Some Practical Ghost Hunting Rules of Thumb
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While some ghost hunters stick to scientific methods of investigation, others are energy sensitive and contribute to the team by being able to ‘feel’ paranormal presences. All ghost hunters should follow a common set of rules.
Know Your Equipment, Their Processes & Benefits
Take time familiarizing yourself with the operation and reading parameters of EMF (electromagnetic field) meters, compasses and diving rods. Know how to operate your voice recorders for optimal sound recording and prevention of taping over EVP (electronic voice phenomenon) sessions. Learn the difference between EMF readings and electrical wiring fields. Prepare yourself mentally and emotionally for the possibility that you might actually encounter the Holy Grail of ghost hunting, seeing a ghost.
Involve Others in Your Ghostly Journeys
Ghost hunting should not be done alone. Research the area you wish to investigate. What is the history or legend of the place? Have someone in your group take notes of all that happens. Record feelings, happenings and observations. Share thoughts and look for common threads in those thoughts.
While Taking Photos, Video and Voice Recordings try to Eliminate any Other Source of Explanation for Your Results
For example, if you choose to run a voice recorder, make sure no one talks or even whispers during the investigation.
When taking pictures with a camera, remember that dust will produce “orbs” and other effects that appear supernatural. The presence of car headlights, mirrors, glass, rain, bugs, and camera straps can and often do produce “fake ghost images.
Do NOT Wear Perfumes, Fragrances or Colognes
Some ghosts emit scents and smells in the air during supernatural activity; some spirits manifest by emitting their favorite cigar smoke or a unique fragrance.
For your investigation to be an investigation rather than a spooky experience, be alcohol and drug free so your evidence is credible.
General
- Do not smoke during your investigation so you mistake cigarette smoke for a ghostly manifestation.
- Hold your breath while investigating in cold environments before taking pictures to eliminate mist from your breath appearing in your photos.
- Be alert and remain objective by seeking to eliminate any natural occurrences that will compromise your paranormal results.
- You can use compasses to help detect changes in energy fields and a thermometer to help detect “cold or hot spots.” Changes in energy fields as well as temperature shifts could be pointing to paranormal activity.
Cameras
- You may use digital or a basic camera with 400 speed film.
- Pack extra batteries, film and flashlights.
- Avoid using camera flashes across from reflective objects such as mirrors, chrome and glass.
- Take several shots from the same location and from different angles to help decipher the spirits from dust or reflections. Waiting for a minute or so after moving before taking pictures may help eliminate dust particles in the air.
- Bright light, rain, dust, and physical objects can produce “orbs” (balls of light) that are not genuine.
Photo Development & Editing
- If you edit your photographs in a computer photo editing programs, be sure not apply color correction and editing features that might put in paranormal looking effects.
- If you are using film, make sure the effects in your photo are from the ghost, not a development error.
Distractions
- Cell phones and pagers should be turned off as they can distort detection equipment, compasses and digital images and camcorder recordings.
- Look for things hanging in front of your camera while photographing such as tree limbs, your camera strap, your hat, spider webs, ropes, etc. They will appear “bright white” like energy when the flash “pops” on them at close range.
- Flashes on cameras are not recommended. A true energy of light will manifest just as easily without a flash.
Spirits may be encountered at any time or any place. It does not have to be at night. But always investigate the paranormal with a clear mind.
Courtesy: Para-Boston Investigators
photo credit: dlemieux
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