Thread by @chaseleantj

🧵The Ultimate Guide to Macro Shots with #Midjourney

I spent weeks generating 1097 macro shots in Midjourney.

Now I'm sharing everything I learnt with you.

I'll show you my best prompts and tips.

They will instantly level up your shots.

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#1 Use a camera + lens for improved detail and photorealism.

The Nikon Z7 II camera and Nikon NIKKOR Z 105mm f/2.8 VR S lens is a good choice.

Left: "shot with 105mm lens" but no specific camera + lens model.
Right: correct camera + lens model

The same seed was used.

#2 Macro shots of some animals look better than others.

Bees, ants, frogs and spiders are good choices.

Beetles and snails are not as good because they don't have so much detail.

#3 Adding "intricate details" to the prompt will further magnify the subject

"Intricate details" will also give detail to each individual strand of hair on the animal.

Left: No intricate details
Right: Intricate details

The same seed was used.

#4 "Intricate details" also works for bigger subjects

It won't add so much detail, but it will zoom in on the hummingbird.

Left: No intricate details
Right: Intricate details

The same seed was used.

#5 Choose the correct location

A good prompt is only half the story.

Choose the subject and the environment wisely. A jungle pond will look better than a desert.

This is because MJ automatically adds a cozy atmosphere to the jungle, whereas deserts are hot and dry.

#6 Think outside the box

Try out different subjects and environments.

For example, you can go for underwater macro shots.

This will add variety to your prompt toolbox.

The results are equally stunning.

#7 Macro shots can be used for objects

Macro shots usually capture animals or plants.

But they can also be used to take super close-up photos of man-made objects.

That's all for now.

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