Understanding Midjourney Prompt Structure

A great Midjourney prompt layers: Subject + Style + Lighting + Mood + Technical parameters. Master these five layers and your output quality will improve dramatically.

Your First 10 Midjourney Prompts

Golden retriever puppy sitting in a sunlit meadow of wildflowers, shallow depth of field, bokeh background, Canon 85mm lens, warm afternoon light, professional pet photography, ultra-detailed --ar 4:3 --v 6

Cosy English countryside cottage with roses around the door, golden hour light, impressionist oil painting style, warm palette, detailed brushwork, Monet-inspired --ar 16:9 --v 6

Futuristic Tokyo street scene at night, neon reflections on wet pavement, cinematic lighting, cyberpunk aesthetic, ultra-detailed, Blade Runner inspired --ar 21:9 --v 6

Minimalist product photography of a luxury watch on white marble, studio lighting, commercial style, 8k detail --ar 1:1 --v 6

Artistic Style Prompts

Portrait of a young woman in the style of Johannes Vermeer, oil painting, dramatic window lighting, Dutch Golden Age, museum quality, chiaroscuro --ar 2:3 --v 6

Abstract geometric cityscape, Bauhaus design principles, primary colours, bold shapes, clean lines, poster art style --ar 16:9 --v 6

Watercolour illustration of a British high street in autumn, loose brushwork, warm earth tones, charming and nostalgic --ar 4:3 --v 6

Landscape Prompts

Scottish Highlands at dawn, dramatic clouds over Glencoe, mist in valleys, golden light, landscape photography, ultra-wide angle --ar 21:9 --v 6

Aerial view of Tuscan rolling hills with cypress trees at sunset, warm golden light, pastoral beauty, drone photography style --ar 16:9 --v 6

Underwater coral reef, vibrant tropical fish, crystal clear water, National Geographic photography style, rays of light from above --ar 16:9 --v 6

Portrait Prompts

Professional headshot of a confident businesswoman in her 40s, natural studio lighting, warm smile, blurred office background, corporate photography --ar 2:3 --v 6

Fantasy elf warrior in enchanted forest, detailed armour, ethereal lighting, dramatic composition, digital painting, hyper-realistic --ar 2:3 --v 6

Architecture and Interiors

Modern Scandinavian living room interior, natural light, white walls, wood accents, minimalist furniture, hygge atmosphere, interior design magazine quality --ar 16:9 --v 6

Grand Victorian train station concourse, iron and glass architecture, shafts of light through skylights, people in motion blur --ar 16:9 --v 6

Key Parameters Every Beginner Needs

--ar (Aspect Ratio): Use 16:9 for landscapes, 1:1 for social media, 2:3 for portraits, 21:9 for cinematic.

--v 6: Always use the latest version for significantly more photorealistic and coherent results.

--stylize (--s): Low values (0–100) give literal results; high values (500–1000) give more artistic interpretations.

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Getting the Best Results

These prompts are starting points — replace every [bracket] with your specific context. The more detail you provide, the more tailored the output.

Pro Tip: Always iterate. Follow up with: 'Make this more concise', 'Add a UK-specific angle', or 'Give me 3 alternative versions'. AI excels at refinement.

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