Midjourney Prompt Guide for Beginners: From Zero to Pro
Category: AI Image Generation Difficulty: Beginner Updated: 2026-05-26
Complete Midjourney prompt guide for beginners. Learn prompt structure, parameters, style modifiers, and working examples to generate stunning AI art.
Prompt Structure Basics
Every Midjourney prompt follows this formula: [SUBJECT] + [SCENE] + [STYLE] + [LIGHTING] + [PARAMETERS]
Essential Parameters
| Parameter | Purpose | Example |
|---|---|---|
| --ar | Aspect ratio | 16:9 |
| --v | Version | 7 |
| --s | Stylize (0-1000) | 250 |
| --iw | Image weight | 2 |
Starter Prompts
Product photo: minimalist white ceramic cup on marble, soft natural lighting, 8k --ar 4:3 --v 7 Fantasy landscape: ethereal floating islands, bioluminescent flora, unreal engine 5 --ar 16:9 --v 7 Character: futuristic cyberpunk samurai, neon katana, cinematic lighting --ar 9:16 --v 7