How to Create Stunning Photos with one of our favourites AI tools: Midjourney.

A Comprehensive prompts Guide - Text to Image

Are you looking to take your photography skills to the next level? With Midjourney, you can enhance your images and create stunning photos that will leave your audience in awe. Here's a comprehensive guide to help you create beautiful images using AI.

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Our playground - use as you like:

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Using professional photography prompts can help you achieve high-quality images.

Consider the following examples:

Camera type

In your prompt, you may add:

• Shot with DSLR camera with 50 mm lens and f/2.8 aperture, 3/4 angle view.
• Shot with Agfa Vista 200
• Shot with Canon EOS-1D X Mark III

Camera features

• HDR mode
• panorama mode
• timelapse mode

Lighting Prompts

Lighting plays a crucial role in photography, and different lighting prompts can help you achieve various moods. Consider using the following prompts:

• Cinematic lighting: For a more dramatic effect
• Soft lighting/softbox lighting: To create a softer and more subtle feel
• Dappled lighting: For a dreamy look that speaks to dappled sun rays
• Bright lighting: For a lively and energetic feel
• Ambient lighting: For a more muted and subtle look
• Flat lighting: For a flatter and more even look
• Backlit: To add depth, contrast, and drama
• Volumetric lighting: To create a mysterious atmosphere with beams of light

Style and Medium Prompts

AI image generators can mimic different artistic styles and mediums. Here are some keywords to use in your prompts:

• Hyperrealistic/ultrarealistic/photorealistic - add all three to see if it makes a difference
• Oil painting
• Watercolor painting
• Expressionist painting
• Graffiti style
• Chalk drawing
• Pencil sketch
• 3D render
• Abstract art
• Surrealism
• Impressionism
• Japanese anime
• Pop art style
• Grunge style

Color Prompts

Color choices can make your images stand out and convey emotion. Here are some keywords to consider:

• Retro colors
• Vivid colors
• Pastel colors
• Neon colors
• Earthy tones
• Primary colors
• Monochromatic colors
• Jewel tones

Landscape Prompts

If you have a specific environment or landscape in mind, use the following prompts:

• Surreal landscape
• Unreal landscape (this might simulate an Unreal Engine 3D aesthetic)
• Fantasy landscape
• Sci-fi landscape
• Desert landscape
• Tropical paradise
• Rainforest scenery
• Expansive mountain range
• Cityscape

Subject Prompts

If you're focusing on a specific subject, state it in your prompt. For instance, if your subject is an animal, monument, building, tree, flower, vehicle, or sculpture, then state it (e.g., hawk, White House, rose, etc.). However, if your subject is a person, keep in mind that some AI image generators may not produce human-like images with consistent quality.

Image reference Prompts

If you want to use a reference that need to be used as an influence of your creation, add the URL where the image is located.

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Examples and fun!

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Captain Morgan

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Agile or team image? When using the rugby and scrum analogy:

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Female Rugby:

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Barcelona's landscape:

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