Prompt guides by layer

How to think about each part of an image prompt: format, composition, camera, light, colour, style and more. With each layer's codes and an example combination.

• Format guide: where your image will liveHow to choose the format of an AI-generated image: screens, print, outdoor and packaging. Proportions, margins and codes for each use.Read the guide →
• Composition guide: how to arrange the sceneComposition in AI image prompts: shot size, angle, structure and scene location. Codes for rule of thirds, symmetry, top-down and more.Read the guide →
• Camera guide: lenses, focus and motionCamera in AI image prompts: focal length, depth of field, motion and film look. Codes for 35mm, 85mm, macro, bokeh and more.Read the guide →
• Lighting guide: how to light an AI imageLighting in AI image prompts: natural light, studio light, portrait patterns and coloured light. Codes for golden hour, backlight, Rembrandt and more.Read the guide →
• Color guide: palettes, grading and contrastColor in AI image prompts: palettes, warm or cool grading, black and white, accents and contrast. Codes for earth tones, pastels, teal & orange and more.Read the guide →
• Style guide: photography, illustration, eras and movementsStyles in AI image prompts: photorealism, traditional illustration, 3D render, eras and design movements. Codes for watercolor, Bauhaus, the 80s and more.Read the guide →
• Materials and textures guideMaterials in AI image prompts: metal, glass, stone, wood, paper and textiles. How to ask for realistic textures and finishes like gold foil or embossing.Read the guide →
• AI product photography guideAI product photography: studio backdrops, product in use, packaging and brand mockups. Codes for packshot, floating, exploded view and more.Read the guide →
• AI food photography guideAI food and drink photography: plating, cooking action, textures and drinks. Codes for steam, cheese pull, overhead, splashes and more.Read the guide →
• Guide to images for social media and adsAI images for social media: each platform's native formats, engagement cards, creator content and ads.Read the guide →
• Guide to mood and emotion in AI imagesMood and emotion in AI image prompts: atmospheres, facial expressions and seasons. Codes for cosy, dramatic, joyful moods and more.Read the guide →
• Guide to charts, diagrams and infographics with AITechnical graphics with AI: flowcharts, blueprints, infographics, dashboards and special views. Codes to explain processes and ideas with images.Read the guide →
• Visual effects guide: weather, optics, glitch and surrealismEffects in AI image prompts: smoke, rain, fog, flares, double exposure, glitch and impossible scenes. How to use them without overdoing it.Read the guide →
• Text and space guide: how to leave room for the headlineHow to prepare AI images for adding text: headline zones, contrast for legibility, safe margins and clean backgrounds.Read the guide →