100+ photography Midjourney prompts

Pick one of the resulting images based on photography prompts and use it for your next project.

Marilyn Monroe black and white vintage photo by Midjourney
Prompt text: Professional vintage black and white Photo of a Marilyn Monroe, wearing a band tshirt, short curly hair, modern casltle, Rome, rustic, stormy skies, winter weather, wind, fountains, rose garden, haze, at a formal event, elegant, real photography, fujifilm superia, full HD, taken on a Canon EOS R5 F1. 2 ISO100 35MM, award - winning photo --v 5.2 --ar 16:9 --style raw
Close up of a spider on a tree branch by Midjourney
Prompt text: macro photography of a radioactive spider on a tree branch, real photography, fujifilm superia, full HD, taken on a Canon EOS R5 F1. 2 ISO100 35MM, award - winning photo --v 5.2 --ar 16:9 --style raw
Man in a suit in the air with flying papers by Midjourney
Prompt text: business suits falling from up above, hyper realistic, --ar 2:3
Man in a suit holding his back by Midjourney
Prompt text: business man with back pain
Woman swimming underwater by Midjourney
Prompt text: a beautiful girl, swimming in the water, cheerful face, smiling, --ar 16:9
Pink fruit with black seeds by Midjourney
Prompt text: a pitaya on a white background, food packaging, daz3d, hyper detailed
Smiling couple of colombian farmers by Midjourney
Prompt text: photo of a couple of colombian farmers of 60 years old, man and woman. Background mountains of colombia. Golden hour --ar 16:9 --s 750
Sete Cidades lakes São Miguel Azores islands by Midjourney
Prompt text: breathtaking landscape shot, Azores islands --ar 3:2 --style raw
Girl playing with a pink castle by Midjourney
Prompt text: Enchant Your Princess with the Ultimate Pink Castle Playset --ar 9:16
Rain drops on a window looking out to autumn forest by Midjourney
Prompt text: foggy brown glass window raindrops condensation overlooking trees --s 250 --ar 16:9
Window with raindrops on it looking out to mountains by Midjourney
Prompt text: misty white glass window raindrops condensation overlooking mountains --s 250 --ar 16:9
Hall with large windows by Midjourney
Prompt text: Interior of the lobby of a modern office building, blue sky and white clouds outside, Hasselblad h6d-400c, ultra hd image, modernism, glossy finish, event --ar 16:9 --v 4 --s 750
Leaves with white pills by Midjourney
Prompt text: a hyper-detailed photorealistic realistic photo of a medication white pills, still life, product photography, product packaging, white and pink gradient background, plants splashing out of packaging, 4k 16:9 r
Nurse in a white uniform by Midjourney
Prompt text: front view. full body.cons-diving. the beautiful nurse has a white cap on her head, a fitted white shirt and a little short white skirt. background: a hospital --s 750
Newborn baby holding a globe by Midjourney
Prompt text: beautiful newborn smiling holding the earth --v 5.1 --s 750
Baby sitting on a blanket by Midjourney
Prompt text: A cute baby sitting next to a plain white picture frame on the floor, in a boho inspired nursery, natural and relaxed lighting, natural relaxed pose, social media inspired, light colored background, social media style, hyper reaslism
Man with a slice of pizza by Midjourney
Prompt text: Pizza slice leading a fitness revolution, Baroque gym aesthetics, surrealist cheese stretch, action movie tropes, Tarantino meets Sesame Street, Rococo burpees, fitness infomercial satire
Waves crashing on rocks by Midjourney
Prompt text: a high resolution photograph of a wave that hits a small stone in a Nordic landscape, water flies in the air, overcast, cloudy afternoon, cold --ar 16:9
Seafood on the table in oriental palace by Midjourney
Prompt text: Seafood recipes and side dishes on the white marble table in a big lounge in the Abbasid era.
