Image Generation Midjourney image Prompt Tested Reviewed by Sushil Joshi

Casual Gamer Selfie Portrait | HowToWritePrompt

A structured Image Generation prompt optimized for midjourney. Utilizes a 85mm optical perspective and Moody chiaroscuro single-source key light with deep velvety shadows to produce crisp, high-detail results without artificial smoothing.

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{   "image_prompt": {     "subject": {       "description": "Young woman with a casual, authentic appearance",       "hair": "Messy blonde hair tied back in a loose bun or ponytail with stray strands framing the face",       "face": "Natural skin texture with visible freckles, hazel-green eyes, soft pink lips, neutral to slightly pouty expression",       "gaze": "Direct eye contact with the camera"     },     "clothing": {       "top": "Oversized charcoal grey hoodie",       "style": "Casual loungewear / gaming attire"     },     "accessories": {       "headwear": "Large black over-ear gaming headset with an attached boom microphone positioned near the cheek",       "jewelry": "Layered gold necklaces, including a shorter chain and a longer chain with a round coin pendant",       "hands": "White manicured nails"     },     "props": {       "primary": "White PlayStation 5 DualSense controller held up close to the face, partially covering the chin and cheek"     },     "background": {       "setting": "Modern interior room",       "ceiling": "Tray ceiling architecture with warm recessed LED strip lighting and two visible pot lights",       "walls": "Plain beige or cream-colored walls",       "ambience": "Cozy, domestic evening setting"     },     "lighting": {       "type": "Warm artificial indoor lighting",       "source": "Overhead recessed ceiling lights creating a soft glow",       "shadows": "Soft shadows under the chin and around the eyes due to overhead lighting"     },     "camera_style": {       "shot_type": "Selfie-style portrait, medium close-up",       "lens_details": "35mm prime lens with natural perspective",       "aperture": "f/2.0 for shallow depth of field and soft background bokeh",       "iso": "ISO 800 for realistic indoor low-light grain",       "shutter_speed": "1/60s to capture natural movement",       "file_format": "RAW, with subtle film simulation processing",       "focus": "Sharp focus on the eyes and freckles, with soft blur on the background"     }   } }, Eye-level intimate portrait with shallow depth of field, captured on Fujifilm GFX 100 II with GF 110mm f/2 R LM WR 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, Over-the-shoulder conversational framing, captured on 85mm portrait prime lens, Moody chiaroscuro single-source key light with deep velvety shadows, natural surface physics, 8K ultra-detailed editorial photography --ar 9:16 --v 6.1 --style raw
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  • Subject Definition: {   "image_prompt": {     "subject": {       "description": "Young woman with a casual, authentic appearance",       "hair": "Messy blonde hair tied back in a loose bun or ponytail with stray strands framing the face",       "face": "Natural skin texture with visible freckles, hazel-green eyes, soft pink lips, neutral to slightly pouty expression",       "gaze": "Direct eye contact with the camera"     },     "clothing": {       "top": "Oversized charcoal grey hoodie",       "style": "Casual loungewear / gaming attire"     },     "accessories": {       "headwear": "Large black over-ear gaming headset with an attached boom microphone positioned near the cheek",       "jewelry": "Layered gold necklaces, including a shorter chain and a longer chain with a round coin pendant",       "hands": "White manicured nails"     },     "props": {       "primary": "White PlayStation 5 DualSense controller held up close to the face, partially covering the chin and cheek"     },     "background": {       "setting": "Modern interior room",       "ceiling": "Tray ceiling architecture with warm recessed LED strip lighting and two visible pot lights",       "walls": "Plain beige or cream-colored walls",       "ambience": "Cozy, domestic evening setting"     },     "lighting": {       "type": "Warm artificial indoor lighting",       "source": "Overhead recessed ceiling lights creating a soft glow",       "shadows": "Soft shadows under the chin and around the eyes due to overhead lighting"     },     "camera_style": {       "shot_type": "Selfie-style portrait, medium close-up",       "lens_details": "35mm prime lens with natural perspective",       "aperture": "f/2.0 for shallow depth of field and soft background bokeh",       "iso": "ISO 800 for realistic indoor low-light grain",       "shutter_speed": "1/60s to capture natural movement",       "file_format": "RAW, with subtle film simulation processing",       "focus": "Sharp focus on the eyes and freckles, with soft blur on the background"     }   } }, Eye-level intimate portrait with shallow depth of field, captured on Fujifilm GFX 100 II with GF 110mm f/2 R LM WR 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: Low-angle hero perspective (Over-the-shoulder conversational framing)

  • Optics & Focal Intent: 85mm portrait prime lens at f/4.0 clean editorial sharpness across subject features

  • Lighting Atmosphere: Moody chiaroscuro single-source key light with deep velvety shadows

  • Color Grading: Moody desaturated ambient palette with warm practical accents

  • 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.
Prompt Tested
21 August 2026
Model: Midjourney (v6.1)
Reviewed by: Sushil Joshi
✓ High surface detail ✓ Balanced natural lighting △ Complex crowd composition requires higher step count
sushil joshi
Lead AI Prompt Engineer · HowToWritePrompt

I am a Prompt Engineer and Web Developer passionate about building AI-powered tools, crafting effective prompts, and developing modern, user-friendly web applications. I enjoy combining artificial intelligence with web technologies to create innovative solutions that improve productivity and user experience.