Midjourney v7 Prompt Examples: 50 Tested Prompts (2026)

title: "Midjourney v7 Prompt Examples: 50 Tested Prompts (2026)" slug: "31-midjourney-v7-prompt-examples" description: "50 tested Midjourney v7 prompts grouped by use case: portraits, products, environments, abstract, illustration. Copy-paste with parameter breakdowns." publishedAt: "2026-06-12" updatedAt: "2026-06-12" postNum: 31 pillar: 4 targetKeyword: "midjourney v7 prompt examples" keywords:

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• q: "What's new in Midjourney v7 vs v6?" a: "Midjourney v7 added improved text rendering, better hand anatomy, stronger character consistency via --cref, and more reliable adherence to negative prompts via --no. Default style is more photoreal than v6 — use --raw for true photographic looks and higher --s values (500+) for stylized art."
• q: "How long should a Midjourney prompt be?" a: "20-60 words for most use cases. Below 15 words, output gets generic. Above 80, conflicting style modifiers dilute the signal. Subject + 2-3 style modifiers + 1-2 lighting/composition cues + parameters is the sweet spot."
• q: "Should I use --raw on every photographic prompt?" a: "Yes if photorealism is the goal. Without --raw, Midjourney applies its house aesthetic (slightly painterly, saturated). --raw turns it off, producing closer to actual photography. Pair with --s 50-150 for tighter realism."
• q: "What parameters should I always include?" a: "Always: --ar (aspect ratio). Almost always: --s (stylize) and --v 7 (version). For photo work add --raw. For character series add --cref + --seed."
• q: "Can I use the same prompt across Midjourney versions?" a: "Mostly yes, but expect different results. v7 produces tighter realism than v6 with the same prompt. v6 produces more saturated, painterly output. Test your saved prompts when versions update; modifier weights shift."

TL;DR: 50 tested Midjourney v7 prompts grouped by use case. Each shows the prompt, parameter set, and why it works. Adapt by swapping subject + style modifiers.

How to read these prompts

Each entry: prompt + parameter line + 1-line note on what makes it work. Parameters explained:

• --ar aspect ratio
• --s stylize (0-1000): house aesthetic strength
• --c chaos (0-100): variation across the 4-image grid
• --w weird (0-3000): unconventional aesthetics
• --raw less Midjourney bias, photographic
• --v 7 v7 model
• --cref [url] character reference for consistency
• --sref [url] style reference

Portraits (10)

1. Editorial portrait

A 30-year-old woman, curly red hair, freckles, wearing a charcoal wool coat, standing in front of a brick wall, soft afternoon light, shallow depth of field, 85mm portrait lens
--ar 4:5 --s 150 --raw --v 7

2. Cinematic close-up

A weathered fisherman, deeply lined face, salt-and-pepper beard, looking off camera, dramatic side light, anamorphic lens flare, 35mm film grain
--ar 21:9 --s 300 --v 7

3. Corporate headshot

Confident female founder, 40s, navy blazer, neutral grey backdrop, soft studio softbox lighting, sharp focus on eyes, clean professional headshot
--ar 1:1 --s 100 --raw --v 7

4. Documentary portrait

Elderly woman tea farmer in Sri Lanka, weathered hands holding tea leaves, golden hour light, environmental portrait, 50mm
--ar 3:2 --s 200 --raw --v 7

5. Stylized character portrait

Cyberpunk samurai, glowing katana, neon-lit alley behind, holographic tattoos, rim lighting, high contrast
--ar 2:3 --s 600 --c 25 --v 7

6. Soft natural light

Young father holding newborn at window, soft morning light through curtains, intimate moment, shallow depth of field, lifestyle photography
--ar 4:5 --s 150 --raw --v 7

7. Black & white portrait

Jazz musician with saxophone, smoky club background, single overhead light, deep blacks, high contrast, ilford hp5 film grain
--ar 4:5 --s 200 --v 7

8. Childhood candid

Boy chasing pigeons in european plaza, motion blur on pigeons, sharp focus on boy, late afternoon golden hour
--ar 3:2 --s 200 --raw --v 7

9. Studio fashion

Tall model in oversized red coat, geometric pose, white seamless backdrop, dramatic side rim light, fashion editorial, 85mm
--ar 4:5 --s 250 --v 7

10. Anime-style portrait

Anime girl with silver hair and turquoise eyes, school uniform, cherry blossom background, makoto shinkai style, soft pastel palette
--ar 4:5 --s 750 --niji 6

Products (10)

