Tips for taking Halloween pictures of your little ghosts and goblins
Try to photograph your child before it gets too dark. Usually, the hour the sun sets is best. Sunset on Halloween eve in Novato is 6:11 pm.
Get on your child’s level… their eye level. Kneel down if you have to, it will make a difference in your pictures.
Use the glow from the flashlights, street lights, pumpkins, glow sticks, etc. Put your child as close to these to provide some ambient light to light up their face or details in their costumes.
Create a silhouette- use a bright, low setting light to create a silhouette. Have your child make a spooky pose. Remember, the light needs to be behind them.
If using an iphone, use the point of focus and brighten or darken your image. In camera mode, tap on your phone to activate the AE/AF lock. Once there, slide the sun up/ down to lighten or darken the image.
Wishing you many treats and a safe Halloween. If you like these tips and they work out, tag @tracey.osterman.photography so we can see your costumed kids and beautiful pictures!