Midjourney V7 Prompts

Midjourney V7 is the latest and most advanced version of the groundbreaking AI image generation platform that has transformed digital art creation. Here's the thing - released in 2025, V7 represents a quantum leap in image quality, prompt understanding, and creative capabilities.

Why Midjourney V7 is a Major Leap

Midjourney V7 introduces revolutionary improvements:

Key V7 Capabilities

1. Enhanced Photorealism
V7 can generate images that are virtually indistinguishable from real photographs, with perfect lighting, textures, and details.

2. Superior Text Rendering
Finally, Midjourney can reliably include text in images - perfect for logos, posters, and branded content.

3. Improved Consistency
Character consistency across multiple generations has dramatically improved, enabling better storytelling and branding.

4. Advanced Style Control
More precise control over artistic styles, from hyperrealistic to abstract, with nuanced adjustments.

5. Better Prompt Interpretation
V7 understands complex, natural language prompts and captures subtle details and intentions.

How to Access Midjourney V7

Midjourney operates through Discord and now also has a dedicated web interface. Turns out getting started is easier than most people think:

Step 1: Join Midjourney

1. Go to midjourney.com
2. Click "Join the Beta" or "Sign In"
3. Connect with our Discord account
4. Choose a subscription plan

Subscription Plans (2026)

Step 2: Using the Web Interface

The new Midjourney web app offers:

• Gallery management
• Prompt history
• Image organization
• Direct downloads
• Advanced editing tools

Step 3: Using Discord Commands

Basic Discord commands:

/imagine prompt: [your description]
/settings - adjust default settings
/describe - analyze an image
/blend - combine images
/info - check subscription status

Step 4: Understanding the Interface

When we generate an image, we'll see:

• U1-U4: Upscale individual images
• V1-V4: Create variations
• 🔄: Regenerate all
• ❤️: Add to favorites

The Perfect Prompt Formula

In my view, mastering the prompt structure is the single most important skill for getting good results. A well-structured Midjourney prompt follows this pattern:

[Subject] + [Environment/Setting] + [Style/Aesthetic] + [Lighting] + [Camera/Composition] + [Parameters]

1. Subject (Who/What)

Be specific about our main subject:

• ❌ "a woman"
• ✅ "a 30-year-old Japanese woman with shoulder-length black hair, wearing a red silk kimono"

2. Environment/Setting (Where)

Describe the context and background:

• ❌ "in a city"
• ✅ "standing in a neon-lit Tokyo alley at night, rain-slicked streets reflecting colorful signs"

3. Style/Aesthetic (How it looks)

Define the artistic direction:

• "photorealistic, hyperdetailed"
• "oil painting style, impressionist"
• "anime, Studio Ghibli inspired"
• "cyberpunk aesthetic, retrofuturistic"

4. Lighting (Mood)

Lighting dramatically affects the result:

• "golden hour sunlight"
• "dramatic chiaroscuro lighting"
• "soft diffused studio lighting"
• "neon rim lighting"
• "volumetric fog with backlight"

5. Camera/Composition (Technical)

Specify the shot type:

• "close-up portrait, 85mm lens"
• "wide-angle establishing shot"
• "bird's eye view"
• "Dutch angle, cinematic"
• "macro photography, shallow depth of field"

Complete Prompt Example

A 25-year-old Scandinavian woman with flowing platinum blonde hair, wearing an ethereal white gown, standing in an ancient forest clearing surrounded by fireflies, fantasy art style with magical realism, soft moonlight filtering through misty trees, medium shot with shallow depth of field, 4K, highly detailed --ar 2:3 --v 7 --stylize 500

Complete V7 Parameter Guide

Bottom line - parameters are where the real power is. They're added at the end of our prompt with double dashes (--).

