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# midjourney-replicate-flux
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name: midjourney-replicate-flux
description: Generate highly detailed, Midjourney-style image prompts optimized for the FLUX 1.1 Pro model on Replicate. Transform basic user descriptions into rich, cinematic prompts with professional photography qualities, dramatic lighting, and editorial-quality aesthetics. Use when users request image generation, need prompt enhancement, or want Midjourney-quality outputs via FLUX 1.1 Pro.
---
# Midjourney-Style Prompt Generator for FLUX 1.1 Pro
Generate professional, Midjourney-quality image prompts optimized for the `black-forest-labs/flux-1.1-pro` model on Replicate.
## Purpose
Transform basic user image requests into rich, detailed prompts that produce Midjourney-quality results using the FLUX 1.1 Pro model. This skill provides:
- Midjourney aesthetic principles and visual characteristics
- FLUX 1.1 Pro model optimization techniques
- Prompt structure templates and patterns
- Before/after transformation examples
- Direct integration with the Replicate MCP server
## When to Use This Skill
Use this skill when:
- User requests image generation via FLUX or Replicate
- User wants "Midjourney-style" or "cinematic" images
- User provides basic image descriptions that need enhancement
- User asks for prompt optimization or improvement
- User requests professional, editorial, or artistic photography
- User wants to generate high-quality AI images
**Trigger phrases**: "generate an image", "create a photo of", "Midjourney style", "cinematic image", "professional photography", "make me a picture of", "FLUX image generation"
## How to Use This Skill
### Step 1: Understand User Intent
Clarify what the user wants to create. Ask targeted questions if the request is too vague:
- What is the main subject?
- What mood or atmosphere do they want?
- What style or genre (portrait, landscape, product, etc.)?
- Any specific preferences (time of day, colors, composition)?
Keep questions focused and avoid overwhelming the user with too many at once.
### Step 2: Select Appropriate Prompt Pattern
Based on the genre, consult `references/midjourney-style-guide.md` for the relevant prompt pattern:
- **Portrait Photography** - People, characters, headshots
- **Landscape/Environment** - Nature, cityscapes, locations
- **Product Photography** - Objects, commercial shots
- **Architectural** - Buildings, structures, interiors
- **Fashion Editorial** - Models, clothing, styling
- **Conceptual/Artistic** - Abstract, surreal, artistic concepts
Each pattern provides a structured template for building prompts in that genre.
### Step 3: Build Layered Prompt
Construct the prompt following the 5-layer structure from `references/midjourney-style-guide.md`:
**Layer 1: Main Subject & Core Composition** (Required)
```
[Subject] [action/pose/position], [composition placement]
```
**Layer 2: Visual Style & Aesthetic** (Required)
```
[art style/movement], [mood descriptor], [color treatment]
```
**Layer 3: Lighting & Environment** (Highly Recommended)
```
[lighting type], [time of day], [weather/atmosphere]
```
**Layer 4: Technical Details & Quality Enhancers** (Recommended)
```
[camera/lens specs], [depth of field], [quality terms]
```
**Layer 5: Artistic References & Influences** (Optional)
```
[artist name], [art movement], [cultural reference]
```
### Step 4: Apply FLUX Optimizations
Enhance the prompt for FLUX 1.1 Pro by consulting `references/flux-model-optimization.md`:
1. **Add explicit artistic treatment**: FLUX is more literal than Midjourney, so specify "cinematic", "editorial", "artistic photography"
2. **Define color grading clearly**: Don't rely on automatic enhancement; specify exact color treatment
3. **Request composition explicitly**: State framing, perspective, and compositional techniques
4. **Include professional quality markers**: "professional photography", "award-winning", "expert color grading"
5. **Use technical photography anchors**: Camera, lens, aperture specifications ground the image in photographic reality
### Step 5: Verify Quality
Check the enhanced prompt against the quality checklist from `references/midjourney-style-guide.md`:
- [ ] Word count is 40-75 words
- [ ] Main subject is clearly defined
- [ ] Lighting is specified with direction and quality
- [ ] Mood/atmosphere is conveyed
- [ ] Technical photography details are present
- [ ] Color treatment is mentioned
- [ ] Composition guidance is included
- [ ] Quality enhancers are present (2-3 minimum)
- [ ] Prompt flows naturally when read aloud
- [ ] No redundant or contradictory terms
### Step 6: Generate Image via Replicate MCP Server
Use the installed Replicate MCP server to generate the image. Call the `mcp__replicate__create_predictions` tool with these parameters:
```json
{
"version": "black-forest-labs/flux-1.1-pro",
"input": {
"prompt": "[Your enhanced Midjourney-style prompt here]",
"aspect_ratio": "16:9",
"output_format": "png"
}
}
```
**Default configuration for Midjourney-style outputs:**
- **aspect_ratio**: `"16:9"` (widescreen, cinematic format)
- **output_format**: `"png"` (highest quality, lossless)
- **safety_tolerance**: 2 (default, balanced - can increase to 3-4 for artistic content if needed)
**Alternative aspect ratios** (from `references/flux-model-optimization.md`):
- `"1:1"` - Square (social media, portraits)
- `"2:3"` or `"4:5"` - Portrait orientation
- `"3:2"` - Classic photo ratio
- `"21:9"` - Ultra-widescreen (panoramic)
The MCP server will return a prediction object. Monitor the prediction status and provide the user with the output image URL when generation completes.
### Step 7: Offer Variations (When Requested)
If the user requests multiple options or variations, provide 2-3 alternative prompts that emphasize different aspects:
- **Variation 1**: Different lighting (golden hour vs blue hour)
- **Variation 2**: Different composition (wide shot vs close-up)
- **Variation 3**: Different mood (dramatic vs serene)
Each variation should maintain the core subject while exploring different artistic directions.
## Reference Documentation
The skill includes three comprehensive reference files that should be consulted during prompt creation:
### 1. `references/midjourney-style-guide.md`
**When to load**: Always consult when building any Midjourney-style prompt
**Contains**:
- Core Midjourney aesthetic principles
- 5-layer prompt structure template
- Midjourney-quality descriptive vocabulary
- Lighting, composition, mood, color, and technical terms
- Common prompt patterns for each genre
- Artistic movement and style references
- Quality control checklist
- Common mistakes to avoid
**Search patterns** (use for quick access to specific sections):
- "Portrait Photography pattern" - Get portrait template
- "Landscape pattern" - Get landscape template
- "Lighting Terms" - Get lighting vocabulary
- "Color & Tone" - Get color treatment options
- "Quality Enhancers" - Get quality modifiers
### 2. `references/flux-model-optimization.md`
**When to load**: Consult when optimizing prompts for FLUX or troubleshooting results
**Contains**:
- FLUX 1.1 Pro specifications and parameters
- Replicate MCP server usage instructions
- FLUX vs Midjourney adaptation strategies
- Model-specific optimization techniques
- Aspect ratio and output format guide
- Safety tolerance settings
- Prompt engineering strategies for FLUX
- Troubleshooting common issues
**Search patterns**:
- "Aspect Ratios" - Get ratio options
- "FLUX Strengths" - Understand what FLUX does best
- "Adaptation Techniques" - Learn FLUX-specific adjustments
- "Parameter Selection" - Choose optimal parameters
- "Troubleshooting" - Fix common issues
### 3. `references/prompt-examples.md`
**When to load**: When learning prompt transformation or seeking inspiration
**Contains**:
- 16 complete before/after transformation examples
- Examples across all major genres (portrait, landscape, product, etc.)
