David Bailey Style Prompt Guide for Midjourney

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David Bailey Midjourney Prompt

Use this code to get a David Bailey style in Midjourney.
by David Bailey

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How to Use This David Bailey Midjourney Prompt

Step 1: Find Your Style

Step 1: Find Your Style

Browse our extensive styles list and find the perfect style reference for your project.

Step 2: Copy the Code

Step 2: Copy the Code

Click the "Copy" button to get the SREF code. It's as simple as --sref XXXXX.

Step 3: Create Your Prompt

Step 3: Create Your Prompt

Combine your prompt with the SREF code. Don't forget the aspect ratio! e.g., --ar 16:9

What is David Bailey Midjourney Prompt

David Bailey is a legendary British photographer whose work defined the 'Swinging London' era of the 1960s. His signature style features stark, high-contrast black and white portraits, often against minimalist backgrounds, capturing the raw energy and essence of his subjects. In Midjourney, invoking a prompt with the David Bailey style will transport your creations back to this iconic decade, producing images with a bold, graphic quality and an intimate, direct gaze. This style is exceptionally effective for creating striking fashion editorials and compelling character portraits that feel both vintage and timelessly cool.

David Bailey Prompt Ideas

  • A 1960s female model with a pixie cut and large eyes, stark black and white portrait, style of David Bailey, minimalist studio background, intense gaze --ar 2:3 --style raw
  • Fashion photography of a young man in a turtleneck sweater on a London street corner, captured in the iconic black and white style of David Bailey, high contrast, candid moment --ar 4:5
  • Close-up portrait of a modern musician, captured with the dramatic lighting and intimate feel of a David Bailey photograph, sharp focus on the eyes, grainy black and white film texture --v 6.0
  • Vibrant 1960s fashion portrait of a model with bold colorful eye makeup, framed by flowers, photography in the style of David Bailey's early color work, saturated colors, glossy magazine aesthetic --ar 1:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What exactly is a Midjourney Style Reference (--sref)?

A Style Reference, or SREF, is a powerful feature that lets you use the aesthetic of a reference image to influence the style of your generations. Our library provides the direct SREF code for thousands of styles.

How do I understand and use the Aspect Ratio (--ar) parameter?

The --ar parameter controls the aspect ratio of your image. For example, --ar 16:9 creates a widescreen image. Our guide provides a full list of supported ratios.

Why is my SREF code not working?

Ensure you are using a compatible Midjourney version (v6 or newer) and check for typos. Sometimes, strong keywords in your prompt can override the style; try reducing the style weight (e.g., --sw 250).

Can I use this SREF code with a Character Reference (--cref)?

Yes, --sref and --cref can be used together. This is a powerful combination to maintain a consistent character while applying a consistent style.

Which versions support style reference?

Style Reference is compatible with Midjourney versions 6, 7, and Niji 6.

What is the default image size for Midjourney V7?

Midjourney V7 creates upscaled images at 2048 x 2048 pixels for the default 1:1 aspect ratio.

What is the default style weight and what range can I use?

The default style weight is --sw 100. You can set it between 0 and 1000.

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