How to Create Amazing Food Advertisement Photos Using Midjourney

As an AI enthusiast, I’ve been amazed by how tools like Midjourney are changing the game for content creators. Food photography, once the domain of professionals, is now accessible to anyone with a good eye and the right prompts.

In this post, I’ll share what I’ve learned about creating eye-catching food advertisement photos using Midjourney. Whether you’re a content creator or just someone who loves playing with AI, you’ll find tips to make your food images pop.

We’ll start with a versatile base prompt, then look at 21 specific examples. These will give you a solid foundation to create your own food visuals.

Construct a Base Prompt for Midjourney

When working with Midjourney, a good base prompt is important. It’s like a recipe – you start with core ingredients and then add your own flair. Here’s a base prompt I’ve found works well for food photography:

High-resolution food photography of [specific dish or ingredients with details] floating in mid-air, suspended with dynamic motion, vibrant colors, surrounded by [garnishes, spices, or splashes], dramatic lighting, ultra-realistic textures, set against a [color or gradient] background, professional food advertising style, sharp focus, with subtle shadows beneath for depth.

This prompt gives Midjourney a clear structure to work with. It tells the AI to create an image with these key elements:

• A main food item
• A floating, dynamic composition
• Vibrant colors
• Accompanying elements like garnishes or splashes
• Dramatic lighting
• Realistic textures
• A specific background
• Professional styling
• Sharp focus
• Subtle shadows for depth

By tweaking these elements, you can create a wide variety of stunning food images.

21 Example Prompts for Stunning Food Advertisement Photos

Let’s look at 21 specific examples. Each of these builds on our base, adding unique details to create different food scenes.

I’ve used these prompts myself, and they’ve given me great results. Feel free to use them as-is or tweak them to fit your needs.

Taco

High-resolution food photography of a taco filled with beef, lettuce, cheese, and salsa floating in mid-air, surrounded by cilantro leaves and lime wedges, dramatic lighting, ultra-realistic textures, set against a bright green background, professional food advertising style, sharp focus, with subtle shadows beneath for depth. –ar 3:4 –v 6.1

Chocolate Cake Slice

High-resolution food photography of a chocolate cake slice floating in mid-air, suspended with dynamic motion, vibrant colors, surrounded by chocolate shavings and a splash of whipped cream, dramatic lighting, ultra-realistic textures, set against a soft pink gradient background, professional food advertising style, sharp focus, with subtle shadows beneath for depth. –ar 3:4 –v 6.1

Spaghetti Carbonara

High-resolution food photography of spaghetti carbonara floating in mid-air, with creamy sauce and crispy bacon pieces suspended around it, dramatic lighting, ultra-realistic textures, set against a soft yellow background, professional food advertising style, sharp focus, with subtle shadows beneath for depth. –ar 3:4 –v 6.1

Glazed Doughnut

High-resolution food photography of a glazed doughnut floating in mid-air, with sprinkles and frosting splashes around it, dramatic lighting, ultra-realistic textures, set against a pastel blue background, professional food advertising style, sharp focus, with subtle shadows beneath for depth. –ar 3:4 –v 6.1

Macaron Tower

High-resolution food photography of a macaron tower floating in mid-air, with cream filling and sugar dust floating around, dramatic lighting, ultra-realistic textures, set against a lavender gradient background, professional food advertising style, sharp focus, with subtle shadows beneath for depth. –ar 3:4 –v 6.1

Chocolate Chip Cookie

High-resolution food photography of a chocolate chip cookie floating in mid-air, with melted chocolate chunks and cookie crumbs, dramatic lighting, ultra-realistic textures, set against a pastel pink background, professional food advertising style, sharp focus, with subtle shadows beneath for depth. –ar 3:4 –v 6.1

Ramen Noodles

High-resolution food photography of a bowl of ramen noodles floating in mid-air, surrounded by floating eggs, mushrooms, and broth splashes, dramatic lighting, ultra-realistic textures, set against a deep red gradient background, professional food advertising style, sharp focus, with subtle shadows beneath for depth. –ar 3:4 –v 6.1

Lasagna Slice

High-resolution food photography of a slice of lasagna floating in mid-air, surrounded by melted cheese and tomato sauce splashes, dramatic lighting, ultra-realistic textures, set against a warm brown gradient background, professional food advertising style, sharp focus, with subtle shadows beneath for depth. –ar 3:4 –v 6.1

Hot Dog

High-resolution food photography of a hot dog with mustard and relish floating in mid-air, surrounded by ketchup splashes and onions, dramatic lighting, ultra-realistic textures, set against a bright yellow background, professional food advertising style, sharp focus, with subtle shadows beneath for depth. –ar 3:4 –v 6.1