a turkey on a table with fruit and wine glasses by Midjourney
Prompt text: photo realstic style, elegant dining room set for a thanksgiving dinner with a large juicy turkey and other side dishes, --ar 9:11
Kid holding a cat by Midjourney
Prompt text: Full body image of a young child holding their cat, standing in front of a brick wall, visible film grain, In the style of Laura-Lynn Petrick, analog photography, light grey,Yashica Mat-124g, Kodak Portra 160 --ar 64:62 --v 5.2
Large tray of food by Midjourney
Prompt text: oversized charcuterie board serving tray with lots of meat and deli and pickles
Scuba divers near coral by Midjourney
Prompt text: divers planting corals by putting small pieces on a rock, underwater, peacefull, impressive photo --ar 16:9
Summer house on a sea coast by Midjourney
Prompt text: realistic photo of a superb traditional house in spain, highlighted by the sunset and sea in background --ar 16:9 --s 250
Bedroom with a large window by Midjourney
Prompt text: modern shaker master bedroom wardrobe, vray style, neoclassical simplicity, contrasting light and shadow, helene knoop, wood, dark gray, classic modern
Group of bakers with bread by Midjourney
Prompt text: a team of bakery employees posing for a picture with breads, streets of Madrid in background --v 5.2 --style raw
Woman in a pink sweater and skirt by Midjourney
Prompt text: **21 year old spanish female model wearing a detailed pink crochet miniskirt, full body shot, bright and sunny day
Fireman standing in front of a fire truck by Midjourney
Prompt text: professional standing proud and tall, fireman, blurry city backgroud, magic hour lighting, ultra realistic, 200 mm lens at F1.4 aperture to isolate subject --ar 1:1
Bowl of food with vegetables and rice by Midjourney
Prompt text: Top-view image of a vegetarian Yellow Curry dish, elegantly showcased in a black bowl. The dish comprises white rice, adorned with an artistic arrangement of cherry tomatoes slices, fresh coriander, and lime slices. Meat substitute strips and wok vegetables like green beans, mushrooms, lighting for a food photography aesthetic, emphasizing textures and colors. This image is ideal for food photography, packaging, and evoking a craving for the flavorful experience this dish promises
Woman in a white lab coat by Midjourney
Prompt text: portrait of a confident smiling female white european doctor with stethoscope cross one’s arms standing in hospital lab, super realistic, high resolution, taken by professional photographer, commercial lighting --ar 3:2
Smiling man in dental chair by Midjourney
Prompt text: photo of man in dental chair, close up, teeth cleaning
Doughnuts close-up by Midjourney
Prompt text: doughnuts, food photography
Oyster plate vintage serving by Midjourney
Prompt text: oyster plate, food photography
Bird on a tree branch by Midjourney
Prompt text: on white background hyper-realistic photo of a woodpecker pecking on a tree, photo-realistic, unreal engine, 16k
Woman in a white dress walking through a field by Midjourney
Prompt text: a woman in a serene forest, standing in an open field graceful forms, flowing fabrics, light and shadow play shot on Kodak Ektachrome 100 --style raw --ar 14:9
Girl photography on an expired Polaroid film by Midjourney
Prompt text: Expired Polaroid Film portrait of a Barbie doll, weird :: darkroom print :: in the style of photocopy print --ar 4:7 --v 5.2 --style raw
Woman holding a pink flower by Midjourney
Prompt text: A constructed photography, beautiful woman, summer morning, ivory and pink, minimalism, in the style of caravaggesque, portraiture with emotion, light-focused --ar 4:5
Brassware container by Midjourney
Prompt text: a round, lidded container made from yellow brass, decorated with floral and leaf perforations, used for storing jewelery
Girl in a desert wearing native american outfit by Midjourney
Prompt text: A child in dungaree standing in a desert, whitewashed narratives, in the style of editorial fashion, award-winning photography, crumpled, transparency, lush detailing, gossamer fabrics, transparent/translucent medium, earth tones, muted colours :: shot on Kodak Ektar --ar 14:9 --c 13 --w 13 --v 5.2 --style raw
Rolex watch on stones by Midjourney
Prompt text: a rolex watch, black dials on a rock against a dark background, in the style classical elegance
Non-human female forest creature by Midjourney
