W. Eugene Smith Style Prompt Guide for Midjourney

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W. Eugene Smith Midjourney Prompt

Use this code to get a W. Eugene Smith style in Midjourney.
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How to Use This W. Eugene Smith 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 W. Eugene Smith Midjourney Prompt

W. Eugene Smith was a celebrated American photojournalist known for his unsparingly vivid and empathetic photo essays. His signature style is characterized by dramatic, high-contrast black and white imagery, often utilizing deep shadows and intense lighting to evoke powerful emotions. When you use this artist's name in a Midjourney prompt, you can expect to generate images that are gritty, cinematic, and deeply humanistic, capturing poignant moments with a raw, documentary feel. This approach is perfect for telling powerful visual stories and exploring the complexities of the human condition through this compelling photographic style.

W. Eugene Smith Prompt Ideas

  • A gritty, close-up portrait of an old coal miner, his face covered in soot, deep wrinkles, looking directly at the camera, in the style of W. Eugene Smith, dramatic chiaroscuro lighting --ar 3:4
  • A lone figure walking down a rain-slicked alley in a 1950s industrial town at night, steam rising from a manhole cover, photography in the style of W. Eugene Smith, high contrast, grainy film, somber mood --ar 16:9
  • Doctors and nurses working tirelessly in a dimly lit rural clinic, exhaustion and determination on their faces, photo essay style of W. Eugene Smith, captured candid moment, deep shadows, high emotional impact --ar 4:3
  • An abandoned workshop, tools left on a dusty workbench, a single beam of light illuminates the scene, evoking a sense of lost time, in the photojournalistic style of W. Eugene Smith, black and white, deep focus, melancholic atmosphere --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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