Horror photography inspiration beyond trick or treat

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While the appreciation for all things creepy and spooky peaks today, horror photography doesn’t have to be exclusive to Halloween. In today’s photography inspiration, MPB brings in Kelly Jean, who shares useful insights for creating eerie imagery beyond the Halloween celebrations.

In the video above, Jean first gave her introduction to horror photography, followed by the inspirations behind her own work. Then, she shares her tips and tricks for a successful horror photoshoot, from the preparations down to post-production. If you’re looking for ideas about scouting shooting locations, sourcing props and costumes, and gear recommendations, you’ll also find them here.

But, what if you’re not doing any spooky shoots this Halloween? The great thing about Jean’s tips and tricks is you can definitely use them when the mood — or time — to do horror photography strikes. With these timeless tips and tricks, you’ll be able to create spooky imagery beyond Halloween!

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Posted on October 9, 2024

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Joy is a film photographer, writer, and visual storyteller based in Manila, Philippines. She is drawn to conceptual portraits and surreal imagery, which she also strives to flesh out in her own work. Her photos have been featured on Flickr and several independent film photography blogs and magazines.

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