That’s fantastic! Since you’re ready to use the prompts, I’ll organize them into three distinct themes—Retro R&B, Modern Cinematic, and Artistic/Experimental—to help you visualize the final result and choose the perfect style for your Gemini AI photo editing project.
Here are the 10 unique prompts again, categorized for easy use:
I. Retro R&B Revival (Classic New Edition Vibe)
These prompts focus on recreating the aesthetic and emotional tone of the late 80s and early 90s, the height of New Edition’s influence.
- Neo-80s Vibe: “Photo-realistic portrait of Ricky Bell in an iridescent silver jacket, caught in a dramatic spotlight on a foggy stage. The style is Cyberpunk-80s fusion with heavy vaporwave purple and cyan neon accents. Capture a determined, focused expression.”
- Album Art Redux: “A stylized group shot of Michael Bivins, Ronnie DeVoe, and Bobby Brown (trio), posing in matching white linen outfits on a sun-drenched Miami rooftop. The edit should use a high-contrast, vintage analog film grain filter with a warm, sepia undertone, resembling classic early-90s R&B album art. Expression: Confident and cool.”
- Gritty Monochrome: “A close-up, black and white street photography-style portrait of Ralph Tresvant, mid-song, microphone held close. Use an intense, gritty, high-contrast monochrome filter to emphasize shadow and texture (like cracked leather). Expression: Passionate and soulful.”
- ‘Cool It Now’ Choreography: “A low-angle shot capturing the synchronized footwear of a group of five dancers, all wearing bright white sneakers and standing in a tight formation. The lighting should be a single, bright overhead stadium light, casting dramatic shadows. The aesthetic is hyper-realistic and detailed, focusing sharply on the texture of the shoes and the floor. Expression: Unified and ready.”
II. Modern Cinematic & Fashion
These prompts give your images a contemporary, high-production, and polished look, perfect for social media or editorial spreads. - Future Retro Dance: “A full-body action shot of a young man, stylized as a ‘new generation’ New Edition dancer, mid-step in a dynamic hip-hop pose. The background is a sparse, minimalist white room with floating geometric shapes. Use a soft-focus, ethereal lighting with a slight motion blur effect. The aesthetic is Afrofuturism. Expression: Energetic and joyful.”
- Golden Hour Ballad: “A soft, intimate portrait of a solo singer resembling Ralph Tresvant, looking contemplatively off-camera. The lighting must be perfect golden hour sunset, creating a warm rim light around his silhouette. Apply a subtle bokeh effect to the background city lights. Expression: Tender and reflective.”
- Streetwear Editorial: “A modern fashion editorial-style image of a young man with a New Edition-inspired flat top haircut (high-top fade), wearing a high-fashion designer streetwear outfit. The setting is a wet, neon-lit Tokyo street at night. Use a cinematic, high-definition render with deep blacks and sharp reflections. Expression: Intense and serious.”
III. Artistic & Experimental
These prompts use highly specific art styles and filters for a unique, conceptual output that breaks from typical photography. - Pop Art Splash: “An artistic edit of a group photo of all five main members (The Five), rendered in a bright, bold Pop Art style with thick black outlines and primary color blocks (Roy Lichtenstein influence). Exaggerate the colors of their retro windbreaker jackets. Expression: Playful and mischievous.”
- Candid Rehearsal: “A candid, behind-the-scenes snapshot of two members laughing together in a dimly lit, messy rehearsal studio. Use a low-light, grainy photojournalism filter. The focus should be on the genuine, natural interaction and camaraderie. Expression: Authentic friendship and laughter.”
- Vaporwave Dreamscape: “A surreal landscape featuring the iconic New Edition logo (or stylized lettering) floating above a digital ocean under a grid-patterned sky. Insert a small, silhouetted figure standing on the shore, looking at the logo. Use a vibrant vaporwave palette of electric pinks, purples, and blues with glitch effects. Style: Conceptual, surreal digital art.”
Which of these three styles—Retro R&B Revival, Modern Cinematic, or Artistic/Experimental—interests you the most for your first image?
