How to Capture Intense yet Happy Portraits: Insights from Midjourney

Adair Lee
4 min readJun 20, 2023

--

In this article, we explore the naturalistic beauty of soft-focus portraiture and photoillustration techniques, as exemplified in the captivating portrait of a dark blonde boy with deep grey eyes and a joyful gaze. We discuss the nuances of capturing emotion and conveying personality through portraits, and how Midjourney’s innovative approach can inspire your own photography. Join us on a journey of creativity and self-expression!

Midjourney prompts:

boy, [age0], very darkblond longer hair, deep grey eyes, intense but happy gaze, in the style of photoillustration, soft - focus portraits, naturalistic portraiture --v 5.1 --style raw --s 250 --ar 9:16


boy, youthful appearance, very darkblond longer hair, deep grey eyes, intense but happy gaze, in the style of photoillustration, soft - focus portraits, naturalistic portraiture --v 5.1 --style raw --s 250 --ar 9:16

boy, wrinkle-free, very darkblond longer hair, deep grey eyes, intense but happy gaze, in the style of photoillustration, soft - focus portraits, naturalistic portraiture --v 5.1 --style raw --s 250 --ar 9:16

boy, smooth skin, very darkblond longer hair, deep grey eyes, intense but happy gaze, in the style of photoillustration, soft - focus portraits, naturalistic portraiture --v 5.1 --style raw --s 250 --ar 9:16

boy, full head of hair, very darkblond longer hair, deep grey eyes, intense but happy gaze, in the style of photoillustration, soft - focus portraits, naturalistic portraiture --v 5.1 --style raw --s 250 --ar 9:16

boy, vigorous energy, very darkblond longer hair, deep grey eyes, intense but happy gaze, in the style of photoillustration, soft - focus portraits, naturalistic portraiture --v 5.1 --style raw --s 250 --ar 9:16

boy, nimble mobility, very darkblond longer hair, deep grey eyes, intense but happy gaze, in the style of photoillustration, soft - focus portraits, naturalistic portraiture --v 5.1 --style raw --s 250 --ar 9:16

boy, lively spirit, very darkblond longer hair, deep grey eyes, intense but happy gaze, in the style of photoillustration, soft - focus portraits, naturalistic portraiture --v 5.1 --style raw --s 250 --ar 9:16

--

--

Adair Lee
Adair Lee

Written by Adair Lee

Experienced full-stack developer proficient in C#, Python, and web development, with 20+ years of Google SEO expertise and successful entrepreneurship.