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Never
go ghost hunting alone.
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Always
let someone know where you will be.
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Always
carry id.
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Always
have a Cell Phone for Emergencies.
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If you
feel uncomfortable, leave!
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Get
permission before going onto private property or to be in a cemetery
after hours.
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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.
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If
you have a large group break up into pairs or smaller groups.
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Carry
walkie talkies or cell phones. You never know when you might
need them.
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Don't
use drugs or alcohol before or during an investigation or hunt.
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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.
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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.
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Always
use new tapes in the recorder.
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Have
extra batteries and make sure all equipment is fully charged.
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Wear
a watch so you can note times of events.
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Wear
clothing suited for the weather and always wear comfortable shoes.
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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.
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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.
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Tie
back long hair. When a piece of hair gets in front of the
camera lens it will look like a vortex.
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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.
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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.
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Always
clean camera lenses. Lint, dust specks, smudges and
fingerprints can look like ecto mist, orbs, and other ghostly
anomalies.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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"
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The
most important tip of all, always respect the dead.
