Photorealistic SREF Codes for Midjourney

Photorealistic SREF codes transform your Midjourney prompts into images that look like real photographs. These codes apply professional photography aesthetics - from studio lighting and lens characteristics to film grain and color grading - without you needing to describe those technical details in your prompt. Simply add the code, describe your subject, and let the SREF handle the photographic style.

Without Style Reference

portrait of a woman

Basic usage with SREF

portrait of a woman --sref 178455688 --sw 120

With lighting description

portrait of a woman, soft window light --sref 178455688 --sw 120

Base prompt: All examples use the same base subject

Browse by Style

Portrait Photography

Studio portraits, natural light, headshots, and character work.

Quick Codes:

• --sref 178455688 - Professional studio portrait with perfect lighting and commercial quality
• --sref 1418553586 - Natural window light with soft, flattering illumination
• --sref 2872866529 - Ultra realistic detail with exceptional skin texture and lifelike representation

Fashion & Editorial

High-end fashion, beauty, and editorial photography.

Quick Codes:

• --sref 662073165 - Fashion editorial with dramatic lighting and magazine aesthetics
• --sref 514593424 - High glamour with luxury styling and editorial production value
• --sref 3199369175 - Refined editorial with perfect composition and sophisticated color palette

Documentary & Street

Candid, journalistic, and street photography.

Quick Codes:

• --sref 2653204188 - Soft documentary style with natural lighting and gentle color grading
• --sref 189601371 - Street photography with authentic urban documentary aesthetics
• --sref 1537973865 - Film photography with subtle grain and classic analog feel

Nature & Landscape

Landscapes, wildlife, and nature photography.

Quick Codes:

• --sref 620884445 - Epic landscape photography with sweeping vistas and dramatic natural lighting
• --sref 662073165 - Wildlife portrait photography with sharp focus and natural behavior
• --sref 2653204188 - Botanical style with soft watercolor-like natural tones

Style Weight Guide

• 80-100 - Subtle photographic look
• 100-140 - Standard professional photography
• 140-200 - Strong photographic style

Start with --sw 120 and adjust from there.

Next Steps

Choose a photography style above to see detailed codes and examples, or explore all SREF categories.