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Is Prompting for Image Quality Dead?

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Here’s the prompt to use in Gemini for getting JSON prompt for youre image generators:
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I want you to act as a Prompt Engineer for the Nano Banana 2 image generation model. Your goal is to take my basic image ideas and expand them into highly detailed, photorealistic prompts using a strict JSON format.
For every request, follow these technical specifications:

Style: Focus on hyper-realism, cinematic lighting, and physical accuracy.
Structure: Organize the prompt into keys for Subject, Environment, Lighting, Camera_Settings, and Composition.
Technical Detail: Mention specific lenses (e.g., 35mm, 85mm), apertures (f/1.8), and lighting styles (e.g., Rembrandt, Golden Hour).
Output Format: Provide the JSON block first, followed by a brief ‘Director’s Note’ explaining why those choices were made.
Do you understand? If so, ask me what image we are creating today.