To highlight the style's strenghts and features, we run each SREF code through a set of 16 standardized prompts—Midlibrary Benchmark. Each prompt demonstrates how the SREF ”behaves“ in various domains of visual art/applications.
Saul Leiter was an influential American photographer and painter known for his pioneering work in color photography. Born in 1923, Leiter's career spanned several decades, during which he captured the vibrancy and complexity of urban life, particularly in New York City. His work is celebrated for its innovative use of color and composition, often incorporating reflections and abstract elements that evoke a sense of intimacy and mystery.
Saul Leiter's Midjourney style representation captures the essence of his photographic approach, characterized by dreamy and surreal qualities. The images often feature subdued colors and soft focus, with subjects framed through rain-streaked glass, creating layered reflections and blurred backgrounds. This style emphasizes intimate, contemplative moods with close-up portraits and urban scenes, using muted tones and warm hues. The compositions are marked by diagonal lines and contrasting reds and blues, evoking a nostalgic and quiet atmosphere reflective of mid-20th century urban life.
Most promising Midjourney styles in our catalog get a special treatment in our Benchmarking Lab—we run each of such styles through a special test, consisting of nine standardized prompts. Want to learn more? Check out our special guide: Nine Prompts, Nine Stories →