Create detailed, effective prompts for Midjourney, DALL-E, Stable Diffusion, and other AI image generators that produce stunning visuals on the first try
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# Complete AI Image Prompt Package **DESIRED IMAGE:** A hero image for a SaaS landing page showing the concept of "data insights" - professional, modern, tech-forward but not cold **STYLE:** Clean, minimalist, professional **MOOD:** Optimistic, innovative, trustworthy **USE CASE:** Website hero section, needs to work with text overlay **PRIMARY PLATFORM:** Midjourney v6 --- ## UNDERSTANDING AI IMAGE PROMPTS ### Why Prompts Matter: ``` Basic prompt: "data visualization" → Generic, unpredictable results Optimized prompt: "Abstract 3D visualization of flowing data streams, glowing blue and purple particles forming wave patterns, dark background with subtle grid, cinematic lighting, octane render, 8k, clean minimal aesthetic --ar 16:9 --s 250" → Stunning, intentional, usable results ``` ### The Prompt Structure: ``` [SUBJECT] — What is in the image [STYLE] — Art style, medium, aesthetic [COMPOSITION] — Framing, angle, layout [LIGHTING] — Light source, mood, atmosphere [DETAILS] — Specific elements, colors, textures [TECHNICAL] — Quality, rendering, camera settings [PARAMETERS] — Platform-specific settings ``` ### Platform Differences: | Platform | Strengths | Prompt Style | |----------|-----------|-------------| | **Midjourney** | Artistic, stylized, beautiful | Natural language + parameters | | **DALL-E 3** | Accurate, literal, good with text | Conversational, detailed | | **Stable Diffusion** | Customizable, technical | Keyword-heavy, weighted | | **Adobe Firefly** | Commercial-safe, design-focused | Simple, descriptive | | **Leonardo.ai** | Consistent, fine-tuned | Style presets + prompts | --- ## SECTION 1: MIDJOURNEY PROMPTS ### Prompt Version 1: Abstract Data Visualization ``` Abstract 3D visualization of flowing data streams and analytics, glowing particles in blue and cyan forming elegant wave patterns, floating geometric shapes representing insights, dark navy background with subtle dot grid, volumetric lighting with soft glow effects, clean minimal SaaS aesthetic, professional and modern, octane render, 8k resolution, negative space for text overlay --ar 16:9 --s 200 --v 6 ``` **Why This Works:** - Specific subject (data streams, particles, geometric shapes) - Clear style direction (clean minimal SaaS) - Lighting specified (volumetric, soft glow) - Technical quality (octane render, 8k) - Practical consideration (negative space for text) - Appropriate parameters (16:9 for hero, stylization 200) --- ### Prompt Version 2: Human + Technology ``` Professional woman looking at holographic data dashboard floating in air, soft blue glowing interface with charts and metrics, modern minimalist office environment, shallow depth of field focusing on her confident expression, warm key light from window mixed with cool tech glow, photorealistic, editorial photography style, Canon EOS R5, 85mm lens, clean corporate aesthetic --ar 16:9 --s 150 --v 6 ``` --- ### Prompt Version 3: Conceptual/Metaphorical ``` A single glowing lightbulb made of flowing blue data particles and connected nodes, floating in clean white space, representing innovation and insights, minimal shadows, soft ambient occlusion, 3D render with subtle glass material, contemporary tech company aesthetic, ultra clean composition, 8k --ar 16:9 --s 250 --v 6 ``` --- ### Prompt Version 4: Isometric/Illustration Style ``` Isometric illustration of a modern analytics dashboard interface, floating 3D charts and graphs in blue and purple gradient, clean white background, soft shadows, friendly tech startup aesthetic, vector-style 3D rendering, smooth gradients, professional SaaS design, Figma/Dribbble style, ultra clean --ar 16:9 --s 300 --v 6 ``` --- ### Midjourney Parameters Explained: ``` --ar 16:9 Aspect ratio (16:9 for hero, 1:1 for social, 9:16 for stories) --s 100-250 Stylization (higher = more artistic, lower = more literal) --c 0-100 Chaos (higher = more variation between generations) --q 1 Quality (1 is standard, .5 for drafts) --v 6 Version (6 is latest, 5.2 for different aesthetic) --no [item] Negative prompt (exclude elements) --tile Makes tileable/repeating patterns --weird Adds unexpected/experimental elements ``` --- ## SECTION 2: DALL-E 3 PROMPTS DALL-E 3 prefers conversational, detailed descriptions. ### DALL-E Version 1: ``` Create a professional hero image for a SaaS analytics company. The image should show an