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The Spirit of Ghost Photography

© Janice Oberding

As you might expect, photographing ghosts is not always an easy task. Even when you've found a willing subject there will be some that insist your photo is a camera strap, strand of hair or anything other than a genuine ghostly anomaly. The same is true of orbs. Many ghost photographers find their masterpieces are said to be raindrops, snowflakes, bugs, dust or some malfunction of the camera itself. This can be very disheartening.

The other evening I participated in a discussion of ghosts. As I was showing my transparencies of ghostly anomalies that I had photographed, I heard a voice from the back of the room say, "Those aren't ghosts!"

I held my breath. Sure that the group was about to be told about dust and flying bugs, I waited for the person to explain.

"Those are related to UFO's." The man said matter of factly. "I don't know how, or why, but I think they have something to do with UFO's"

"But you'll have to admit that they are definitely some form of anomaly." Someone else said.

"Well…..yes." He answered sheepishly.

It was a first for me. Now I would have to add UFO's to the list of items orbs are supposed to be.

Don't be afraid to experiment with your ghost photography! Who is to say that someone else's way is any better than your?

While some photographers prefer 35MM cameras, others use strictly digital. A few serious photographers use both, preferring to switch from one to the other. Infrared film is said to give great results but it can be most tricky. The film is more expensive than regular film and must be loaded and unloaded in total darkness. If you plan on trying infrared film I suggest you buy it from a dealer who will load and unload it for you. Certainly, there is no special talent needed to photograph ghosts, you should have plenty of patience and tenacity. I've spent hours waiting to get a great photo at a haunted place only to come away with nothing. Then there are the times you can get some great shots almost from the moment you arrive at your destination.

Just as half the fun in traveling is getting there, so it is with ghost photography. Remember to always have fun with it. With a little patience, and luck to be in the right place at the right time, you'll soon be able to proudly show off your photos too.

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