Taking photographs of ghosts is unfortunately hit and miss (mostly missing). There's no definite guide for successfully photographing the paranormal although by following the tips below you can improve your chances of catching that elusive shot.
Be aware of your environment. Most photos claiming to show ghosts or other paranormal occurrences are often shown to be caused by natural phenomenon. Things such as: dust, insects, smoke, moisture, lighting and shadows have all been put forward as 'evidence' of ghosts photography. Being aware of your surroundings and environment can help you decide whether you've actually caught something worth sharing or not. For example if on a ghost hunt and your taking photos down in the cellar, chances are high it's going to be dusty as hell which will probably result in you catching 'orbs' in all your photos. Another would be that you take a photograph and see what appears to be a ghostly mist but if you'd been aware of your surroundings you would have known your aunt Pat was having a crafty fag at the time, which would explain the anomaly.
Make sure the shot is clear. I've lost count of the number of times I've excitedly thought for a moment that I'd caught something, only on closer inspection realizing that it's actually the camera strap or the tip of a finger. I learnt my lesson and now know to have the strap over my neck or my wrist and to hold the camera properly. The camera should be held between the thumb on bottom and your index and middle fingers on top, neither should overlap the front edge of the camera. The ring and little fingers should be curled back to the palm. If it's light enough were you are, then a quick look at the cameras preview screen before each shot will show any obstructions.
Try using film. For the young ones reading this, there was a time believe it or not when digital cameras were only available to those willing to spend thousands of pounds on one. For the rest of us we relied on film photography and had to try and make each shot count. Many investigators believe film photography is better for catching images of the paranormal and only use digital as a last resort. If you want to give film photography a try I'd advise using a 35mm film camera with a film speed of 400. Different types of film can be useful for ghost hunting, black and white and Infrared films have both been used to catch interesting results.
Stay still and snap away. When taking photos trying to catch ghosts or other anomalies you should always take multiple pictures at a time. Moving as little as possible between each shot should be your aim. We do this because many true paranormal photos are seen in one photograph but in the next it may have moved slightly or more often than not vanished altogether, even though it was taken only a few seconds later. Natural explanations such as a stain on the wall or a reflection will stay in place thus enabling us to rule
Real Ghost shot on CCTV footage in Bangalore by ParanormalChannel
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Be aware of your environment. Most photos claiming to show ghosts or other paranormal occurrences are often shown to be caused by natural phenomenon. Things such as: dust, insects, smoke, moisture, lighting and shadows have all been put forward as 'evidence' of ghosts photography. Being aware of your surroundings and environment can help you decide whether you've actually caught something worth sharing or not. For example if on a ghost hunt and your taking photos down in the cellar, chances are high it's going to be dusty as hell which will probably result in you catching 'orbs' in all your photos. Another would be that you take a photograph and see what appears to be a ghostly mist but if you'd been aware of your surroundings you would have known your aunt Pat was having a crafty fag at the time, which would explain the anomaly.
Make sure the shot is clear. I've lost count of the number of times I've excitedly thought for a moment that I'd caught something, only on closer inspection realizing that it's actually the camera strap or the tip of a finger. I learnt my lesson and now know to have the strap over my neck or my wrist and to hold the camera properly. The camera should be held between the thumb on bottom and your index and middle fingers on top, neither should overlap the front edge of the camera. The ring and little fingers should be curled back to the palm. If it's light enough were you are, then a quick look at the cameras preview screen before each shot will show any obstructions.
Try using film. For the young ones reading this, there was a time believe it or not when digital cameras were only available to those willing to spend thousands of pounds on one. For the rest of us we relied on film photography and had to try and make each shot count. Many investigators believe film photography is better for catching images of the paranormal and only use digital as a last resort. If you want to give film photography a try I'd advise using a 35mm film camera with a film speed of 400. Different types of film can be useful for ghost hunting, black and white and Infrared films have both been used to catch interesting results.
Stay still and snap away. When taking photos trying to catch ghosts or other anomalies you should always take multiple pictures at a time. Moving as little as possible between each shot should be your aim. We do this because many true paranormal photos are seen in one photograph but in the next it may have moved slightly or more often than not vanished altogether, even though it was taken only a few seconds later. Natural explanations such as a stain on the wall or a reflection will stay in place thus enabling us to rule
Real Ghost shot on CCTV footage in Bangalore by ParanormalChannel
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/5551148