- Word count verification for each example
- Detailed explanations of why each enhancement works
- Transformation principles summary
- Enhancement formula and process
**Search patterns**:
- "Portrait examples" - See portrait transformations
- "Landscape examples" - See landscape transformations
- "Product Photography examples" - See product transformations
- "Transformation Principles" - Understand the enhancement process
## Practical Workflow
### Example 1: Simple Request Enhancement
**User**: "Create an image of a woman in a garden"
**Process**:
1. Identify genre: Portrait photography in outdoor setting
2. Consult `references/midjourney-style-guide.md` for portrait pattern
3. Build layered prompt:
- Subject: Woman in garden setting
- Style: Editorial portrait photography
- Lighting: Golden hour natural light
- Technical: Canon R5 85mm f/1.4
- Quality: Highly detailed, professional
4. Apply FLUX optimizations from `references/flux-model-optimization.md`:
- Add "cinematic composition"
- Specify "warm color grading"
- Include "shallow depth of field"
5. Verify: 52 words ✓
**Enhanced Prompt**:
"Woman in flowing dress standing among blooming roses, garden setting, editorial portrait photography, golden hour sunlight filtering through trees, warm and romantic atmosphere, shot on Canon R5 85mm f/1.4, shallow depth of field with soft bokeh background, warm color grading with rich earth tones, cinematic composition, highly detailed, professional photography"
6. Generate via MCP server with aspect_ratio "16:9", output_format "png"
### Example 2: Genre-Specific Request
**User**: "Generate a photo of a vintage car on a coastal road"
**Process**:
1. Identify genre: Automotive photography with landscape elements
2. Consult automotive pattern from `references/prompt-examples.md`
3. Build prompt emphasizing:
- Specific car era (1960s convertible)
- Evocative setting (coastal highway overlook)
- Nostalgic mood with film grain
4. Apply FLUX techniques:
- Specify chrome and paint details FLUX excels at
- Request warm nostalgic color grading explicitly
5. Verify quality checklist
**Enhanced Prompt**:
"1960s vintage convertible parked on coastal highway overlook, sunset ocean view in background, automotive editorial photography, golden hour side lighting, warm nostalgic color grading with slight film grain, shot on Canon R5 50mm f/1.4, shallow depth of field isolating car, emphasize chrome details and period-correct paint, sense of freedom and nostalgia, highly detailed, professional automotive photography"
6. Generate via MCP server
### Example 3: Multiple Variations
**User**: "Create a cityscape image, give me a few options"
**Process**:
1. Create three variations emphasizing different aspects
2. Reference `references/midjourney-style-guide.md` for urban photography vocabulary
**Variation 1 - Blue Hour**:
"Modern city skyline at blue hour twilight, glowing office building windows, cinematic urban photography, dramatic perspective from elevated viewpoint, shot on Sony A7R IV 24mm, deep focus, cool color grading with blue and purple tones, atmospheric haze, highly detailed, 8k resolution"
**Variation 2 - Golden Hour**:
"Urban cityscape bathed in golden hour sunlight, warm light on building facades, cinematic architectural photography, wide angle establishing shot, shot on Canon R5 24-70mm, rich color saturation with warm orange tones, long shadows creating depth, highly detailed, professional photography"
**Variation 3 - Night Scene**:
"City lights at night with light trails from traffic, vibrant urban photography, long exposure creating motion blur, shot on Sony A7R IV 35mm, dynamic composition, neon colors and warm street lights, atmospheric and energetic, highly detailed, 8k resolution"
3. Generate all three via MCP server, present options to user
## Important Notes
### Do Not Create Custom Scripts
**CRITICAL**: The Replicate MCP server is already installed and provides all necessary API integration. Do NOT create Python scripts, Node.js code, or any other custom code for API calls. Always use the `mcp__replicate__create_predictions` tool directly.
### Prompt Length Management
Always aim for 40-75 words:
- **Under 40 words**: Risk losing Midjourney aesthetic richness
- **40-60 words**: Optimal for most prompts
- **60-75 words**: Complex scenes with multiple elements
- **Over 75 words**: Diminishing returns, potential confusion
If a prompt exceeds 75 words, consolidate by removing redundant quality terms while maintaining core elements.
### Quality Over Quantity
Better to have one excellent, well-crafted prompt than multiple mediocre ones. Take time to thoughtfully layer the elements.
### Be Specific, Not Generic
Replace vague terms with specific descriptions:
- ❌ "beautiful lighting" → ✅ "golden hour sunlight from behind creating rim light"
- ❌ "nice colors" → ✅ "warm color grading with rich earth tones and orange highlights"
- ❌ "good quality" → ✅ "shot on Canon R5 85mm f/1.4, professional photography"
### Learn From Examples
The `references/prompt-examples.md` file contains 16 complete transformations. Study these to understand the enhancement process and internalize the patterns.
### Artistic References
Use artistic references when appropriate, but ensure they're relevant:
- Photography: Annie Leibovitz, Peter Lindbergh, Steve McCurry, Ansel Adams
- Cinematography: Blade Runner 2049, The Grand Budapest Hotel, Her
- Art Movements: Impressionism, Surrealism, Minimalism, Art Nouveau
Don't force references if they don't fit the request naturally.
### FLUX-Specific Adaptations
Remember that FLUX 1.1 Pro differs from Midjourney:
- More literal interpretation (less automatic artistic elevation)
- Excels at photorealism and fine detail
- Superior text rendering in images
- More accurate colors (less stylized)
- Needs explicit quality and style instructions
Always compensate by adding clear artistic direction in the prompt.
## Success Criteria
A successful Midjourney-style prompt for FLUX 1.1 Pro should:
1. ✅ Transform generic requests into rich, detailed descriptions
2. ✅ Maintain 40-75 word length for optimal results
3. ✅ Include all core elements: subject, style, lighting, technical specs, color, quality
4. ✅ Read naturally and coherently without contradictions
5. ✅ Leverage FLUX's strengths (photorealism, detail, complex compositions)
6. ✅ Compensate for FLUX's differences from Midjourney (explicit artistic treatment)
7. ✅ Generate images via Replicate MCP server with appropriate parameters
8. ✅ Produce outputs matching Midjourney's distinctive aesthetic quality
When these criteria are met, the resulting images should exhibit:
- Ultra-detailed rendering with sharp focus
- Cinematic composition and dramatic lighting
- Professional color grading with tonal depth
- Editorial quality and artistic refinement
- That distinctive "Midjourney look" of polished, magazine-worthy imagery

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# FLUX 1.1 Pro Model Optimization Guide
This reference provides technical details for using the FLUX 1.1 Pro model on Replicate via the MCP server.
## Model Information
**Model identifier**: `black-forest-labs/flux-1.1-pro`
**Provider**: Replicate (accessed via installed Replicate MCP server)
**Documentation**: https://replicate.com/black-forest-labs/flux-1.1-pro
## Using the Replicate MCP Server
The Replicate MCP server is already installed and provides direct access to create predictions. Use the `mcp__replicate__create_predictions` tool to generate images.
