Image Generation Prompts: From Beginner to Pro

# Image Generation Prompts: From Beginner to Pro

## The Difference Between Text and Image Prompts

Unlike text AI, image generators need visual descriptions, not conceptual instructions. You're directing a visual artist, not a writer.

## Key Elements of Good Image Prompts

1. **Subject**: What's the main focus?
2. **Style**: Photorealistic, illustration, painting, etc.
3. **Lighting**: Natural, studio, dramatic, golden hour
4. **Composition**: Close-up, wide angle, rule of thirds
5. **Mood**: Serene, dramatic, energetic, mysterious
6. **Technical**: Camera type, lens, film stock (for photography)

## Platform Differences

### Midjourney
- Best for: Artistic, creative imagery
- Syntax: `--ar 16:9 --v 6 --s 750`
- Strengths: Style, mood, artistic quality

### DALL-E 3
- Best for: Following detailed instructions
- Strengths: Text rendering, specific compositions

### Stable Diffusion
- Best for: Control and customization
- Uses: Positive + negative prompts, weighting

## Pro Tips

- Describe what you want to SEE, not what it means
- Use comma-separated descriptors
- Reference specific artists or styles
- Specify camera angle and lens type for photography

## Browse

Explore our [Midjourney prompts](/for/image-generation) and [collections](/collections/midjourney-photography).