🖌️ Midjourney Prompt Formulas That Work

By Aebe

Midjourney is powerful, but it needs clear structure to produce the visuals you want. Here are 3 easy prompt formulas that consistently deliver strong results.

✨ Formula 1: [Subject], [Style], [Lighting], [Environment] --v 5 --ar 16:9

Example Prompt:
Futuristic city skyline, cinematic style, moody lighting, dusk —v 5 --ar 16:9

✨ Formula 2: A [Subject] that looks like [Concept] in the style of [Artist]

Example Prompt:
A robot that looks like a coral reef in the style of H.R. Giger --v 5

✨ Formula 3: [Subject] + [Camera Type] + [Lens] + [Lighting] + [Time of Day]

Example Prompt:
Golden retriever, DSLR photo, 85mm lens, soft natural light, morning —v 5

These patterns help you generate repeatable quality. Swap out terms to experiment while keeping structure.

✅ Pro Tips:

• Use --ar to control aspect ratio (e.g., --ar 3:4 for portrait, --ar 16:9 for widescreen)
• --v 5 ensures you're using the latest version
• Try --style raw for more realistic outputs

Prompts are more consistent when you treat them like recipes — use a known structure and then remix the ingredients.