Paranormal Investigating 101

 

-Never go ghost hunting alone.

-Always let someone know where you will be.

-Always carry an id.

-Always Have a Flashlight!

-If you feel uncomfortable, leave!

-Get permission before going onto private property or to be in a cemetery after hours.

- If you have a large group, break up into pairs or smaller groups. This is most important if you are investigating outside. 

-Carry walkie talkies or cell phones. You never know when you might need them.

-Don't use drugs (unless prescribed by a doctor), or alcohol before or during an investigation or hunt.

-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  mist or spirit.

-When trying to record evps never whisper. Talk in a normal voice. You won't scare the ghosts if you talk. You don't want to mistake a human whisper for a spirit, and use full sentences if possible. 

-Have extra batteries and make sure all equipment is fully charged.

-Wear a watch so you can note times of events.

-Wear clothing suited for the weather and always wear comfortable shoes. 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.

-Tie back long hair. When a piece of hair gets in front of the camera lens it can look like rods, orbs or apparitions.

-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  ghosts.

-Look for things in the way like spider webs, wire, ropes, tree limbs. They can appear on photos as something paranormal when they are close range of the camera lens.

-Always clean camera lenses. Lint, dust specks, smudges and fingerprints can look like ecto mist, orbs, and other ghostly anomalies.

-Be aware of the temperature when photographing outdoors or in an unheated building. Hold your breath while taking a photo and for several seconds afterwards. Remember, if you can see it so can the camera.

-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 letdown to find out it's not paranormal after all.

-Research the location. If you are going to be ghost hunting after dark, you should check it out during daylight hours. Make note of any dangers such as pot holes, broken glass, loose boards, etc.

-Be objective of your findings, Rule out any natural causes that may have caused anomalies such as insects, lights in the distance, spider webs and reflections.

-Some believe in saying a closing prayer of protection according to your religious beliefs. You can usually say something like "In the name of God and the holy spirit we command you to stay here. Do not follow us."

-The most important tip of all is always respect the dead!!!!!