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The Spirit of Halloween: Capturing the Magic After Dark

The Spirit of Halloween: Capturing the Magic After Dark

The Spirit of Halloween: Capturing the Magic After DarkRyan Cameron
Published on: 19/10/2026

Halloween gives us a great opportunity to photograph not only theme parks but our own neighborhoods after dark. It's a great chance to practice low light and long exposure photography.

Theme ParkHalloweenHeadless HorsemanLong ExposureTripodNighttime Photography
Goodbye Halloween, Hello Glow: The Parks’ Most Photogenic Season Begins

Goodbye Halloween, Hello Glow: The Parks’ Most Photogenic Season Begins

Goodbye Halloween, Hello Glow: The Parks’ Most Photogenic Season BeginsRyan Cameron
Published on: 03/11/2025

Now that Halloween and Daylight Savings have ended for 2025, take advantage of the earlier sunsets get great nighttime photography

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Halloween at the Parks: The One Day You Can Truly Become the Character

Halloween at the Parks: The One Day You Can Truly Become the Character

Halloween at the Parks: The One Day You Can Truly Become the CharacterRyan Cameron
Published on: 27/10/2025

If you've never visited a theme park on Halloween, it's a day where people watching takes precedence as normal costume rules are relaxed and you can live your best life in costume even if your outfit is from other franchises.

Theme ParkHalloweenStar TrekFlintstonesDisneylandCostumesComic Con
Ditch the Color, Keep the Creepy: Monochrome Halloween Photography at Its Best

Ditch the Color, Keep the Creepy: Monochrome Halloween Photography at Its Best

Ditch the Color, Keep the Creepy: Monochrome Halloween Photography at Its BestRyan Cameron
Published on: 20/10/2025

Up the mystery with your Halloween photography by shooting your photos or converting your color images into black and white.

Theme ParkHalloweenExtra Ticketed EventMonochromeBlack and WhiteShadowsShapesTimelessCreepy
Villains in Focus: Why Disney’s Halloween Parties Are a Photographer’s Dream

Villains in Focus: Why Disney’s Halloween Parties Are a Photographer’s Dream

Villains in Focus: Why Disney’s Halloween Parties Are a Photographer’s DreamRyan Cameron
Published on: 13/10/2025

Disney's Halloween parties celebrate the villains of their various stories with fun ways to see them up close and personal that you won't find during a regular day at the park.

Theme ParkHalloweenExtra Ticket EventsOogie Boogie BashDisneylandMickey's Not So Scary Halloween PartyMagic Kingdom
Fright, Fun, and Farewell: Remembering Elvira’s Last Scary Farm Season

Fright, Fun, and Farewell: Remembering Elvira’s Last Scary Farm Season

Fright, Fun, and Farewell: Remembering Elvira’s Last Scary Farm SeasonRyan Cameron
Published on: 06/10/2025

Elvira put on fantastic shows as Knott's Berry Farm's Halloween events known as Knott's Scary Farm.

Theme ParkElviraMistress of the DarkKnott's Scary FarmConcert PhotographyHalloween