Even if you're not a photographer, there are certain things you can do to increase your chances of finding a real ghost on film. Become a paranormal investigator!
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- Find a good location, preferably one that is rumored to be haunted. - Make sure your thumb, fingers, and straps are clear of the shot. You don't want to get your hopes up and then later realize you're just looking at your own finger. - If you take a picture of glass, mirrors, or reflective surfaces, you're bound to get some artifacts in your image and these aren't necessarily ghosts. - Use a tripod if possible, to avoid any shaky hands getting in the way of producing a clear image. This is especially important for cheaper cameras. |
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- Disable any overly active auto-focus, and simply focus manually if possible. - Increase your shutter speed to something faster than you would normally use. This will help because if you catch something blurry or hazy, or if you actually do catch a ghost, you'll be able to get a much better visual of it. This also eliminates the possibility that motion can be falsely identified as a strange object. - If you're working at night, increase your ISO setting to get a better image. |
Not necessarily. Humidity, dust mites, pollen, and even pollution can cause those orb shots. You may consider it strange though if you took several pictures in a row, or several pictures in the exact same spot and the orbs only showed up for one image. You may also consider it strange if you're taking a picture in a clear area or in the daylight and one lonely orb appears.