Candle Photo Shoot

Have you ever had a free afternoon so you decided to take some spooky photos with your roommate? I am very fortunate to have a friend who takes time out of her schedule to indulge in creative endeavors on a whim. Here is our creepy candle photo shoot from earlier this year. The theme was candlelight and urban legend games like “Bloody Mary”. We wanted to make a few fun images for Instagram, and here are the results!

The Photos

Scared Stiff

Something Wicked This Way Comes

Scary Stories

I’ve Said Too Much

Ghost in the Mirror

How We Did It

We used the candlelight for a primary lighting source and a small LED light to make things a little more visible. In the last image, I placed a blue LED light in the shower for contract to the warm glow of the candle. The “ghost” was a skeleton prop that we shot solo and then super-imposed on the image in post.

All images were shot on my Samsung Flip 6. I’m saving up for a new Canon camera, but these were just fun shots to flex our creativity on a lazy afternoon. I am, however, very happy with how they turned out!

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Sweet Heart Pin Up

Specializing in pin up, boudoir, wedding photography, and vintage hairstyling, Sweet Heart Pin Up in Tonawanda, New York will make you look stunning. Founded by Destiny Rogowski in 2009, Sweet Heart Pin Up captures beautiful images for everyone, every shape and size. On her website she writes, “I believe every human deserves to be pampered and feel beautiful.” This philosophy certainly shines through with each photograph she takes.

I had the privilege of booking Destiny for a Halloween photo shoot in 2023. The resulting photos remain some of my favorites I have ever taken. It was a blast to be transformed into a 1930’s Halloween starlet for the afternoon and play on a red coffin set. She gave great directions and eased my insecurities. The result was a stunning portfolio of sassy photos!

The Photos

All photos by Destiny Rogowski of Sweet Heart Pin Up

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If Destiny can make me look this good, just imagine what she can do for you! See her portfolio, read her bio, and check out her current pricing and packages at https://www.sweetheartpinup.com/.

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Candle Photo Shoot

The Photos