Midjourney Prompt Writing Guide

Introduction to Midjourney Prompts

Midjourney is one of the most popular AI image generators, known for its artistic quality and unique aesthetic. Writing effective Midjourney prompts is essential for achieving stunning results. This comprehensive Midjourney prompt guide covers Midjourney v6 techniques, parameters, and best practices.

Understanding Midjourney Prompt Structure

Every successful Midjourney prompt follows a specific structure. When writing your Midjourney prompt, include these key elements:

Basic Midjourney Prompt Syntax

/imagine prompt: [description] --[parameters]

Midjourney Prompt Components

1. Subject - The main focus of your Midjourney image
2. Style - Artistic direction for your Midjourney prompt
3. Medium - Art form (photo, painting, etc.) for Midjourney
4. Parameters - Technical settings for Midjourney output

Essential Midjourney Prompt Parameters

Aspect Ratio in Midjourney Prompts

Add aspect ratio to your Midjourney prompt:

--ar 16:9    # Widescreen **Midjourney** output
--ar 9:16    # Portrait **Midjourney** images
--ar 1:1     # Square **Midjourney** format
--ar 4:3     # Standard **Midjourney** photo
--ar 21:9    # Ultrawide **Midjourney** cinematic

Stylize Parameter in Midjourney Prompts

Control artistic interpretation in your Midjourney prompt:

--s 0       # Minimal **Midjourney** stylization
--s 100     # Default **Midjourney** style
--s 250     # More artistic **Midjourney** output
--s 750     # Very stylized **Midjourney** result
--s 1000    # Maximum **Midjourney** artistic freedom

Chaos Parameter in Midjourney Prompts

Add variation to your Midjourney prompt results:

--c 0       # Similar **Midjourney** results
--c 50      # Moderate **Midjourney** variation
--c 100     # Maximum **Midjourney** variation

Quality in Midjourney Prompts

--q .25     # Draft **Midjourney** quality (faster)
--q .5      # Half **Midjourney** quality
--q 1       # Standard **Midjourney** quality (default)

Midjourney Prompt Style Keywords

Photography Styles for Midjourney Prompts

portrait photography, street photography, macro photography,
aerial photography, fashion photography, documentary style,
film photography, Kodak Portra 400, Fujifilm, 35mm film

These keywords enhance your Midjourney prompt for photographic results.

Art Styles for Midjourney Prompts

oil painting, watercolor, digital art, concept art,
anime style, Studio Ghibli, Pixar style, comic book art,
art nouveau, art deco, impressionism, surrealism

Include these in your Midjourney prompt for artistic output.

Lighting Keywords for Midjourney Prompts

golden hour, blue hour, dramatic lighting, rim lighting,
soft diffused light, harsh shadows, neon lights,
volumetric lighting, god rays, backlit

Lighting dramatically affects your Midjourney prompt results.

Midjourney Prompt Examples

Cinematic Portrait Midjourney Prompt

This Midjourney prompt creates cinematic portraits:

/imagine prompt: portrait of a mysterious woman in a 
rain-soaked Tokyo alley, neon signs reflecting in puddles, 
cinematic lighting, Blade Runner aesthetic, moody atmosphere, 
shot on Arri Alexa --ar 16:9 --s 250

Fantasy Landscape Midjourney Prompt

Use this Midjourney prompt for fantasy scenes:

/imagine prompt: ancient elven city built into a massive 
waterfall, bioluminescent plants, floating bridges, 
magical atmosphere, concept art style, epic scale, 
detailed architecture --ar 21:9 --s 500

Product Design Midjourney Prompt

This Midjourney prompt generates product shots:

/imagine prompt: sleek wireless headphones, matte black 
finish, floating on gradient background, studio lighting, 
product photography, minimalist, Apple-style aesthetic 
--ar 1:1 --s 100

Character Design Midjourney Prompt

Create characters with this Midjourney prompt:

/imagine prompt: cyberpunk street samurai, neon-lit armor, 
holographic katana, rain falling, detailed costume design, 
full body shot, character concept art --ar 2:3 --s 300

Advanced Midjourney Prompt Techniques

Multi-Prompting in Midjourney

Use :: to weight different parts of your Midjourney prompt:

/imagine prompt: beautiful forest::2 magical creatures::1 
sunset lighting::1.5

This Midjourney prompt technique gives you precise control.

Negative Prompting in Midjourney

Use --no to exclude elements from your Midjourney prompt:

/imagine prompt: serene beach landscape --no people, 
buildings, text

Negative prompting improves Midjourney prompt accuracy.

Image Prompting in Midjourney

Reference images in your Midjourney prompt for style:

/imagine prompt: [image URL] portrait in this style, 
modern interpretation

Remix Mode in Midjourney

Enable remix to modify existing Midjourney generations while keeping elements.

Midjourney Version Comparison

Common Midjourney Prompt Mistakes

Tips for Better Midjourney Prompts

1. Study the community - Browse Midjourney galleries for Midjourney prompt inspiration
2. Save successful prompts - Build your personal Midjourney prompt library
3. Use describe - Upload images to get Midjourney prompt suggestions
4. Experiment with seeds - Use --seed for reproducible Midjourney results
5. Vary parameters - Small changes in your Midjourney prompt can have big effects

Midjourney Prompt Best Practices

Building Your Midjourney Prompt

Structure your Midjourney prompt effectively:

[Subject] + [Style] + [Lighting] + [Mood] + [Parameters]

Iterating Your Midjourney Prompt

Improve your Midjourney prompt iteratively:

1. Start with a basic Midjourney prompt
2. Review Midjourney output
3. Refine your Midjourney prompt based on results
4. Repeat until your Midjourney image is perfect

Conclusion

Midjourney offers incredible creative possibilities. Master these Midjourney prompt techniques, experiment with Midjourney parameters, and develop your unique Midjourney prompt style. Practice writing Midjourney prompts to unlock Midjourney's full potential.