the edges of the petals; soft shadows; skin with natural texture (pores/peach fuzz). Light and clean background, without heavy shadows. Vivid and contrasted colors (saturated yellows + fresh greens). Optics: 85 mm, f/1.4, 1/200 s, ISO 200; shallow DOF (critical focus on eyelashes, nose tip and nearby petals; creamy bokeh in the rest). Filmic finish, subtle photographic grain, micro sharpness only where there is focus. No text/logos, no illustration look – real photography appearance.”
NEGATIVE PROMPT
“anime, painting, brushstrokes, plastic skin, open eyes, nails/hands in the frame, dark background, heavy shadows, washed-out colors, facial distortions, text, logos.
3. Diagonal Sunflower Composition Portrait (Cinematic 3:4)
PROMPT
Hyper-realistic close-up portrait (3:4). Person with closed eyes, seen in ¾ left, head partially covered by living sunflowers surrounding the frame. Diagonal composition: a sunflower crosses the scene from the top left to the bottom right corner, petals gently touching the lips; small pollen grains floating (point bokeh). Lighting: late afternoon, warm backlight with soft frontal fill; clean high-key, slightly overexposed milky white background, soft shadows. Faithful and vibrant colors: #F4B400 yellow of the sunflowers, golden-brown centers, #6A8E3D olive green on the leaves; neutral and natural skin (texture with fine pores). Optics: 85 mm, f/1.8, 1/250 s, ISO 200, shallow depth of field; critical focus on the lips and petals in front; the rest of the face and flowers further back slightly out of focus. 4K photorealism, subtle photographic grain, micro sharpness only where there is focus. For character consistency (if there is a reference photo): faithfully reproduce the person’s features (skin tone, nose and lip shape, hair, beard if any), without altering them. No text, logos, extra fingers, petals on teeth, open eyes, plastic skin, excessive makeup.
NEGATIVE PROMPT
“anime, illustration, brushstrokes, plasticized skin, open eyes, visible teeth, washed-out or faded colors, dark background, heavy shadows, facial distortions, hands/objects in the frame, logos, text.
4. Macro Sunflower Face Portrait (Full Frame Petal Surround)
PROMPT
Hyper-realistic 4K, vertical 4:5 portrait. Use [REFERENCE_PHOTO] for 1:1 identity (do not alter features/skin/hair). Macro close-up of a face lying down among real sunflowers; eyes closed, head slightly diagonal; one petal touching the eyelashes/eyelid and others framing the forehead/cheek. The frame is completely filled with golden-yellow petals and olive-green leaves (no visible background). Soft golden hour light, from the left side/top, soft shadows; warm rim light on the petals and strands of hair. Vivid and contrasted colors (saturated yellows, natural greens, real neutral skin). Skin texture with pores/peach fuzz; pollen in shimmering microparticles. Optics: 85-100 mm (macro), f/2.0-2.8, 1/200 s, ISO 200; ultra-shallow DOF with critical focus on the eyelashes and the front petal, creamy bokeh in the rest. Editorial photographic look, subtle fine grain. No text/logos.
NEGATIVE PROMPT
anime/illustration, plastic skin, open eyes, hands/nails in the frame, heavy shadows, dark background, washed-out colors, exaggerated HDR, facial distortions, extra objects.
🖼 Step-by-Step Guide to Generate Sunflower Portraits
Here’s how to bring these prompts to life:
Step 1 – Open Gemini AI
Step 2 – Upload your reference photo (for accurate face consistency)
Step 3 – Select the Banana AI tool option
Step 4 – Copy-paste any of the sunflower prompts above
Step 5 – Generate your image
Step 6 – Download the final hyper-realistic sunflower portrait
🌟 Benefits of Using These Prompts
- Editorial Quality – Looks like real photography, not illustrations
- Natural Textures – Skin pores, petals, pollen grains, realistic lighting
- Creative Variations – Close-ups, diagonal compositions, macro shots
- Perfect for Portfolios – Fashion, beauty, and artistic projects
- Ready-to-Use – Just copy, paste, and generate stunning portraits
⚡ Pro Tips for Best Results
- Always use golden hour lighting prompts for warmth and cinematic tones
- Experiment with f/1.4–f/2.8 apertures for creamy depth of field
- Use macro lenses for ultra-detailed close-ups
- Add subtle film grain for a timeless editorial finish
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