To capture the eerie mood of Halloween in your photos, you need to get the lighting just right.  One way to do this is to take your Halloween photos at dusk.  There is just enough natural light to capture the glow of the jack-o-lanterns and the bright colors of the costumes.  Turn off your flash and use a tripod if possible.  Carved pumpkins can also add to the ominous tone.  For the best lighting effects, carve big openings and place several lights inside the pumpkins.  Once lit, the pumpkins can be used as props – with people holding them close to their faces or against the sky at dusk.

What are your favorite Halloween photo ideas? Please share in the comments.

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Photo by: Jim Crotty