### Required Parameters
```typescript
{
version: "black-forest-labs/flux-1.1-pro", // Model identifier
input: {
prompt: string, // Your Midjourney-style prompt
aspect_ratio: "16:9", // Default widescreen format
output_format: "png", // PNG for highest quality
safety_tolerance: number // Optional: 1-5, default is 2
}
}
```
### MCP Server Tool Usage
Call the tool with these parameters:
```json
{
"version": "black-forest-labs/flux-1.1-pro",
"input": {
"prompt": "[Your enhanced Midjourney-style prompt here]",
"aspect_ratio": "16:9",
"output_format": "png"
}
}
```
The tool will return a prediction object with status and output URL when complete.
## FLUX 1.1 Pro Specifications
### Supported Aspect Ratios
- **1:1** - Square (1024×1024)
- **16:9** - Widescreen (1360×768) ← **Recommended default**
- **21:9** - Ultrawide (1536×640)
- **3:2** - Classic photo (1216×832)
- **2:3** - Portrait (832×1216)
- **4:5** - Portrait (960×1200)
- **5:4** - Landscape (1200×960)
- **9:16** - Vertical (768×1360)
- **9:21** - Vertical ultrawide (640×1536)
**Default**: 16:9 for cinematic, editorial-quality outputs
### Output Formats
- **png** - Highest quality, lossless ← **Recommended**
- **jpg** - Smaller file size, some quality loss
- **webp** - Modern format, good compression
### Safety Tolerance
Range: 1-5 (default: 2)
- **1**: Most restrictive
- **2**: Default, balanced ← **Recommended**
- **5**: Least restrictive
For Midjourney-style artistic content, use default (2) or higher (3-4).
## FLUX 1.1 Pro Strengths
### What FLUX Does Exceptionally Well
1. **Photorealism**
- Near-perfect photographic quality
- Accurate physical materials and textures
- Realistic lighting and shadows
- Natural human anatomy and proportions
2. **Text Rendering**
- Accurate text in images (unlike most AI models)
- Legible typography and signage
- Proper letter spacing and formatting
3. **Complex Compositions**
- Multiple subjects with accurate spatial relationships
- Detailed backgrounds without quality loss
- Consistent style across entire image
4. **Color Accuracy**
- Precise color reproduction
- Accurate skin tones
- Faithful material colors (less stylized than Midjourney)
5. **Fine Details**
- Intricate textures and patterns
- Sharp focus with excellent clarity
- High resolution output (up to 1536px on longest side)
### Optimizing for FLUX's Strengths
**Leverage photorealism:**
```
"ultra-realistic portrait, photographic quality, accurate skin texture with visible pores,
natural lighting, highly detailed, 8k resolution"
```
**Include text when needed:**
```
"vintage neon sign reading 'OPEN', glowing red letters, weathered metal frame,
urban nighttime photography, highly detailed"
```
**Request complex scenes:**
```
"bustling Tokyo street at night, multiple neon signs with Japanese text, crowds of people,
reflections on wet pavement, cinematic street photography, rich detail throughout"
```
**Specify accurate colors:**
```
"sunset over ocean, accurate warm orange and pink tones, natural color gradient,
photographic color accuracy, no oversaturation"
```
## Adapting Midjourney Prompts for FLUX
### Key Adaptations
1. **Be More Explicit About Artistic Treatment**
Midjourney automatically adds artistic elevation; FLUX is more literal.
❌ Midjourney approach: "portrait of a woman"
✅ FLUX adaptation: "editorial portrait of a woman, professional color grading, cinematic lighting, artistic photography"
2. **Specify Color Grading Clearly**
❌ Too vague: "beautiful colors"
✅ Specific: "warm color grading with orange and teal tones, cinematic color treatment"
3. **Request Composition Explicitly**
❌ Implicit: "dramatic photo"
✅ Explicit: "low angle composition, dramatic perspective, carefully framed, rule of thirds"
4. **Add "Cinematic" for Elevation**
Include "cinematic" for Midjourney-quality elevation:
- "cinematic photography"
- "cinematic lighting"
- "cinematic composition"
- "cinematic color grading"
5. **Emphasize Professional Quality**
Add explicit quality markers:
- "professional photography"
- "editorial quality"
- "award-winning"
- "museum quality"
- "expert color grading"
### FLUX-Specific Prompt Enhancements
**For Midjourney-level polish, add:**
```
Base prompt: "Woman in red dress in field"
Enhanced for FLUX:
"Woman in flowing red dress standing in golden wheat field, editorial fashion photography,
cinematic composition with subject centered, golden hour lighting, warm color grading with
rich earth tones, shot on Canon R5 85mm f/1.4, shallow depth of field, professional color
grading, highly detailed, award-winning photography"
```
**Quality enhancement formula:**
```
[Subject and scene] + [professional category] + [lighting specifics] +
[color treatment] + [technical specs] + [quality markers]
```
## Comparison: FLUX vs Midjourney
### Where FLUX Excels Over Midjourney
- ✅ More accurate photorealism
- ✅ Better text rendering
- ✅ More literal interpretation (pro and con)
- ✅ Higher detail retention in complex scenes
- ✅ More accurate colors and materials
### Where Midjourney Has Edge
- 🎨 Automatic artistic elevation
- 🎨 More "creative" interpretation
- 🎨 Stronger default stylization
- 🎨 Better at abstract/artistic concepts
### Bridging the Gap
To achieve Midjourney's artistic quality with FLUX:
1. **Always include style descriptors**: "editorial", "cinematic", "artistic"
2. **Specify color treatment**: Don't rely on automatic enhancement
3. **Request composition**: Explicitly describe framing and perspective
4. **Add quality terms**: "professional", "expert", "award-winning"
5. **Reference artistic styles**: Mention photographers, movements, or films
## Prompt Engineering Strategies for FLUX
### Strategy 1: Technical Photography Anchor
Ground the prompt in photographic reality:
```
"shot on [camera/lens], [aperture], [lighting setup], [film stock or processing]"
```
Example:
```
"shot on Hasselblad H6D, 80mm f/2.8, studio softbox lighting, professional color grading"
```
### Strategy 2: Cinematic Reference
Reference films or cinematographers for immediate style:
```
"cinematography inspired by [film/cinematographer], [specific visual qualities]"
```
Example:
```
"cinematography inspired by Blade Runner 2049, orange and teal color grading, volumetric fog,
dramatic lighting"
```
### Strategy 3: Artistic Movement Context
Place the image in an artistic tradition:
```
"[art movement] photography, [key characteristics], [notable practitioner]"
```
Example:
```
"contemporary portrait photography, intimate and natural, inspired by Annie Leibovitz,
editorial quality"
```
### Strategy 4: Layered Quality Modifiers
Stack quality terms strategically:
```
[technical quality] + [artistic quality] + [professional category]
```
Example:
```
"highly detailed, 8k resolution + cinematic composition, expert color grading +
award-winning editorial photography"
```
### Strategy 5: Environmental Storytelling
Rich environmental details enhance the Midjourney aesthetic:
```
[subject] in [detailed environment], [atmospheric conditions], [mood through details]
```
Example:
```
"vintage car on coastal highway, scattered clouds in blue sky, late afternoon golden light,
sense of nostalgia and freedom"
```
## Common FLUX Optimization Patterns
### Portrait Photography
```
[Subject] [expression/pose], editorial portrait photography, [lighting direction and quality],
[color treatment], shot on [camera] [lens] [aperture], [background treatment],
professional color grading, highly detailed, [quality marker]
```
### Landscape/Environment
```
[Location], [time of day], [weather/atmosphere], cinematic landscape photography,
[composition], [lighting quality], shot on [camera] [lens], [color grading],
[artistic reference], 8k resolution, highly detailed
```
### Product Photography
```
[Product] on [surface/setting], editorial product photography, [lighting setup],
[background], shot on [camera] [lens], [material emphasis], professional color grading,
tack sharp focus, commercial photography quality
```
### Architectural Photography
```
[Structure], [perspective], architectural photography, [time/lighting], [mood],
shot on [camera] [tilt-shift lens], [compositional elements], professional color grading,
highly detailed, [quality marker]
```
### Fashion Editorial
```
[Subject] in [clothing], [pose/movement], high fashion editorial, [setting], [lighting],
[aesthetic], shot on [camera] [lens], [artistic reference], [color treatment],
award-winning fashion photography
```
## Workflow Recommendations
### Step 1: Understand User Intent
Clarify what the user wants to create - subject, mood, style, purpose.
