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Realistic MidJourney Portraits: Complete Step‑by‑Step Guide

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MidJourney has become the go‑to AI tool for artists who want to create lifelike portraiture in seconds. This guide walks you through everything you need to know to generate realistic portraits with MidJourney, from prompt construction to final touch‑ups.

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1. Get to Know MidJourney Basics

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Before you start crafting prompts, make sure you understand the core concepts:

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• Version – Use --v 5 for the most photorealistic output.
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• Quality – --q 2 doubles rendering time but improves detail.
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• Aspect Ratio – Portraits usually work best with --ar 2:3 or --ar 3:4.
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2. Crafting Prompts for Realism

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The prompt is the engine of your portrait. Follow these guidelines:

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1. Start with a clear subject description (e.g., “a middle‑aged woman with soft lighting”).
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2. Add photographic terms: “8k, ultra‑sharp, shallow depth of field, natural skin texture”.
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3. Specify lighting and environment: “golden hour, studio softbox, rim light”.
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4. Include style modifiers only if needed: “film grain, cinematic”.
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Example prompt:

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a middle‑aged woman, soft natural light, 8k ultra‑sharp, shallow depth of field, skin pores visible, studio softbox, --v 5 --q 2 --ar 2:3

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3. Using Reference Images & Advanced Parameters

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