Photo gallery - Halloween still life

Capturing the small things that go bump in the night through the power of photography

A whimsical Halloween scene features a skeleton figure surrounded by miniature pumpkins and tealight candles, sitting atop a chalk-drawn pentagram with misty effects created by baby powder.

There's nothing like indulging in all things that go bump in the night for All Hallows Eve. October is that magical time of year when the withces cackle, wearwolfs howl and the living dead come out to play. This is the season to really indulge in a bit of spooktacular creativity - Especially if you have a camera.

Still life Halloween photos

Standing around and waiting for a real ghost to pass you by might prove to be fruitless. But luckily the next best thing is an ideal option. With shops donning orange, black and purple Halloween decorations and toys, you can bring the monster mash to your home - And you won't even need a studio!

Here is a collection of still life images I created using various Halloween decor.

A sinister zombie clown with wild pink hair and a colorful costume stands at the center of a swirling vortex, creating a chaotic circus-like scene that echoes with its eerie cackle. Effect created by using a garden windmill feature and a slow shutter speed

A menacing zombie figure stands amidst blazing flames and swirling smoke, set against a backdrop of chaos and devastation. Image created by using a real fire from a barbecue.

A little ghost stands amidst mini pumpkins, creating a spooky yet whimsical Halloween scene with a blurred graveyard backdrop. Image created with soil, lollypop sticks to make the cross and twigs to give the impression of a forest scene.

A spooky skeleton figure dressed as a witch with a swirling background, creating a dynamic Halloween scene. Image created by using a fisheye lens, attaching the decoration to a stick in front of the lens and then spinning around to use the panning technique.

A dramatic stack of realistic skulls emerges from swirling mist against a dark background, creating a haunting and macabre scene. Image created with skull decorations and a mini fog machine.

A vintage television displays a spooky jack-o'-lantern face amidst static, surrounded by small pumpkins, set against an elegantly decorated room with glowing candles, creating a Halloween atmosphere. Image created with dolls house features and multiple exposures to overlay the pumpkin face on the TV screen (inspired by the film, Poltergiest)

An image in a vintage style features a puppet with a playful expression, clad in a red costume, set against a gritty, textured backdrop, invoking feelings of nostalgia and theatrical flair. Image captured at a display at the at the Museum of Prague Ghosts and Legends

A glowing jack-o'-lantern smiles eerily from the sidewalk, its carved face casting an inviting yet spooky glow against the backdrop of a quiet, leaf-strewn street at dusk. Image created by placing the pumpkin on wet leaves on the ground

A lifelike brain-shaped toy topped with a vivid red fake blood, producing a chilling yet mesmerizing effect against a dark backdrop. Fog effect created with spray canned mist.

A haunting graveyard scene with an eerie skull in the foreground and mist shrouding the tombstones in the distance, set against a dusky sky.

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