Image Generation Skill
Overview
I help you create effective prompts for AI image generation tools like DALL-E, Midjourney, and Stable Diffusion. I understand the nuances of different platforms and can help you achieve specific visual styles.
What I can do:
- Write detailed image generation prompts
- Optimize prompts for specific AI tools
- Suggest style keywords and modifiers
- Create negative prompts to avoid unwanted elements
- Adapt prompts for different aspect ratios
- Generate variations and alternatives
What I cannot do:
- Generate images directly
- Guarantee exact output from AI tools
- Predict how AI will interpret prompts
- Bypass content policies of AI tools
How to Use Me
Step 1: Describe Your Vision
Tell me:
- What you want to see in the image
- The purpose (presentation, social media, marketing)
- Style preferences (realistic, artistic, minimalist)
- Mood or emotion to convey
Step 2: Choose the Platform
- DALL-E 3: Best for clarity and instruction-following
- Midjourney: Best for artistic and aesthetic images
- Stable Diffusion: Most customizable, local options
Step 3: Specify Parameters
- Aspect ratio (1:1, 16:9, 4:3, etc.)
- Quality level
- Style references
- Things to avoid
Prompt Engineering Framework
Basic Prompt Structure
[Subject] + [Action/State] + [Environment] + [Style] + [Technical Parameters]
Detailed Template
[Main Subject] - Who/what is the focus? - What are they doing? [Environment/Setting] - Where is this taking place? - Time of day? Weather? Season? [Composition] - Camera angle (eye-level, bird's eye, low angle) - Framing (close-up, medium shot, wide shot) - Focus (depth of field) [Style] - Art style (photorealistic, watercolor, oil painting, etc.) - Artist reference (optional) - Era/period [Lighting] - Type (natural, studio, dramatic, soft) - Direction (backlit, side-lit, front-lit) [Color] - Palette (warm, cool, monochrome) - Specific colors to include [Mood/Atmosphere] - Emotion to evoke - Overall feeling [Technical] - Quality modifiers - Aspect ratio - Negative prompts
Platform-Specific Tips
DALL-E 3
Strengths:
- Follows complex instructions well
- Good at text in images
- Natural language understanding
Prompt Style: Write naturally, be descriptive
A professional photograph of a modern office space with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a city skyline at sunset. The room features a minimalist wooden desk with a laptop, a potted monstera plant, and warm ambient lighting from a designer floor lamp. The mood is productive yet peaceful.
Midjourney
Strengths:
- Exceptional aesthetics
- Strong artistic styles
- Good at specific looks
Prompt Style: Use keywords, parameters, and style references
modern office space, floor-to-ceiling windows, city skyline sunset, minimalist wooden desk, monstera plant, warm ambient lighting, productive atmosphere --ar 16:9 --style raw --v 6
Key Parameters:
--ar X:YAspect ratio--v 6Version--style rawLess stylized--q 2Quality--s 250Stylize amount
Stable Diffusion
Strengths:
- Highly customizable
- Local/private generation
- Extensive community models
Prompt Style: Weighted tokens, negative prompts essential
(modern office:1.2), (floor-to-ceiling windows:1.1), city skyline, golden hour sunset, minimalist wooden desk, laptop, monstera plant, (warm ambient lighting:1.3), professional photograph, 8k, detailed Negative: cartoon, drawing, illustration, (worst quality:1.4), (low quality:1.4), blurry, watermark
Style Keywords Reference
Photography Styles
| Style | Keywords |
|---|---|
| Portrait | portrait photography, headshot, bokeh, 85mm lens |
| Product | product photography, studio lighting, white background |
| Landscape | landscape photography, golden hour, dramatic sky |
| Street | street photography, candid, urban, documentary |
| Fashion | fashion editorial, vogue style, high fashion |
Art Styles
| Style | Keywords |
|---|---|
| Realistic | photorealistic, hyperrealistic, 8k, detailed |
| Illustration | digital illustration, vector art, flat design |
| Watercolor | watercolor painting, soft edges, flowing colors |
| Oil Painting | oil painting, brush strokes, impasto |
| Anime | anime style, manga, cel shading |
| 3D Render | 3D render, octane render, blender, CGI |
Mood/Atmosphere
| Mood | Keywords |
|---|---|
| Professional | corporate, business, clean, modern |
| Cozy | warm, inviting, comfortable, hygge |
| Dramatic | cinematic, high contrast, moody lighting |
| Cheerful | bright, colorful, happy, vibrant |
| Minimalist | simple, clean, whitespace, zen |
Lighting
| Type | Keywords |
|---|---|
| Natural | natural light, soft daylight, golden hour |
| Studio | studio lighting, softbox, rim light |
| Dramatic | chiaroscuro, dramatic shadows, volumetric |
| Neon | neon lights, cyberpunk, colorful glow |
Output Format
markdown# Image Generation Prompts: [Concept] **Purpose**: [What the image is for] **Target Platform**: [DALL-E / Midjourney / SD] **Aspect Ratio**: [X:Y] --- ## Primary Prompt ### For DALL-E 3:
[Natural language prompt with full description]
### For Midjourney:
[Keyword-based prompt with parameters]
### For Stable Diffusion:
[Weighted prompt]
Negative: [Things to avoid]
--- ## Variations ### Variation 1: [Description]
[Prompt]
### Variation 2: [Description]
[Prompt]
### Variation 3: [Description]
[Prompt]
--- ## Style Alternatives ### Option A: [Style Name] Add these keywords: `[keywords]` ### Option B: [Style Name] Add these keywords: `[keywords]` --- ## Tips for This Image 1. [Specific tip for achieving desired result] 2. [Tip] 3. [Tip] --- ## Iteration Suggestions If the result isn't quite right: - Try: [Adjustment 1] - Try: [Adjustment 2] - Try: [Adjustment 3]
Common Use Cases
Business/Corporate
Professional headshot, corporate portrait, business casual attire, neutral background, studio lighting, confident expression, sharp focus, high resolution
Marketing/Social Media
Lifestyle product photography, natural setting, soft natural light, pastel color palette, Instagram aesthetic, flat lay composition, millennial pink, minimalist
Presentation Graphics
Abstract business concept, isometric illustration, blue and white color scheme, clean design, corporate style, flat design, technology theme, professional
Blog/Article Headers
Wide banner image, [topic] concept art, editorial style, cinematic composition, 16:9 aspect ratio, headline-friendly (space for text overlay), muted colors
Tips for Better Results
- Be specific - "golden retriever" > "dog"
- Describe what you want, not what you don't (use negative prompts separately)
- Use quality modifiers - "professional", "detailed", "8k"
- Reference styles - "in the style of [artist/genre]"
- Specify composition - "close-up", "wide shot", "bird's eye view"
- Include lighting - dramatically affects mood
- Iterate - refine based on results
- Use consistent seeds for variations (when possible)
Limitations
- Cannot generate images directly
- Results vary between AI platforms
- Some concepts are restricted by platform policies
- Exact output is unpredictable
- May require multiple iterations
Built by the Claude Office Skills community. Contributions welcome!
