| 1 | “”19-year-old woman” by Steve McCurry, 35mm, F/2.8, insanely detailed and intricate, character, hypermaximalist, elegant, ornate, beautiful, exotic, revealing, appealing, attractive, amative, hyper-realistic, super detailed, popular on Flickr” |
| 2 | “close-up portrait, elderly man, natural light, sharp, detailed face, magazine, press, photograph, david lazar, canon, nikon, focus,” |
| 3 | “Portrait of a rock star covered in jewel-encrusted clothing, detailed face, magazine, fantasy forest background, artwork by David LaChapelle, low light, moonlight, highly detailed, 8k, close-up” |
| 4 | “Annie Leibovitz’s photograph of an anime girl in a hot tub is close-up, foggy, sepia, moody, dreamlike, and sigma, 85mm f/1.4, 15mm, 35mm, 4k, high resolution, 4k, 8k, hd, full colour, 4k, 8k, 4k, high definition” |
| 5 | “Portrait photograph of an elderly African warrior chief with a tribal panther mask, gold on white, side profile, averted gaze, and serious eyes, 50mm portrait photography, photography with hard rim lighting” |
| 6 | “a character portrait photograph of a smiling old japanese man, optimistic, photojournalism, war photography, adobe, canon, nikon, flickr contest winner, neo-expressionism, art photography, busy background, hyperrealism, chiaroscuro, anamorphic lens flare, elegant, shallow depth of field, haze, volumetric lighting, photo taken with provia, 24mm, f1.8, by Filip Hodas, by Andrew Do” |
| 7 | “Gorgeous homeless gentleman, detailed face, foggy, 35mm, F/2.8, 4k, photojournalism, busy background, volumetric lighting, neo-expressionism, art photography” |
| 8 | “Sharp focus, elegance, render, octane, detail, award-winning photography, masterpiece, rim lighting” |
| 9 | “Punk girl, profile photo, grunge style, incredibly detailed, reflection, octane, detailed face, 35mm, F/2.8, 4k” |
| 10 | “Perfect Facial Features is a photo portrait of a woman with a hyperrealistic, ideal face template, Fujifilm X-T3, 1/1250sec at f/2.8, ISO 160, 84mm” |
| 11 | “Girl with sad eyes, portrait, brown hair, red night, oil, HQ, 4k, HQ, HQ” |
| 12 | “Victorian living room ghost and young woman, black and white, volumetric lighting, ultradetailed face, realistic portrait, gorgeous face, long braided hair, realistic photograph, by caravaggiom award winning photo, very sharp, full body, ultradetailed, beautiful light, beautiful eyes” |
| 13 | “Front man with a hoodie and a cap hiding those eyes” |
| 14 | “Out of focus photorealistic portrait of a beautiful!!! aesthetic!!! pale young woman by sarah moon, very blurry, translucent white skin, closed eyes, foggy, kodak film, ultra realistic face, photorealistic effect, 8k, perfetc eyes, perfect edges, perfetc body and hair ultra realistic, hair with great details, face photorealistic, perfect face, perfect anatomy, clouds, fog, smoke, cloud” |
| 15 | “intricate, elegant, by alyssa monks, highly detailed, non symmetrical facial expression, fine details, masterpiece, trending on artstation” |
| 16 | “Girl soft lighting, glamorous, sophisticated, studio photography” |
| 17 | “highly detailed, close-up photography of a face, grungy style” |
| 18 | “Highly detailed Portrait of a beautiful young lady with white hair and sharp eyes, 35 mm, 8k, sharp” |
| 19 | “Portrait of a beutiful young woman, She is swedish and wears a tight black dress, She is 18 |
| 20 | “A close-up shot of a woman with a pensive expression, wearing a dark, off-the-shoulder dress and a single, statement piece of jewelry, The background should be out of focus and feature soft, warm tones” |
| 21 | “A portrait of a man in a formal suit and tie, sitting at a desk with a stack of papers and a pen in front of him, The background should be a bookshelf filled with leather-bound books” |
| 22 | “A shot of a couple sitting on a bench in a park, with the woman resting her head on the man’s shoulder, The background should feature lush greenery and a clear blue sky” |
| 23 | “A portrait of a young girl in a white, flowy dress, standing in a field of wildflowers with the sun setting behind her” |
| 24 | “A close-up shot of a man with a rugged, rugged look, wearing a denim jacket and a beanie, The background should be out of focus and feature a gritty, urban setting” |
| 25 | “A portrait of a woman in a black, form-fitting dress and high heels, sitting on a stool in a dimly lit bar, The background should feature a blurred crowd and a neon sign” |
| 26 | “A shot of a family sitting on a blanket on the beach, with the parents holding a young child between them, The background should feature the ocean and a clear blue sky” |
| 27 | “A portrait of a man in a tuxedo, standing in front of a grand piano, The background should be out of focus and feature a dimly lit concert hall” |
| 28 | “A close-up shot of a woman with a serious expression, wearing a black leather jacket and a fedora, The background should be out of focus and feature a gritty, urban setting” |
| 29 | “A portrait of a couple standing in front of a rustic barn, with the woman wearing a flowy white dress and the man wearing a suit, The background should feature a picturesque countryside setting” |
