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5 quick tips for better halloween photos

Wednesday, October 5, 2011

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5 quick tips for better halloween photos – With all the costumes, candy and cute trick-or-treaters there are just so many memorable moments to capture at Halloween! Here are 5 quick tips that will help you take better Halloween photos.

With all the costumes, candy and cute trick-or-treaters there are just so many memorable moments to capture at Halloween! Here are 5 quick tips that will help you take better Halloween photos.

The countdown to Halloween is officially on at our house, as I’m sure it is at yours! Halloween is one of our favorite holidays! With all the costumes, candy and cute trick-or-treaters there are just so many things to love…and so many things to take pictures of!

Here are a few quick tips to help you capture some adorable photos this Halloween!

1. It’s about time – halloween can be a ‘tricky’ time of year for taking photos. A lot of the festivities take place after dark which makes for less than ideal photo taking conditions so what I try to do is take advantage of the available daylight while I can. Think about having your trick or treaters ready a bit early and head out at dusk when the sun is low and you have just enough of that golden sunlight left to capture a few memorable photos.

With all the costumes, candy and cute trick-or-treaters there are just so many memorable moments to capture at Halloween! Here are 5 quick tips that will help you take better Halloween photos.

If you have to shoot in low light you can compensate by increasing the ISO settings on your camera or choosing a higher aperture. If you have to use your flash go ahead, but turn it off wherever possible to avoid washed out, shadowy photos.

With all the costumes, candy and cute trick-or-treaters there are just so many memorable moments to capture at Halloween! Here are 5 quick tips that will help you take better Halloween photos.

2. Ready, Set, Shoot – planning ahead can make the photo taking process during your annual halloween activities go so much smoother. Have a list in mind of photos you hope to capture. Do a dry run if your child has a halloween function to attend before Halloween. Taking a few photos while they’re already dressed up will free up your time on halloween night. Keep extra halloween makeup, safety pins and a hair brush handy for any “emergencies” that may arise.

With all the costumes, candy and cute trick-or-treaters there are just so many memorable moments to capture at Halloween! Here are 5 quick tips that will help you take better Halloween photos.

Having a few tricks up your sleeve to help you and your child enjoy the photo taking experience doesn’t hurt either. Have a healthy snack and water on hand, handy wipes are a must for runny noses or smeared makeup. One thing that is always sure to put a smile on my kids faces when taking Halloween photos is to ask them to act like the character they’re dressed up as.

With all the costumes, candy and cute trick-or-treaters there are just so many memorable moments to capture at Halloween! Here are 5 quick tips that will help you take better Halloween photos.

3. Switch things up – don’t be afraid to try something new with your photos. Crop in close on the details, take a step back and capture the whole scene. Get down low, stand up on something – change your perspective and see what kind of photos you can capture. The traditional smiling-in-their-halloween-costume photos are great but don’t forget to switch things up and you’ll be surprised at what photos end up being your favorites. For this shot I was crouched

With all the costumes, candy and cute trick-or-treaters there are just so many memorable moments to capture at Halloween! Here are 5 quick tips that will help you take better Halloween photos.

4. What to shoot – there are so many great photo ops during Halloween so be on the look out for unique and creative ways you can capture the holiday fun. Here are some ideas of photos you may want to take:

Pumkin carving
The finished Jack-O Lantern. Try adding an extra candle or two inside your pumpkin when photographing it.
Trick or treating and enjoying the loot afterwards
Connections between siblings, friends, parent and child
Special halloween traditions
Costume details
Halloween decor
Your favorite halloween treat
Getting ready for halloween – putting on makeup, making treats
The kids halloween art projects from school
5. Enjoy the moment – once you’ve set out capturing the photos on your list allow yourself to put your camera away and enjoy the moment with your kids without the camera around your neck. Let go of the idea that you need to capture every moment and simply enjoy being in the moment.
Have fun capturing those adorable Halloween photos everyone!

Looking for more Halloween inspiration or photo tips? Be sure to check out these posts:

Tips for taking Spooky Silhouette Photos

Tips for taking Spooky Silhouette Photos

Halloween Photo Card Templates

Halloween Photo Card Templates

How to take Spooky Pumpkin Photos

How to take spooky pumpkin photos.

