Tips for Writing Better AI Image Prompts

This guide shows you how to write prompts that get great results. Good prompts help the AI understand your vision clearly, leading to much better pictures.

Getting Started with Leonardo AI

First, you need to go to the Leonardo AI website and access the tool. You’ll find the image creation area. Here is where you will type your prompt into the box.

Writing Your First Prompt

You can start with a simple prompt. For example, you might type something like:

A city skyline in the future

A city skyline in the future

Just typing that is a start. You can hit generate to see what you get. But often, simple prompts give you basic results. To get images that really stand out, you need to add more detail.

Adding Detail for Higher Quality Images

Good prompts include words that tell the AI about the quality and style you want. Think about the specific look you are going for. Here are some common terms people use to improve their AI image prompts:

High quality

High quality

8K

8K

Highly detailed

Highly detailed

Photorealistic

Photorealistic

Hyper realistic

Hyper realistic

Adding these types of words helps make your images look sharper and more professional. Whether you want something that looks like a photo or a specific art style, adding these details guides the AI model.

Learning from Others and Using Tools

Looking at prompts other people have used is a good way to find inspiration and see what works. Many AI art platforms let you see the prompt used for popular images.

Another helpful method is using AI writing tools to expand your ideas. You can give a basic idea to a tool like ChatGPT and ask it to suggest more detailed prompts. For instance, if you start with “a city skyline in the future,” an AI writing tool might suggest adding specific details like:

Hyper realistic cyberpunk street at night

Hyper realistic cyberpunk street at night

Intricate details of the buildings

Intricate details of the buildings

Texture of the wet pavement

Texture of the wet pavement

These specific descriptions help the AI image generator understand exactly what elements and feelings you want in the picture.

Prompting different AI models like Midjourney also benefits from adding detail and structure. To make your Midjourney prompting workflow easier and more efficient, consider using an automation tool.

Tips for Improving Your Prompts

Here are some simple tips to always get better results:

Be specific: Instead of “dog,” say “a golden retriever puppy playing in a park.”

Be specific: Instead of “dog,” say “a golden retriever puppy playing in a park.”

Add style references: Mention artists, art movements, or photography styles (e.g., “in the style of Van Gogh,” “cinematic lighting”).

Add style references: Mention artists, art movements, or photography styles (e.g., “in the style of Van Gogh,” “cinematic lighting”).

Define the environment: Describe the location, lighting, time of day, and weather.

Define the environment: Describe the location, lighting, time of day, and weather.

Specify the medium: Tell the AI if you want a painting, drawing, 3D render, photo, etc.

Specify the medium: Tell the AI if you want a painting, drawing, 3D render, photo, etc.

Use quality keywords: As mentioned, terms like “highly detailed,” “8K,” or “photorealistic” are often useful.

Use quality keywords: As mentioned, terms like “highly detailed,” “8K,” or “photorealistic” are often useful.

Conclusion

Good prompting is key to getting amazing results from AI image generators like Leonardo AI. By starting with a clear idea and adding specific details, you guide the AI to create images that match your vision. Using quality descriptors and even external tools can significantly improve your output.

Experiment with different prompts and see how small changes affect the image. The more you practice, the better you’ll become at writing prompts that produce stunning results. For those working with Midjourney, remember automation tools can help refine your prompts and speed up your creative work. Find out more about automating your Midjourney prompts with TitanXT.