Illustration
Midjourney Prompt Builder From a Brief AI Photo Prompt
Expand a rough idea into a focused Midjourney V7 prompt with subject, style, composition, and parameters - no fluff.
The Prompt
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Turn this brief into a strong Midjourney V7 prompt. Idea: {{idea}} Must feel like: {{style}} Composition: {{composition}} Aspect ratio: {{aspect}} Avoid: {{avoid}} Write: 1. One concise prompt (subject + setting + medium/style + lighting + key details). No essay. No "award-winning" filler. 2. Parameter line: --ar … --stylize … --v 7 and --no … (and --draft only if they want a cheap test first). 3. Optional: a multi-prompt weight tip if two ideas compete (e.g. subject::2 background::1). 4. Optional: when --sref or --oref would help, one sentence only. Rules: - Keep wording focused: subject, background, style, a few details. - Do not invent celebrity names or brand logos. - If the brief is for print/merch, prefer clean edges and simple backgrounds.
Negative prompt
Included when you copy the prompt
Do not pad with award-winning, 8k, masterpiece spam. Do not invent brands or celebrities. Do not forget --ar and --no when relevant.
Fill in your details below - this prompt updates as you type, then copy it.
Fill in your details
0 of 5 filled. Preview updates as you type - then copy the finished prompt (negative prompt included when present).
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Prompt preview
Turn this brief into a strong Midjourney V7 prompt. Idea: {{idea}} Must feel like: {{style}} Composition: {{composition}} Aspect ratio: {{aspect}} Avoid: {{avoid}} Write: 1. One concise prompt (subject + setting + medium/style + lighting + key details). No essay. No "award-winning" filler. 2. Parameter line: --ar … --stylize … --v 7 and --no … (and --draft only if they want a cheap test first). 3. Optional: a multi-prompt weight tip if two ideas compete (e.g. subject::2 background::1). 4. Optional: when --sref or --oref would help, one sentence only. Rules: - Keep wording focused: subject, background, style, a few details. - Do not invent celebrity names or brand logos. - If the brief is for print/merch, prefer clean edges and simple backgrounds.
Examples
Example input
Idea: futuristic city skyline at night. Style: cinematic, vibrant, intricate. Composition: birds-eye. Aspect: 16:9. Avoid: readable billboards, logos.
What you should get
A tight Midjourney paragraph plus --ar 16:9 --stylize ~700 --v 7 --no text logo watermark - no filler adjectives.
How to use this AI photo prompt
- Upload a clear reference photo of your face (well-lit, front-facing works best).
- Fill any placeholders on this page, then tap Copy Prompt.
- Paste into ChatGPT (also works with Claude, Gemini) and generate.
- Keep your face locked - only wardrobe, pose, and scene should change.
Privacy: If you attach a face reference, do it in the AI tool. Codextroop Prompt Library never receives or stores your photos.
Works best with ChatGPT / Claude / Gemini
Identity-preserving image-to-image prompts need a strong face reference. Avoid heavy beauty filters on the upload and use the negative prompt when your tool supports it.
Tips for better illustration results
- Match the example aspect ratio when your tool allows it (often 4:5 for portraits).
- If the face drifts, re-upload a sharper photo and keep the same prompt text.
- Copy related illustration prompts below to try alternate looks with the same identity lock.
When to use this prompt
Use it when
- You need help with midjourney users.
- You need help with designers.
- You need help with pod creators.
Skip it when
- You only need a one-line ask with no constraints, format, or context.
- You cannot supply the fill-in details the template asks for.
- You want a modern digital look or heavy filter effect instead of the era/style this prompt targets.
How to get a good result
Done when
A tight Midjourney paragraph plus --ar 16:9 --stylize ~700 --v 7 --no text logo watermark - no filler adjectives.
Common mistakes
- Leaving idea, style, composition vague - the model then invents placeholders.
- Asking ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, or Midjourney for a shorter answer after a long structured prompt - that throws away the format rules.
- Stopping when the first draft appears instead of checking it against the success criteria below.
FAQ
- What do I fill in before I copy this prompt?
- Replace these placeholders with your details: idea, style, composition, aspect, avoid. Required fields are marked on the page. The prompt text updates as you type.
- Which AI tools is this prompt written for?
- It works best with ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Midjourney. Copy the filled prompt and paste it into the tool you already use.
- What should a good result look like?
- A tight Midjourney paragraph plus --ar 16:9 --stylize ~700 --v 7 --no text logo watermark - no filler adjectives.
- What are common mistakes with this prompt?
- Leaving idea, style, composition vague - the model then invents placeholders. Asking ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, or Midjourney for a shorter answer after a long structured prompt - that throws away the format rules. Stopping when the first draft appears instead of checking it against the success criteria below.
Best for
- Midjourney users
- Designers
- POD creators
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More prompts like this — same topic and style.