Tips for taking Creative Photo of your kids in Costume

Tips for taking Creative Photo of your kids in Costume

Do it Yourself Katniss Everdeen Costume

DIY Katniss Everdeen Costume

Silly Spider Hairdo

Silly Spider Halloween Hairdo

 

 

 

 

 

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Rebecca Cooper is a 42-year-old wife and mother of four from Alberta, Canada. As a photographer, crafter, author, and blogger, she finds joy and fulfillment in celebrating everyday moments. She loves to read and eat chocolate, and is a firm believer in afternoon naps. Rebecca shares her family’s adventures, photo tips, simple craft projects + more right here at Simple as That.
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  1. Brittaney says

    Wednesday, October 5, 2011 at 12:31 pm

    Great tips! Love all of those cute costumes too. Especially Dorothy and the lion!

    Reply
  2. Kara @ June & Bear says

    Wednesday, October 5, 2011 at 12:49 pm

    Thanks for the tips! And that first photo melts my heart.

    Reply
  3. The Gambrel Family says

    Wednesday, October 5, 2011 at 2:08 pm

    I love the way you capture photos, it is inspiring!

    Reply
  4. senovia says

    Wednesday, October 5, 2011 at 2:28 pm

    Great tips! Thanks so much! I love the “see if you can catch this” trick! And your photos are spectacular!

    Reply
  5. BresBaubles says

    Wednesday, October 5, 2011 at 2:31 pm

    What a fantastic post. The pics are amazing and the tips are priceless! Thanks!

    xoxo

    http://bresbaubles.blogspot.com

    Reply
  6. Tara says

    Wednesday, October 5, 2011 at 3:55 pm

    Thank you for the tips and your photos are adorable!!

    Reply
  7. Your Storybook Moments says

    Wednesday, October 5, 2011 at 5:21 pm

    Love your ideas and your photos!

    Reply
  8. One Tough Mother says

    Thursday, October 6, 2011 at 2:23 am

    Can I just tell you…I love, love, love your blog so much. I stop by to refresh my mind and get lost in your gorgeous photos, and these are no different – beautiful!

    Thanks for the Halloween tips – it’s by far one of my favorite holidays 🙂

    ~Kirsten

    Reply
  9. CraftCrave says

    Thursday, October 6, 2011 at 3:33 am

    Just a quick note to let you know that a link to this post will be placed on CraftCrave today [05 Oct 09:00pm GMT]. Thanks, Maria

    Reply
  10. Caroline says

    Friday, October 7, 2011 at 1:19 am

    Thanks for the tips! (Love the last one!)

    Reply
  11. Sarah says

    Friday, October 7, 2011 at 1:20 am

    I love these. Such great shots. Thanks for the tips.

    Reply
  12. Silver Daisies says

    Monday, October 10, 2011 at 12:14 am

    Coming from photographer, those are really great tips, and really cute shots!

    Reply
  13. Ugly Sofa says

    Tuesday, October 11, 2011 at 4:49 pm

    awesome tips. Your a fabulous photographer. I could always use some good advice. Thanks for sharing:)

    Reply
  14. Courtney O'Dell says

    Tuesday, October 11, 2011 at 6:12 pm

    Love your photos- beautiful! Thanks for sharing these great tips!

    http://www.sweetcsdesigns.com

    Reply
  15. Venassa says

    Wednesday, October 12, 2011 at 12:48 am

    All great tips. I love your photos. My daughter will only be a month old at Halloween so we wont be taking too many photos this year. She’s way too tiny to even get her in a costume.

    Reply
  16. Janny says

    Tuesday, October 25, 2011 at 3:18 am

    These are great tips for any occasion. Thanks for sharing! I like your advice about being IN the moment. So true.

    Reply
  17. Erin {Lavender and Lemon Drops} says

    Tuesday, October 25, 2011 at 3:51 am

    Thanks for the awesome photo tips! Enjoy your Halloween 🙂

    Reply
  18. Jennifer L. Griffin says

    Tuesday, October 25, 2011 at 4:26 am

    Thanks for the great tips, can’t wait to try them out!

