Duane Michals Style Prompt Guide for Midjourney

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Duane Michals Midjourney Prompt

Use this code to get a Duane Michals style in Midjourney.
by Duane Michals

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How to Use This Duane Michals 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 Duane Michals Midjourney Prompt

Duane Michals is a pioneering American photographer renowned for his photo-sequences and incorporation of text to tell a story. In Midjourney, invoking the Duane Michals style produces images with a cinematic, narrative quality, often in black and white. Expect dreamlike atmospheres, motion blur, ghostly double exposures, and intimate, psychological portraits. This style is perfect for a prompt aiming to capture surrealism, memory, or the passage of time. The results are typically grainy, deeply atmospheric, and carry a profound sense of mystery and introspection.

Duane Michals Prompt Ideas

  • a man's reflection in a rain-streaked window at night, his face superimposed over the city lights, in the style of Duane Michals, black and white film photography, grainy, emotional, introspective --ar 3:4
  • a figure walking down an empty hallway, motion blur trailing behind them like a ghost, cinematic lighting from a single window, in the style of Duane Michals, 35mm film, high contrast, mysterious atmosphere --ar 16:9
  • a sequence of hands reaching for a floating orb of light in a dark room, ethereal and dreamlike, captured with a slow shutter speed, photographic style of Duane Michals, deeply symbolic --ar 4:3
  • two people having a quiet conversation in a dimly lit cafe, seen through a steamy glass pane, moments of intimacy and distance, style of Duane Michals, black and white, soft focus, narrative photography --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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