| 30 | “A shot of a group of friends sitting around a campfire, with the background featuring a starry night sky and a forest” |
| 31 | “A portrait of a man in a suit and tie, standing in front of a skyscraper, The background should feature a blurred cityscape” |
| 32 | “A close-up shot of a woman with a serene expression, wearing a white sundress and a wide-brimmed hat, The background should be out of focus and feature a lush garden setting” |
| 33 | “A portrait of a couple sitting on a park bench, with the background featuring a lake and a bridge” |
| 34 | “A shot of a man wearing a motorcycle leather jacket, standing in front of his bike |
| 35 | “A portrait of a woman wearing a red dress, standing in front of a large window with a cityscape view” |
| 36 | “A close-up shot of a man with a serious expression, wearing a suit and tie, sitting at a desk with papers and a pen in front of him, The background should be a bookshelf filled with leather-bound books” |
| 37 | “A portrait of a family standing in front of a white picket fence, with the background featuring a picturesque countryside setting” |
| 38 | “A shot of a couple sitting on a pier, with the background featuring a sunset and a body of water” |
| 39 | “A portrait of a woman wearing a black dress and pearls, sitting in front of a fireplace, The background should feature a library or living room setting with bookshelves and antique furniture” |
| 40 | “Full body portrait of a beautiful and sexy young woman, She is Swedish and wears a Skim dress, She is 18, Large eyes, large lips, small nose, summer evening, Looks like Christina Hendricks, Photograph taken with Canon EOS R3” |
Midjourney Prompt for portraits:
Portraits with Focus on the Face
When you want to focus on the face from a more zoomed-out angle, it helps to describe hair, jewelry, and a background.
closeup portrait photo of a young chinese woman's full face, giggling, hair in a messy bun, symmetry, playful shadows, in a garden, pastel colors --ar 2:3Portraits with Focus on the Upper Body
If you prefer a portrait showing more of the upper body, it helps to describe the model’s outfit. This ensures Midjourney will zoom out and show more of the entire look.
Portraits with Focus on Full Body
Describe the type of shoes the model wears or include a specific object they’re standing on to make Midjourney generate full-body shots:
photo of an Italian man, beanie, winter outfit, white nike sneakers, standing on a path, snowy winter day in the countryside, pastel green and brown colors --ar 2:3Fashion Look
Defining the overall style of the model is a fast way to change the entire look & feel of an image. You can use words such as glamorous, preppy, eclectic, etc.
Base Prompt
closeup portrait photo of a gorgeous eldery eclectic woman in an eclectic outfit, big glasses, fur coat, cool, posing in front of a striped pretty mural --ar 2:3Nationality & Cultures
Define your model’s nationality or cultural background to influence multiple aspects of an image, such as facial features, hairstyles, location, colors, fashion styles, and more.
Base Prompt
Closeup portrait photo of a gorgeous young Jamaican man, posing on a tropical beach at sunset --ar 2:3Roles & Professions
Change your model’s role or profession and turn them into kings or queens, cowboys, doctors, Vikings, etc.
Base Prompt
Candid closeup photo of an eccentric traditional Japanese flower queen, holding a gigantic colorful fruit cocktail glass, haute couture, symmetry, colorful palace gardens, summer, pastel colors --ar 2:3Skin & Body
Change body characteristics like skin color and model size or add modifications such as tattoos, piercings, etc.
Base Prompt
Closeup portrait photo of a gorgeous elderly woman with rosy freckled skin, posing in a rose garden on a Spring Day --ar 2:3Lip Shape
Define the lip shape of your models with keywords such as full lips, thin lips, cupid bow lips, etc.
Base Prompt
Closeup portrait photo of a gorgeous young woman with cupid's bow lips, posing in front of a painting --ar 2:3 Haircolor
Define the hair color of your models with keywords such as blonde, silver, gray, etc.
Base Prompt
Closeup portrait photo of a gorgeous young man with red hair and beard, posing in a pine tree forest, autumn colors --ar 2:3Female Hairstyles
Define the hairstyles of your female models with keywords such as bob cut, curly hair, messy bun, etc.
If you’re unsure what you want, add different periods, like a sixties haircut or a roaring 20s hairstyle.
Base Prompt
closeup photo of a cute teenage girl with French braids, wearing a ruffled dress, in a renaissance palace, pastel colors --ar 2:3Male Hairstyles
Define the hairstyles of your male models with keywords such as buzz cut, fade haircut, man bun, etc.
Base Prompt
Closeup portrait photo of 2 fashionable young men with a fade haircut, posing on a bridge, snowy winter day, neutral colors --ar 2:3
Midjourney Prompt for portraits:
Age
Define the age of your models with keywords such as elderly, toddler, young adult, etc.
