midjourney prompts for lighting

The following are suitable lighting methods for studio portrait shooting models, and organized into expressions suitable for writing MidJourney prompt. Each lighting method contains lighting characteristics, descriptive keywords and lighting effects, and answers in Chinese and English.

 

1. Single Light Setup

Keywords: single light source, dramatic lighting, strong shadows, soft highlights, spotlight effect.

Example Prompt: A studio portrait of a model lit with a single strong light source, dramatic shadows on one side of the face, sharp contrast, cinematic atmosphere.

 

2. Ring Light Setup

Keywords: ring light, uniform lighting, bright catchlights, smooth skin tone.

Example Prompt: A portrait of a model illuminated with a ring light, uniform lighting across the face, glowing catchlights in the eyes, beauty-focused studio setup.

 

3. Rembrandt Lighting

Keywords: 45-degree side light, triangular highlight, classic portrait, deep shadows.

Example Prompt: A studio portrait of a model with Rembrandt lighting, triangular light on the cheek, soft shadows, classic and dramatic visual style.

 

4. Butterfly Lighting

Keywords: high front light, butterfly-shaped shadow, symmetrical lighting, fashion photography.

Example Prompt: A studio portrait of a model lit with butterfly lighting, symmetrical shadows under the nose, soft yet glamorous light, emphasizing facial structure.

 

5. Split Lighting

Keywords: side lighting, 50/50 contrast, strong shadows, dramatic.

Example Prompt: A portrait of a model with split lighting, one side brightly illuminated, the other side completely in shadow, high-contrast dramatic studio setup.

 

6. Rim Lighting

Keywords: rim light, glowing edges, backlighting, highlighted contour.

Example Prompt: A silhouette portrait of a model with rim lighting, glowing edges, sharp contour against a dark background, cinematic studio look.

 

7. High Key Lighting

Keywords: high brightness, soft light, minimal shadows, bright background.

Example Prompt: A studio portrait of a model with high-key lighting, minimal shadows, bright and airy atmosphere, soft light emphasizing skin tone.

 

8. Low Key Lighting

Keywords: low brightness, deep shadows, small highlights, moody atmosphere.

Example Prompt: A dramatic portrait of a model with low-key lighting, deep shadows covering most of the face, small highlights creating a mysterious effect.

 

9. Three-Point Lighting

Keywords: three-point lighting, balanced light, key light, fill light, backlight.

Example Prompt: A professional studio portrait of a model with three-point lighting, balanced shadows and highlights, soft and detailed light arrangement.

 

10. Color Gel Lighting

Keywords: colored lighting, multi-tone, creative visuals, atmospheric gels.

Example Prompt: A creative studio portrait of a model illuminated with colored gel lighting, vibrant hues of red and blue, artistic and dramatic lighting effects.

 

11.Clamshell Lighting

Keywords: front light, reflective light, smooth skin, soft glow.

Example Prompt: A studio portrait of a model with clamshell lighting, smooth and even light illuminating the face, emphasizing flawless skin.

 

12.Window Light Simulation

Keywords: natural light effect, softbox, window light simulation, fresh mood.

Example Prompt: A studio portrait of a model with window light simulation, soft and natural-looking light, fresh and casual atmosphere.