Midjourney Prompts & Formulas
Midjourney rewards structure: subject, style, lighting, camera, then parameters. These formulas and ready prompts cover the most common jobs — swap the [BRACKETS] and tune parameters like --ar and --stylize to taste.
Portraits & Characters
cinematic portrait of [SUBJECT], soft window light, shallow depth of field, 85mm lens, Kodak Portra 400, subtle film grain --ar 4:5character concept art of [CHARACTER DESCRIPTION], full body, neutral pose, front view, detailed costume design, clean background, artstation style --ar 2:3candid street photography of [SUBJECT] in [CITY], golden hour, motion blur in background, Leica look, documentary style --ar 3:2dramatic low-key studio portrait of [SUBJECT], single rim light, black background, high contrast, editorial photography --ar 4:5[SUBJECT] as a Pixar-style 3D character, expressive eyes, soft global illumination, high detail render --ar 1:1
Products & Brand Shots
premium product photography of [PRODUCT], floating on pastel gradient background, soft studio lighting, subtle reflection, advertising style --ar 4:5[PRODUCT] on a wet black slate surface, dramatic spotlight, water droplets, dark moody advertising shot, ultra detailed --ar 1:1flat lay of [PRODUCT + RELATED ITEMS], top-down view, warm natural light, linen texture background, lifestyle brand aesthetic --ar 1:1[PRODUCT] exploded view, technical illustration style, labeled components, clean white background, isometric perspective --ar 16:9billboard advertisement mockup for [BRAND/PRODUCT], bold minimal composition, single striking visual, lots of negative space for text --ar 16:9
Landscapes & Environments
aerial drone shot of [LANDSCAPE] at sunrise, volumetric fog in valleys, god rays, National Geographic style --ar 16:9[LOCATION] in heavy rain at night, neon reflections on wet streets, cyberpunk atmosphere, cinematic composition --ar 21:9cozy interior of [SPACE], warm lamp light, rainy window, detailed textures, Studio Ghibli inspired --ar 3:2epic fantasy landscape, [DESCRIBE SCENE], dramatic scale, tiny figure for perspective, matte painting style, trending on artstation --ar 21:9minimalist architectural photography of [BUILDING/STRUCTURE], strong geometric shadows, single accent color, Fstoppers style --ar 4:5
Logos & Graphic Design
minimal vector logo for [BRAND], [ANIMAL/OBJECT] mark, flat design, 2 colors, clean geometry, white background --no photo detail, gradientsvintage badge logo for [BRAND], [THEME] elements, circular composition, distressed texture, screen-print style --ar 1:1abstract geometric icon representing [CONCEPT], gradient of [COLOR 1] to [COLOR 2], modern tech branding, app icon style --ar 1:1hand-drawn mascot logo of [CHARACTER] for [BRAND TYPE], friendly expression, bold outlines, 3-color palette --ar 1:1
Styles Worth Stealing
[ANY SUBJECT], double exposure with [SECOND ELEMENT], silhouette blend, minimal background[ANY SUBJECT] in isometric 3D diorama style, miniature scale, soft shadows, pastel palette --ar 1:1[ANY SUBJECT] as a risograph print, 2-color, visible grain, slight misregistration, zine aesthetic[ANY SUBJECT] in the style of a 1960s science textbook illustration, halftone shading, muted primaries[ANY SUBJECT] made entirely of [MATERIAL: glass/paper/moss/neon wire], studio lighting, macro detail --ar 1:1
Tips for Better Results
- Structure prompts as: subject → style → lighting → camera/medium → parameters. Order matters less than completeness.
- --ar sets aspect ratio (4:5 portraits, 16:9 scenes, 1:1 products). --stylize 50–250 keeps results closer to your prompt.
- Use --no [thing] to remove elements (e.g. --no text, watermark, hands).
- Feed it a reference: paste an image URL first to guide composition and palette.
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