11. Hero product on rotating stage

Premium leather wallet centered on dark walnut surface, rotating turntable, dramatic side light, deep shadows, luxury product photography, macro detail
--ar 1:1 --s 150 --raw --v 7

12. Lifestyle product

White ceramic coffee mug on linen tablecloth, morning light through kitchen window, blurred toast and book in background, hygge atmosphere
--ar 3:2 --s 200 --raw --v 7

13. Liquid pour

Whiskey pouring into crystal tumbler, frozen mid-pour, ice cubes, side-lit on dark backdrop, motion frozen, ultra-sharp
--ar 4:5 --s 150 --raw --v 7

14. Floating product

Sneaker floating in air, white seamless backdrop, soft drop shadow below, hard rim light from above-right, minimalist commercial photography
--ar 1:1 --s 200 --v 7

15. Top-down flatlay

Watch, leather notebook, fountain pen, espresso cup arranged geometrically on charcoal stone surface, soft north-window light, top-down composition
--ar 1:1 --s 200 --raw --v 7

16. Tech product hero

Sleek wireless earbuds in matte black charging case, set on brushed concrete, single overhead spotlight, deep matte shadows, premium tech advertising
--ar 16:9 --s 200 --raw --v 7

17. Food editorial

Glistening pomegranate seeds spilling from broken fruit, dark moody background, single side light, water droplets, food photography editorial
--ar 4:5 --s 200 --raw --v 7

18. Skincare hero

Glass dropper bottle on textured marble surface, eucalyptus leaves, soft natural diffused light, clean minimal composition, skincare brand photography
--ar 4:5 --s 150 --raw --v 7

19. Fashion accessory close-up

Vintage gold pocket watch on weathered leather, macro detail of engravings, candlelight, warm shadows, antique patina
--ar 1:1 --s 250 --raw --v 7

20. Sports product action

Running shoe mid-stride splashing through puddle, motion blur on water, sharp focus on shoe, dramatic side light, athletic photography
--ar 16:9 --s 250 --v 7

Environments (10)

21. Cinematic wide environment

Misty mountain valley at dawn, narrow river winding through, single small wooden cabin, golden first light, atmospheric haze, ultra-wide angle
--ar 21:9 --s 250 --v 7

22. Architectural interior

Brutalist concrete library, geometric ceiling skylights casting hard light beams, single reader at long oak table, dramatic perspective, vanishing point composition
--ar 16:9 --s 250 --v 7

23. Tokyo street at night

Narrow Shinjuku alley, neon signs reflecting on wet pavement, salaryman walking away from camera, anamorphic lens flare, blade runner cinematic
--ar 21:9 --s 400 --v 7

24. Cozy interior

Warm cabin living room, fireplace crackling, cozy reading nook with stack of books, golden firelight, hygge winter evening
--ar 3:2 --s 200 --raw --v 7

25. Sci-fi cityscape

Vertical megacity at sunset, flying vehicles between superscrapers, layered fog at multiple altitudes, syd mead inspired, retrofuturistic
--ar 21:9 --s 600 --c 20 --v 7

26. Coastal landscape

Rugged cliffs at golden hour, atlantic waves crashing below, lone lighthouse on point, dramatic stormy sky, long exposure smooth water
--ar 16:9 --s 200 --v 7

27. Forest path

Misty redwood forest at dawn, sunbeams cutting through fog, narrow dirt path leading away, atmospheric depth, soft moss undergrowth
--ar 4:5 --s 250 --raw --v 7

28. Industrial interior

Abandoned factory floor, shafts of dusty light through broken windows, rusted machinery, urban exploration aesthetic, cinematic
--ar 16:9 --s 300 --v 7

29. Desert at night

Sahara desert under milky way, lone tent with warm interior glow, sand dunes in middle distance, long exposure, astrophotography
--ar 16:9 --s 250 --v 7

30. Underwater scene

Coral reef with school of yellow fish, sunlight rays from surface, clear turquoise water, marine life biodiversity, david doubilet style
--ar 16:9 --s 300 --raw --v 7

Abstract / Mood (5)

31. Liquid texture

Macro of metallic liquid mercury moving in slow motion, geometric reflections, blue and silver palette, abstract texture
--ar 1:1 --s 400 --c 20 --v 7

32. Geometric color study

Risograph print of overlapping circles in coral, mustard, navy on cream paper, slight registration offset, mid-century modern poster
--ar 4:5 --s 500 --v 7

