Image GenerationUpdated 2026-07-10
Midjourney Prompt Cheat Sheet
Parameters, prompt structure, and style keywords for stunning Midjourney images.
Prompt Order
- Subject → Action → Environment → Composition → Lighting → Mood → Parameters. Earlier words carry more weight.
Key Parameters
- --ar 16:9 / 4:5 / 1:1 — aspect ratio
- --style raw — more photorealistic, less interpretation
- --chaos 0-100 — how adventurous results get
- --no "text, watermark" — exclude unwanted elements
- --stylize 0-1000 — aesthetic interpretation strength
Lighting & Camera Vocabulary
- Lighting: golden hour, softbox, volumetric, dramatic side light, blue hour
- Lens: 35mm, 85mm, wide angle, telephoto, macro
- Camera: shallow depth of field, low angle, aerial view, lens flare
Style Mixing
- Add "--sref <url>" style references for consistency.
- Combine mediums: "cinematic still, 35mm, film grain, Kodak Portra".
- Add "8k, ultra-detailed" for higher fidelity.