Falafel Wrap

High-resolution food photography of a falafel wrap floating in mid-air, with hummus and pickled veggies floating around, dramatic lighting, ultra-realistic textures, set against a warm beige background, professional food advertising style, sharp focus, with subtle shadows beneath for depth. –ar 3:4 –v 6.1

Guacamole

High-resolution food photography of a bowl of guacamole floating in mid-air, surrounded by tortilla chips, cilantro, and lime splashes, dramatic lighting, ultra-realistic textures, set against a bright green background, professional food advertising style, sharp focus, with subtle shadows beneath for depth. –ar 3:4 –v 6.1

Grilled Cheese Sandwich

High-resolution food photography of a grilled cheese sandwich floating in mid-air, with melted cheese stretching and butter splashes, dramatic lighting, ultra-realistic textures, set against a light yellow background, professional food advertising style, sharp focus, with subtle shadows beneath for depth. –ar 3:4 –v 6.1

Pho

High-resolution food photography of a bowl of pho floating in mid-air, with noodles, sliced beef, herbs, and broth splashes, dramatic lighting, ultra-realistic textures, set against a soft teal background, professional food advertising style, sharp focus, with subtle shadows beneath for depth. –ar 3:4 –v 6.1

Breakfast Smoothie Bowl

High-resolution food photography of a breakfast smoothie bowl floating in mid-air, surrounded by fresh fruits, chia seeds, and granola, dramatic lighting, ultra-realistic textures, set against a pastel purple background, professional food advertising style, sharp focus, with subtle shadows beneath for depth. –ar 3:4 –v 6.1

Cinnamon Rolls

High-resolution food photography of a stack of cinnamon rolls floating in mid-air, with icing drizzling and cinnamon powder floating around, dramatic lighting, ultra-realistic textures, set against a soft brown gradient background, professional food advertising style, sharp focus, with subtle shadows beneath for depth. –ar 3:4 –v 6.1

Chili

High-resolution food photography of a bowl of chili floating in mid-air, with chunks of beef, beans, and sour cream surrounded by cheese and cilantro, dramatic lighting, ultra-realistic textures, set against a rustic brown background, professional food advertising style, sharp focus, with subtle shadows beneath for depth. –ar 3:4 –v 6.1

Roasted Vegetable Medley

High-resolution food photography of a roasted vegetable medley floating in mid-air, with carrots, bell peppers, zucchini, and spices floating around, dramatic lighting, ultra-realistic textures, set against a bright orange background, professional food advertising style, sharp focus, with subtle shadows beneath for depth. –ar 3:4 –v 6.1

Fried Chicken Wings

High-resolution food photography of fried chicken wings floating in mid-air, surrounded by splashes of hot sauce and spices, dramatic lighting, ultra-realistic textures, set against a fiery red background, professional food advertising style, sharp focus, with subtle shadows beneath for depth. –ar 3:4 –v 6.1

Burger

High-resolution food photography of a burger with all its layers floating in mid-air, surrounded by ketchup and mustard splashes, dramatic lighting, ultra-realistic textures, set against an orange background, professional food advertising style, sharp focus, with subtle shadows beneath for depth. –ar 3:4 –v 6.1

Eggs Benedict

High-resolution food photography of an eggs benedict dish floating in mid-air, with poached eggs, hollandaise sauce, and English muffins surrounded by parsley and bacon slices, dramatic lighting, ultra-realistic textures, set against a light orange background, professional food advertising style, sharp focus, with subtle shadows beneath for depth. –ar 3:4 –v 6.1

Chocolate Truffles

High-resolution food photography of chocolate truffles floating in mid-air, with cocoa powder and hazelnuts floating around, dramatic lighting, ultra-realistic textures, set against a deep brown background, professional food advertising style, sharp focus, with subtle shadows beneath for depth. –ar 3:4 –v 6.1

Each of these prompts follows our base structure but adds specific details about the food, its accompaniments, and the background. Notice how they all include the aspect ratio (–ar 3:4) and the Midjourney version (–v 6.1) at the end.

Creating beautiful food ads with Midjourney is a fun and rewarding process. With the base prompt and examples we’ve covered, you can generate your own stunning food images.

Be specific about your main dish, add interesting elements around it, and choose colors that make your food look delicious.

You might find that some dishes look better with warm backgrounds, while others shine against cool colors. Play around with different garnishes, splashes, and floating elements to add movement and interest to your images.