Richard Estes Style Prompt Guide for Midjourney

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Richard Estes Midjourney Prompt

Use this code to get a Richard Estes style in Midjourney.
by Richard Estes

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How to Use This Richard Estes 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 Richard Estes Midjourney Prompt

Richard Estes is a pioneer of the Photorealism movement, renowned for his incredibly detailed paintings of urban landscapes. His signature style captures cityscape reflections in glass, chrome, and wet streets with uncanny precision, creating a clean, almost hyper-real vision of the world. In Midjourney, using 'Richard Estes' as a style reference in a prompt will generate images with stunning, photorealistic qualities, sharp focus, and complex reflective surfaces. This style is perfect for crafting detailed, pristine urban scenes that blur the line between painting and photography.

Richard Estes Prompt Ideas

  • a 1950s American diner on a New York City street corner after a rain shower, reflections of neon signs in the puddles on the pavement, a vintage yellow taxi cab drives by, style of Richard Estes, photorealistic painting --ar 16:9
  • view from inside a coffee shop looking out onto a bustling Tokyo street, intricate reflections on the large glass window pane merge the interior with the exterior, style of Richard Estes, hyper-detailed, clean lines --ar 4:3
  • close-up of a polished chrome motorcycle parked on a sunny London street, the entire cityscape reflected in its metallic surface, style of Richard Estes, crystal clear details, bright sunlight --ar 1:1
  • a futuristic cyberpunk city street with flying cars and holographic advertisements, all surfaces are wet and highly reflective, capturing the neon glow, in the photorealistic painting style of Richard Estes --ar 3:2

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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