Chestnut Paper Cone, made with GPT Image 2.5 Sunburst
Example made with GPT Image 2.5 Sunburst

Text to imageProducts & food

GPT Image 2.5 Sunburst food photo promptChestnut Paper Cone

The exact text-to-image prompt behind this picture, made with GPT Image 2.5 Sunburst.

Prompt

Vertical 4:5 portrait frame. Roasted chestnuts with gently split brown shells overflow from a plain coral paper cone supported by a small cream wire stand. Wisps of steam rise against a deep plum studio background, with two intact chestnuts resting on the matte tabletop. Focused amber side light, 100mm food advertising photography, glossy shells and soft golden kernels, cozy winter market sophistication, no logos, no text.

Prompts are kept in their original English to help reproduce the example. Copy one as it is, or adapt it for your project.

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Settings

Mode
Text to image
Aspect ratio
4:5
Quality
high
Price
From 2 credits

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Make your own version

  1. For a different mood, rewrite only the light: Focused amber side light.
  2. 100mm food advertising photography sets the whole feel of the shot. Swap it for another camera style to change the vibe.
  3. The prompt ends with no text. Leave that in, or the model may add random lettering.

Product prompt guide

How this product shot is built

Roasted chestnuts in a sleek coral paper cone deliver an upscale seasonal food campaign image. GPT Image 2.5 Sunburst balances the delicate wisps of steam with razor-sharp macro textures across split shells and warm, golden nutmeats. Deep plum and warm amber lighting contrast sharply to produce high-end commercial quality without unwanted brand marks.

  1. framing and main subjectVertical 4:5 portrait frame. Roasted chestnuts with gently split brown shells

    This establishes the vertical orientation and specifies the key food subject with split shells showing kernel interior. Removing it leaves the AI guessing the orientation and can produce completely closed, unroasted nuts.

  2. packaging and stand setupoverflow from a plain coral paper cone supported by a small cream wire stand.

    This positions the product inside a clean street-food style vessel raised off the surface. Changing the cone to a bowl alters the entire market aesthetic, while dropping the stand leaves the cone lying flat.

  3. atmosphere and backdrop contextWisps of steam rise against a deep plum studio background, with two intact chestnuts resting on the matte tabletop.

    This adds atmospheric warmth and anchors the shot with complementary tabletop props and contrast. Removing the plum studio background risks default white seamless paper or noisy outdoor market clutter.

  4. lighting and lens styleFocused amber side light, 100mm food advertising photography, glossy shells and soft golden kernels,

    This locks in the commercial macro look, creating soft background blur while highlighting texture and appetizing sheen. Altering the lens or lighting will produce flat, washed-out documentary lighting.

  5. mood and negative constraintscozy winter market sophistication, no logos, no text.

    This guides the overall art direction toward premium hospitality and explicitly blocks fake typography on the paper cone. Without the negative constraints, GPT Image 2.5 Sunburst may print random brand gibberish on the wrapper.

What to change for your own product

Swap the product and palette keywords to shoot other gourmet finger foods or packaged snacks in the same high-end presentation stand.

Product
Roasted chestnuts with split shells is used here. Swap to cinnamon churro bites, glazed pecans, salted edamame pods, or hand-cut truffle fries.
Packaging & Stand
A plain coral paper cone on a cream wire stand is used here. Change to a black greaseproof paper sleeve, ribbed ceramic cone, or natural kraft paper wrap.
Backdrop & Light
Deep plum background with focused amber side light creates high contrast here. Replace with emerald green, slate blue, or warm terracotta with directional softbox lighting.
Surface Props
Two intact chestnuts resting on the tabletop anchor the scene. Change these to raw sea salt crystals, fresh rosemary sprigs, or dipping sauce ramekins.

Ready-made variations

Cinnamon Churro Bites

Swaps chestnuts for textured dessert bites and shifts the color scheme to teal and charcoal.

Prompt

Vertical 4:5 portrait frame. Golden cinnamon churro bites dusted in sparkling sugar overflow from a plain teal paper cone supported by a small brass wire stand. Faint steam rises against a warm charcoal studio background, with star anise pods resting on the matte tabletop. Focused warm side light, 100mm food advertising photography, crisp ridged pastry, cozy winter market sophistication, no logos, no text.

Candied Spiced Pecans

Adapts the prompt for glazed holiday nuts with a deeper monochromatic kitchen palette.

Prompt

Vertical 4:5 portrait frame. Glossy candied spiced pecans overflow from an off-white wax paper cone supported by a matte black wire stand. Subtle warm atmosphere against an espresso brown studio background, with whole nutmegs resting on the wooden tabletop. Focused amber side light, 100mm food advertising photography, glistening crystalline glaze, cozy winter market sophistication, no logos, no text.

Truffle Parmesan Fries

Transforms the warm market setup into a savory bar snack campaign with cool jewel tones.

Prompt

Vertical 4:5 portrait frame. Crispy golden truffle fries sprinkled with micro parsley overflow from a matte navy paper cone supported by a brushed steel wire stand. Wisps of steam rise against a deep forest green studio background, with coarse salt flakes resting on the stone tabletop. Focused warm side light, 100mm food advertising photography, crisp edges, gourmet bistronomy styling, no logos, no text.

Model and settings

Stick with the 4:5 aspect ratio because it perfectly frames the vertical wire stand, the upright paper cone, and the rising steam without empty side margins. Keep quality set to high to ensure individual shell fissures, kernel textures, and fine steam strands render crisply. If adapting this prompt for an editorial banner or website hero, change the ratio to 16:9 and shift the cone stand to the left third.

  • FLUX.2 ProUse FLUX.2 Pro when you need strict hex color control over the coral cone and plum backdrop for precise brand guideline matching.

When the product shot goes wrong

Random gibberish text or fake brand emblems appear on the paper cone.
Reinforce the negative prompt by explicitly stating completely unprinted blank coral paper cone, smooth texture, zero letters, zero stamps.
The wire stand warps into an unnatural shape or blends directly into the paper cone.
Change supported by a small cream wire stand to resting upright inside a minimalist geometric three-legged metal wire holder.
Steam looks like thick heavy smoke or obscures the food completely.
Change Wisps of steam rise to delicate translucent heat vapor rising subtly, keeping the food kernels fully in sharp focus.

Questions about this product prompt

Why does food photography benefit from a 100mm lens tag?

A 100mm lens is the industry standard for macro food photography. It compresses background perspective, avoids wide-angle edge distortion on small objects, and lets the hero subject stand out with a soft, cinematic background drop-off.

How can I prevent the paper cone from flattening out on the surface?

Explicitly prompt both the holder and its vertical orientation. Stating supported by a wire stand keeps the AI from interpreting the cone as discarded flat packaging lying down on the tabletop.

Can I replace the plain cone with my actual branded logo wrapper?

GPT Image 2.5 Sunburst handles text well, but custom complex logos are best composited post-generation. For the cleanest base result, keep the wrapper plain and drop your graphic onto the blank surface later.