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How to Photograph the Paranormal

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If your TOTALLY new to the concept of orb photography then this book is a decent place to start if you feel you MUST have a hard copy to reference. However, for everyone else I suggest you look elsewhere. Notice I said orb photography, not paranormal photography. To start with the author rambles at times from everything about Buddhism to Huna (Obviously the authors religious preference), and much of the photography information is outdated in this book. Anyone can go to a search engine and type in orbs or paranormal photography and get way more information than is in this book.


I was TOTALLY disappointed with the TOTAL LACK of paranormal pictures in this book. Then the few there are on pages CS1 - CS12 are pitiful at best. There are some grainy black and white pictures of her husband and pets once again the same looking orb around. I liken it to the horrific family slide shows my favorite aunt and uncle use to torment us with growing up. Also if your looking for any other form of paranormal photography other than orbs then I TOTALLY recommend skipping this book, even if your a beginner. Simply due to the fact it is nearly nonexistent in this book. What little there is rambles and is outdated.


I purchased the book hoping to get some insight on orb sizes, colors, ......... Almost all the orbs in this book look the same, and she briefly mentions the possibility of reasons for colors on pages 68 - 69 (Two paragraphs), but again there is so much more credible up to date information on the web.


The ending of this book was definitely one of the most bazaar I have ever witnessed. She concludes she believes orbs based on her Huna religion are thought forms. Unbelievable. She makes a brief reference to the possibility of orbs in the Bible which I already knew, but honestly that was the best part of the entire book. What about all the reference to orbs in ancient society before we had photography? What about all the orbs taken by photographers unaware of the orb phenomena? I have pictures that date back to the 1960s with orbs in them, we had no clue as to what they were.I am torn on rather to give this book 1 star or 2. I will give her 2 stars simply for her effort as I have stated previously in this book the information is exceedingly limited.

How To Photograph The Paranormal is an advice guide to capturing preternatural phenomena and events on film. From learning to recognize and avoid reflections of TV screens or other light sources, to recognizing and finding the best times to hunt orbs, will-o'-the-wisps, and other unearthly lights, to filming apparitions and unknown biology and more, How To Photograph The Paranormal describes in plain terms what symptoms and markers to watch for, and what techniques to use. Black-and-white and an inset collection of color photographs enhance this easy-to-follow guide.

We thoroughly enjoyed this book! We haven't found any other book available in the market place like this one. Dr. Sweet covers a wide range of different subject areas. Each one is filled with personal and related experiences of herself and others that really communicates. We felt like we were experiencing the events as they happened. The value of having a comprehensive overview of this area in one book can't be overstated nor can her sensitivity and unbiased informative approach to this topic. If anyone is interested in getting involved in paranormal photography or wants to learn more about different areas this is a great place to start and a comprehensive reference guide.

I've always had the desire to investigate the unexplainable things that go on in our home. After reading Dr. Sweet's book though, I finally took the steps to confirm my questions. Sure enough, I've gotten orbs-o-plenty joining us in our family room!

This book was an expensive disappointment. It gives no information or instgruction on how to photograph the paranormal. Not only that, I cannot tell you how many photos they mention in their text, you look for the photo and it is not even included in the book. I would not recommend this book to anyone. This woman also claims nothing (spirits, good or bad) can ever follow you home which is not true. She claims you cannot photograph an orb without flash which is also false. Don't waste your money; get it out of the library or better yet, don't even read it!

If taking pictures of orbs is all you're looking for, this is the perfect book for you. For the serious paranormal investigator, this book is rather limited. It touches on "vortexes" and "ecto-plasm" even crop circles and UFO's, however the primary focus is on orbs. On a positive note: the color photos are excellent and for that reason alone, I recommend this book!

This is a book that every serious ghost researcher should read. I was pleasantly surprised when I read this thoughtful exploration of photographic evidence for paranormal phenomena.

"How to Photograph the Paranormal" focuses on the myriad issues related to orbs, rods, and other visual anomalies in photos.

In this almost 'whodunnit' narrative, Dr. Sweet begins by explaining what started her search: In 2001, Dr. Sweet--hoping for photographic evidence of animals' souls--took photos of a a beloved family pet as the dog's spirit left this world. Some of those photos revealed startling images that could not be explained.

In "How to Photograph the Paranormal," we follow Dr. Sweet's explorations of every possible answer for those early photos and others that were part of her studies.

New and experienced ghost hunters will enjoy Dr. Sweet's well-illustrated chapter offering "Orb Hunting Tips." In another chapter, she charts extensive comparisons of ball lightning, earth lights, ghost lights, will-o'-the-wisps, UFOs, and orbs.

Throughout this book, Dr. Sweet continues to explore vortexes, ectoplasm, shadow ghosts, and even anomalies related to crop circles. She also digs deeply into traditional and New Age spirituality, looking for references to--and explanations of--the lights and other images that reveal themselves in paranormal photos.

No two researchers are likely to agree on the causes (or spiritual implications) of photographic anomalies. Many of my views and research techniques differ from Dr. Sweet's. However, her book explores a wide range of opinions, and she carefully documents the many considerations that led to her conclusions. I am very glad that I read this book.

Although this was clearly a personal journey for Dr. Sweet, her many references, quotations, and endnotes are valuable for anyone actively studying paranormal photography.

I recommend this book for any ghost researcher, whether you take angels, interdimensional beings, or even "ghost photos" seriously. Dr. Sweet's "How to Photograph the Paranormal" provides useful insights to the many possible answers for questions raised by paranormal photographs.
--Fiona Broome, Director, Hollow Hill ghost researchers

I found this book to be exactly as I hoped for. I am a co-founder of Garden State Ghost Hunter Society, and I agree with the writter,that orbs are energy,not always dust particles. If that was the case,we would have dust particles in all pictures ever taken,not just the supposed haunted ones.Some ghost hunters believe that orbs are usually dust...then where is the dust in any pictures?The author leaves you to decide for yourself,and also has several good pictures to help out the investigator, and to learn by.There is more info on other subjests as well. Great book!

The day I purchased a digital camera was the day of my friend's funeral. I had used standard film cameras all my life in every conceiveable situation and always got predictable photographs. However, on the day of my dear friend's funeral, I realized I was taking photographs of orbs floating above her coffin, and, later, in the graveyard where she was put to rest. For many days after that, I did not photograph any orbs. When I first read Dr. Sweet's book, I was astounded to discover that I may have been photographing my friend in her new "dimension."
The insight and extensive knowledge of this author kept me reading the book in one incredible sitting, from cover to cover.
I highly recommend this for anyone who has the slightest interest in understanding the possible existence of other dimensions. Dr. Sweet has a real knack for putting some of mankind's biggest questions into a bool-sized, readable format.

I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. I am also an orb photographer. I learned quite a bit of information that I did not know. Very happy someone wrote a book regarding this subject. The information I learned will help me in my photography and study of orbs.