---
title: '10 Tips for Writing Better AI Image Prompts'
description: 'Master the art of prompt engineering with these 10 proven tips to create stunning AI-generated images every time.'
author: 'Picture Team'
publishedAt: 2025-01-10
coverImage: '/blog/prompt-tips.jpg'
category: 'tips'
tags: ['prompts', 'tips', 'prompt-engineering', 'advanced']
language: 'en'
---

## The Art of Prompt Engineering

Writing effective prompts is the key to generating amazing AI images. Here are 10 tips that will transform your results.

## 1. Start with the Subject

Always begin your prompt with the main subject. Be specific and clear.

**Bad**: "something cool with mountains"
**Good**: "majestic snow-covered mountain peak"

## 2. Add Descriptive Details

Layer on details about colors, textures, and atmosphere.

```
a majestic snow-covered mountain peak,
bathed in golden sunset light,
dramatic clouds,
sharp rocky texture
```

## 3. Specify the Style

Tell the AI what artistic style you want.

- Photorealistic
- Oil painting
- Watercolor
- Digital art
- Anime
- Vintage photography

## 4. Include Lighting Information

Lighting dramatically affects the mood:

- Golden hour
- Soft diffused light
- Dramatic lighting
- Backlit
- Studio lighting
- Neon lights

## 5. Define the Composition

Guide the framing and perspective:

- Close-up portrait
- Wide angle landscape
- Aerial view
- Low angle shot
- Centered composition
- Rule of thirds

## 6. Add Quality Keywords

Boost image quality with these terms:

- High resolution
- 8k
- Ultra detailed
- Sharp focus
- Professional photography
- Award winning

## 7. Use Negative Prompts

Tell the AI what to avoid:

- Blurry
- Distorted
- Low quality
- Watermark
- Text
- Deformed

## 8. Keep It Structured

Organize your prompt logically:

```
[Subject] + [Action] + [Environment] + [Lighting] + [Style] + [Quality]
```

## 9. Experiment with Weights

Some models support emphasis:

- Use parentheses (subject:1.2) to increase importance
- Use brackets [detail:0.8] to decrease importance

## 10. Iterate and Refine

Your first prompt won't be perfect:

1. Generate an image
2. Identify what works
3. Adjust your prompt
4. Generate again
5. Repeat until satisfied

## Example: Before and After

**Before**: "cat in room"

**After**:

```
a fluffy white Persian cat sitting elegantly on a velvet cushion,
luxurious Victorian-style room with ornate furniture,
soft window light creating a warm glow,
shallow depth of field,
professional pet photography,
8k resolution,
sharp focus on the cat's eyes
```

## Bonus Tip: Study Great Prompts

Look at images you love and analyze their prompts. Join communities where creators share their prompts and techniques.

## Conclusion

Prompt engineering is a skill that improves with practice. Use these 10 tips as your foundation, experiment constantly, and soon you'll be creating exactly what you envision.

Happy prompting! 🎨
