The first thing you need to do is get the subject backlit, or in the shade. You can also get interesting effects outdoors! Try a manual setting of 60th/second at F16 or F22, and adjust the flash power as necessary! If you are using your flash, you will need to use an off camera flash cord or trigger it wireless and hold it under the person’s face. ( Remember to see it back to zero when you are done!) If you are using Shutter(TV/S) or Aperture Priority(A/AV) mode you will most likely have to set your exposure compensation(+/-) to the MINUS, probably -1 or -2. If you are using Manual(M) shooting mode with a continuous light source, make sure that you take your meter reading more from the brighter areas (zoom in on them or use your spot meter) Place it right underneath the subject’s face so you get lots of creepy shadows, and get them to make a scary face. You want to have a light source that comes from below, either a high powered lamp, flashlight, or your flash (preferred) If you want some spooky shots, use MONSTER LIGHTING! HAPPY FRIDAY THE 13th! Here are some ideas for taking some spooky themed photographs.
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