### Step 2: Select Prompt Pattern
Choose appropriate pattern from midjourney-style-guide.md based on genre.
### Step 3: Build Layered Prompt
Construct prompt following the 5-layer structure from style guide.
### Step 4: Apply FLUX Adaptations
Enhance with explicit quality terms, color grading, and technical specs.
### Step 5: Verify Quality
Check against the style guide checklist (40-75 words, all elements present).
### Step 6: Generate via MCP Server
Use `mcp__replicate__create_predictions` with optimized parameters.
### Step 7: Offer Variations
Provide 2-3 alternative prompts emphasizing different aspects if requested.
## Parameter Selection Guide
### When to Use Different Aspect Ratios
**16:9 (Default)**:
- Cinematic scenes
- Landscapes
- Editorial spreads
- Professional photography
**1:1 (Square)**:
- Social media posts
- Profile pictures
- Product shots
- Symmetrical compositions
**2:3 / 4:5 (Portrait)**:
- Fashion photography
- Portrait photography
- Magazine covers
- Vertical social media
**3:2 (Classic Photo)**:
- Traditional photography
- Print photography
- Gallery prints
**21:9 (Ultrawide)**:
- Panoramic landscapes
- Epic cinematic shots
- Wide establishing shots
### Safety Tolerance Selection
**Level 2 (Default)**: Most Midjourney-style content
**Level 3-4**: Artistic nude photography, mature themes (when appropriate)
**Level 1**: Family-friendly, corporate, conservative contexts
## Advanced Techniques
### Multi-Element Composition
For complex scenes, structure hierarchically:
```
[Primary subject] + [secondary elements] + [background] + [atmosphere] + [technical specs]
```
Example:
```
"Elderly fisherman mending nets in foreground, weathered fishing boat in middle ground,
misty harbor in background, early morning fog, golden hour lighting, cinematic composition,
shot on ARRI Alexa 35mm, warm color grading, highly detailed, documentary photography style"
```
### Color Palette Control
Specify complete color schemes:
```
[Primary color] with [secondary colors], [color relationship], [color mood]
```
Example:
```
"deep teal ocean with warm orange sunset, complementary color scheme, rich color saturation,
cinematic color grading"
```
### Mood Through Details
Build atmosphere through specific environmental details:
```
[Subject] + [small environmental details] + [lighting that reinforces mood] + [color that reinforces mood]
```
Example:
```
"Woman reading by window, dust particles visible in sunbeams, soft afternoon light,
warm golden tones, sense of peaceful solitude, intimate and contemplative"
```
## Troubleshooting Common Issues
### Issue: Output Too Literal, Not Artistic Enough
**Solution**: Add "cinematic", "editorial", "artistic photography", "professional color grading"
### Issue: Colors Too Flat
**Solution**: Specify "rich color saturation", "tonal depth", "expert color grading", reference film stock
### Issue: Composition Too Centered
**Solution**: Explicitly request "rule of thirds", "dynamic composition", "carefully framed"
### Issue: Lighting Too Uniform
**Solution**: Describe complete lighting setup with direction, quality, and motivation
### Issue: Missing Midjourney Polish
**Solution**: Add quality stack: "highly detailed + professional color grading + award-winning + editorial quality"
## Best Practices Summary
1. ✅ Always include "cinematic" or "editorial" for artistic elevation
2. ✅ Specify color grading explicitly (don't rely on defaults)
3. ✅ Use technical photography terms to anchor realism
4. ✅ Reference artistic styles or practitioners when appropriate
5. ✅ Keep prompts 40-75 words for optimal results
6. ✅ Layer quality modifiers strategically
7. ✅ Describe lighting with direction and quality
8. ✅ Request specific composition techniques
9. ✅ Use 16:9 aspect ratio for Midjourney-style cinematic quality
10. ✅ Choose PNG output format for maximum quality

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# Midjourney Style Guide for FLUX 1.1 Pro
This reference document provides comprehensive guidelines for transforming user requests into Midjourney-quality prompts optimized for the FLUX 1.1 Pro model.
