Midjourney Prompt Guide
Master Midjourney v6 with parameter breakdowns, ready-to-use prompt formulas, and real examples you can paste immediately.
Upload an image → Get Midjourney promptCore parameters to control Midjourney v6
| Parameter | What it controls | Recommended defaults |
|---|---|---|
| --ar | Aspect ratio of the final render. Combine with composition keywords for consistency. | 1:1 for portraits, 3:2 for photos, 16:9 for cinematic scenes. |
| --style | Switches Midjourney’s stylistic bias. "raw" stays photorealistic while "expressive" adds painterly touches. | raw for photography, expressive for illustration, scenic for landscapes. |
| --chaos | Higher values produce wilder variations; lower values stick closely to the prompt. | 0–10 for production work, 30+ when exploring ideas. |
| --stylize | How much Midjourney injects its default artistic flair. | 100 for balanced results, 500–700 when you want dramatic lighting and textures. |
| --seed | Reproduce a composition by reusing the same seed number. | Save seeds for shots you love; reuse to iterate on lighting or styling. |
Suggested workflow
- Describe subject + environment in one sentence. Mention camera or medium if relevant.
- Set composition with keywords (portrait, ultra wide, aerial) and confirm aspect ratio.
- Add mood, lighting, and detail adjectives. Balance 3–5 descriptors.
- Finish with parameters: --ar, --style, optional --chaos/--stylize.
- Review outputs, save seeds of favourites, iterate by adjusting style or lighting.
Prompt examples
Cinematic portrait
Combine lighting + texture keywords before adding parameters for reliable results.
cinematic portrait of a violinist bathed in golden rim light, shallow depth of field, shimmering dust particles, rich cinematic color grading --ar 3:2 --style raw --chaos 8 --stylize 200
Concept art environment
Use scenic style plus stylize boost for painterly environments.
ancient library carved inside a mountain, bioluminescent bookshelves, floating dust motes, volumetric lighting, epic fantasy matte painting --ar 16:9 --style scenic --chaos 12 --stylize 500
Product render
Keep chaos low and use raw style for crisp commercial renders.
luxury skincare bottle on rippled water surface, sunrise reflections, high gloss studio lighting, macro photography --ar 4:5 --style raw --chaos 5
Frequently asked questions
How long should a Midjourney prompt be?
Aim for 40–60 words. Longer prompts get truncated and shorter prompts can feel vague.
Should I add negative prompts?
Use --no sparingly: e.g. --no watermark, --no text. Too many negatives force Midjourney to focus on the restrictions and degrade quality.
How do I keep characters consistent?
Reuse the same seed with similar descriptors. Mention unique features (hair colour, outfit, accessory) every time.
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