Thomas Ruff Style Prompt Guide for Midjourney

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Thomas Ruff Midjourney Prompt

Use this code to get a Thomas Ruff style in Midjourney.
by Thomas Ruff

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How to Use This Thomas Ruff 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 Thomas Ruff Midjourney Prompt

Thomas Ruff is a German photographer known for his conceptual and monumental approach to the medium. His work explores objectivity, digital manipulation, and the nature of the photographic image, from deadpan portraits to vast astronomicalscapes. In Midjourney, using the Thomas Ruff `style` creates a sophisticated photographic aesthetic. A `prompt` invoking his name yields images with a clean, detached quality, sharp focus contrasted with digital abstraction, or a sense of grand scale, perfect for creating powerful, conceptually-driven visuals.

Thomas Ruff Prompt Ideas

  • A large-format, hyper-detailed passport-style portrait of a young man, neutral expression, against a plain white background, in the style of Thomas Ruff --ar 2:3 --style raw
  • Abstract digital image showing heavy jpeg compression artifacts, vibrant psychedelic colors, inspired by Thomas Ruff's 'JPEGs' series --ar 16:9 --chaos 25
  • A vast field of distant stars on a black background, scientific observatory photograph, detailed and crisp, aesthetic of Thomas Ruff's 'Sterne' series --ar 4:5
  • Frontal photograph of a modern minimalist building at dusk, perfectly symmetrical, objective and detached perspective, in the style of Thomas Ruff --ar 3:2 --s 100

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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