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🎨 Unlock Better Visuals: DALL·E Prompts for Marketers

Plus a handy prompt cheatsheet of your own!

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Hello, hello!

Popping into your inbox to share something special: my favorite image prompts for Dall-E.

Why? Because in the world of ads, imagery is king.
We eat with our eyes, and—let's be real—we buy with our eyes too. 👀

These prompts are designed to:
✅ Save you 40% of your time
✅ Deliver 18% better output

Bonus: I’ve created a handy desktop guide that’s free to download for the next few days! After that, it’s heading to my Resource Library as a paid resource.

Let’s get into it…

Why Visuals Rule Marketing 🎨

In a world where 80% of online content is visual, I've increasingly turned to DALL·E for rough draft images, mood boards, and ad storyboards. For polished generative AI visuals in ads or blog posts, I typically use Midjourney. However, switching between tools slows down my workflow—so here are 12 DALL·E prompts to bridge that gap.

The good news? DALL·E 3 now makes it easier to create compelling storyboards that captivate and convert.

Whether you're designing social media posts, ads, or website graphics, keeping your visuals aligned with the rest of your content will boost your efficiency.

🔥 12 DALL·E Prompts to Speed your Marketing

🌍 Place-Based Visuals

  1. "A detailed image of a cozy autumn coffee scene in Portsmouth, NH with a pumpkin spice latte on a wooden table, soft morning light, Instagram aesthetic."

  1. "A futuristic New Year's Eve celebration in New York City 2040, neon lights and fireworks in Time Square."

  2. “An 8K photograph of a summer beach party in the outer banks of North Carolina with friends holding colorful cocktails at sunset, vibrant and energetic, mid focus shot, natural mix of poses." (see how it still struggles with faces).

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🌟 Ad Storyboards

  1. "Generate three visually distinct images for Instagram ads of a minimalist workspace with a sleek laptop, one succulent plant, a cup of coffee, and each image should have a different camera focus length."

  2. "A four-panel ad storyboard of a female runner tying shoes on a forest trail at sunrise, high-energy and motivational in Portland, ME."

  3. "A product storyboard for e-commerce of a modern kitchen with freshly baked sourdough bread on a wooden cutting board and rustic black and brass lighting for Facebook ads with different cameras taking each shot, one shot on an iPhone tight, a mid shot on a Sony a7, and 3rd wide shot on Canon EOS." (It should launch Canvas and give you the details of each shot)

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📖 What’s inside:

  • Getting Started With AI in Marketing – Master the basics.

  • Personal Productivity – Maximize your time and output.

  • Save Time with AI – Top 2% prompts for ads & images with 18 psychological frameworks.

  • Save Time on Socials – Streamline your social media strategy.

  • Choosing the Right AI Tool For You – Find your perfect fit.

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☕ Product Showcases

  1. "An image of a luxury glass skincare bottle on a marble countertop with water droplets and a mirror in the background, in soft natural lighting shot in 8k."

  2. "A mid shot of a fitness smartwatch displayed on a rock in Arizona nature, emphasizing durability and adventure."

  3. "A premium coffee maker showcased with coffee beans and a steaming mom mug, warm winter cozy ambiance."

🎄 Seasonal & Event-Based Content

  1. "A wide image of a festive holiday table setting with four candles, greenery, and elegant dinnerware, warm lighting. No people. One older yellow labrador dog lying on floor near fire." (that would be our lab lying on the bench 🤣)

  1. "Back-to-school overhead shot of a flat lay with notebooks, pens, and a water bottle on a white desk."

  2. "Valentine’s Day wine ad with a bottle of french red wine, two wine glasses, red roses, chocolates, and a handwritten love note, romantic vibe, fire, mid shot."

📸 Pro Tips for Crafting Better DALL·E Prompts

  • Be Specific: Include details like colors, lighting, cameras, and composition.

  • Use Adjectives: Words like “cinematic,” “rustic,” or “minimalist” guide the AI.

  • Incorporate Camera Angles: Overhead, wide, close-up, or aerial views make a big difference.

🛡️ AI Compliance: Stay Creative & Compliant

  • Disclose when images are AI-generated.

  • Avoid copyrighted logos and designs (Disney, famous Celebs).

  • Use original concepts to stay safe.

🚀 Workflow Hack: Automate Image Generation

Automate image creation using Zapier + DALL·E for consistent and engaging content. For example, trigger new product images every week or auto-generate visuals for blog posts in Cuppa.ai or using Zapier.

🏆 Action Plan: Level Up Your Visual Marketing

  1. Try 3 New DALL·E Prompts in your 30-minute session.

  2. Batch-create images for your next campaign.

  3. A/B test visuals on social media for maximum engagement.

P.S. Reply with your favorite DALL·E prompt, and we might feature it in our next edition!

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P.P.S. If you found this valuable, I'd appreciate you forwarding it to another marketer. It'll take you 8 seconds. I spent days testing image prompts.