Aspect Ratio (--ar)

Controls image dimensions:

--ar 1:1    Square (default)
--ar 16:9   Widescreen/landscape
--ar 9:16   Vertical/mobile
--ar 2:3    Portrait photography
--ar 3:2    Landscape photography
--ar 4:5    Instagram portrait
--ar 21:9   Ultra-wide cinematic

Stylize (--stylize or --s)

Controls artistic interpretation (0-1000):

--s 0       Literal prompt interpretation
--s 100     Subtle artistic touch
--s 250     Default balance
--s 500     Strong artistic influence
--s 750     Heavy stylization
--s 1000    Maximum artistic freedom

Chaos (--chaos or --c)

Controls variation between images (0-100):

--c 0       Very similar results
--c 25      Slight variation
--c 50      Moderate variety
--c 75      High variety
--c 100     Maximum randomness

Quality (--quality or --q)

Rendering time and detail:

--q .25     Quick draft (1/4 quality)
--q .5      Half quality
--q 1       Default quality
--q 2       Higher detail (2x GPU time)

Weird (--weird or --w)

Experimental/unconventional results (0-3000):

--w 0       Normal output
--w 250     Slightly unusual
--w 500     Moderately weird
--w 1000    Very experimental
--w 3000    Maximum weirdness

Stop (--stop)

Stop generation at a percentage (10-100):

--stop 50   Softer, less detailed
--stop 80   Slightly unfinished look
--stop 100  Full generation (default)

Seed (--seed)

Reproducible results:

--seed 12345   Use specific seed for consistency

Tile (--tile)

Create seamless patterns:

--tile   Perfect for textures and backgrounds

No (--no)

Exclude elements:

--no text, watermark, logo
--no people, faces
--no blur, noise

Professional Prompt Templates

Portrait Photography

1. Editorial Fashion Portrait
Professional fashion photograph of [subject], high-end editorial style, shot with Hasselblad medium format camera, soft beauty lighting with subtle rim light, luxury fashion magazine aesthetic, clean background, 8K resolution --ar 2:3 --v 7 --s 200

2. Cinematic Character Portrait
Cinematic close-up portrait of [character description], dramatic Rembrandt lighting, film grain, shallow depth of field, anamorphic lens flare, color graded like [movie reference], emotional intensity --ar 16:9 --v 7 --s 350

3. Environmental Portrait
[Subject] in their natural environment of [setting], documentary style photography, available natural light, authentic and candid moment, storytelling composition, medium format film look --ar 3:2 --v 7

Product Photography

4. Luxury Product Shot
[Product] on a minimalist marble surface, professional product photography, soft studio lighting with subtle reflections, premium brand aesthetic, clean white background, commercial quality --ar 1:1 --v 7 --s 100

5. Lifestyle Product Context
[Product] in a cozy lifestyle setting, natural morning light streaming through window, warm color palette, Instagram-worthy aesthetic, shallow depth of field on product --ar 4:5 --v 7

Architecture & Interior

6. Architectural Visualization
Modern minimalist house design, floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking [landscape], warm wood and concrete materials, designed by Tadao Ando, golden hour lighting, architectural photography --ar 16:9 --v 7 --s 200

7. Interior Design
Scandinavian living room interior, natural materials, neutral color palette with [accent color] accents, large windows with soft natural light, interior design magazine quality --ar 16:9 --v 7

Fantasy & Concept Art

8. Epic Fantasy Scene
[Fantasy subject] in an epic fantasy landscape, dramatic volumetric lighting, detailed matte painting style, inspired by concept artists like Craig Mullins, magical atmosphere --ar 21:9 --v 7 --s 500

9. Character Concept Art
Full body character design of [character], front view, detailed armor/clothing, fantasy RPG aesthetic, dramatic pose, artstation trending style, clean background for design purposes --ar 2:3 --v 7

10. Magical Creature
Majestic [creature type] with [distinctive features], bioluminescent details, mystical forest environment, ethereal lighting, fantasy illustration style --ar 3:2 --v 7 --s 400

Food Photography

11. Gourmet Food Shot
Beautifully plated [dish name], top-down food photography, natural window light, rustic wooden table, fresh ingredients scattered artfully, food magazine quality --ar 1:1 --v 7 --s 150

12. Dark Moody Food
[Food item] in dramatic dark and moody food photography style, single directional light source, deep shadows, vintage props, rich textures --ar 4:5 --v 7

Sci-Fi & Cyberpunk

13. Cyberpunk Cityscape
Futuristic cyberpunk metropolis at night, neon signs in Japanese and English, rain-soaked streets, flying vehicles, blade runner aesthetic, volumetric fog --ar 21:9 --v 7 --s 400

14. Sci-Fi Character
Futuristic soldier in advanced powered armor, holographic HUD display, standing in high-tech military facility, hard surface details, realistic materials --ar 2:3 --v 7

