How do I write a prompt for Midjourney?
Basic structure
A Midjourney prompt is just text: /imagine prompt: [your description]. The description should be clear and specific. Start with the main subject, then add descriptive words. For example: 'a cozy cabin in a snowy forest, warm light from windows, photorealistic, wide shot'.
You can include multiple elements separated by commas. Midjourney interprets them loosely, so order matters: put the most important words first. You can also use parameters like --ar 16:9 for aspect ratio, --v 6 for model version, or --style raw for less artistic interpretation.
- Subject: a red fox sitting in a meadow
- Details: soft morning light, wildflowers, shallow depth of field
- Style: photorealistic, National Geographic photo
- Parameters: --ar 3:2 --v 6
Using parameters and weights
Parameters are added at the end of the prompt. Common ones: --ar (aspect ratio), --v (version), --q (quality), --chaos (variety), --no (negative prompt). For example: 'a cat --ar 1:1 --no dog'.
You can also use image prompts by pasting an image URL before the text. Midjourney will blend the image with your text description. This is useful for style transfer or character consistency.
Common mistakes
- Writing a long, rambling prompt instead of focusing on key visual elements.
- Forgetting to specify aspect ratio, resulting in a default square image.
- Using negative words like 'no' without the --no parameter, which can confuse the model.
