If an image is destined for a vertical story, do not generate a square and hope the crop works.
Use this Midjourney placement-first workflow:
1. Choose the final placement before writing the prompt: square feed, vertical story, widescreen hero, or print.
2. Write a short prompt with the subject, medium, environment, lighting, color, mood, and composition.
3. Leave deliberate negative space for the real headline and call to action; add that copy later in a design tool.
4. Generate in the target shape with the aspect-ratio parameter, such as --ar 9:16 for a vertical concept.
5. Create variations by changing one variable at a time so you can tell what improved the result.
6. Inspect the chosen image closely for distorted details, accidental text, logos, or visual claims.
7. Add approved brand assets and factual copy outside the generated image.
8. Export at the required dimensions and review the final crop on the destination device.
Practical use case: create a vertical background concept for an event story while preserving clear space for the event name, date, and signup button.
Midjourney documents that --ar controls the width-to-height ratio, not the final pixel dimensions. It also recommends clear, focused prompts and provides --no for exclusions. Always review the output and confirm you have the rights to use every reference and brand element.
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