Learn how to write high-quality AI image generation prompts to enhance your creative output

Image Prompt Guide

This guide will help you master the art of writing high-quality AI image generation prompts, whether you're using GPT-4o, Qwen, or other AI image generation models.

Basic Prompt Structure

Core Elements

An effective image prompt typically includes the following core elements:

Subject Description - The main content of the image
Style Specification - Artistic or visual style
Composition Information - Perspective, angle, layout
Detail Description - Colors, lighting, textures
Quality Tags - Resolution, image quality requirements

Basic Template

[Subject] + [Style] + [Composition] + [Details] + [Quality]

Theme Categories & Examples

1. Portrait Photography

Professional Portrait

A confident businesswoman wearing a navy blue suit, sitting in a modern office,
warm natural light streaming through the window, professional photography style,
high resolution, commercial photography quality

Artistic Portrait

Portrait of a young painter with paint on their hands, focused expression,
impressionist painting style, Van Gogh color palette,
warm golden tones, art studio background,
oil painting texture, 4K high definition

2. Landscape Photography

Natural Scenery

Majestic mountain sunrise scene, sea of clouds,
layered mountain ranges in the distance, ancient pine in foreground,
wide-angle lens, golden hour lighting,
landscape photographer's work, National Geographic style,
ultra-high-definition 8K resolution

Urban Landscape

Futuristic city nightscape, neon lights flashing,
cyberpunk style, towering skyscrapers,
high-angle bird's eye view, blue-purple color scheme,
sci-fi movie scene, cinematic quality

3. Concept Art

Sci-Fi Theme

Space explorer on alien planet surface,
wearing high-tech space suit, binary stars in distance,
concept art style, digital painting,
cold and warm color contrast,
science fiction novel illustration style, ultra-high resolution

Fantasy Theme

Ancient magical forest, towering ancient trees,
mysterious blue fireflies dancing,
fantasy art style, magical realism,
dreamy colors, soft lighting,
game concept art quality

4. Abstract Art

Geometric Abstract

Modern geometric abstract art, colorful triangles and circles,
flat design style, bright saturated colors,
minimalist modern style, vector art feel,
balanced composition, design poster quality

Fluid Art

Colorful liquid art, gold and blue fluid mixing,
marble texture effect, abstract expressionism,
high contrast, glossy texture,
artistic photography style, 4K ultra-clear

Advanced Techniques

1. Style Fusion

Combining different artistic styles:

Studio Ghibli animation style realistic photography,
a little girl running through a flower field,
Studio Ghibli color palette, realistic lighting effects,
cinematic composition, beautiful healing style

2. Emotional Expression

Guiding image atmosphere through emotional descriptions:

Lonely and peaceful corner of a café,
warm afternoon sunlight through curtains,
nostalgic artistic style, film photography texture,
warm tones, soft lighting, art film screenshot

3. Historical Styles

Specifying visual styles from specific historical periods:

1920s Shanghai atmosphere,
elegant woman in qipao walking through Shikumen alley,
vintage Hollywood movie style, black and white photography,
classic movie poster texture

Common Quality Enhancement Keywords

General Quality Tags

High resolution / 4K / 8K
Professional photography / Commercial photography quality
Cinematic quality / Movie screenshot
Art quality / Museum collection level

Style Keywords

Surrealism / Impressionism / Cubism
Cyberpunk / Steampunk / Sci-fi
Japanese anime / Pixel art / Watercolor
Oil painting / Sketch / Digital art

Composition Keywords

Close-up shot / Panoramic / Bird's eye view
Golden ratio composition / Symmetrical composition
Depth of field effect / Background blur

Important Notes

Descriptions to Avoid

Avoid overly complex descriptions
Avoid conflicting style requirements
Avoid excessive negative descriptions

Optimization Suggestions

Use specific rather than abstract descriptions
Control prompt length reasonably
Adjust descriptions according to model characteristics
Try multiple iterations and optimizations

Practice Exercises

Try writing prompts for the following scenarios:

A programmer working late at night
Futuristic smart home with tech aesthetics
Autumn scenery in a traditional Chinese garden
Abstract music visualization art

Through continuous practice and experimentation, you'll be able to create more precise and creative image prompts.

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