Some photo sessions are planned months in advance with outfits, themes, and must-have shots…

…and then there are the sessions that happen simply because inspiration strikes and I can’t not create something fun.

These Halloween sessions in Mocksville, NC were exactly that — a burst of creativity, spooky stories, costumes, and imagination.

There was no agenda.
No pressure.
Just pure creative play.

Sometimes I get an idea in my head — a character, a setting, a mood — and I can see it so clearly that it has to come to life. So we gathered the props, picked the location, and then I invited people who are happy to get a little weird (in the best way!) and help me make magic.

And WOW did these participants deliver.

A mix of spooky, whimsical, and downright iconic

We had witches, ghosts, masks, costumes, pumpkins, and the most incredible abandoned property — the PERFECT backdrop for creepy Halloween storytelling.

🧹 A tiny witch casting spells
👻 A ghost out trick-or-treating
🧙‍♀️ A witch brewing up trouble
🔪 Horror-movie icons sipping lattes and causing chaos

Every person who stepped in front of my camera made this so much fun — they were committed, playful, and ready to bring the spooky vibes.

Half the time we were laughing as hard as we were posing — the perfect combination.

Why I love doing personal creative sessions

As a photographer, yes — I love photographing families, businesses, seniors, and milestones. It brings me so much joy.

But creative shoots like this refill my artistic cup.

They allow me to:
✨ try new editing styles
✨ capture emotion in a different way
✨ use dramatic lighting and storytelling
✨ step outside the box and PLAY

These sessions remind me why I fell in love with photography in the first place — the ability to dream something up and then freeze it forever.

To everyone who participated…

THANK YOU for trusting me, dressing up, playing characters, and jumping into the vision with zero hesitation. You made this spooky dream come to life in the best way.

Would you ever join a themed creative session?

I do these from time to time — just for FUN.
No pressure, no perfection… just creativity.

Who knows what the next theme might be…

Whatever it is — it will be magical.

If you want to jump in the next time inspiration strikes: