Spooktacular Shots: Must-Have Accessories for Halloween Photography
Halloween is fast approaching... Whether it be shots of Pumpkin carvings or snapping an image in your best Halloween costumes, here are the best pieces of photography (and video) equipment that offer the secret to a super-spooky stand-out shot.
Fog Effects
Fog and smoke effects can have a huge impact on your images if you're aiming to give them a mysterious and spooky feeling. Using a fog machine for your shoots can really help to level up the Halloween aesthetic and add the atmosphere you need with minimal effort!
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Halloween Image by Jon Segui / the LensGo Mini Fog Machine
LensGo fog machines come with a plethora of accessories, enabling you to achieve various fog effects, anywhere from a Fine Mist, to Strong Jets of fog. Perfect for portraiture, product photography, food photography and more on a budget! We'd recommend the LensGo Smoke Go handheld fog machine for the best results.
Great for:
- Spooky ambient forest shots to replicate fog or mist
- Witch's cauldron or drinks shots
- Studio portraiture in lieu of a spooky-themed background
RGB LED Lights
Using RGB lighting is perfect during Halloween, as the option to adjust the colours of your light give added effect and drama to your shoots. You can choose between a large range of different colour options to match the look you are trying to achieve.
For instance, if you are taking pictures or making content of your Halloween make-up and costume, the RICO240 II RGB LED Ring light not only has adjustable colour to suit the look you are going for, but also creates pleasing catchlights in your eyes which is perfect for headshots or beauty photography, and great for social media posting.
Chloe Kerley shot by Gavin Hoey at The Photography Show '24 with TL120 Tubes.
RGB Tubes are also a great and portable way to add a pop of colour to your images! Anything with a techo-vibe, as well as many cosplay shoots work with a well-placed RGB tube, whether in or out of the shot. Even a small TL30 tube can be used out of the shot to create a one-light-source point of colour, or hidden in plain sight to be used as practical lighting within the shot.
Great for:
- Cosplay/Costume photography
- Practical lighting (e.g. light from within a suitcase)
- Colourful fill light
Got a flash already? Look at Gels options to help you achieve RGB-style colour effects without splashing out on a whole new light.
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Spotlights and Projectors
If you are trying to capture your Halloween decorations but want to add a little bit extra to the scene, then using an snoot or projector system is perfect. Projectors allow you to create different light patterns with specifically designed gobos onto the subject of your Photography. Some projectors come with gobos included and a range of patterns perfect for halloween shoots. The Godox BFP and BLP Projection systems are affordable options that suit both flash (BFP) and LED light options (BLP).
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See similar: Comparing Godox Projector Systems: Price, Compatibility and more
Some projector systems are also designed to project slides rather than gobos, such as the Godox AK-R21 projector set, which has a Halloween-themed slide collection especially for this, with spooky moonlight and woodland slides perfect for setting the scene even in a studio environment. This set works with compact and speedlite fitting flashes such as the Godox V1Pro, AD200Pro II with Round Head attachment, and other speedlights.
Great for:
- Dramatic spotlight lighting
- Replacement for custom background options/studio-confined shoots
- Creative lighting for everything from portraiture to product photography
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Shadow Casters
Similar to a Gobo, ShadowCasters use patterns within shadow to project a design onto your subject or background. Due to their design, these are better used for smaller scale shoots like tabletop products or food/drinks photography.
To use this product, you simply need to place this directly in-front of your lighting and the light will then project onto the subject of your photography. This gives you freedom with which style and design you wish to use, and where you want to place this in comparison with the light, to offer either a more focused or de-focused projection. We have a selection of different designs available, such as Trees and Window Shutters, that can be used to capture a Halloween scene.
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