Have you ever marveled at the incredibly lifelike portraits created with MidJourney and wondered why your attempts don’t quite measure up? You’re not alone! Crafting jaw-dropping, realistic portraits takes a bit of practice—and the right prompts. But don’t worry, I’ve got you covered. I’m here to share some of the best MidJourney portrait prompts that will elevate your creations to a whole new level.

Here’s the secret: it’s all about how you describe the details. Simply saying “a detailed portrait” won’t cut it. To get truly lifelike results, you need to guide MidJourney with specific instructions. Think about details like pores, individual hairs, subtle imperfections, or even textures that mimic high-quality film. Including these in your prompts signals to MidJourney—especially with v6—that you’re aiming for ultra-high resolution. Ready to bring your portraits to life? Let’s dive in!

To help you unlock the full potential of this tool, we’ve compiled ten powerful MidJourney prompt templates. Plus, we’ll share tips on how different virtual camera and lens styles can amplify your portraits and bring your creative vision to life. Template structure: [style] portrait of [subject] in [lighting condition], [camera model], [lens specification], [aperture], [additional details]

1. Candid Portrait in Natural Light

Prompt: “Candid portrait of a young woman in natural light, Nikon D850, 35mm lens, f/1.8, warm afternoon lighting, cinematic feel”

2. High-Contrast Black and White

Prompt: “High-contrast black and white portrait of an elderly woman, textured background, intense expression, Leica M10 Monochrom, 90mm lens, f/2.0”

3. Portrait in a Natural Setting

Prompt: “Portrait of a woman in a forest, natural surroundings, soft morning light, Sony A9, 70–200mm lens, f/2.8, serene atmosphere”

4. Ethereal Beauty in Soft Focus

Prompt: “Soft focus portrait of a young girl, ethereal lighting, pastel colors, Sony A7R IV, 85mm lens, f/1.4, dreamy background”

5. Portrait of a man listening to the music

Prompt: “/imagine portrait of a man, artistic and techno, listening to the music with headphones, immersed in colors waves, audio, detailed and realistic, futuristic –v 6.0”

6. White high key Portrait photography

Prompt: “/imagine White on white high key Portrait photography, canon, professional high key photography, man –v 6.0”

7. Photography of A businesswoman

Prompt: “/imagine high key photography of A businesswoman possesses striking features that narrate a profound story. Her eyes, like windows to her soul, hold a mix of wisdom and longing. Weathered lines on her face map a life rich in experiences, while a subtle half-smile hints at hidden joys and sorrows. –v 6.0”

8. Advertising headshot in 60s Poster Style

Prompt: “/imagine advertising headshot, 60s Poster Style, 35 year old Woman with Glasses, kitchenlocation, hasselbladcolors, Details, fotorealistic –v 6.0”

9. A little girl of 6 years old

Prompt: “/imagine A little girl of 6 years old, funny faces, very happy, 35mm, full frame, ultra realistic, photorealism, soft vibrant clothes colors, vibrant yellow background”

10. Portrait of a victorian woman

Prompt: “/imagine portrait os a victorian woman with fine jewelry photoshoot, Lens: 50mm f/ 1. 8; Settings: ISO 100, f/ 2. 8, 1/ 125s –v 6.0”