- Never go ghost
hunting alone.
- Always
- Never go ghost
hunting alone.
- Always let
someone know where you will be.
- Always carry id.
- If you feel
uncomfortable, leave!
- Get permission
before going onto private property or to be in a cemetery after hours.
- Reschedule your
ghost hunt if it is going to snow, rain, or if it is foggy. Also check
the pollen count. Moisture and pollen can cause anomalies in photos.
- If you have a
large group break up into pairs or smaller groups.
- Carry walkie
talkies or cell phones. You never know when you might need them.
- Don't use drugs
or alcohol before or during an investigation or hunt.
- Don't smoke near
where you will be investigating. Make a designated spot for smoking. You
don't want to photograph smoke and think it is an ecto mist or spirit.
- When trying
to record evps never whisper. Talk in a normal voice. You won't scare
the ghosts if you talk. And you don't want to mistake a human whisper
for a spirit.
- Always use new
tapes in the recorder.
- Have extra
batteries and make sure all equipment is fully charged.
- Wear a watch so
you can note times of events.
- Wear clothing
suited for the weather and always wear comfortable shoes.
- Don't wear
jackets with strings. The strings could get in the way when taking
photos and be mistaken for something paranormal, especially if you are
shooting downward.
- Don't wear
perfume or cologne while ghost hunting. If using
an insect repellent make sure it is unscented. Some have noticed scents
or smells when there is reported ghost activity. Perfumes may
mask these scents.
- Tie back long
hair. When a piece of hair gets in front of the camera lens it will look
like a vortex.
- Remove camera
straps or be aware where they are when taking a photo. Many times straps
get in the picture and can be mistaken for a vortex, ecto, moving
orb and ghosts.
- Look for things
in the way like spiderwebs, wire, ropes, tree limbs. They can appear on
photos as something paranormal when they are in close range of the
camera lens.
- Always clean
camera lenses. Lint, dust specks, smudges and fingerprints can look like
ecto mist, orbs, and other ghostly anomalies.
- Be aware of the
temperature when photographing outdoors or in an unheated building. Hold
your breath while taking a photo and for several seconds
afterward. Remember, if you can see it so can the camera.
- Always know
where your fingers are when taking photos. A thumb or finger can appear
to be a ghost when caught in front of the lens. It is a big let down to
find out it's not paranormal after all.
- Research the
location. If you are going ghost hunting after dark, you should check it
out during daylight hours. Make note of any dangers such as holes,
broken glass, loose boards etc.
- Be objective
of your findings. Rule out any natural causes that may have caused
anomalies such as insects, lights in the distance, spider webs,
reflections.
- Some believe in
saying a closing prayer of protection according to your religious
beliefs. We usually say something like "In the name of God we command
you stay here. Do not follow us"
- The most
important tip of all, always respect the dead.