Velvet Noir Portraiture
--sref 1561885866This style reference produces deeply saturated, moody portraits with rich burgundy and midnight blue undertones. Subjects appear draped in shadow with selective lighting that emphasizes texture—particularly in fabrics, skin, and hair. The overall aesthetic evokes 1940s Hollywood glamour merged with contemporary fashion photography, featuring shallow depth of field and an almost painterly softness to edges.
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Example Prompts
Demonstrates the style's mastery of fabric texture, reflective surfaces, and urban noir atmosphere
Midjourneya woman in a silk evening gown standing by a rain-streaked window, city lights beyond --sref 1561885866 --v 7
Showcases the rich shadow play and textile detail in a classic portrait composition
Midjourneyclose-up portrait of a man with silver hair, wearing a velvet blazer, dramatic side lighting --sref 1561885866 --v 7 --ar 4:5
Highlights the vintage Hollywood glamour and atmospheric lighting this code produces
Midjourneyjazz singer at a microphone, smoke curling through spotlight beams, 1950s nightclub --sref 1561885866 --v 7 --ar 16:9
How to Use This SREF Code
In Midjourney
/imagine your prompt here --sref 1561885866
Combine with other parameters
/imagine your prompt --sref 1561885866 --sw 100 --ar 16:9 --v 7
The --sw (style weight) parameter controls how strongly the style reference is applied. Values range from 0 to 1000, with 100 as default.
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