## Core Midjourney Aesthetic Principles
### Visual Characteristics
- **Ultra-detailed rendering**: Every element should be crystal clear with sharp focus on the main subject
- **Cinematic composition**: Rule of thirds, leading lines, balanced framing
- **Professional color grading**: Rich, saturated colors with tonal depth and contrast
- **Dramatic lighting**: Motivated light sources, rim lighting, atmospheric effects
- **Shallow depth of field**: Subject isolation with beautiful bokeh
- **Editorial quality**: Polished, magazine-worthy presentation
- **Artistic sensibility**: Not just photorealistic, but aesthetically elevated
### Technical Photography Qualities
- **Lighting setups**: Golden hour, studio lighting, natural window light, rim lighting, backlighting
- **Camera specifications**: Wide apertures (f/1.4, f/2.8), focal lengths (35mm, 85mm, 24-70mm)
- **Professional equipment**: Shot on RED, ARRI, Canon R5, Hasselblad, Phase One
- **Post-processing**: Color grading, tonal adjustments, professional retouching
## Prompt Structure Template
### Layer 1: Main Subject & Core Composition (Required)
Start with the primary subject and its core positioning:
```
[Subject] [action/pose/position], [composition placement]
```
Examples:
- "A woman standing in a field, centered composition"
- "Vintage sports car parked on coastal highway, rule of thirds"
- "Modern skyscraper reaching into clouds, low angle perspective"
### Layer 2: Visual Style & Aesthetic (Required)
Add artistic direction and visual treatment:
```
[art style/movement], [mood descriptor], [color treatment]
```
Examples:
- "cinematic realism, moody and atmospheric, rich earth tones"
- "hyper-realistic photography, elegant and refined, muted pastels"
- "editorial fashion photography, dramatic and bold, high contrast monochrome"
### Layer 3: Lighting & Environment (Highly Recommended)
Specify lighting conditions and environmental context:
```
[lighting type], [time of day], [weather/atmosphere]
```
Examples:
- "golden hour sunlight, late afternoon, light fog"
- "studio softbox lighting, professional setup, clean backdrop"
- "dramatic rim lighting, twilight blue hour, scattered clouds"
### Layer 4: Technical Details & Quality Enhancers (Recommended)
Add photography specifications and quality modifiers:
```
[camera/lens specs], [depth of field], [quality terms]
```
Examples:
- "shot on Canon R5, 85mm f/1.4, shallow depth of field, professional photography"
- "medium format Hasselblad, 35mm wide angle, tack sharp focus, 8k resolution"
- "35mm film grain, Portra 400, bokeh background, highly detailed"
### Layer 5: Artistic References & Influences (Optional)
Include when appropriate for stylistic guidance:
```
[artist name], [art movement], [cultural reference]
```
Examples:
- "in the style of Annie Leibovitz, contemporary portrait photography"
- "inspired by Blade Runner 2049, neo-noir cinematography"
- "reminiscent of Gregory Crewdson, staged photography, suburban surrealism"
## Midjourney-Quality Descriptive Vocabulary
### Lighting Terms
- Golden hour, blue hour, twilight, dusk, dawn
- Rim lighting, backlighting, side lighting, three-point lighting
- Soft diffused light, hard directional light, volumetric lighting
- Studio lighting, natural light, candlelight, neon glow
- God rays, lens flare, atmospheric haze, light shafts
### Composition Terms
- Rule of thirds, centered composition, symmetrical framing
- Low angle, high angle, bird's eye view, worm's eye view
- Dutch angle, over-the-shoulder, close-up, wide shot
- Negative space, leading lines, framing within frame
- Depth layering, foreground interest, background separation
### Mood & Atmosphere
- Cinematic, dramatic, ethereal, dreamlike, surreal
- Moody, atmospheric, intimate, epic, grandiose
- Melancholic, nostalgic, futuristic, timeless
- Serene, tranquil, chaotic, dynamic, peaceful
- Mysterious, ominous, hopeful, triumphant
### Color & Tone
- Rich earth tones, muted pastels, vibrant colors, desaturated
- High contrast, low contrast, tonal depth, color grading
- Warm tones, cool tones, complementary colors, analogous palette
- Monochromatic, duotone, technicolor, sepia toned
- Film emulation, Fuji Velvia, Kodak Portra, Ilford HP5
### Quality Enhancers
- Highly detailed, ultra realistic, photorealistic, 8k resolution
- Professional photography, award-winning, museum quality
- Tack sharp, crisp focus, pin sharp, crystal clear
- Fine art photography, editorial quality, commercial photography
- Masterful composition, expert color grading, professional retouching
### Texture & Material
- Soft fabric, rough concrete, polished metal, weathered wood
- Smooth glass, organic textures, intricate details
- Translucent, reflective surface, matte finish, glossy sheen
- Fine grain, subtle texture, rich tactile quality
### Camera & Technical
- Shot on [camera brand/model]: RED, ARRI, Canon R5, Sony A7R
- Lens focal length: 24mm, 35mm, 50mm, 85mm, 200mm
- Aperture: f/1.4, f/2.8, f/4, f/5.6, f/8
- Film stock: Kodak Portra 400, Fuji Velvia, Ilford HP5
- Medium format, large format, 35mm film, digital cinema
## FLUX vs Midjourney Adaptation Strategies
### Key Differences
1. **Literal interpretation**: FLUX is more literal than Midjourney's artistic interpretation
2. **Text rendering**: FLUX excels at accurate text in images
3. **Photorealism strength**: FLUX is exceptionally strong at photorealism
4. **Color accuracy**: FLUX produces more accurate colors vs Midjourney's stylization
### Adaptation Techniques
**For Midjourney's artistic elevation:**
- Add explicit quality terms: "editorial quality", "professional color grading"
- Specify "cinematic" or "artistic photography" to avoid too-literal interpretation
- Include "carefully composed" or "expertly framed" for deliberate composition
**For color grading:**
- Be specific: "warm color grading with orange and teal tones"
- Reference film stocks: "Kodak Portra 400 color palette"
- Specify mood through color: "moody desaturated blues and greens"
**For lighting drama:**
- Describe complete lighting setup: "key light from left, rim light from behind"
- Reference cinematic sources: "Blade Runner 2049 lighting style"
- Specify atmospheric conditions: "volumetric fog, god rays, atmospheric haze"
**For texture and detail:**
- FLUX loves detail, so be specific: "intricate fabric textures, visible skin pores"
- Request specific materials: "brushed aluminum, weathered leather, silk fabric"
## Prompt Length Optimization
**Target range**: 40-75 words
- **Under 40 words**: Risk losing Midjourney aesthetic richness
- **40-60 words**: Optimal for most prompts, balanced detail
- **60-75 words**: Complex scenes with multiple elements
- **Over 75 words**: Diminishing returns, potential confusion
## Common Prompt Patterns
### Portrait Photography
```
[Subject] [pose/expression], [framing], cinematic portrait photography, [lighting], [mood], shot on [camera] [lens] [aperture], [background treatment], professional color grading, [quality enhancers]
```
Example:
"Woman with contemplative expression, three-quarter profile, cinematic portrait photography, soft window light from left, intimate and elegant mood, shot on Canon R5 85mm f/1.4, shallow depth of field with bokeh background, warm color grading, highly detailed, professional retouching"
### Landscape/Environment
```
[Location/scene], [time of day], [weather/atmosphere], [composition], [lighting quality], [camera specs], [color treatment], [artistic reference]
```
Example:
"Ancient temple ruins in misty jungle, early morning golden hour, light fog rolling through, wide angle establishing shot, dramatic side lighting through trees, shot on ARRI Alexa 24mm, rich earth tones and deep greens, inspired by Terrence Malick cinematography, highly detailed, 8k resolution"
### Product Photography
```
[Product] [positioning], [style], [lighting setup], [background], [camera specs], [material emphasis], [quality terms]
```
Example:
