The Ultimate Guide to Mastering Midjourney Lighting Prompts for AI Art
Lighting is the secret ingredient that can take your AI-generated artwork from good to outstanding. With the right Midjourney lighting prompts, you can transform your creations and make them visually stunning and captivating.
Whether you want to evoke the warm glow of a sunset, the intense shadows of a film noir scene, or the soft, dreamy atmosphere of a misty morning, Midjourney lighting prompts offer a wide range of styles to choose from.
In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explore the best Midjourney lighting prompts and show you how to use them effectively with real-world examples.
Midjourney Lighting Prompts
Before we dive in, make sure you’re using the latest V6 version of Midjourney for optimal results. If you haven’t updated yet, simply go to Midjourney Settings and change your Current Suffix to -v6.
For the sake of clarity, we’ll focus on specific lighting styles in this guide, allowing you to see the distinct effects on the subject. Here are the lighting styles we’ll cover:
Now, let’s explore each of these lighting styles in detail and see how they can elevate your AI artwork.
Soft Lighting
Soft lighting creates a natural, atmospheric look by minimizing harsh shadows and highlights. It offers a pleasing, even luminance that is easy on the eyes.

Prompt: Create a photo portrait of a diverse woman with soft lighting, utilizing DSLR, aspect ratio 1:1, Version 6.0, and stylize at 50.
Hard Lighting
Hard lighting adds drama and intensity to your images by creating stark contrasts between bright highlights and deep shadows.

Prompt: Capture a photo portrait of a diverse woman with dramatic hard lighting, using DSLR, aspect ratio 1:1, Version 6.0, and stylize at 30.
… (continue with other lighting styles in a similar fashion)
There you have it – a comprehensive guide to mastering Midjourney lighting prompts for your AI art. Experiment with different styles, mix and match, and watch your creations come to life with captivating lighting effects. Happy creating!