Image Generation Midjourney Tested Prompt
Reviewed by Sushil Joshi

Arcade Bubblegum Selfie With Harsh Flash | HowToWritePrompt

A structured Image Generation prompt optimized for midjourney. Utilizes a 24mm optical perspective and Rembrandt 3-point studio lighting with 45° key light and soft fill bounce to produce crisp, high-detail results without artificial smoothing.

Master Prompt Template
{ "photo_type": "Direct smartphone selfie, casual snapshot", "subject": { "age": "early 20s", "description": "young woman of mixed heritage, olive skin, slim athletic build, playful close-up pulling pink bubblegum from mouth", "expression": "playful confident smile, direct eye contact", "hair": "long messy-wavy brown, center-parted, natural volume with flyaways over shoulders" }, "clothing": { "top": "pink multi-strap crop top with thin criss-cross details, fitted comfortable fabric" }, "face": { "description": "preserve uploaded reference 100%", "eyebrows": "thick dark well-defined arches", "eyes": "almond-shaped, winged black eyeliner, pink eyeshadow", "lips": "soft glossy lips, pink bubblegum stretched between teeth", "makeup": "heavy pink eyeshadow, sharp cat-eye liner, rosy blush, high-shine gloss" }, "skin_texture": "natural with visible pores, minor T-zone oil, fine vellus hair on jawline", "pose": { "action": "holding stretched pink gum strand between thumb & forefinger, head tilted, shoulders relaxed" }, "accessories": { "jewelry": "thin black velvet choker necklace", "prop": "pink bubblegum" }, "background": { "setting": "dimly lit arcade/game room with neon written 'Keor Games' in backdrop", "elements": ["black arcade cabinet", "pink dripping paint graphic", "dark reflective panels"], "atmosphere": "casual late-night edgy indoor vibe" }, "lighting": "direct on-camera smartphone flash, harsh flat highlights & sharp shadows", "camera": { "device": "iPhone 16 Pro front camera", "lens": "wide-angle", "settings": "f/11 deep focus, 1/100s, ISO 400, Smart HDR, Deep Fusion", "shot_type": "close-up selfie, 9:16", "imperfections": "lens smudges, minor noise in shadows, flyaways, raw unedited phone look" }, "style": "amateur handheld realism, deep focus everywhere sharp, vibrant color with neon pink pop & warm skin tones", "vibe": "playful confident late-night casual mood" }, High-angle Dutch tilt with dynamic geometric diagonal framing, captured on Sony A7R V paired with FE 85mm f/1.4 GM lens, Volumetric golden-hour rim lighting at 3800K with soft atmospheric haze, authentic skin micro-textures, true-to-life surface physics, ultra-detailed editorial photography, Eye-level direct angle with natural perspective, captured on 24mm wide-angle perspective lens, Rembrandt 3-point studio lighting with 45° key light and soft fill bounce, natural surface physics, 8K ultra-detailed editorial photography --ar 9:16 --v 6.1 --style raw

Interactive Variable Customizer

Tweak dynamic parameters below to compile a custom prompt tailored specifically to your needs:

Prompt Architecture & Anatomy

### 📐 Structured Prompt Anatomy

- **Subject Definition**: { "photo_type": "Direct smartphone selfie, casual snapshot", "subject": { "age": "early 20s", "description": "young woman of mixed heritage, olive skin, slim athletic build, playful close-up pulling pink bubblegum from mouth", "expression": "playful confident smile, direct eye contact", "hair": "long messy-wavy brown, center-parted, natural volume with flyaways over shoulders" }, "clothing": { "top": "pink multi-strap crop top with thin criss-cross details, fitted comfortable fabric" }, "face": { "description": "preserve uploaded reference 100%", "eyebrows": "thick dark well-defined arches", "eyes": "almond-shaped, winged black eyeliner, pink eyeshadow", "lips": "soft glossy lips, pink bubblegum stretched between teeth", "makeup": "heavy pink eyeshadow, sharp cat-eye liner, rosy blush, high-shine gloss" }, "skin_texture": "natural with visible pores, minor T-zone oil, fine vellus hair on jawline", "pose": { "action": "holding stretched pink gum strand between thumb & forefinger, head tilted, shoulders relaxed" }, "accessories": { "jewelry": "thin black velvet choker necklace", "prop": "pink bubblegum" }, "background": { "setting": "dimly lit arcade/game room with neon written 'Keor Games' in backdrop", "elements": ["black arcade cabinet", "pink dripping paint graphic", "dark reflective panels"], "atmosphere": "casual late-night edgy indoor vibe" }, "lighting": "direct on-camera smartphone flash, harsh flat highlights & sharp shadows", "camera": { "device": "iPhone 16 Pro front camera", "lens": "wide-angle", "settings": "f/11 deep focus, 1/100s, ISO 400, Smart HDR, Deep Fusion", "shot_type": "close-up selfie, 9:16", "imperfections": "lens smudges, minor noise in shadows, flyaways, raw unedited phone look" }, "style": "amateur handheld realism, deep focus everywhere sharp, vibrant color with neon pink pop & warm skin tones", "vibe": "playful confident late-night casual mood" }, High-angle Dutch tilt with dynamic geometric diagonal framing, captured on Sony A7R V paired with FE 85mm f/1.4 GM lens, Volumetric golden-hour rim lighting at 3800K with soft atmospheric haze, authentic skin micro-textures, true-to-life surface physics, ultra-detailed editorial photography
- **Framing & Shot Type**: Wide environmental establishing shot (Eye-level direct angle with natural perspective)
- **Optics & Focal Intent**: 24mm wide-angle perspective lens at f/1.4 ultra-shallow depth of field with creamy background separation
- **Lighting Atmosphere**: Rembrandt 3-point studio lighting with 45° key light and soft fill bounce
- **Color Grading**: Warm and cool cinematic contrast with natural skin tones
- **Model Constraints**: Preserves natural skin texture; avoids oversaturated smoothing.

💡 **How To Customize**: Replace `{SUBJECT}` with your exact character or scene, or switch the Aspect Ratio to `9:16` for mobile reels and wallpaper formats.

Laboratory Tested & Verified

Tested on 21 August 2026
Target Environment: Midjourney (v6.1)
✓ High surface detail ✓ Balanced natural lighting △ Complex crowd composition requires higher step count
Author
Curated & Tested by Sushil Joshi
Lead AI Prompt Engineer at HowToWritePrompt. Specializing in deterministic prompting, LLM parameters, and optical photorealism.