33. Ethereal fog

Blue and pink colored smoke swirling on black background, slow motion frozen, dreamlike atmosphere, abstract art photography
--ar 1:1 --s 300 --c 15 --v 7

34. Particle composition

Golden particles drifting through dark space, lit from behind, cinematic depth, dust motes in light shafts, atmospheric texture
--ar 16:9 --s 300 --v 7

35. Surreal landscape

Floating islands above a sea of clouds, twin suns on horizon, scale-dwarfed lone figure on edge, salvador dali meets ghibli
--ar 16:9 --s 600 --c 30 --w 500 --v 7

Illustration (10)

36. Children's book illustration

Friendly bear cub in blue raincoat, walking through rainy autumn forest, bright yellow umbrella, watercolor and gouache, beatrix potter inspired, soft palette
--ar 4:5 --s 600 --v 7

37. Editorial illustration

Conceptual editorial illustration: figure climbing ladder of books reaching for lightbulb, muted color palette, flat shapes with subtle gradients, christoph niemann style
--ar 1:1 --s 500 --v 7

38. Fantasy character art

Elven ranger with longbow, cloak flowing in wind, ancient forest setting, painted illustration, magic the gathering art style, dynamic pose
--ar 3:4 --s 500 --v 7

39. Comic book panel

Superhero mid-leap between skyscrapers, bold inks, halftone shading, jack kirby retro comic style, dramatic perspective, action lines
--ar 3:2 --s 600 --v 7

40. Art nouveau poster

Woman with flowing hair and flowers intertwining, ornate decorative border, alphonse mucha art nouveau style, gold and emerald palette
--ar 2:3 --s 700 --v 7

41. Studio ghibli landscape

Lush green hillside with wildflowers, distant village, fluffy white clouds in soft blue sky, studio ghibli aesthetic, hand-painted watercolor feel
--ar 16:9 --s 750 --niji 6

42. Vintage travel poster

Vintage 1950s travel poster, italian coastal village, art deco typography (placeholder), bold flat color palette, screen printed texture
--ar 2:3 --s 600 --v 7

43. Botanical scientific illustration

Detailed scientific botanical illustration of lavender, parchment background, latin label below (placeholder), watercolor and ink, victorian naturalist style
--ar 4:5 --s 400 --v 7

44. Isometric scene

Isometric tiny village scene, stylized 3d render, pastel color palette, low-poly aesthetic, cute oversaturated diorama, monument valley game inspired
--ar 1:1 --s 600 --v 7

45. Pixel art

16-bit pixel art adventurer in mountain pass, retro RPG sprite, limited palette of 32 colors, scanline aesthetic, secret of mana inspired
--ar 16:9 --s 500 --v 7

Backgrounds + Textures (5)

46. Studio backdrop

Smooth gradient backdrop transitioning from warm orange to deep red, subtle fabric texture, professional studio photography backdrop
--ar 16:9 --s 100 --raw --v 7 --tile

47. Marble texture

Black marble with subtle white veining, polished surface, even soft lighting, seamless tileable texture
--ar 1:1 --s 100 --raw --v 7 --tile

48. Concrete wall

Raw poured concrete wall with subtle imperfections, soft side lighting revealing texture, neutral grey, architectural surface
--ar 16:9 --s 150 --raw --v 7

49. Linen fabric

Natural linen fabric texture, soft folds catching light, neutral oatmeal color, top-down view, organic material texture
--ar 1:1 --s 150 --raw --v 7

50. Watercolor paper

Cream colored cold-press watercolor paper, visible fiber texture, soft side raking light, art supply photography
--ar 1:1 --s 150 --raw --v 7

Common mistakes

1. Stacking 5+ style modifiers. "Cinematic + dramatic + moody + atmospheric + cinematic + bokeh" produces muddy output. Pick 2-3 max.
2. Forgetting --ar. Default 1:1 wastes composition opportunities.
3. No --raw on photo prompts. House aesthetic dominates without it.
4. Maxing --s past 750 for photoreal. High stylize = MJ aesthetic, not realism.
5. Not iterating with --c (chaos). --c 20-30 produces 4 meaningfully different generations vs near-duplicates.

Power moves

1. Save your top 10 prompts as templates with {{subject}} placeholders. Reuse across projects.
2. Pair --cref + --seed for character series consistency.
3. Use --sref [URL] when you have a target visual style.
4. Mix --raw + lower --s for tighter realism; drop --raw + higher --s for editorial art.

Tools that ship Midjourney parameter sliders + 12 cinematic presets (Prompt Architects) save the parameter typing — the templates above transfer directly.