Image Generation Midjourney image Prompt Tested Reviewed by Sushil Joshi

Hyper-realistic Portrait Generation Prompt Polina Gagarina | HowToWrit

A structured Image Generation prompt optimized for midjourney. Utilizes a 85mm optical perspective and Soft overcast diffused daylight through a large north-facing window to produce crisp, high-detail results without artificial smoothing.

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{ "project_metadata": { "version": "2.2", "target_quality": "Hyper-Realistic Portrait", "output_resolution": " ", "aspect_ratio": "9:16" }, "subject_details": { "identity": { "reference": "Woman from original image", "features": "Exact facial geometry, high cheekbones, identical jawline" }, "expression": { "action": "Laughing joyfully", "mouth": "Wide open, authentic smile showing perfect white teeth", "eyes": "Crinkled naturally with laughter, expressive and bright" }, "skin_texture": { "quality": "Macro-level detail", "attributes": [ "Visible skin pores", "Natural dewiness/sheen", "Soft subsurface scattering", "Cinematic makeup finish" ] }, "hair_specification": { "color": "Soft blonde with natural highlights", "style": "Long, voluminous waves draped over shoulders", "detail": "Fine individual strands visible" } }, "wardrobe_and_styling": { "garment": "Ivory lace mini dress with spaghetti straps", "jewelry": [ "Layered delicate gold necklaces", "Small gold pendant", "Minimalist gold hoop earrings" ] }, "technical_specs": { "camera": { "shot_type": "Tight closeup / Portrait", "lens": "85mm prime lens", "aperture": "f/1.8 (shallow depth of field)", "focus": "Sharp focus on eyes and facial features" }, "lighting": { "type": "Studio softbox lighting", "effect": "Smooth, even illumination with subtle catchlights in the eyes" }, "background": "Solid neutral grey, minimalist and out of focus" } }, Over-the-shoulder conversational cinematic framing, captured on Nikon Z9 with NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct lens, Warm candlelight ambient glow at 2400K with gentle highlight rolloff, authentic skin micro-textures, true-to-life surface physics, ultra-detailed editorial photography, Eye-level direct angle with natural perspective, captured on 70-200mm telephoto compressed lens, Soft overcast diffused daylight through a large north-facing window, natural surface physics, 8K ultra-detailed editorial photography --ar 9:16 --v 6.1 --style raw
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  • Subject Definition: { "project_metadata": { "version": "2.2", "target_quality": "Hyper-Realistic Portrait", "output_resolution": " ", "aspect_ratio": "9:16" }, "subject_details": { "identity": { "reference": "Woman from original image", "features": "Exact facial geometry, high cheekbones, identical jawline" }, "expression": { "action": "Laughing joyfully", "mouth": "Wide open, authentic smile showing perfect white teeth", "eyes": "Crinkled naturally with laughter, expressive and bright" }, "skin_texture": { "quality": "Macro-level detail", "attributes": [ "Visible skin pores", "Natural dewiness/sheen", "Soft subsurface scattering", "Cinematic makeup finish" ] }, "hair_specification": { "color": "Soft blonde with natural highlights", "style": "Long, voluminous waves draped over shoulders", "detail": "Fine individual strands visible" } }, "wardrobe_and_styling": { "garment": "Ivory lace mini dress with spaghetti straps", "jewelry": [ "Layered delicate gold necklaces", "Small gold pendant", "Minimalist gold hoop earrings" ] }, "technical_specs": { "camera": { "shot_type": "Tight closeup / Portrait", "lens": "85mm prime lens", "aperture": "f/1.8 (shallow depth of field)", "focus": "Sharp focus on eyes and facial features" }, "lighting": { "type": "Studio softbox lighting", "effect": "Smooth, even illumination with subtle catchlights in the eyes" }, "background": "Solid neutral grey, minimalist and out of focus" } }, Over-the-shoulder conversational cinematic framing, captured on Nikon Z9 with NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct lens, Warm candlelight ambient glow at 2400K with gentle highlight rolloff, authentic skin micro-textures, true-to-life surface physics, ultra-detailed editorial photography

  • Framing & Shot Type: High-angle overhead view (Eye-level direct angle with natural perspective)

  • Optics & Focal Intent: 70-200mm telephoto compressed lens at f/1.8 shallow depth of field with soft optical falloff

  • Lighting Atmosphere: Soft overcast diffused daylight through a large north-facing window

  • Color Grading: Clean high-key commercial color grade with vibrant true-to-life 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.
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.