📷 Midjourney Portrait Prompts
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Customize a prompt →Great AI portraits come from photography language: lens, aperture, lighting and mood. The more cinematic the description, the more believable the result.
Copy any prompt below and change the subject, setting, or lighting to make it yours.
Example prompts
Cinematic headshot · Midjourney
Cinematic portrait of a confident woman in her 30s, soft window light from the left, shallow depth of field, 85mm f/1.4, warm color grade, neutral studio background, photorealistic, ultra-detailed skin texture --v 6
Golden-hour outdoor · Midjourney
Portrait of a young man walking through a wheat field at golden hour, backlit rim light, lens flare, 50mm, warm tones, candid expression, photorealistic, cinematic --ar 4:5 --v 6
Dramatic low-key · Midjourney
Dramatic low-key portrait of an older musician, single hard side light, deep shadows, dark background, 100mm, fine detail in wrinkles and beard, moody, photorealistic --v 6
Editorial fashion · Midjourney
High-fashion editorial portrait of a model in avant-garde makeup, studio strobe lighting, colored gels (magenta and cyan), seamless backdrop, sharp focus, Vogue style --ar 4:5 --v 6
Environmental portrait · Midjourney
Environmental portrait of a ceramicist in her sunlit workshop, surrounded by pottery, natural light, 35mm, documentary style, warm and authentic, photorealistic --v 6
Black-and-white · Midjourney
Timeless black-and-white portrait of an elderly fisherman, weathered face, soft overcast light, 85mm, fine grain, high detail, emotional and dignified --v 6
Neon night portrait · Midjourney
Portrait of a woman under neon city signs at night, cyan and pink reflections on skin, bokeh lights, 50mm f/1.8, cinematic, photorealistic, moody --ar 4:5 --v 6
Tips for better results
- Specify a lens (35mm environmental, 85mm flattering headshots) and aperture for depth of field.
- Name the light: soft window light, hard side light, golden hour, studio strobe.
- Use '--ar 4:5' or '--ar 2:3' for natural portrait framing.
- Add 'photorealistic, ultra-detailed skin texture' for believable faces.
Frequently asked questions
How do I make faces look realistic?
Combine a portrait lens (85mm), defined lighting, and terms like 'photorealistic' and 'detailed skin texture'.
Is this prompt generator free?
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Do I need any prompt-engineering experience?
No. You describe your idea in plain language and the generator handles the structure, frameworks, and detail for you.