15. Space Scene
Epic space scene featuring [spacecraft/planet], nebula in background, dramatic cosmic lighting, scientifically accurate details, cinematic composition --ar 16:9 --v 7 --s 350

Advanced Midjourney Techniques

1. Multi-Prompting with Weights

Separate concepts with :: and assign weights:

hot:: dog        → Temperature + animal
hot dog::        → The food item

cat::2 astronaut::1  → More cat, less astronaut
landscape::3 portrait::1  → Dominant landscape with portrait elements

2. Negative Prompting Weights

Use negative weights to reduce elements:

vibrant forest scene:: dark::-0.5
→ Forest scene with reduced darkness

portrait photography:: cartoon style::-0.75
→ Removes cartoon aesthetic

3. Image Prompting

Use images as style or composition references:

Image as Primary Reference:

[image URL] a warrior in similar style and pose --v 7

Blending Images:

/blend [image1] [image2]
→ Creates a fusion of both images

Image + Text Prompt:

[image URL] transform this into a cyberpunk version --v 7

4. Style Reference (--sref)

Lock a specific artistic style:

beautiful landscape --sref [style image URL] --sv 100
→ sv controls style weight (0-1000)

5. Character Reference (--cref)

Maintain character consistency:

[character image URL] the same character in a coffee shop --cref [character URL] --cw 100
→ cw controls character weight (0-100)

6. Permutation Prompts

Generate multiple variations efficiently:

a {red, blue, green} car
→ Generates 3 images with different car colors

{morning, sunset, night} cityscape in {Tokyo, Paris}
→ Generates 6 combinations

7. Remix Mode

Enable remix to modify prompts while keeping structure:

/prefer remix → Toggle on
Then modify any generation's prompt while keeping composition

8. Pan and Zoom

Extend images beyond their borders:

• Pan: Arrow buttons to extend in any direction
• Zoom Out: Create wider context around image
• Vary Region: Inpaint/modify specific areas

Comprehensive Style Keyword Library

Photography Styles

Photorealistic, hyperrealistic, raw photography
35mm film, medium format, large format
Kodak Portra 400, Fuji Velvia, Cinestill 800T
Polaroid, daguerreotype, tintype vintage
HDR photography, long exposure, high-speed photography
Macro photography, tilt-shift, infrared photography

Art Movements

Impressionism, Post-Impressionism, Expressionism
Art Nouveau, Art Deco, Bauhaus
Surrealism, Dadaism, Pop Art
Minimalism, Abstract Expressionism
Romanticism, Baroque, Renaissance
Japanese Ukiyo-e, Chinese ink wash

Digital Art Styles

Concept art, matte painting, digital painting
3D render, CGI, Unreal Engine 5
Vector art, flat design, isometric
Pixel art, voxel art, low poly
Glitch art, generative art, algorithmic

Illustration Styles

Editorial illustration, children's book illustration
Technical illustration, scientific illustration
Comic book style, graphic novel
Manga, anime, webtoon
Watercolor illustration, pen and ink
Woodcut, linocut, etching

Artistic References (Use Sparingly)

In the style of Studio Ghibli
Inspired by Moebius / Jean Giraud
Reminiscent of Alphonse Mucha
Aesthetic of Wes Anderson films
Blade Runner cinematography
Greg Rutkowski fantasy art style

Material & Texture Keywords

Oil on canvas, acrylic painting, gouache
Marble sculpture, bronze cast, clay model
Glass art, stained glass, crystal
Paper craft, origami, paper cut
Embroidery, textile art, woven
Wood carving, metal engraving

Lighting Keywords

Golden hour, blue hour, magic hour
Rembrandt lighting, butterfly lighting, split lighting
Volumetric lighting, god rays, crepuscular rays
Neon lighting, blacklight, bioluminescence
Candlelight, firelight, moonlight
Studio lighting, ring light, soft box
Dramatic chiaroscuro, high key, low key

Mood & Atmosphere

Ethereal, mystical, dreamlike
Dark and moody, noir, gothic
Whimsical, playful, cheerful
Serene, peaceful, tranquil
Epic, grandiose, majestic
Intimate, cozy, warm
Dystopian, post-apocalyptic, gritty

Creating Commercial Assets with Midjourney

Logo Design

Minimalist logo design for [brand name], [industry type], clean vector style, single color, scalable, professional corporate identity, white background --ar 1:1 --v 7 --s 50

