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Midjourney Portrait Photography Prompt

Generate photorealistic portrait prompts for Midjourney with lighting, lens, and style parameters.

The Prompt

prompt.txt
Generate a detailed Midjourney prompt for a photorealistic portrait. Include:
- Subject description (age, features, expression, clothing)
- Lighting setup (Rembrandt, split, butterfly, natural window light, etc.)
- Camera and lens specs (e.g., Sony A7R IV, 85mm f/1.4 portrait lens)
- Background and environment
- Color palette and mood
- Stylistic reference (photographer or style era)
- Midjourney parameters: --ar [ratio] --v 6 --style raw --q 2

Subject: [DESCRIBE WHO YOU WANT TO PORTRAY]
Mood/emotion: [WHAT FEELING SHOULD THE PORTRAIT CONVEY]
Style reference: [ANY PHOTOGRAPHER OR STYLE INSPIRATION — optional]
Platform: Midjourney v6

Example Output

Prompt: 'Photorealistic portrait of a 35-year-old woman with natural curly hair, warm smile, wearing a cream linen blazer, Rembrandt lighting from a large studio window, shallow depth of field, Sony A7R IV 85mm f/1.4, muted warm earth tones, Annie Leibovitz editorial style, clean white studio background --ar 4:5 --v 6 --style raw --q 2'

FAQ

Which AI model is best for Midjourney Portrait Photography Prompt?

GPT-4o or Claude Sonnet 4 — both write detailed, effective Midjourney prompts.

How do I use the Midjourney Portrait Photography Prompt prompt?

Copy the prompt, replace the [BRACKETED] placeholders with your specific information, and paste into your preferred AI assistant (ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, etc.). Prompt: 'Photorealistic portrait of a 35-year-old woman with natural curly hair, warm smile, wearing a cream linen blazer, Rembrandt lighting from a large studio window, shallow depth of field, Sony A7R IV 85mm f/1.4, muted warm earth tones, Annie Leibovitz editorial style, clean white studio background --ar 4:5 --v 6 --style raw --q 2'