One‑Click Prompt Cheat Sheet for GPT‑Image 2: Five‑Dimension Keyword Quick‑Copy Table

Hello, I'm James. After covering the core capabilities of GPT‑Image 2 in the previous twelve articles—Golden Formula, style system, text rendering, JSON structuring, local editing, negative constraints, proportion control—you still need to look up keywords each time you write a prompt, which is inefficient.

Tip: Save this cheat sheet in your WeChat favorites and glance at it before writing a prompt. The goal is to avoid memorizing keywords; just look and know which word to use.

01 | Style Keywords Quick‑Check

Style determines the first impression of an image. GPT‑Image 2 responds precisely to a single style word.

Photography Styles

documentary photography – realistic, natural light, no staging; suitable for news illustrations and personal stories.

cinematic – wide format, shallow depth, color grading; ideal for covers, posters, storyboards.

food photography – soft light, shallow depth, warm tones; fits restaurant, e‑commerce, recipe visuals.

product photography – pure white background, sharp, no shadows; used for e‑commerce and branding assets.

street photography – candid, environmental feel; great for urban life and human‑interest topics.

macro photography – extreme close‑up, rich detail; perfect for insects, jewelry, textures.

portrait photography – shallow depth, soft‑focused background; suited for portraits and personal branding.

architectural photography – geometric, symmetrical composition; used for building showcases and cityscapes.

# Example: cinematic widescreen composition
prompt = "city skyline at dusk, cinematic, widescreen composition, dramatic lighting"

Illustration Styles

flat illustration – solid colors, no gradients, minimal; for UI design, diagrams, icons.

sketch style – pencil lines, unfinished look; for blog covers and concept art.

watercolor painting – transparent, soft, gradient; suitable for invitations and artistic décor.

vector illustration – crisp edges, scalable; for branding assets and infographics.

pixel art – retro game vibe, blocky; for games and nostalgic themes.

line art – pure lines, no fill; for manuals and minimalist design.

isometric illustration – 3D feel, bird’s‑eye view, no perspective; for technical diagrams and scene displays.

cartoon style – exaggerated, lively, cute; for social media and children’s content.

# Example: isometric illustration of a modern office workspace
prompt = "isometric illustration of a modern office workspace, clean geometric shapes, flat colors"

02 | Lighting Keywords Quick‑Check

Lighting is the soul of an image; the same scene under different lighting yields completely different results.

Natural Light

golden hour – warm gold, long shadows, soft; perfect for portraits, landscapes, atmospheric shots.

overcast soft light – even, shadow‑free, cool tones; fits product photography, architecture, minimalism.

harsh midday sun – strong contrast, deep shadows, highlights; good for documentary, desert, high‑contrast scenes.

blue hour / twilight – blue‑purple, tranquil, cool; ideal for city nightscapes and mood images.

sunrise lighting – low angle, orange‑pink tones; conveys warmth, hope, nature.

sunset backlight – backlight, warm orange, silhouette; romantic travel and portrait settings.

cloudy diffused light – soft, desaturated; suitable for product shots and natural feel.

# Example: golden hour portrait
prompt = "a person walking on a beach, golden hour, warm golden sunlight, long shadows, soft rim light"

Artificial Light

studio lighting – even, controllable, professional; for product shots and portraits.

neon lighting – colorful, atmospheric, night; for cyberpunk, bar, trendy scenes.

side lighting – three‑dimensional, half‑lit, half‑dark; adds drama to portraits and still life.

top lighting – overhead, stage‑like; works for product displays and theatrical effects.

backlight / silhouette – dark subject with rim light; creates mood, mystery, artistic vibe.

candlelight – warm orange, dim, cozy; suitable for dinner, romantic atmospheres.

spotlight – bright center, dark edges; highlights products or performances.

colored LED lighting – single‑color source, tech feel; for trendy brand visuals.

Light Quality

soft light – gradient shadows, no hard edges.

hard light – sharp shadows, high contrast.

diffused light – even illumination, no shadows.

misty morning light – hazy, airy.

03 | Lens & Composition Keywords Quick‑Check

Adding a lens term instantly upgrades the visual quality of a prompt.

Lens Types & Focal Lengths

wide angle – broad view, exaggerated near‑objects, sense of depth; for architecture, interiors, landscapes.

fisheye lens – 180° circular distortion; extreme sports and creative shots.

50mm lens – close to human eye, natural perspective; portraits and street photography.

telephoto lens / 200mm – background compression, subject prominence; wildlife and sports.

macro lens 100mm – ultra‑close, detail magnification; insects, jewelry, textures.

tilt‑shift – miniature model effect; creative cityscapes, toy‑like feel.

anamorphic lens – widescreen, oval bokeh; cinematic covers.

Camera Angles

top‑down / bird's eye view – overhead, flat feel; food, tabletop, layout.

low angle / worm's eye view – upward, heroic; architecture, heroic portraits.

eye level – normal perspective, intimacy; portraits, everyday scenes.

45-degree angle / three‑quarter view – most common, three‑dimensional; product displays.

first‑person POV – immersive, participatory; games, VR experiences.

drone aerial view – expansive, grand; cityscapes, landscapes.

# Example: low‑angle wide‑angle futuristic skyscraper
prompt = "futuristic skyscraper, low angle shot, wide angle lens, dramatic perspective, glass facade reflecting sky"

04 | Color Keywords Quick‑Check

Color sets the mood of an image. GPT‑Image 2 understands both specific palettes and abstract color adjectives.

