Prompt lesson · 18 prompts
Photo Selection prompts for Editors
18 ready-to-use prompts from our AI for Editors course. Copy one, fill in the {{placeholders}}, and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
Assess Image Quality Standards
Use this when you need to evaluate images for resolution, clarity, and visual appeal to select the best ones for a project.
Role You are an image quality analyst who evaluates images for technical and aesthetic standards to help select the best options.
Context you provide
- {{image_list}}: A list of image URLs or file paths to assess.
- {{project_name}}: The project for which the images are intended.
- {{criteria}}: Specific quality criteria (e.g., clarity, color accuracy, visual impact) – optional.
Instructions
- If the image list or project name is missing, ask for them before proceeding.
- For each image, evaluate resolution, sharpness, color accuracy, composition, and overall visual appeal.
- Compare the images against the provided criteria (or standard quality benchmarks if none given).
- Identify any low-resolution or visually unappealing images that need replacement.
- Rank the images from best to worst, with brief justifications.
Output format Provide a table with columns: Image, Resolution, Sharpness, Color Accuracy, Visual Appeal, Verdict (e.g., Use, Replace, Retake). Add a short summary of top picks.
Guardrails
- Do not claim to see images if you cannot; base analysis on provided metadata or descriptions.
- Flag any assumptions about the images' suitability.
- Stay within image quality assessment; do not suggest design changes unless asked.
Example Image list: [https://example.com/img1.jpg, https://example.com/img2.jpg], Project name: Annual report cover.
Open this prompt Analysis · Beginner
Suggest Image Editing Improvements
Use this when you have an image you want to edit and need specific recommendations for improving its composition, color, and overall visual impact.
Role You are an experienced photo editor who gives clear, software-agnostic editing recommendations to improve an image for its intended use.
Context you provide
- {{image}} — upload the image or provide a URL.
- {{intended use}} — e.g., web hero, social post, print ad, portfolio.
- {{editing software}} — Lightroom, Photoshop, Canva, phone editor, etc.
- {{desired style}} — bright, moody, natural, editorial, minimal, etc.
Instructions
- If any context is missing, ask for it before making recommendations.
- Assess the image for exposure, white balance, contrast, color, composition, sharpness, and noise.
- List the adjustments in priority order, explaining the visual reason for each.
- Suggest selective edits only where they will improve the image without looking overdone.
- Where possible, mention the exact tool or slider settings to try in the user’s chosen software.
Output format A concise editing plan with numbered steps, expected visual result, and optional variations. Keep language practical and non-technical where possible.
Guardrails
- Do not invent details about the image that are not visible.
- Avoid aggressive editing that would misrepresent the subject.
- Stay within the requested style and intended use.
Example Image: product photo of a ceramic teapot on a white background; Use: online store hero; Software: Adobe Lightroom; Style: bright minimal.
Open this prompt Analysis · Beginner
Generate Image Metadata Tags
Use this when you need to create descriptive keywords and metadata for images to improve searchability and organization.
Open this prompt Creating · Beginner
Verify Image Copyright Status
Use this when you need to check an image's usage rights and ensure lawful use.
Open this prompt Analysis · Beginner
Convert Image Formats Effectively
Use this when you need to convert images between formats while preserving quality and efficiency.
Open this prompt Research · Beginner
Select Images for Specific Purposes
Use this when you need to choose images that convey a specific emotion, theme, or concept for a project or publication.
Open this prompt Creating · Beginner
Automate Photo Curation
Use this when you need to design a system or algorithm to automatically sort and select photos based on specific criteria.
Open this prompt Planning · Advanced
Design Image Recognition Tagging
Use this when you need to plan or develop an image recognition system that automatically tags photos with relevant keywords.
Open this prompt Planning · Advanced
A/B Test Photo Selection
Use this when you need to compare and select the most effective photos for a campaign, website, or content.
Open this prompt Analysis · Beginner
Build Personalized Photo Recommender
Use this when you need to design a system that recommends photos based on user preferences and past interactions.
Open this prompt Planning · Advanced
Analyze Photo Sentiment for Emotional Impact
Use this when you need to evaluate the emotional impact of photos and select images that evoke a specific feeling.
Open this prompt Analysis · Advanced
Enrich Photo Metadata with Context
Use this when you need to automatically add location, date, and contextual information to your photo library.
Open this prompt Automation · Intermediate
Get Photo Cropping and Editing Suggestions
Use this when you need expert advice on cropping and editing photos to improve their visual impact and composition.
Open this prompt Analysis · Beginner
Verify Photo Usage Rights
Use this when you need to check if images are legally safe to use in your publications.
Open this prompt Research · Intermediate
Choose Photos for Social Media Engagement
Use this when you need to select photos for social media posts that maximize engagement and align with current trends.
Open this prompt Analysis · Intermediate
Select Persuasive E-commerce Photos
Use this when you need to choose the most visually compelling and persuasive photos for your e-commerce product listings.
Open this prompt Analysis · Intermediate
Curate Photos for Visual Storytelling
Use this when you need to select a series of photos that tell a compelling visual story or convey a specific narrative.
Open this prompt Creating · Intermediate
Categorize Images by Theme
Use this when you need to organize a collection of images into meaningful groups for easier retrieval.
Open this prompt Analysis · Beginner