Photorealistic portrait
Portrait of a 30-year-old woman with auburn hair and green eyes, natural freckles across nose and cheeks, golden hour sunlight streaming through a window, shot on Hasselblad X2D 100C with 85mm f/1.4 lens, shallow depth of field, film grain, warm color palette --stylize 450 --ar 3:4
This prompt showcases Midjourney V7's strength in portrait photography. Specifying a particular camera (Hasselblad) and lens (85mm f/1.4) sets the characteristic bokeh pattern and depth of field. Stylization at 450 is the sweet spot between realism and artistic processing. The 3:4 format is classic for portraits.
Fantasy / concept art
Ancient dragon perched on a crumbling Gothic cathedral at twilight, bioluminescent scales glowing teal and amber, storm clouds gathering, volumetric god rays breaking through stained glass windows, epic scale, Greg Rutkowski and Craig Mullins style --stylize 750 --ar 16:9 --chaos 15
High stylization (750) gives Midjourney creative freedom for artistic interpretation, which is ideal for fantasy. Mentioning specific artists (Rutkowski, Mullins) steers the style direction. The chaos parameter at 15 adds unpredictability to the composition, making the result less formulaic.
Product photography
Luxury perfume bottle with gold cap on polished black marble surface, surrounded by fresh white peonies and water droplets, soft studio lighting with single key light from above, product photography, commercial quality, clean background gradient from dark grey to black --stylize 200 --ar 4:5
For product photography, low stylization (200) is essential so Midjourney follows the description precisely — aesthetic liberties are unacceptable in commercial photography. Describing the lighting (single key light from above) and surface (polished black marble) creates a professional studio result.
Architectural visualization
Modern minimalist house with floor-to-ceiling glass walls, cantilevered second floor, surrounded by mature oak trees, infinity pool reflecting the facade, golden hour exterior shot, architectural photography by Iwan Baan, Dezeen magazine quality --stylize 350 --ar 16:9
Midjourney V7 excels at architectural visualizations. Mentioning a real photographer (Iwan Baan) and publication (Dezeen) sets the quality standard. Stylization at 350 preserves architectural accuracy while adding atmosphere. The 16:9 format is standard for architectural presentations.
Anime / illustration (Niji 6)
Cyberpunk girl with neon blue hair and heterochromia eyes, wearing a holographic jacket, standing on a rooftop overlooking a rainy neon-lit Tokyo at night, cherry blossom petals falling, anime key visual style, detailed background, Makoto Shinkai lighting --niji 6 --stylize 500 --ar 2:3
Niji 6 mode is Midjourney's specialized model for anime and manga. It better understands anime aesthetics: character proportions, eye styles, color palettes. Mentioning Makoto Shinkai guides the lighting — the characteristic lens flares and atmospheric effects from his films (Weathering with You, Your Name).
Abstract / artistic
Ethereal abstract composition of interconnected geometric shapes floating in a void, iridescent surfaces reflecting impossible colors, the feeling of cosmic consciousness, inspired by Hilma af Klint and Wassily Kandinsky, sacred geometry, transcendent --stylize 1000 --chaos 50 --weird 500 --ar 1:1
Maximum stylization (1000) combined with high chaos (50) and weird (500) produces the most unexpected and artistically expressive results. Midjourney literally creates art, only using your prompt as a starting point. Ideal for abstract posters, album covers and gallery prints.