Tone Styles

warm tones – reds, oranges, yellows; suitable for food, home, autumn.

cool tones – blues, purples, cyans; fits tech, medical, winter.

high saturation / vivid colors – bright, energetic; good for children, trend, advertising.

desaturated / muted colors – restrained, upscale, cinematic; high‑end brands, art.

black and white / monochrome – classic, timeless; documentary, portrait, minimal.

duotone – two‑color scheme, design‑focused; posters, branding, social media.

soft pastel colors – pink, gentle, fresh; beauty, maternity, desserts.

earthy tones – brown, green, natural; outdoor, handmade, organic.

Specific Palettes

Morandi colors – muted gray‑ish palette; literary, home, magazine.

Klein blue – pure blue + white; art, modern, branding.

millennial pink – gray‑pink; female, trend, social.

mint green palette – fresh green + white; health, drinks, summer.

navy and gold – deep blue with gold accents; premium, business, luxury.

neon color scheme – fluorescent on dark background; cyberpunk, club, trend.

earth tone palette – brown, beige, green, terracotta; nature, outdoor, handmade.

Color Mood Words

melancholic tones – cool blues, gray, low brightness.

energetic colors – high saturation, contrast, warm.

calm and serene palette – blue‑green, low saturation, soft.

luxurious colors – deep purple, gold, black, gemstone hues.

fresh and clean palette – white, light blue, mint green.

# Example: Morandi tones for a low‑saturation product shot
prompt = "minimalist ceramic vase on wooden table, Morandi colors, muted earthy tones, soft diffused light"

05 | Layout & Composition Keywords Quick‑Check

Layout decides how elements are placed within the frame. Many beginners overlook this, resulting in visually appealing but poorly arranged AI images.

Composition Methods

centered composition – subject in the middle, symmetrical; product showcase, logo, avatar.

rule of thirds – subject at 1/3 position, natural; landscapes, portraits, general use.

symmetrical composition – mirror left/right or top/bottom; architecture, reflections, solemn feel.

diagonal composition – dynamic, guides eye; motion, speed.

leading lines – lines point to subject; scenery, roads, corridors.

negative space / clean space – abundant blank area, breathing room; minimal, brand, poster.

frame within a frame – door/window framing subject; travel, storytelling.

Layout Types

poster layout – image‑text mix, design‑focused; event promotion, brand graphics.

magazine layout / editorial – large image + title + whitespace; cover, brand content.

infographic layout – data/flow visualization; educational, reports.

three‑column layout – three blocks side‑by‑side; e‑commerce comparison, categories.

split screen / side by side – left‑right comparison; before/after, contrast.

card‑style layout – small boxed array; feature showcase, steps.

full bleed – image fills entire canvas, borderless; poster, immersive feel.

Text Placement

large centered title text – prominent heading.

title with subtitle layout – clear hierarchy.

text at bottom – decorative caption.

vertical text layout – Japanese/retro style.

# Example: poster layout with centered composition
prompt = "poster layout featuring a single acoustic guitar, centered composition, negative space on sides, navy and gold color scheme, editorial style"

06 | Quick‑Combine Templates: Common Scenarios

By mixing the five dimensions, you get ready‑to‑use one‑click templates for six typical scenarios.

Scenario 1 – Vertical WeChat Official Account Cover

prompt = (
    "a vertical poster design, "
    "minimalist, centered composition, negative space, "
    "navy and gold color scheme, Morandi tones, "
    "soft studio lighting, "
    "title area reserved at top, "
    "NO text, NO watermarks, NO cluttered details"
)
# size="1024x1536"

Scenario 2 – Horizontal Article Illustration

prompt = (
    "wide landscape, "
    "golden hour, warm tones, shallow depth of field, "
    "rule of thirds composition, "
    "cinematic, anamorphic lens feel, "
    "NO people, NO text overlay"
)
# size="1536x1024"

Scenario 3 – Product Showcase

prompt = (
    "product photography, pure white background, studio lighting, "
    "centered composition, 45-degree angle, "
    "sharp focus, NO shadows, NO reflections, NO props, "
    "clean and professional"
)
# size="1024x1024"

Scenario 4 – Vertical Infographic

prompt = (
    "infographic layout, flat vector illustration, "
    "mint green and white palette, clean minimal design, "
    "three-column card layout, centered title area, "
    "NO photorealistic textures, NO shadows, NO gradients"
)
# size="1024x1536"

Scenario 5 – Square Social Media Post

prompt = (
    "square format, soft pastel colors, "
    "flat illustration style, centered composition, "
    "duotone effect, negative space for text, "
    "NO photorealistic, NO busy background"
)
# size="1024x1024"

Scenario 6 – Futuristic Tech Scene

prompt = (
    "futuristic tech scene, cyberpunk, "
    "neon lighting, cool tones with cyan and purple, "
    "low angle, wide lens, leading lines, "
    "high contrast, cinematic, "
    "NO text, NO logos, NO human faces visible"
)
# size="1536x1024"

07 | Quick‑Recall Mnemonic & Save Guide

Prompt mnemonic: Style → Lighting → Lens → Color → Layout → NO (exclude unwanted elements)

Follow these six steps before writing a prompt: pick a style, choose lighting, select a lens angle, decide on a color mood, determine layout, then add exclusion terms.

📌 Action: Save this article in WeChat, glance at it each time you write a prompt, pick 1‑2 keywords from each of the five dimensions, paste them into the Golden Formula, and generate!

In the next article we will move to real‑world case studies, showing complete prompt iterations and final outputs for specific project needs.