Prompt text: mysterious nonhuman female creature in a haunting forest, cursed lightbeams, undead visitors, extremely detailed photography, deathcore, fearcore, subtone color palette, award winning cinematography, shot on film, taken with camera --ar 4:5 --c 20 --w 50 --s 500
Woman smiling at camera by Midjourney
Prompt text: Casting shot, a 20 year old swedish woman, with an expression of happiness --ar 16:9 --style raw
Woman with curly hair laughing by Midjourney
Prompt text: Casting shot, a 20 year old italian woman, with an expression of euphoria --ar 16:9 --style raw
Woman wearing white lingerie lying on a bed by Midjourney
Prompt text: Glamour shot of a captivating woman, adorned in a chic, white crochet lingerie set, reclines on a bed of silk sheets in a penthouse suite. Her body is angled in a sensual pose, one leg bent at the knee, creating a playful yet alluring silhouette. Soft lights, romantic glow on her skin, highlighting her curves and the intricate details of her lingerie. Her eyes, full of mischief and allure, meet the camera with an inviting gaze. The scene exudes an air of sophistication, sensuality, and a hint of playful flirtation. Mixed-Race Woman, Chic White Crochet Lingerie, Silk Sheets, Penthouse Suite, City Lights, Soft Romantic Glow, Sophistication, Sensuality, Flirty, Alluring Gaze, High Detail, Photorealistic, Night Lighting, Sensual Feminine Pose. --ar 3:2 --s 500 --style expressive --niji 5
Portrait of beduin woman in a desert by Midjourney
Prompt text: a beduin in a desert with black skin :: in the style of gothic black and white, award-winning photography, mysterious elegance, intricate details :: shot on fuji film, cinematic --ar 9:16 --v 5.2 --style raw
Woman with long hair looking at the camera by Midjourney
Prompt text: Casting shot, a 20 year old Japanese woman, with an expression of hopelessness --ar 16:9 --style raw
Exhausted Japanese woman looking at the camera by Midjourney
Prompt text: Casting shot, a 20 year old Japanese woman, with an expression of exhaustion --ar 16:9 --style raw
Woman with curly hair and eyes closed by Midjourney
Prompt text: Casting shot, a 20 year old Brazilian woman, with an expression of ecstasy --ar 16:9 --style raw

More photography prompts

Black pants on a white background by Midjourney
black pants, product photography, white background, product lighting --s 50 --v 6.0
Person wearing black pants by Midjourney
fashion ultrarealistic photography, photorealistic, cinematic, focus on a contemporary dark trousers designed by Jeff Koon, Levis packshot, studio photography, pale design gradient creative white background, photo realism, shot with OLYMPUS OM-D E-M10 Mark IV --v 6.0
Aerial view of a large stadium by Midjourney
American football stadium built into the Roman colosseum --ar 1:1 --v 6.0
Piece of raw meat on a black surface by Midjourney
rare red meat steak on black background top view, award winning photography --v 6.0
Raccoon holding a branch by Midjourney
wild and angry racoon, biting an electric cable, highly detailed photography, National Geographic style --v 6.0
Close up of a head of lettuce by Midjourney
head of lettuce, perfect studio photography --v 6.0 --ar 2:3
Lettuce splashing water by Midjourney
A fresh Chinese cabbage, flying in the air, green solid color background, water drops, photography, bright, product photography, studio lighting --ar 1:1 --v 6.0
Man playing a drum set by Midjourney
photography drummer playing on drum set white background --v 6.0
Man playing drums by Midjourney
side view of a drummer performing in a studio, National Geographic photography --ar 16:9 --v 6.0
Dog wearing sunglasses and playing drums by Midjourney
Photorealistic, photography of King Charles Cavalier as aheavy metal drummer wearing heavy metal-like clothes-- ar 16:9 --v 6.0
White refrigerator in a kitchen by Midjourney
Analog photography, taken on Canon AE-1, modern white fridge standing alone in Ikea style design studio, eye front view --ar 9:16 --v 6.0
Highway with many cars on it by Midjourney
a roadmap showing multiple routes to get from one place to another. All routes start and end up at the same place, but some routes are faster, some less expensive, some more scenic and some safer. the screen should be big and the background in the space, high quality, Photography, captured with a DSLR camera, a wide-angle lens, --ar 16:9 --v 6.0
Highway with cars on it by Midjourney
