Photographing Jack-O-Lanterns

You work so hard on making the perfect jack-o-lantern every year but photographing it can be a little tricky. Trying to find the right balance between light and candle light inside the pumpkin is tough.

Here are a few tips to get some great photos of your spooky (or silly) carved pumpkins.

Try diffusing the light you use by covering your flash with colored cellophane. This can give you a nice glow.

If diffused light is too bright then use no flash at all.

Use more ...

than one candle inside your pumpkin for more light.

Be prepared to try many different shots and exposure settings.

Take your photo at dusk and not when it is too dark outside.

Photograph your pumpkin right after carving and before any mouths or eyes or noses start to fade.

Set your camera down or use a tri-pod to get a crisp clear photo.

Have a happy and safe Halloween!

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