Midjourney creates the most visually stunning AI-generated images available. This tutorial covers everything from your first generation to mastering advanced techniques for professional-quality results.
Getting Started
Subscribe at midjourney.com (plans start at $10/month). Midjourney now has a web interface in addition to Discord. The web app is simpler for beginners; Discord offers more community interaction and features.
Essential Techniques
Prompt Structure
Effective Midjourney prompts follow a pattern: subject + details + style + parameters. “A minimalist Japanese garden at dawn, soft fog, watercolor style –ar 16:9 –v 6” produces far better results than “japanese garden.”
Key Parameters
- –ar: Aspect ratio (16:9, 1:1, 9:16 for different formats)
- –v: Model version (v 6 is the latest)
- –style: Stylization level (raw for photorealistic)
- –no: Negative prompting to exclude elements
Iteration
Use variations (V buttons) to explore directions from a good result. Upscale (U buttons) your favorites. Use the remix feature to modify prompts while keeping the composition.
For prompt inspiration, visit Midjourney Prompts. Compare in Midjourney vs DALL-E.