Grab your camera! Today we are sharing some Halloween Photography Tips to help you capture the best Halloween photos!
Halloween is such a fun time to take pictures! The weather is getting deliciously crisp, the leaves are falling and the kids all have a twinkle of excitement in their eyes at the thought of costumes and candy! Time to capture all the cuteness – grab your camera and let’s get snapping!
Great Halloween Photography Tips
1. Plan ahead.
Decide whether you’ll take the pictures on Halloween prior to trick-or-treating (which may be a good idea if any elaborate makeup or hairstyling is involved) or if you want to take them a few days before the actual craziness of the holiday.
2. Location, location.
Some years I like the ease and convenience of doing it in our yard, but if I’m feeling more ambitious I’ll find a location that would look great with their costume. For example, a fairy in the woods, a scarecrow in a cornfield, a cowboy on the range, a ladybug in a garden… the possibilities are so fun. And a pumpkin patch or a big pile of fallen leaves can be a great seasonal setting for pretty much any kind of costume!
3. Attention to Details.
Take pictures from many different perspectives and capture individual details. Sometimes the cutest part of a costume isn’t necessarily the front! Be sure to get all those adorable little details – costume jewelry, face painting, a detailed hairstyle or cute shoes/socks. Don’t forget the details on the costume itself – a hand-stitched applique on a poodle skirt, a fancy tiara, glittery fairy wings, a cowboy bandanna around the neck, etc.
4. Add fun props!
This could be as simple as having the child holding a mini pumpkin, throwing fall leaves into the air, or posing next to their jack-o-lantern. You could have some costume-appropriate props too! Little red riding hood could carry a basket of goodies, a pilot could fly a toy airplane, or a butterfly could hold a bouquet of flowers.
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I hope you and your children have so much fun with your Halloween photos!
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Jessica is the talented Arizona photographer and owner of Jessica Downey Photo. She was a member of the Somewhat Simple Creative team in 2011. As you embark on your lens hunt, feel free to email Jessica (info@jessicadowneyphoto.com). Or you can contact her via Facebook with any questions you may have!
Inspire Me Heather says
Oh gosh, what lovely photos! The one walking down that covered road is just fabulous. Thanks for your tips – I’ll keep them in mind when the day gets closer (and when I get my sons costume done…)!
katie s says
Great tips and an absolutely adorable costume and little girl! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Steph from Somewhat Simple says
I love Halloween! Some of my favorite photos of my kids are ones with them in costume!
Zina :: Let's Lasso the Moon says
Your photos are gorgeous. Thanks for the tip. I love how simple and elegant the costumer is, although with the title of your blog I suppose I am not surprised. We have a wonderful tutu like this too. Is it the new sew approach where you tie around the elastic waste? The colors and ribbon you chose was beautiful What fun! This year my two little ladies want to be candy corns. LOL. Perhaps I will have to take them to our local candy shop Sweets on 3rd for our pre-holiday photo shoot. Thanks again!
Shannah @ Just Us Four says
Thanks for sharing these tips. Your photos are gorgeous!
Eugen says
Wow!)
very interesting idea!
thanks