    Reply
  19. Amy @ TheMombot.com says

    Tuesday, October 25, 2011 at 4:17 pm

    Great tips! I just tweeted and facebooked them so my readers will stop by. I know so many moms who are always trying to improve their photos. Thanks for sharing!!

    Amy
    http://www.themombot.com

    Reply
  20. Amy says

    Friday, October 28, 2011 at 4:06 pm

    Such great tips!! Thank you for sharing! Would you consider linking them here?

    http://oneartmama.blogspot.com/2011/10/falling-for-crafts-challenge-7-holiday.html

    Reply
  21. Lisa says

    Friday, October 28, 2011 at 4:11 pm

    Such great tips! I especially love #5! Its the hardest for me to remember! I would love if you would link this up at our first ever 4th Friday Finale @ Over the Big Moon.
    Thanks for sharing some of your secrets with us!

    Lisa

    http://overthebigmoon.blogspot.com/2011/10/4th-friday-finale-102811.html

    Reply
  22. Sassy Sites! says

    Sunday, October 30, 2011 at 4:39 am

    I LOVED all the tips you shared! I featured it on Sassy Sites today! Come by and check it out! 🙂 Thanks for linking up to Sassy Sites FFA party! Have a wonderful Halloween weekend! XOXO!!

    Marni @ Sassy Sites!

    Reply
  23. TidyMom says

    Sunday, October 30, 2011 at 2:06 pm

    Great tips!!!

    Thanks for linking up this week! I featured your post in my wrap up http://tidymom.net/2011/10-last-minute-halloween-ideas/

    Happy Halloween!

    Reply
  24. Crystal says

    Sunday, October 30, 2011 at 4:50 pm

    Great tips! Sharing on Facebook.

    Reply
  25. Carla Turchetti says

    Wednesday, September 12, 2012 at 1:37 am

    Thanks for the tips! I always take advantage of daylight before trick-or-treat photos…

    Reply
  26. lisacng @ expandng.com says

    Friday, September 14, 2012 at 5:01 pm

    Great tips, Rebecca! Easy too. Did you know you have word verification on for comments?

    Reply
  27. Danielle | Crafting Connections says

    Wednesday, September 19, 2012 at 10:44 pm

    #5 is my favorite. Sometimes I get so focused on capturing the moment that I forget to be in it. When I step back and be in the moment with my kids I may not have quite so much captured in the camera at the end of the day, but I have so much more captured in my mind. 🙂

    Reply
  28. Caroline says

    Thursday, September 20, 2012 at 1:45 pm

    Great tips! I am Pinning this right now!

    xoxo!

    Gorgeous, gorgeous blog by the way. 🙂

    Reply
  29. Curly Birds says

    Friday, September 21, 2012 at 3:51 pm

    It is always hard to get good Halloween pictures – thanks for the tips! (pinned and shared on facebook)

    Reply
  30. Anonymous says

    Friday, October 18, 2013 at 4:11 pm

    I get that you’re giving tips on better photo shoots. But who would dress their children in cowboy and american native motif?
    Poor taste, and offensive.

    Reply
  31. Lana @ Never Enough Thyme says

    Thursday, October 24, 2013 at 1:38 am

    Absolutely beautiful photographs!

    Reply
    • rebecca says

      Thursday, October 24, 2013 at 5:26 am

      Thank you so much Lana! 🙂

      Reply
  32. Michelle Lunt says

    Tuesday, October 29, 2013 at 2:55 am

    Thanks so much for these great tips. I love the pics of the children walking!

    Warmly, Michelle
    Faith, Trust & Pixie Dust

    Reply
  33. April says

    Wednesday, October 15, 2014 at 8:12 pm

    I love all your tips for actually getting the good shots but what I really want to know is more about your editing process. What actions do you love? How do you get your photos to look like they do?

    Reply
  34. Booky Wooky says

    Thursday, October 16, 2014 at 9:23 pm

    Great tips and ideas – our 2 1/2 year old daughter’s understanding of Halloween makes this year special for us and we’ll defo be using some of your tips. We’ll follow you on Twitter also. Many thanks and Happy Halloween !!!

    Reply

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