# Candid Kitchen Cooking Scene JSON Prompt

- Model: [Nano Banana Pro](/models/nano-banana-2-1.md)
- Creator: [Library Social (@library.social)](/@library.social.md)
- Label: AI-generated
- Use cases: Nano Banana Pro
- AI keywords: photo, warm, portrait, social post
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- Published: 2026-11-01
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## Prompt

```text
{
  "generation_request": {
    "meta_data": {
      "tool": "NanoBanana Pro",
      "task_type": "photorealistic_single_image_with_identity_lock",
      "version": "v1.0_KITCHEN_COOKING_CANDID_ONE_REF",
      "priority": "high"
    },
    "references": {
      "reference_images": {
        "primary_subject": "UPLOAD_MALE_REFERENCE_IMAGE (REQUIRED)"
      },
      "reference_rules": {
        "exactly_one_reference_only": true,
        "preserve_identity_primary": true,
        "identity_lock_strength": 0.995,
        "face_similarity_priority": "MAX",
        "strict_face_match": true,
        "no_identity_drift": true,
        "no_face_morphing": true,
        "no_beautification": true,
        "preserve_skin_texture": true
      }
    },
    "output_settings": {
      "aspect_ratio": "4:5",
      "orientation": "portrait",
      "resolution_target": "ultra_high_res",
      "render_style": "ultra_photoreal_candid_lifestyle",
      "sharpness": "crisp_but_natural",
      "film_grain": "subtle_analog"
    },
    "hard_constraints": [
      "Single subject only (the referenced male). No extra people.",
      "Face must match the reference exactly.",
      "No text, no logos, or watermarks.",
      "Realistic anatomy: no extra fingers/limbs."
    ],
    "creative_prompt": {
      "scene_summary": "Photoreal candid lifestyle photo in a modern home kitchen at night. The same man from the reference is leaning over a stovetop, cooking nachos in a large pan and grating cheese over them. Warm under-cabinet lighting, cozy intimate vibe, natural imperfections and texture.",
      "environment": {
        "location": "modern kitchen",
        "details": [
          "white square tile backsplash",
          "black induction cooktop",
          "under-cabinet light casting warm highlights",
          "countertop with casual items (mortar & pestle, tray, paper towel)"
        ],
        "time": "evening / night indoor"
      },
      "subject": {
        "identity": "EXACT same face as reference",
        "wardrobe": {
          "top": "{argument name=\"top wear\" default=\"shirtless OR sleeveless dark tank top\"} (choose the more realistic based on reference body/skin tone)",
          "bottom": "dark casual pants"
        },
        "pose_action": {
          "action": "grating cheese with both hands over a pan of nachos",
          "body_language": "leaning forward, focused on cooking",
          "expression": "soft concentration, subtle smile optional"
        },
        "details_to_keep_real": [
          "realistic arm hair and skin pores",
          "natural shadows on muscles",
          "accurate hands holding grater and cheese block"
        ]
      },
      "food_prop": {
        "dish": "nachos in a large pan",
        "topping": "freshly grated cheese falling onto chips",
        "realism_notes": "crispy chip texture, cheese strands visible, no plastic look"
      },
      "camera": {
        "style": "candid handheld phone photo look",
        "lens_feel": "28-"
      }
    }
  }
}
```

## About

A comprehensive JSON prompt for Nano Banana Pro focused on generating an ultra-photorealistic, candid lifestyle portrait of a man cooking nachos in a modern kitchen at night. The prompt enforces strict identity lock, specifies detailed actions (grating cheese), and focuses on realistic textures like

Prompt from YouMind OpenLab (github.com/YouMind-OpenLab).

## Credit and licence

Prompt by @library.social on Promptclay, https://promptclay.com/prompts/candid-kitchen-cooking-scene-json-prompt-zps0q2
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