Without you, nobody can reach their destination safely and relaxed. Without you, nobody can drive over 7 bridges. Or overtake in the 3rd lane. Without you, supermarkets will remain empty. And CO2 emissions will be high. Without you, the mobility of the future will not be intelligent. Without you, guidance systems would remain silent. Without you, the roadsides would be full of garbage. And the roads would be full of potholes. Without you in there, it would be even more dangerous out there. Without you, the highway would just be a road. Because without you, nothing works, photography --ar 9:16 --v 6.0
Knife on a black surface by Midjourney
fashion photography of a very shinning knife blade that catches the dramatic light. The tip of the shinny blade is facing down toward the ground with streaks of glowing red. the lighting is highlighting the knife blade with dramatic light --ar 3:4 --v 6.0
Group of people sitting in a row looking at computers by Midjourney
Output: Landscape Photography Subject: A group of trainees working at computers. Background: training room. Influences: business photography. Emphasisers: PresentationCore Camera: Shot on Canon EOS 5D Mark IV with a 24-70mm f/2.8 lens --v 6.0 --s 250 --ar 9:16
Group of people sitting in a classroom by Midjourney
Male seminary students in a lecture class, award-winning photography, lots of light, bright scene --v 6.0 --ar 16:9
Person standing in front of a building by Midjourney
kid standing in front of a scholl, photography, wide shot, 12mm --ar 16:9 --v 6.0
Radish with leaves on a white surface by Midjourney
a photography of a red radish on white background, in the style of single object, magenta and white, fresh, raw authencity, soft lightning --v 6.0
Bowl of oatmeal with nuts and raisins by Midjourney
A top view photo of porridge, in a white bowl with a white background in food magazine photography style, there are ingredients scattered around, ultra high definition, 8k --v 6.0
Bowl of oatmeal with cereal flakes on a plate by Midjourney
Exquisite tableware on beige table, a bowl of porridge on white plate, oriental simple style, 32k ultra high definition, desktop photography, warm atmosphere, light silver and light orange, light silver and light beige --ar 2:3 --v 6.0
Person running on a puddle by Midjourney
a hyper realistic image of a person that is doing street photography in a very dynamic pose and the background features architecture which is slightly out of focus and gives a natural depth to the image. --v 6.0 --ar 7:3
Boy is jumping in the air by Midjourney
man does a somersault while doing parkour + greenpark + daylight, cinematic, saturated and vivid colors, professional color grading, soft shadows, no contrast, clean sharp focus, film photography, 4k --ar 16:9 --v 6.0 --s 250
Man jumping in the air with a crowd of people in the background by Midjourney
a man jumping up and down in a crowded city, in the style of surreal architectural landscapes, photorealistic portraits, new york school, low-angle shots, webcam photography, airbrush art, hdr --ar 32:31 --v 6.0
Close up of a woman's red lips with fangs by Midjourney
vampire teeth wallpaper ipad ipad, in the style of realistic figurative paintings, conceptual photography, realistic genre scenes, hyper-realism, eye-catching, grotesque beauty, photorealistic paintings --ar 51:64 --v 6.0 --s 250
Man with blonde hair by Midjourney
a photograph of a barista at Starbucks or a coffee shop. The barista is male, with blonde hair, blue eyes, tall, slender. He is making an espresso. Modern day. No t-shirt. Ar-2:4, high def, award winning photography --v 6.0
Man pouring coffee into a cup by Midjourney
Real photography of barista making coffee in coffe shop, highly detailed, photorealism, realism, coffee shop --v 6.0
Man driving a car by Midjourney
Cinematic, photography, Gurgaon Corporate Office, man driving his car to work, muted colors --ar 7:3 --style raw --s 250 --v 6.0
Cow with horns standing in a field by Midjourney
A stunning, award-winning 77mm film photograph of a Texas Longhorn, with a beautifully detailed windmill in the foreground. The warm, backlit sunlight casts a soft hallation around both subjects, enhancing the fine grain texture and creating a timeless scene. Created Using: film photography, backlit glow, fine grain texture, Texas Longhorn elegance, windmill charm, cinematic quality, serene countryside, X prompt, hd quality, natural look --ar 3:2 --v 6.0