"Luxury watch on marble surface, editorial product photography, studio lighting with subtle reflections, minimalist white background, shot on Phase One medium format 80mm f/2.8, emphasize polished metal and sapphire crystal, tack sharp focus, commercial photography quality"
### Architectural
```
[Building/structure], [perspective], [time/lighting], [environment], [mood], [camera specs], [artistic treatment]
```
Example:
"Modern glass skyscraper, low angle perspective looking up, blue hour twilight, urban cityscape background, dramatic and imposing, shot on Canon R5 24mm tilt-shift, architectural photography, clean lines and geometric patterns, professional color grading, highly detailed"
### Fashion Editorial
```
[Subject] [outfit/styling], [pose/action], [setting], [lighting], [mood/aesthetic], [camera specs], [artistic reference], [quality terms]
```
Example:
"Model in flowing silk gown, dynamic movement with fabric in motion, minimal studio setting, dramatic backlighting with rim light, high fashion editorial aesthetic, shot on Hasselblad 50mm f/2.8, inspired by Peter Lindbergh, monochromatic with rich tonal depth, award-winning fashion photography"
## Artistic Movement & Style References
### Photography Styles
- **Contemporary portrait**: Annie Leibovitz, Peter Lindbergh, Paolo Roversi
- **Fine art photography**: Gregory Crewdson, Cindy Sherman, Andreas Gursky
- **Fashion editorial**: Steven Meisel, Tim Walker, Nick Knight
- **Landscape**: Ansel Adams, Michael Kenna, Sebastião Salgado
- **Street photography**: Henri Cartier-Bresson, Vivian Maier, Fan Ho
### Cinematic References
- **Blade Runner 2049**: Neo-noir, orange and teal grading, volumetric lighting
- **The Grand Budapest Hotel**: Symmetrical framing, pastel colors, whimsical
- **Mad Max Fury Road**: High contrast, desaturated with orange highlights, dynamic
- **Her**: Soft natural light, warm tones, intimate framing
- **The Revenant**: Natural light only, cold tones, raw cinematography
### Art Movements
- **Impressionism**: Soft focus, visible brushwork effect, light and color emphasis
- **Surrealism**: Dreamlike, unexpected juxtapositions, Salvador Dalí influence
- **Minimalism**: Clean lines, negative space, limited color palette
- **Art Nouveau**: Organic flowing lines, decorative elements, intricate details
- **Brutalism**: Raw concrete, geometric forms, stark and imposing
## Quality Control Checklist
Before finalizing a prompt, verify:
- [ ] Main subject is clearly defined and positioned
- [ ] Lighting is specified with direction and quality
- [ ] Mood/atmosphere is conveyed through descriptive terms
- [ ] Technical photography details add authenticity
- [ ] Color treatment or grading is mentioned
- [ ] Composition guidance is included
- [ ] Quality enhancers elevate to Midjourney standard
- [ ] Prompt length is 40-75 words
- [ ] No redundant or contradictory terms
- [ ] Flows naturally when read aloud
## Avoid These Common Mistakes
**Too generic**: "beautiful landscape photo"
**Specific**: "misty mountain valley at golden hour, dramatic god rays, cinematic landscape photography"
**Contradictory lighting**: "bright sunlight, moody dark atmosphere"
**Coherent**: "overcast diffused light, moody and atmospheric"
**Overstuffed**: Listing every possible quality term
**Selective**: Choose 2-3 most relevant quality enhancers
**Missing technical anchor**: "nice photo of a person"
**Technically grounded**: "shot on Canon R5 85mm f/1.4, professional portrait photography"
**Vague style**: "artistic and creative"
**Specific reference**: "inspired by Annie Leibovitz, contemporary editorial portrait"

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# Midjourney-Style Prompt Examples
This reference provides before/after examples showing how to transform basic user requests into rich, Midjourney-quality prompts optimized for FLUX 1.1 Pro.
## Example Transformation Methodology
Each example follows this pattern:
1. **User Request**: Original user input (usually brief and generic)
2. **Analysis**: What's missing for Midjourney quality
3. **Enhanced Prompt**: Fully developed Midjourney-style prompt
4. **Word Count**: Verification it's in optimal 40-75 word range
5. **Why It Works**: Explanation of improvements
---
## Portrait Photography Examples
### Example 1: Simple Portrait Request
**User Request:**
"A woman in a field"
**Analysis:**
Missing: composition, lighting, mood, technical specs, color treatment, quality markers
**Enhanced Prompt:**
"Woman with flowing hair standing in golden wheat field, centered composition, editorial portrait photography, golden hour sunlight from behind creating rim light, warm and ethereal mood, shot on Canon R5 85mm f/1.4, shallow depth of field with soft bokeh background, warm color grading with rich earth tones, highly detailed, professional photography"
**Word Count:** 56 words ✓
**Why It Works:**
- Adds specific composition (centered)
- Defines style (editorial portrait photography)
- Describes lighting (golden hour, rim light)
- Establishes mood (warm and ethereal)
- Includes technical specs (Canon R5 85mm f/1.4)
- Specifies depth of field and bokeh
- Details color treatment (warm grading, earth tones)
- Adds quality markers (highly detailed, professional)
### Example 2: Character Portrait
**User Request:**
"Portrait of an old fisherman"
**Analysis:**
Missing: setting context, lighting, emotional tone, technical photography details
**Enhanced Prompt:**
"Weathered fisherman with grey beard and sun-worn face, three-quarter profile close-up, cinematic portrait photography, soft diffused natural light from window, intimate and contemplative mood, shot on Hasselblad 80mm f/2.8, shallow depth of field, muted earth tones with desaturated blues, in the style of Steve McCurry, highly detailed facial textures, award-winning documentary photography"
**Word Count:** 58 words ✓
**Why It Works:**
- Rich character details (weathered, grey beard, sun-worn)
- Specific framing (three-quarter profile close-up)
- Professional category (cinematic portrait, documentary)
- Natural lighting specified (soft diffused window light)
- Emotional tone (intimate and contemplative)
- High-end technical specs (Hasselblad)
- Color palette defined (muted earth tones, desaturated blues)
- Artistic reference (Steve McCurry)
- Texture emphasis (facial textures)
### Example 3: Fashion Portrait
**User Request:**
"Model in elegant dress"
**Analysis:**
Missing: styling details, pose/movement, setting, lighting setup, fashion photography specifics
**Enhanced Prompt:**
"Fashion model in flowing black silk evening gown, elegant pose with hand on hip, minimal studio setting, dramatic side lighting with rim light accent, high fashion editorial aesthetic, shot on Phase One medium format 80mm f/2.8, shallow depth of field, monochromatic with rich tonal depth, inspired by Peter Lindbergh, professional hair and makeup, award-winning fashion photography, highly detailed fabric texture"
**Word Count:** 63 words ✓
**Why It Works:**
- Specific garment details (flowing black silk evening gown)
- Defined pose (hand on hip)
- Clear setting (minimal studio)
- Complete lighting setup (side lighting with rim light)
- Fashion-specific style (high fashion editorial)
- Premium equipment (Phase One medium format)
- Color treatment (monochromatic with tonal depth)
- Legendary photographer reference (Peter Lindbergh)
- Professional production values (hair and makeup)
- Material emphasis (fabric texture)
---
## Landscape/Environment Examples
### Example 4: Mountain Landscape
**User Request:**
"Beautiful mountain view"
**Analysis:**
Missing: time of day, weather, composition, photographic style, color treatment
**Enhanced Prompt:**
"Majestic snow-capped mountain peaks rising above clouds, wide angle establishing shot, early morning golden hour, light mist in valleys, cinematic landscape photography, dramatic side lighting highlighting mountain ridges, shot on Sony A7R IV 24mm, deep focus front to back, rich color saturation with cool blues and warm highlights, inspired by Ansel Adams, highly detailed, 8k resolution, award-winning landscape photography"