Base Prompt
Closeup portrait photo of a happy elderly japanese man with a black hat, sitting on a bench in a park on a spring Day, cherry blossom, vibrant colors --ar 2:3 Facial expressions
The default facial expressions of Midjourney models are often quite serious. You can influence the emotions of your models by adding words like smiling or giggling to your prompt.
Base Prompt
Closeup portrait photo of two giggling teenage girls, cute pattern fashion, posing in front of their school lockers, vibrant colors --ar 2:3Camera Angles
Define the poses of your models with keywords such as frontal angle, over-the-shoulder angle, profile angle, etc.
You can use the word symmetry to make your model take a symmetric pose.
Base Prompt
Closeup profile angle portrait photo of a young Egyptian woman, posing in a modern art gallery, orange and blue colors --ar 2:3Eye direction
Define the direction in which your model is looking with keywords such as looking down, looking at the camera, looking up at the sky, etc.
Base Prompt
Closeup portrait photo of a young dutch woman, looking up at the sky, in downtown new york city --ar 2:3Makeup style
Define the makeup style of your model with keywords such as nude makeup look, bold red lips, or glamorous.
Base Prompt
Closeup frontal angle portrait photo of a young glamorous woman, with bold eyebrows and bold big pink lips, polka dot background --ar 2:3Makeup terms
To ensure Midjourney understands your main keywords for a detailed makeup look, it often helps to emphasize certain aspects.
For example, when describing glossy lipstick, add keywords such as shiny to emphasize the look you want to see reflected in your generated images.
Base Prompt
Macro Closeup portrait photo of a young woman's face, sixties retro glamour makeup, shiny glossy lipstick and smokey eyes, in a retro bedroom --ar 2:3Accessories
Define the accessories of your model and add keywords such as glasses, summer hat, winter scarf, etc.
Base Prompt
Closeup candid portrait photo of a sporty young man, wearing a baseball cap, in a sports stadium --ar 2:3Jewelry
Define the jewelry of your model and add keywords such as statement necklace, diamond earrings, silver tiara, etc.
Base Prompt
Closeup candid portrait photo of a glamorous italian woman, wearing haute couture, big diamond statement necklace, brown and black pastel colors --ar 2:350 Technical Midjourney Portrait Prompt Keywords
Lighting
Define the lighting of your image and add keywords such as soft lighting, playful shadows, candlelight, etc.
You can also play with shadows to add more realism to your portraits.
Base Prompt
Closeup candid portrait photo of a young artistic woman, sitting by the window, sunlight beams on her face, soft romantic lighting, summer day --ar 2:3
Change the bold word in the base prompt to try out the different keywords listed below:
Artificial Light Sources
- Hard lighting
- Soft lighting
- Professional lighting
- Cinematic lighting
- LED light
- Neon light
- Disco lights
- Fairy Lights
- Candlelight
- Backlighting
- Bokeh
Natural Light Sources
- Sunlight
- Moonlight
- Daytime
- Nighttime
- Midnight
- Golden Hour
- Spring light
- Sunset
Shadows
- Playful shadows
- Hard shadows
- Striped shadows
- Soft shadows
Camera type
Midjourney does not recognize camera brands or specific camera lenses. Still, you can give it a direction by using words in your prompt such as vintage, GoPro, Fisheye lens, etc.
Base Prompt
A candid closeup selfie angle gopro photo of an gorgeous blonde young screaming woman, being chased by a tiger, in the jungle, horror, vibrant colors --ar 2:3
Change the bold word in the base prompt to try out the different keywords listed below:
- DSLR
- Vintage
- Fuji Film
- Analog
- GoPro
- Kodak
- Fisheye lens
Color
Define the colors of your image and add keywords such as pastel, vibrant, 2-tone color combinations, etc.
Base Prompt
Closeup candid portrait photo of a young kawaii couple kissing, tropical turquoise and pink colors --ar 2:3
Change the bold word in the base prompt to try out the different keywords listed below:
- Pastel
- Iridescent
- Rainbow
- Neutral
- Tropical
- Vibrant
- Romantic
- Soft
- Brown and black
- Red and blue
- Purple and Peachy pastels
Setting & Background
Define where and/or when your image is set. For example, in the garden, in Paris, 1960, the future, etc.
You can also set the weather or season by adding words like Summer and Winter to your prompt. Additionally, you can make it rain or snow, create fog, or opt for a sunny day.
Base Prompt
A candid closeup of a giggling blonde French girl wearing a pink ruffled haute couture dress, enjoying the view, in Paris, 1970, autumn colors, misty morning --no umbrella --ar 4:3
Change the bold words in the base prompt to try out the different keywords listed below:
- At dusk
- Snowy winter day in New York
- Warm summer night in Italy
- A cloudy day in Spring
- The roaring 20s
- The 90s
