How to Make a Ghost Photo
Is it possible to photograph a ghost? Unfortunately, photographs, especially those from digital cameras, are so easy to fake, it's impossible to conclusively prove that a ghost photo is real. However, taking a fake ghost photo is a fun project for those with an interest in photography.
Things You'll Need
- Camera that can be set for long exposures
- Tripod
- Friend in vintage costume
Instructions
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Scout a location you want to haunt. An old house or small graveyard are good choices.
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Go to your location at dusk, set your camera on a tripod and frame your photo.
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Set the camera for a 10-second exposure.
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Ask a friend to be the ghost. He or she should wear an appropriate costume, such as vintage clothing or a dark suit a person might be buried in. Place your friend in the frame and choose an interesting pose.
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Open the shutter and count off three seconds. After three seconds, your friend should run out of the frame. Allow the shutter to close.
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Repeat this process as long as the light allows, placing your friend in different locations and in different poses. Have fun.
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Develop your film. You will see the scenes you photographed with a transparent figures--your friend, the ghost.
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Tips & Warnings
To help convince others that your photo is genuine, make up a good story to tell about the haunted location and the ghost your photographed.