**Word Count:** 64 words ✓
**Why It Works:**
- Vivid scene description (snow-capped peaks, above clouds)
- Composition specified (wide angle establishing shot)
- Perfect timing (early morning golden hour)
- Atmospheric details (light mist in valleys)
- Professional category (cinematic landscape)
- Lighting direction (side lighting on ridges)
- Technical specs (Sony A7R IV 24mm)
- Focus treatment (deep focus)
- Color palette (cool blues, warm highlights)
- Master photographer reference (Ansel Adams)
- Quality markers throughout
### Example 5: Urban Scene
**User Request:**
"City street at night"
**Analysis:**
Missing: specific location character, lighting sources, atmosphere, photographic approach
**Enhanced Prompt:**
"Neon-lit Tokyo street after rain, wet pavement reflecting colorful signs, bustling crowds with motion blur, cinematic urban photography, blue hour twilight with glowing neon lights, shot on ARRI Alexa 35mm, medium depth of field isolating foreground, vibrant color grading with orange and teal tones, inspired by Blade Runner cinematography, atmospheric haze, highly detailed, 8k resolution"
**Word Count:** 59 words ✓
**Why It Works:**
- Specific location flavor (Tokyo, neon-lit)
- Visual interest (wet pavement reflections)
- Dynamic elements (bustling crowds, motion blur)
- Professional style (cinematic urban photography)
- Time of day (blue hour)
- Lighting character (glowing neon)
- Cinema camera (ARRI Alexa)
- Focus strategy (medium depth of field, foreground isolation)
- Popular color scheme (orange and teal)
- Cinematic reference (Blade Runner)
- Atmosphere (haze)
### Example 6: Coastal Landscape
**User Request:**
"Beach sunset"
**Analysis:**
Missing: composition, foreground interest, atmospheric conditions, emotional tone
**Enhanced Prompt:**
"Rugged coastal rocks in foreground with crashing waves, dramatic sunset over ocean horizon, long exposure creating smooth water, golden hour with scattered clouds, cinematic coastal photography, warm side lighting, shot on Canon R5 24-70mm f/4, wide angle perspective, rich warm color grading with orange and purple tones, serene and majestic atmosphere, highly detailed textures, professional landscape photography"
**Word Count:** 60 words ✓
**Why It Works:**
- Strong foreground (rugged coastal rocks, crashing waves)
- Compositional depth (foreground to horizon)
- Technical technique (long exposure)
- Time and conditions (golden hour, scattered clouds)
- Professional approach (cinematic coastal photography)
- Lighting quality (warm side lighting)
- Versatile lens choice (24-70mm)
- Perspective (wide angle)
- Sunset colors specified (orange and purple)
- Emotional tone (serene and majestic)
- Texture emphasis
---
## Product Photography Examples
### Example 7: Luxury Watch
**User Request:**
"Photo of a watch"
**Analysis:**
Missing: product category, setting, lighting setup, material emphasis, commercial photography standards
**Enhanced Prompt:**
"Luxury Swiss watch with leather strap on polished marble surface, editorial product photography, studio lighting with subtle reflections highlighting sapphire crystal, minimalist composition with negative space, shot on Phase One medium format 80mm macro f/4, tack sharp focus on watch face, emphasize brushed metal and leather texture, neutral background, professional color grading, commercial photography quality, highly detailed"
**Word Count:** 62 words ✓
**Why It Works:**
- Product specificity (luxury Swiss watch, leather strap)
- Premium surface (polished marble)
- Professional category (editorial product photography)
- Detailed lighting setup (studio with subtle reflections)
- Material highlights (sapphire crystal)
- Composition approach (minimalist, negative space)
- Top-tier equipment (Phase One macro)
- Critical focus (tack sharp on watch face)
- Texture emphasis (brushed metal, leather)
- Clean presentation (neutral background)
- Quality standards (commercial photography quality)
### Example 8: Tech Product
**User Request:**
"Headphones product shot"
**Analysis:**
Missing: product positioning, lighting style, background treatment, brand positioning
**Enhanced Prompt:**
"Premium wireless headphones floating on clean white background, modern product photography, soft studio lighting from multiple angles, minimal shadows, shot on Canon R5 100mm macro f/2.8, tack sharp focus throughout, emphasize matte black finish and metal accents, professional color grading with neutral tones, Apple-style minimal aesthetic, commercial product photography, 8k resolution, highly detailed"
**Word Count:** 56 words ✓
**Why It Works:**
- Product quality tier (premium wireless)
- Clean presentation (floating on white)
- Contemporary style (modern product photography)
- Professional lighting (studio, multiple angles, minimal shadows)
- Macro lens for detail (Canon 100mm macro)
- Complete focus (tack sharp throughout)
- Material callouts (matte black, metal accents)
- Color approach (neutral tones)
- Brand aesthetic reference (Apple-style)
- Commercial standard
- Resolution spec
---
## Architectural Photography Examples
### Example 9: Modern Building
**User Request:**
"Modern office building"
**Analysis:**
Missing: perspective, time of day, architectural style specifics, composition approach
**Enhanced Prompt:**
"Contemporary glass and steel skyscraper, low angle perspective looking up, blue hour twilight with interior lights glowing, urban cityscape background, architectural photography, clean geometric lines and reflective surfaces, shot on Canon R5 24mm tilt-shift, deep focus, cool color grading with blue tones, minimalist composition, professional architectural photography, highly detailed, 8k resolution"
**Word Count:** 55 words ✓
**Why It Works:**
- Material specificity (glass and steel)
- Strong perspective (low angle looking up)
- Optimal timing (blue hour twilight)
- Visual interest (interior lights glowing)
- Context (urban cityscape)
- Professional category (architectural photography)
- Architectural elements (geometric lines, reflective surfaces)
- Specialized lens (tilt-shift for architecture)
- Focus strategy (deep focus)
- Color palette (cool blues)
- Composition (minimalist)
- Professional standard
### Example 10: Historic Architecture
**User Request:**
"Old church building"
**Analysis:**
Missing: architectural details, historical period, lighting drama, compositional approach
**Enhanced Prompt:**
"Gothic cathedral with intricate stone facade, symmetrical frontal composition, golden hour sunlight illuminating weathered details, dramatic shadows emphasizing architectural depth, fine art architectural photography, shot on Hasselblad medium format 50mm, tilt-shift perspective correction, rich warm tones with deep shadows, inspired by architectural documentary photography, emphasize carved stone textures and stained glass windows, highly detailed, 8k resolution"
**Word Count:** 60 words ✓
**Why It Works:**
- Architectural style (Gothic cathedral)
- Detail emphasis (intricate stone facade)
- Classical composition (symmetrical frontal)
- Dramatic lighting (golden hour, shadows)
- Depth technique (shadows for architectural depth)
- Fine art approach
- Premium equipment (Hasselblad)
- Technical correction (tilt-shift)
- Period-appropriate colors (warm tones, deep shadows)
- Documentary reference
- Texture and feature callouts (carved stone, stained glass)
---
## Conceptual/Artistic Examples
### Example 11: Surreal Scene
**User Request:**
"Surreal desert landscape"
**Analysis:**
Missing: surreal elements, mood, color treatment, artistic references