Blue cake with a candle on a table by Midjourney
an illustration of a birthday cake has chalk, pen, and stapler. blackboard in the background, soft focus photography, Miyazaki Hayao style, 4K, hyper quality, with the words "ZHANG TING", --v 6.0 --ar 3:4
Campfire in the woods by Midjourney
bonfire in the night forest, soft shadows, no contrast, clean sharp focus digital photography --ar 4:5 --v 6.0
Close up of a peacock by Midjourney
peacock, award winning studio photography, professional color grading, soft shadows, no contrast, clean sharp focus digital photography --ar 2:3 --v 6.0
Close up of a pear by Midjourney
Close-up photography of an pear, use 35 mm, the finest art in the world, high quality, --ar 5:7 --v 6.0
Pear on a table by Midjourney
cinematic, close up photot of a pear on a concrete floor, brutalism aesthetic, strong shadows, ahrd lightning --ar 16:9 --v 6.0
Pear on a table by Midjourney
a pear ,black and white photography ,multiple exposure,Kodak vision3,blurry view,film noir aesthetic, mysterious expressionism, --v 6.0
Large bubble floating in an abandoned building by Midjourney
PINHOLE PHOTOGRAPHY, a delicate soap bubble floating through a bustling, urban decay setting, its surface reflecting the contrasting worlds of fragility and resilience --ar 3:2 --v 6.0 --style raw
Bubble with water splashing out of it by Midjourney
A detailed image of a green balloon popping, needle entering from the right, in an extreme slow motion shot. Outdoor garden background, with sunlight creating sparkling effects on the fragments. Created Using: Phantom TMX7510-like precision, high-speed photography, vibrant green balloon against a lush garden, sunlight reflections on needle and balloon shards, soft background focus, explosion dynamics captured, hd quality, natural look --ar 16:9 --v 6.0 --weird 10 --s 250
French fries in a brown bag by Midjourney
French Fries Served in a Crispy Paper Packet, Isolated on a Clean White Background. stock photo, professional color grading, award - winning photography, white plane --v 6.0 --c 60
French fries falling in a red container by Midjourney
French fry packaging flying through the air, scene with blur, direct lighting, magazine-style photography, captured with a 200mm lens, photorealistic, highly detailed. --ar 9:16 --v 6.0
Helicopter flying over ruins by Midjourney
Helicopter in the style of romantic ruins, vintage photography, chiaroscuro, guatemalan art, passage, panorama, 1970–present, romanesque art
Gorilla in an old building by Midjourney
Gorilla in the style of romantic ruins, vintage photography, chiaroscuro, guatemalan art, passage, panorama, 1970–present, romanesque art
Airplane flying over an old building by Midjourney
Airplane in the style of romantic ruins, vintage photography, chiaroscuro, guatemalan art, passage, panorama, 1970–present, romanesque art
Waterfall near ruins by Midjourney
Waterfall in the style of romantic ruins, vintage photography, chiaroscuro, guatemalan art, passage, panorama, 1970–present, romanesque art
Woman and child in a car by Midjourney
photography, Picture a mother and her child smiling subtly at the back of a taxi, the taxi is driving in Berlin in the afternoon, mother is looking at her phone, ultra detailed in the style of tokina at-x 11-16mm f/2.8 pro dx ii, shot by Sony alpha a7 iii, konica big mini --ar 16:9 --v 6.0
Yellow taxi parked in front of a store by Midjourney
a taxi on the street at night in tokyo, in the style of zeiss milvus 25mm f/1.4 ze., yellow and magenta, dana schutz, lo-fi aesthetics, lively tavern scenes, dansaekhwa, color photography --ar 16:9 --v 6.0 --s 250
Car on a road with trees by Midjourney
Minimalistic aerial photography inspired by a Jean-Michel Basquiat painting --ar 9:20 --stylize 250 --v 6.0
Trophy with flames on top of it by Midjourney
Cute 3D icon,orange trophy with a fire graphic,matte material,orange gradient,clean background,octane render --v 6.0
Church with sun shining by Midjourney
cinematic, documentary photography, pristine mega church in the city, late afternoon, wide angle shot, 4k resolution, arriflex 35 bl, canon k35, 24mm --ar 16:9 --style raw --v 6.0
Black and white photo of a cathedral by Midjourney
gothic cathedral. far perspective. Dark Night sky. Night time. Deep blacks. 50s, black and white photography. --v 6.0 --style raw

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