60 photographic perspective keywords to use in Midjourney

Here are 60 photographic perspective keywords to use in MidJourney or other creative scenarios:

 

1-10: Basic Angles

  1. Front View – Straight-on perspective
  2. Back View – Rear perspective
  3. Side View – Side perspective
  4. Top View – Overhead shot
  5. Bottom View – Bottom-up shot
  6. Overhead View – High-angle perspective
  7. Bird’s Eye View – Aerial perspective
  8. Worm’s Eye View/Low Angle – Low-angle perspective
  9. Eye-Level View – Straight eye-level view
  10. Over-the-Shoulder View – Over-the-shoulder angle

11-20: Wide and Dynamic Angles

  1. Wide-Angle View – Wide field of view
  2. Dynamic Shot – Dynamic and energetic framing
  3. Dutch Angle – Tilted or skewed angle
  4. Tilt-Shift View – Tilted shift perspective
  5. Panoramic View – Wide panoramic shot
  6. Satellite View – Satellite or orbital perspective
  7. Aerial View – High-altitude aerial view
  8. Medium Shot – Mid-range shot
  9. Long Shot – Distant wide shot
  10. Extreme Long Shot – Ultra-wide distance shot

21-30: Close-Up and Detailed Angles

  1. Close-Up View – Near-focus close-up shot
  2. Extreme Close-Up – Ultra close-up details
  3. Big Close-Up – Large-scale close-up framing
  4. Macro Shot – Macro photography view
  5. Face Shot – Focused face close-up
  6. Detail Shot (ECU) – Extreme close-up for details
  7. Tight Shot – Very close framing
  8. Focus Blur/Bokeh – Soft blurred background effect
  9. Foreground Shot – Emphasized foreground perspective
  10. Background View – Highlighted background

31-40: Camera Dynamics and Variations

  1. Follow Camera – Tracking the subject
  2. Fixed Camera – Static camera angle
  3. Tracking Shot – Camera following a subject
  4. Simulated Camera – Virtual or artificial camera view
  5. Reverse Angle – Opposing view perspective
  6. Look Up View – Upward focus perspective
  7. Look Down View – Downward perspective
  8. Top-Down Perspective – Vertical downward view
  9. Side-Scrolling View – Horizontal side-scrolling angle
  10. Free Camera – Unrestricted camera perspective

41-50: Scene-Specific and Framing Angles

  1. Over-the-Shoulder Shot – Perspective from behind the shoulder
  2. Loose Shot – Relaxed and wide framing
  3. Two Shot/Three Shot/Group Shot – Duo, trio, or group framing
  4. Scenery Shot – Landscape or scenery shot
  5. Product View – Product-focused shot
  6. Endoscopic View – Internal scope perspective
  7. Isometric View – Isometric perspective
  8. Tilted Perspective – Angled perspective for creativity
  9. Framed Shot – View framed by objects (e.g., windows, doors)
  10. Reflection View – Reflected scene perspective

51-60: Creative and Storytelling Angles

  1. First-Person View – Subjective first-person angle
  2. Point of View (POV) – Immersive point of view
  3. Silhouette Shot – Shadow outline framing
  4. Through the Window – Framing through a window or aperture
  5. Partial View – Highlighting part of the subject
  6. Shadow View – Emphasis on shadows and light contrast
  7. Action Shot – Capturing dynamic movement
  8. Dynamic Motion Blur – Motion blur effect for energy
  9. Fisheye Lens View – Wide, distorted fisheye perspective
  10. Arbitrary View – Freeform or creative perspective

How to Use Keywords in Prompts

Combine these keywords for vivid and dynamic prompts in MidJourney:

Examples:

  • “Top-down perspective, macro lens shot, vibrant colors, fresh fruits on wooden table, soft lighting.”
  • “Dynamic low-angle shot, wide-angle view, sunset desert landscape, golden hour glow, atmospheric perspective.”
  • “Extreme close-up, focus blur, juicy watermelon with dripping droplets, hyper-realistic style.”

These keywords can help you describe camera angles, focal ranges, motion effects, and creative perspectives for visually stunning outputs.