**Enhanced Prompt:**
"Lone tree growing from cracked desert earth under impossible floating rocks, surreal landscape photography, late afternoon golden light, dreamlike and otherworldly atmosphere, shot on Hasselblad 80mm f/2.8, deep focus, rich color saturation with warm desert tones and cool sky blues, inspired by Salvador Dalí surrealism and Gregory Crewdson staged photography, cinematic composition, highly detailed, 8k resolution"
**Word Count:** 61 words ✓
**Why It Works:**
- Clear surreal element (floating rocks)
- Grounding detail (lone tree, cracked earth)
- Professional category (surreal landscape photography)
- Beautiful timing (late afternoon golden light)
- Mood establishment (dreamlike and otherworldly)
- Quality equipment (Hasselblad)
- Focus approach (deep focus for surreal clarity)
- Color specificity (warm desert, cool sky)
- Dual artistic references (Dalí, Crewdson)
- Cinematic quality
- Technical excellence markers
### Example 12: Atmospheric Portrait
**User Request:**
"Mysterious person in fog"
**Analysis:**
Missing: character details, setting, lighting mood, photographic approach
**Enhanced Prompt:**
"Silhouette of figure in long coat standing in dense fog, minimal visibility creating mystery, moody atmospheric photography, diffused overcast light, blue-grey color grading, shot on Sony A7R IV 85mm f/1.8, shallow depth of field with fog creating natural depth, noir cinematography aesthetic, inspired by film noir lighting, dramatic and ominous mood, highly detailed fog textures, cinematic composition"
**Word Count:** 60 words ✓
**Why It Works:**
- Character suggestion (silhouette, long coat)
- Atmosphere (dense fog, minimal visibility)
- Mood-driven category (moody atmospheric photography)
- Lighting type (diffused overcast)
- Color palette (blue-grey grading)
- Technical specs (Sony A7R IV 85mm)
- Depth technique (fog as depth element)
- Strong aesthetic reference (noir cinematography, film noir lighting)
- Emotional tone (dramatic and ominous)
- Texture detail (fog textures)
- Cinematic standard
---
## Automotive/Mechanical Examples
### Example 13: Classic Car
**User Request:**
"Vintage car photo"
**Analysis:**
Missing: car specifics, setting, time/lighting, photographic style
**Enhanced Prompt:**
"1960s vintage convertible parked on coastal highway overlook, sunset ocean view in background, automotive editorial photography, golden hour side lighting, warm nostalgic color grading with slight film grain, shot on Canon R5 50mm f/1.4, shallow depth of field isolating car, emphasize chrome details and period-correct paint, sense of freedom and nostalgia, highly detailed, professional automotive photography"
**Word Count:** 59 words ✓
**Why It Works:**
- Era specificity (1960s, convertible)
- Evocative setting (coastal highway overlook, ocean view)
- Professional category (automotive editorial)
- Perfect timing (golden hour)
- Lighting direction (side lighting)
- Mood through color (warm nostalgic, film grain)
- Quality equipment (Canon R5)
- Focus strategy (shallow DOF, car isolated)
- Detail emphasis (chrome, period paint)
- Emotional quality (freedom and nostalgia)
- Professional standard
### Example 14: Modern Vehicle
**User Request:**
"Sports car"
**Analysis:**
Missing: vehicle character, environment, lighting drama, commercial photography elements
**Enhanced Prompt:**
"Modern supercar in minimalist studio environment, low dramatic lighting creating strong shadows, automotive commercial photography, three-quarter front angle, shot on Phase One medium format 80mm, emphasize aerodynamic lines and reflective paint surface, cool color grading with metallic highlights, sleek and powerful aesthetic, professional car photography, tack sharp focus, highly detailed, 8k resolution"
**Word Count:** 56 words ✓
**Why It Works:**
- Vehicle type (modern supercar)
- Clean setting (minimalist studio)
- Dramatic lighting (low angle, strong shadows)
- Commercial approach
- Standard automotive angle (three-quarter front)
- Premium equipment (Phase One)
- Design emphasis (aerodynamic lines)
- Material callout (reflective paint)
- Color treatment (cool with metallic highlights)
- Brand aesthetic (sleek and powerful)
- Technical excellence (tack sharp, 8k)
---
## Wildlife/Nature Examples
### Example 15: Animal Portrait
**User Request:**
"Photo of a wolf"
**Analysis:**
Missing: environment context, behavior, lighting, wildlife photography specifics
**Enhanced Prompt:**
"Grey wolf standing alert in snowy forest clearing, winter landscape, wildlife documentary photography, soft overcast light, intimate eye contact with camera, shot on Canon R3 400mm f/2.8, shallow depth of field with blurred snow-covered trees, cool color palette with muted earth tones, National Geographic style, emphasize fur texture and intense eyes, highly detailed, professional wildlife photography"
**Word Count:** 59 words ✓
**Why It Works:**
- Species and behavior (grey wolf, standing alert)
- Contextual setting (snowy forest clearing, winter)
- Professional category (wildlife documentary)
- Appropriate lighting (soft overcast for winter)
- Connection element (eye contact)
- Wildlife lens (Canon 400mm telephoto)
- Subject isolation (shallow DOF, blurred background)
- Season-appropriate colors (cool palette, muted earth tones)
- Gold standard reference (National Geographic)
- Detail emphasis (fur texture, eyes)
- Professional benchmark
---
## Food Photography Examples
### Example 16: Gourmet Dish
**User Request:**
"Food photography of pasta"
**Analysis:**
Missing: dish specifics, plating, lighting setup, food styling details
**Enhanced Prompt:**
"Artisanal handmade pasta in white ceramic bowl, rustic wooden table setting, editorial food photography, natural window light from side creating soft shadows, garnished with fresh herbs and parmesan, shot on Canon R5 50mm f/2.8 macro, shallow depth of field with foreground bokeh, warm color grading with earthy tones, ingredients visible in background, highly detailed textures, professional food styling"
**Word Count:** 61 words ✓
**Why It Works:**
- Dish quality (artisanal handmade pasta)
- Presentation (white ceramic bowl)
- Setting atmosphere (rustic wooden table)
- Professional category (editorial food photography)
- Food photography lighting (natural window, soft shadows)
- Styling details (fresh herbs, parmesan garnish)
- Appropriate lens (macro for detail)
- Focus strategy (shallow DOF, foreground bokeh)
- Appetite-appeal colors (warm, earthy)
- Context (ingredients in background)
- Texture emphasis
- Professional styling
---
## Transformation Principles Summary
### From Basic to Midjourney Quality
**Always Add:**
1. **Professional category**: Editorial, cinematic, documentary, etc.
2. **Lighting specifics**: Direction, quality, time of day
3. **Technical specs**: Camera, lens, aperture
4. **Color treatment**: Specific grading and palette
5. **Composition approach**: Framing, perspective, rule of thirds
6. **Quality markers**: Highly detailed, professional, award-winning
7. **Mood/atmosphere**: Emotional tone through adjectives
8. **Artistic references**: When appropriate and relevant
**Enhancement Formula:**
```
Basic request → + Professional category + Specific details + Lighting +
Technical specs + Color treatment + Composition + Quality markers + Mood =
Midjourney-quality prompt
```
### Word Count Management
**If under 40 words after initial enhancement:**
- Add atmospheric details
- Include artistic reference
- Expand color treatment description
- Add texture or material emphasis
**If over 75 words:**
- Remove redundant quality terms
- Consolidate similar descriptors
- Keep most impactful elements
- Maintain coherent flow
### Quality Checklist
Before finalizing any enhanced prompt, verify:
- ✅ 40-75 word count range
- ✅ Professional photography category included
- ✅ Lighting described with direction and quality
- ✅ Technical camera/lens specs present
- ✅ Color treatment specified
- ✅ Composition guidance included
- ✅ At least 2-3 quality markers
- ✅ Mood or atmosphere conveyed
- ✅ Reads naturally and coherently
- ✅ No contradictory elements