abstract representation of data insights - imagine glowing blue and purple streams of light flowing through a dark space, forming elegant wave patterns. Include subtle geometric shapes like hexagons and circles floating in the composition. The style should be clean, modern, and minimalist - something you'd see on a premium tech company's website. Leave some negative space on the left side where text could be overlaid. The overall mood should feel innovative, trustworthy, and forward-thinking. Photorealistic 3D render quality. ``` --- ### DALL-E Version 2: ``` A photorealistic image of a diverse professional team collaborating around a large transparent digital screen showing data visualizations and charts. The setting is a bright, modern office with floor-to-ceiling windows. Natural light streams in from the left. The team members look engaged and optimistic. The data on the screen glows with a soft blue light. The overall style should feel like a high-end corporate photography shoot - authentic, not stock-photo-like. The mood is collaborative and innovative. ``` --- ### DALL-E Tips: ``` ✅ DO: • Write in complete sentences • Describe the scene like you're explaining to an artist • Mention mood and feeling • Be specific about composition • Reference what it's for (website, social, etc.) ❌ DON'T: • Use Midjourney-style parameters (they won't work) • Use comma-separated keywords • Request specific copyrighted characters/brands • Ask for text in images (often imperfect) ``` --- ## SECTION 3: STABLE DIFFUSION PROMPTS Stable Diffusion uses weighted keywords and negative prompts. ### Stable Diffusion Version 1: ``` **Positive Prompt:** (abstract data visualization:1.3), flowing glowing particles, (blue and cyan color scheme:1.2), wave patterns, geometric shapes, dark background, (volumetric lighting:1.2), octane render, (8k resolution:1.1), clean minimal design, professional, modern, (negative space:1.1), sharp focus, high detail **Negative Prompt:** blurry, low quality, distorted, amateur, cluttered, text, watermark, logo, signature, oversaturated, grainy, noisy, artifacts **Settings:** Sampler: DPM++ 2M Karras Steps: 30-50 CFG Scale: 7-9 Size: 1920x1080 ``` --- ### Stable Diffusion Syntax: ``` **Weighting:** (keyword:1.2) = 20% more emphasis (keyword:0.8) = 20% less emphasis ((keyword)) = strong emphasis [keyword] = less emphasis **Negative Prompts (Always Include):** blurry, low quality, distorted, bad anatomy, watermark, text, logo, signature, cropped, out of frame ``` --- ## SECTION 4: PROMPT BUILDING BLOCKS ### Subject Descriptors: ``` **People:** professional woman, diverse team, business executive, entrepreneur, developer, creative professional **Abstract:** flowing data streams, particle systems, geometric shapes, neural network visualization, connected nodes, wave patterns **Objects:** holographic interface, floating dashboard, 3D charts, glowing orbs, transparent screens **Environments:** modern office, clean white space, dark tech environment, minimalist studio, futuristic setting ``` --- ### Style References: ``` **Photography Styles:** editorial photography, commercial photography, lifestyle photography, corporate headshot, product photography, documentary style **Art Styles:** minimalism, abstract expressionism, geometric abstraction, data art, generative art, digital surrealism **Design Aesthetics:** SaaS website aesthetic, tech startup style, Apple-inspired, Dribbble/Behance style, Silicon Valley aesthetic **Specific References:** style of [artist name], inspired by [brand], reminiscent of [movie] ``` --- ### Lighting Setups: ``` **Natural Light:** soft natural lighting, golden hour, window light, overcast diffused light, harsh sunlight **Studio Light:** three-point lighting, Rembrandt lighting, soft box lighting, rim lighting, high key, low key **Dramatic:** cinematic lighting, volumetric rays, god rays, neon glow, backlighting, dramatic shadows **Tech/Futuristic:** holographic glow, screen light, ambient tech glow, bioluminescent, LED accent lighting ``` --- ### Camera/Composition: ``` **Camera Settings:** 85mm portrait lens, 35mm wide angle, 50mm standard, macro lens, telephoto compression, tilt-shift **Depth of Field:** shallow depth of field, bokeh background, deep focus, selective focus, everything in focus **Angles:** eye level, low angle (heroic), high angle (overview), bird's eye view, worm's eye view, dutch angle **Composition:** rule of thirds, centered composition, symmetrical, negative space on left/right, full bleed, close crop ``` --- ### Quality Enhancers: ``` **Resolution:** 4k, 8k, ultra high resolution, highly detailed, sharp focus **Rendering:** octane render, unreal engine, ray tracing, photorealistic, hyperrealistic, 3D render **Quality:** professional quality, award-winning, masterpiece, best quality, ultra quality ``` --- ## SECTION 5: PROMPTS BY USE CASE ### Website Hero Image: ``` **Requirements:** 16:9, negative space for text, professional **Midjourney:** [Your subject], clean minimal composition, professional SaaS aesthetic, negative space on left for text overlay, soft gradient background, subtle shadows, modern and trustworthy feeling, 8k --ar 16:9 --s 200 ``` --- ### Social Media Post (Square): ``` **Requirements:** 1:1, eye-catching, bold **Midjourney:** [Your subject], bold composition, vibrant colors, strong visual impact, centered focal point, clean background, Instagram-worthy, professional quality --ar 1:1 --s 250 ``` --- ### Blog Post Illustration: ``` **Requirements:** 16:9 or 3:2, relevant to topic, not distracting **Midjourney:** [Your subject representing blog topic], subtle and professional, soft colors, editorial illustration style, clean and minimal, works as supporting visual --ar 3:2 --s 200 ``` --- ### LinkedIn/Professional: ``` **Requirements:** Professional, trustworthy, not too creative **Midjourney:** [Your subject], corporate professional aesthetic, clean and polished, blue and white color scheme, trustworthy and competent feeling, photorealistic, business appropriate --ar 16:9 --s 100 ``` --- ### Product/Mockup: ``` **Requirements:** Clean, focused on product, studio quality **Midjourney:** [Product] on clean white surface, professional product photography, soft studio lighting, subtle shadows, high-end commercial aesthetic, sharp focus, 8k detail --ar 1:1 --s 100 ``` --- ## SECTION 6: STYLE MODIFIERS LIBRARY ### By Industry: ``` **Tech/SaaS:** clean minimal, futuristic, sleek, innovative, digital, modern tech aesthetic, Silicon Valley style **Finance:** trustworthy, professional, conservative, blue color scheme, corporate, established, reliable **Healthcare:** clean, caring, professional, soft colors, approachable, trustworthym clinical but warm **Creative/Agency:** bold, artistic, unique, experimental, creative, edgy, design-forward **E-commerce:** lifestyle, aspirational, warm, inviting, product-focused, commercial photography style **Education:** friendly, approachable, clear, optimistic, youthful energy, inspiring, growth-oriented ``` --- ### By Mood: ``` **Optimistic:** bright lighting, warm colors, upward angles, smiling faces **Professional:** clean, minimal, neutral colors, sharp focus **Innovative:** futuristic elements, bold colors, unusual angles **Trustworthy:** blue tones, stable composition, professional lighting **Energetic:** dynamic angles, vibrant colors, motion blur **Calm:** soft colors, diffused lighting, minimal composition **Luxurious:** rich colors, dramatic lighting, high production value ``` --- ## COMMON AI IMAGE PROMPT MISTAKES | Mistake | Impact | Fix | |---------|--------|-----| | Too vague | Generic results | Add specific details | | No style direction | Inconsistent aesthetic | Include style references | | Missing lighting | Flat, lifeless images | Specify lighting setup | | Wrong aspect ratio | Doesn't fit use case | Set correct --ar | | Too many concepts | Confused, cluttered | Focus on one main idea | | No negative prompts | Unwanted elements | Add --no or negative prompt | | Copying prompts exactly | Doesn't match your need | Customize for your use case | | Ignoring platform differences | Poor results | Adapt syntax per platform | | No quality enhancers | Low-res, unprofessional | Add 8k, detailed, etc. | | Forgetting composition | Bad framing | Specify layout, negative space | --- ## AI IMAGE PROMPT CHECKLIST ### Core Elements: - [ ] Clear subject described - [ ] Style/aesthetic specified - [ ] Lighting mentioned - [ ] Mood/feeling indicated - [ ] Composition/framing noted - [ ] Color palette if important ### Technical: - [ ] Correct aspect ratio for use case - [ ] Quality enhancers included - [ ] Platform-appropriate syntax - [ ] Negative prompts (what to avoid) - [ ] Stylization level appropriate ### Practical: - [ ] Matches intended use case - [ ] Leaves space for text if needed - [ ] Appropriate for brand/audience - [ ] Not requesting copyrighted content ### Before Generating: - [ ] Read prompt aloud—does it make sense? - [ ] Is every word earning its place? - [ ] Would you understand this as an artist?
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