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Candle Photo Shoot

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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Creative Photography

Sweet Heart Pin Up

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

Learn More About Sweet Heart Pin Up

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/. 

She regularly appears with pop-up photoshoots at local markets and hosts holiday specials in studio. Be sure to follow her on Facebook & Instagram to keep up with all her latest news.

I may not be the most photogenic, but I definitely have fun being in front of the camera. Check out my Sleeping with the Fishes Photo Shoot by the talented Moriah Burton. Also, stay up to date with my own photography on Facebook & Instagram.

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Art Photography

Sleeping with the Fishes Photo Shoot

Sleeping with the Fishes Photo Shoot

In this “Sleeping with the Fishes” photo shoot, photographer Moriah Burton captured some fantastically creepy images.

Using the “Sleeping with the Fishes” lighted tombstone from Target (2020 Halloween season) we transformed my living room into this underwater black void. I had fun finally getting to rest in peace in my silky green nightgown. My horror-themed plushies and ghost pillowcase also helped create a fun vibe for the photos. We used a Neewer LED light and a Canon camera for the images. All photos were edited with pixlr.com.

Sleeping with the Fishes Photoshoot

I Finally Got to Rest in Peace.
Sweet Dreams and Pleasant Nightmares
Listening for Things that Go Bump in the Night
Dream a Little Dream of Me

This was the first photo shoot we tried with my Canon camera and Neewer light. We were a little heavy-handed with the lighting and have since bought softer lighting to supplement the main LED floodlight. Even though much could be improved, I am proud of our first try for stylized photos.

Stay tuned for more of our photo shoots or follow me on Instagram to see square versions of future photos: @EmilyIsHorror

About the Photographer - Moriah Burton

Moriah Burton is a wiz behind the camera, but usually uses her talents for animation, graphic design, and storyboarding. She is a frequent collaborator with Emily and often supports Emily’s hairbrained schemes. Together they have worked at ScareLA & Screamfest, and collaborated on 9 Ways to Hell and many other short film projects. When she is not working or being dragged into some project by Emily, she loves to make funny puns and play with her cat, Spazzy.

You can learn more about her and her artistic talent on her website: https://www.moburtonart.com/. If you want periodic puns and adorable images, follow her on Instagram @Pictopunstagram.

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Art Entertainment

The Horror Photography of Joshua Hoffine

The Horror Photography of Joshua Hoffine

If you type “horror photography” into your search bar, the first site that appears is for Joshua Hoffine. You might not know him by name, but you have probably seen his work.

Hoffine’s photography mixes the horrific with the fantastic. Each image seems to come directly from our collective nightmares – from the thing under the bed to what lurks just around the corner. His art not only contains macabre antagonists, it also features elaborate sets that blur the line between reality and fantasy. The locations seem almost familiar, but include just touches of something off.

While creating these fascinating shots, Hoffine also includes friends, family, and even his own daughters to bring his vision to life.He constructs the movie-like sets and allows his subjects to act out the scene in front of the camera, causing each photograph to tell an all-to-familiar scary tale.

The images have been a source of nightmares and inspiration to many people in the horror/haunt industry. Visit Hoffine’s official website at: http://www.joshuahoffine.com/#/1 to see his entire collection.

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