Getting Started
Here's the thing – most people overcomplicate their prompts. Keep it simple and use this prompt:
[Photography/Film Type], [Subject], [Unique Features] --s [0-100] --ar [aspect ratio]
That's it. That's the secret sauce. Just plug in your variables and let the AI do its magic.
Quick Pro Tips:
- Replace those [variables] with your actual content – don't overthink it
- The --s parameter? That's your artistic control knob. Higher values (up to 1000) = more artistic interpretation. Start low, work your way up
- Different platforms might have slightly different syntax, but the core structure stays the same
Photography Type Reference Guide
Alright, so here's where it gets interesting. You've got two main camps to play with:
Digital Photography Types
These are your bread and butter for modern commercial work:
- High resolution image - Your standard full-frame DSLR or mirrorless look. Clean, crisp, professional
- 4K drone shot - Perfect for that elevated perspective. Real estate, landscapes, you name it
- Macro photography - Get up close and personal. Product shots, details, textures
- HDR photography - When you need that extra pop. Multiple exposures combined for maximum impact
- Long exposure photography - Light trails, motion blur, that dreamy night scene vibe
- Infrared photography - Want something different? This gives you that otherworldly look
- Panoramic photography - Go wide. Really wide. Multiple shots stitched together
- Time-lapse photography - Technically a sequence, but great for showing progression
- Astrophotography - Stars, galaxies, night skies. Niche but powerful when you need it
- Underwater photography - Submerged shots, unique perspective, stands out in a crowded feed
Film Photography Types
For when you need that analog authenticity:
- 35mm photo - Classic personal camera look. Instant nostalgia
- Medium format - Higher res than 35mm, that premium film quality
- Large format - Maximum resolution, old-school professional vibes
- Pinhole photography - Soft, dreamy, artistic. No lens, just pure light
- Black and white film - Timeless. Works for everything from portraits to architecture
- Color negative film - Think Kodak Portra, Fujifilm Superia. Warm, organic colors
- Slide film - Punchy colors, high contrast. Very specific look
- Instant film - Polaroid vibes. Immediate, tangible, real
- Cross-processed film - Deliberately "wrong" processing for wild color shifts
- Experimental film - Outdated stock, weird techniques. For when you want to get weird
Real-World Application
Here's the deal – you don't need to memorize all these types. Pick 3-5 that align with your brand aesthetic and master those first. Once you've got your go-to styles locked in, then experiment.
The beauty of this system? You can generate dozens of variations in the time it used to take to set up one actual photo shoot. Whether you're using OpenAI's tools, Google Gemini, or whatever the next big thing is, these principles translate. Need to A/B test different visual approaches? Done in minutes. Client wants to see "something more film-like"? Two seconds to adjust your prompt.
This isn't about replacing photographers – it's about rapid prototyping, concept development, and filling content gaps when you need quality visuals yesterday. Use it smart, and it becomes a force multiplier for your creative output.
