Midjourney is an AI-based image generator that helps users turn their imagination into visually appealing images over detailed textual prompts. To begin with the basics of Midjourney AI Image creator, let’s start with primary prompts.
- “/image prompt – It is used to get a reference using an existing image for its creation.
- “/imagine prompt – This is used to input the text that shows the path to the AI to create the image with the provided text.
There are many other specifications to consider when creating or making an image.
- Artistic styles and mediums
- Mood and atmosphere
- Compositions and perspectives
- Cultural and artistic references
- Color relationships and lighting conditions
Master Prompt Structure
Implementing a Midjourney prompt more prominently and producing a refined result includes several components. Here is a list of components that can help to produce a perfect image from Midjourney AI.
Subject Description (Essential)
- Be specific and descriptive: “A wise elderly librarian with circular glasses” is better than “a librarian.”
- Define characteristics: Age, Gender, Expression, Clothing, Posture, distinguishing features, Complexion.
- For landscapes/environments: Type of land features, Weather, Time of the day, Season
- Defining objects: Materials, Condition, Size, Purpose, Unique characteristics
Style and Medium (High Impact)
- Art movements: Classical style, Fancy art, Dreamy Painting, Weird Art, Modern design, High-tech future world, etc.
- Traditional mediums: Oil painting, watercolor, charcoal sketch, pencil drawing, ink wash, Picture made by carving and stamping
- Digital styles: 3D render, Digital painting, Tiny square art, Cube-style art, Simple shape 3D art
- Photography styles: Portrait, Macro, Aerial, Drone, Astrophotography, Long exposure
- Cinema/TV/Animation: Anime, Pixar, Claymation, Stop-motion, Rotoscope, Studio Ghibli
Surrounding (Context Define)
- Location: Forest, Castle, Underwater city, Spaceship bridge, abandoned factory
- Era: Medieval, Victorian (connected with the time of Queen Victoria), Retro-futuristic 2080s, Prehistoric
- Condition of Atmosphere: Foggy, Dusty, Clean, Chaotic, Calm, Post-Apocalyptic
- Scale: Intimate Space vs. Vast Landscape
Lighting Conditions (Setting up the Mood)
- Natural light: Golden hour, mid-day harsh sun, blue hour, moonlight, starlight
- Artificial light: Neon, candlelight, bioluminescent, dramatic spotlights
- Quality of light: Soft, harsh, diffused, dappled, volumetric, rim lighting
- Direction: Backlit, side-lit, overhead, under-lighting
Color Palette (Tone of Emotion)
- Color plan: Monochromic, complementary, analogous, treble
- Visual descriptions: lively, dull, pastel, neon, earthy, jewel tones
- Emotional palettes: warming sunset oranges and reds, cool delicate blues
- Reference specific colors: Cerulean blue, emerald green, crimson red
Composition and Camera Details (Professional Touch)
- Shot types: Close-up, medium shot, wide shot, extreme wide shot
- Angle: Overhead, low angle, eye level, bird’s eye view, worm’s eye view
- Camera terms: Bokeh, tilt-shift, telephoto lens, fisheye lens
- Depth of field: Shallow for portraits, deep for landscapes
- Composition techniques: Rule of thirds, leading lines, symmetry, framing
Midjourney AI Image: Advanced Parameter Controls
This allows the user to control the width and height while generating the image.