Abstract geometric logo for tech startup, modern and innovative, gradient colors, flat design, app icon style --ar 1:1 --v 7

Mascot logo character for [brand], friendly and approachable, suitable for merchandise, cartoon style with clean lines --ar 1:1 --v 7

Social Media Graphics

Instagram post design, [topic], modern aesthetic, engaging composition, vibrant colors, text space at bottom --ar 1:1 --v 7

LinkedIn banner professional background, abstract corporate design, blue color scheme, subtle patterns, clean and sophisticated --ar 4:1 --v 7

YouTube thumbnail, [topic], bold and eye-catching, dramatic lighting, expressive face showing [emotion], text space on right side --ar 16:9 --v 7 --s 200

Marketing Materials

Product mockup, [product type] on elegant display, professional product photography, soft studio lighting, premium brand feel --ar 3:2 --v 7 --s 100

Advertisement banner for [product/service], lifestyle imagery, aspirational mood, space for copy, commercial photography style --ar 2:1 --v 7

Event poster design, [event type], bold typography space, dramatic visual, [color scheme], eye-catching composition --ar 2:3 --v 7

Website & UI Assets

Hero image for website, [industry/theme], modern and professional, space for text overlay on left, high resolution, web-optimized composition --ar 16:9 --v 7

Icon set design, [theme], consistent style, flat design, minimal detail, works at small sizes, cohesive collection --ar 1:1 --v 7 --s 50

Background pattern, seamless tileable, [style/theme], subtle and non-distracting, suitable for UI background --ar 1:1 --v 7 --tile

Licensing Notes

Commercial Rights:

• ✅ Pro and Mega plans: Full commercial rights
• ✅ Standard plan: Commercial use for <$1M revenue
• ⚠️ Basic plan: Personal use only

Best Practices:

• Always upscale to maximum quality for print
• Download original files from the web interface
• Document your prompts for consistency
• Use --no watermark for clean outputs

Fixing Common Midjourney Problems

Problem: Hands Look Wrong

Solution:

Add: "anatomically correct hands, five fingers, detailed hands"
Add: --no extra fingers, deformed hands, mutated hands
Use: hand pose reference images with --sref

Problem: Faces Look Distorted

Solution:

Add: "symmetrical face, clear facial features, well-defined features"
Lower stylize: --s 100 or lower for more realistic faces
Add: --no distorted face, asymmetrical, deformed

Problem: Text in Images is Garbled

Solution:

V7 handles text much better than previous versions
Keep text short (1-3 words work best)
Use: "text reading '[YOUR TEXT]' in clean typography"
Add: "legible text, clear typography"
Use quotation marks around exact text

Problem: Colors Are Wrong

Solution:

Be specific: "vibrant red" not just "red"
Use color codes: "hex #FF5733 orange"
Add: "accurate colors, true to life colors"
Reference: "color palette of [specific reference]"

Problem: Image is Too Busy/Cluttered

Solution:

Add: "minimalist, clean composition, simple background"
Add: "negative space, uncluttered"
Use: --s 50-150 for cleaner outputs
Add: --no busy, cluttered, complex background

Problem: Not Getting Desired Style

Solution:

Use style references: --sref [URL]
Stack style keywords: "oil painting, impressionist, textured brushstrokes"
Increase stylize: --s 500-750
Use artist/movement references (sparingly)

Problem: Inconsistent Character Across Images

Solution:

Use character reference: --cref [URL] --cw 100
Create a detailed character sheet first
Keep same seed: --seed [number]
Use consistent descriptive terms

Problem: Wrong Aspect Ratio for Platform

Quick Reference:

Instagram Square: --ar 1:1
Instagram Portrait: --ar 4:5
Instagram Story: --ar 9:16
YouTube Thumbnail: --ar 16:9
Pinterest: --ar 2:3
LinkedIn Banner: --ar 4:1
Twitter Header: --ar 3:1
Facebook Cover: --ar 205:78

Problem: Image Looks AI-Generated

Solution:

Add: "photorealistic, raw photography, unedited"
Add: "film grain, slight imperfections, natural"
Use: --s 100-200 for more realistic output
Add: "candid, authentic, documentary style"
Add: --no artificial, CGI, digital art, airbrushed