This prompt set expands your ability to place digital designs into high-end outdoor environments. It moves beyond standard daylight to offer varying atmospheric conditions. These prompts solve the challenge of making advertising mockups look realistic in night, rainy, or dramatic lighting scenarios.
HOW TO USE (STEP-BY-STEP)
- Choose a prompt based on the desired lighting.
- Replace values inside [square brackets] with your specific details.
- Upload your high-resolution poster or logo to Gemini Nano Banana.
- Paste the prompt and generate the image.
- Ensure the lighting on your uploaded image matches the scene.
PROMPT COLLECTION
Prompt 1: Neon Urban Night
Brief Use Case Intro: Places your design on a glowing digital billboard in a busy city at night, surrounded by neon lights and traffic trails.
Prompt:
Professional photography of a large, illuminated digital billboard located in [busy downtown area] at night. The billboard screen glows brightly, displaying [uploaded image content]. Use a DSLR camera with a 50mm lens. Lighting is dominated by surrounding neon signs, car tail lights, and city streetlights creating colorful reflections on the billboard glass. Eye-level angle capturing traffic and pedestrians below. Background is a blurred, vibrant urban night scene. Image ratio 16:9. Photorealistic cyberpunk style.
Expected Outcome: Your image will appear as a lit screen. The surrounding environment will reflect onto the glass surface, and the light from the billboard will illuminate the immediate frame.
User Input Examples:
- Example 1: [Times Square NYC], [a vibrant fashion ad].
- Example 2: [Shibuya Crossing Tokyo], [a new tech product launch].
- Example 3: [London Piccadilly Circus], [a luxury car promotion].
Prompt 2: Moody Overcast Day
Brief Use Case Intro: Ideal for elegant, understated brands requiring soft, diffused lighting and a sophisticated, muted atmosphere.
Prompt:
Professional photography of a large [billboard shape] outdoor billboard in [high-end district]. The billboard features [uploaded image content] under soft, diffused grey daylight. Use a Mirrorless camera with a 35mm lens. The light is flat and even, creating minimal shadows. Low-angle shot looking slightly up. The background is wet asphalt and modern concrete architecture under heavy grey clouds. Image ratio 4:5. Minimalist, photorealistic style with muted colors.
Expected Outcome: A clean, elegant image where the uploaded design is clearly visible without harsh glare. The mood is calm and expensive.
User Input Examples:
- Example 1: [horizontal], [Berlin design district], [a minimalist watch ad].
- Example 2: [vertical], [Seattle tech hub], [a monochrome perfume campaign].
- Example 3: [square], [Copenhagen modern harbor], [a high-end furniture poster].
Prompt 3: High Noon Editorial Starkness
Brief Use Case Intro: Creates high-contrast, impactful images with sharp shadows, perfect for bold fashion or automotive brands in sunny locations.
Prompt:
Professional photography of a massive outdoor billboard located next to [sunny location road]. The billboard displays [uploaded image content]. Use a DSLR camera with a wide-angle 24mm lens. Lighting is harsh midday sun directly overhead, creating sharp, dark shadows below the frame. Eye-level angle. The background is a bright, clear [environment type] with heat haze. Image ratio 16:9. High-contrast editorial style.
Expected Outcome: Your image will be very bright and clear. The frame will cast a hard shadow on the ground, emphasizing the bright sunlight.
User Input Examples:
- Example 1: [a Dubai desert highway], [a luxury SUV advertisement], [sand dunes].
- Example 2: [a Miami coastal road], [a vibrant swimwear collection], [palm trees and ocean].
- Example 3: [a Los Angeles freeway], [a major film release poster], [concrete cityscape].
Prompt 4: Dramatic Sunset (Blue Hour)
Brief Use Case Intro: Blends warm and cool tones for a highly cinematic and emotional feel, perfect for travel or lifestyle brands.
Prompt:
Cinematic photography of a large [billboard shape] billboard positioned in [scenic viewpoint]. The billboard shows [uploaded image content] during the transition from sunset to blue hour. Use a Mirrorless camera with an 85mm lens for a compressed look. Lighting is a mix of deep orange horizon light and deep blue sky light. The billboard frame catches warm rim light. Low-angle shot. Background is a dramatic landscape at dusk. Image ratio 9:16 (vertical). Cinematic color grading.
Expected Outcome: A rich, colorful image where the sky has gradients of blue and orange. The billboard frame will have warm highlights, making it pop against the darkening background.
User Input Examples:
- Example 1: [vertical], [the Hollywood Hills overlooking LA], [a premium streaming service ad].
- Example 2: [horizontal], [a Swiss Alpine road], [a luxury travel company poster].
- Example 3: [vertical], [a Santorini cliffside], [a high-end jewelry brand].
Prompt 5: Wet Rainy Reflections
Brief Use Case Intro: Adds texture and realism through wet surfaces and reflections, creating a moody and premium urban aesthetic.
Prompt:
Professional photography of an illuminated billboard in [urban street] during heavy rain. The billboard displays [uploaded image content]. Use a Cinematic camera with a 50mm lens. Lighting is from streetlights and shop windows reflecting off wet surfaces. The ground and the billboard glass show long streaks of light reflections. Eye-level angle showing rain falling across the frame. Background is a blurred, wet city street with umbrellas. Image ratio 16:9. Photorealistic noir style.
Expected Outcome: The image will feel cold and wet. Your design will be reflected on the wet pavement below the billboard, adding significant depth and realism.
User Input Examples:
- Example 1: [downtown Chicago], [a classic trench coat ad].
- Example 2: [Parisian boulevard], [a luxury handbag campaign].
- Example 3: [Seattle downtown], [a premium coffee brand].
CONCLUSION
These prompts provide varied lighting environments for your luxury mockups. Different lighting conditions can change the emotional impact of your advertising design. Test your images in both bright and low-light scenarios to find the best fit for your campaign message.