| The best thing about Halloween is the variety of | | | | If not, bring an external flash and diffuser (you don't |
| photos and subjects you can catch. From portraits to | | | | want the flash to overpower your shots) or a |
| action shots to adorable infant photography, the | | | | camera that has high ISO capabilities. And when using |
| possibilities are endless in this day of imagination. So, | | | | flash, make sure the background doesn't have any |
| as much as possible, bring spare cameras to catch all | | | | reflective surfaces as this tends to bring a glare. Bring |
| the action right away. A digital compact camera will | | | | a tripod as well since using high ISO (400 and more) |
| do for those moments when flinging out the DSLR | | | | tends to bring in a lot of digital noise, more so if |
| are a tad too late. | | | | there's a lot of movement from jittering hands. |
| Go out at Dusk | | | | Set the Mood |
| Although most of the fun during Halloween happens | | | | It being Halloween, set the mood of your photos and |
| at night with the different parties and trick or treats, | | | | subjects by using low lighting, dark backgrounds and |
| it is not the most ideal time to take incredible | | | | silhouettes. Classic Halloween shots of Jack-o-lanterns |
| photographs of the holiday though. Low lighting is a | | | | whether as background, accessory or main subject |
| bandit for taking great photographs, so make sure | | | | are also great starters. One secret to getting a great |
| you go out before then. Natural light is still more | | | | Jack-o-lantern shot, making it appear brighter and |
| preferable than what any prepared lighting can do, | | | | more photogenic is to stick in a flashlight. It's safer |
| making costume details still visible. | | | | too. |
| Bring the right equipment | | | | |