Aspect Ratios (–ar)
- 16:9: Landscape, cinematic widescreen
- 9:16: Portrait, mobile-friendly
- 1:1: Square, ideal for profile pictures
- 2:1: Panoramic landscapes
- 4:5: Instagram-optimized portrait
- 3:2: Standard DSLR photo ratio
Quality and Detail Parameters
- –q 2: Higher quality (longer processing time)
- –s: Stylization level (25-1000, higher = more stylized)
- –stop: Stop generation at a specific percentage
Version-Specific Parameters
- –v 5.2: Specify the Midjourney version (each has different strengths)
- –niji 5: Anime-specialized model
- –style raw: More photorealistic results
Negative Prompts
Using “–no” to exclude unwanted elements:
- –no text, –no watermarks: Avoid text generation
- –no blur, –no depth of field: Ensure everything is in focus
- –no people, –no humans: Create empty scenes
- –no hands: Avoid difficult-to-render hands
- –no oversaturation: Keep colors natural
Professional Weight Techniques
Control emphasis using double colon notation followed by a number:
- Higher weights (above 1.0) increase importance
- Lower weights (below 1.0) decrease importance
Examples:
- portrait of a queen::1.5 crown::1.2 medieval::0.8
- cyberpunk city::1.3 rainy night::1.1 people::0.5
Midjourney AI Images Made Easy
Here is a list of examples that will help to make the commands easier.
Fantasy Concept Art
Ancient tree library with glowing magical books, massive gnarled roots forming natural shelves, ethereal librarians with flowing robes, dappled sunlight through the canopy, motes of dust, emerald and amber color palette, wide-angle view, detailed fantasy concept art by Ruan Jia and Thomas Kinkade –ar 16:9
Product Photography
Minimalist modern wristwatch on marble surface, product photography, studio lighting setup, soft shadows, clean white background, macro details of watch face and mechanisms, commercial advertising style, high-end jewelry photography, crisp focus –ar 1:1
Architectural Visualization
Contemporary eco-friendly mountain house, floor-to-ceiling windows, integrated with natural rock formations, sustainable materials, twilight exterior view, snow-capped mountains background, warm interior lights contrasting with cool blue dusk, architectural visualization, photorealistic render, 3D visualization –ar 16:9
Fashion Editorial
High fashion editorial, model wearing avant-garde sculptural dress made of metallic fabric, brutalist concrete location, harsh shadows, dramatic contrast, Vogue magazine style, fashion photography by Tim Walker and Nick Knight, cinematic lighting –ar 2:3
Food Photography
Rustic homemade apple pie with lattice crust, steam rising, cinnamon and sugar visible, placed on weathered wooden table, natural window light, shallow depth of field, food photography, 100mm macro lens, f/2.8 aperture, overhead composition –ar 4:5
Sci-Fi Environment
Abandoned space station bio-laboratory, overgrown with bioluminescent alien vegetation, emergency lights flickering, mist hanging in the air, scientific equipment partially covered in strange growths, cinematic sci-fi scene, detailed environment concept art, inspired by Neill Blomkamp and Simon Stålenhag-ar 21:9
Here are some essential points to keep in mind for consistent results
- Start simple, then refine: Begin with core concepts, then add detail
- Maintain prompt libraries: Save successful prompts for similar future projects
- A/B test prompt variations: Make small changes to compare results
- Study the AI’s “vocabulary”: Certain terms consistently yield specific aesthetics
- Use reference artists strategically: Combine complementary artist styles
- Balance technical and descriptive language: Mix camera terms with emotional words
- Consider prompt order: Start with the most important elements
- Use concrete rather than abstract terms: “Cyberpunk rainy alley” vs. “futuristic sad scene.”
Troubleshooting Common Issues
| Problem | Solution |
| Too busy/cluttered | Reduce the number of elements, add “minimalist” or “simple composition.” |
| Unrealistic proportions | Include “anatomically correct” or “realistic proportions.” |
| Incorrect number of items | Be explicit: “Exactly five roses in a crystal vase.” |
| Text generation issues | Use the “–no text” parameter |
| Inconsistent style | Reference specific artists or mediums consistently |
| Poor composition | Include composition terms such as “rule of thirds” and “centered composition.” |
| Wrong color mood | Specify the exact color palette or emotional tone |
With all the tips and prompts mentioned above,e you can get all the primary help to compose an image of your choice in Midjourney AI. Comment below on your AI picture to see if this content helped you generate the perfect picture that was in your mind.
