Capture spook-tacular costumes this Halloween with instax™
Obsessed with all things Halloween? Capture ghoulish gowns, creepy makeup, and seriously spooky props with instax™ instant cameras and printers. In this blog, we’ll be covering some ultra-creative Halloween photo ideas that’ll bring the best out of your terrifying attire. From bat-covered backdrops to eerie ghost-like image effects, get all the Halloween photography inspo you need right here.
Why an instax™ camera is a must for Spooky Szn
Halloween is all about uncapped creativity. And documenting it should be the same. With an instax™ instant camera to hand, every possibility becomes easy to capture and keep. Spotted a creepy candid that’s simply too good to let slip? Want to grab a high-energy group shot of everyone in their frightening ‘fits? Freeze the moment with a camera that fuels the fun, not one that pauses it.
Find an instax™ camera you click with:
The instax mini 41™: With a nifty built-in selfie mirror, instant auto-exposure, and parallax correction for flawless close-ups, this chic compact camera is the ideal Halloween companion. Conveniently designed with a charcoal and orange colourway (could you get more Halloween?), it also pairs perfectly with loads of spooky film styles. Grab our mini Contact Sheet Instant Film for spine-chilling vintage-style shots or pick up our mini Monochrome Film for frightful frames with a timeless feel.
The instax SQUARE SQ40™: Get that classic SQUARE film look in seconds. This sleek instant camera gives you easy twist functionality for powering on and off or selfie-taking in spontaneous moments. Again, there’s plenty of fun film to play with. Stock up on instax™ SQUARE Star Illumination Instant Film for spellbinding snaps or Black Frame Instant Film for cool, creepy shots that require nothing but a clean black frame.
The instax WIDE Evo™: Squeeze in every ghost, ghoul, and vampire with the Evo’s WIDE-angle lens, a must for spooky party scenes and gory group shots. Love experimenting with different looks while you shoot? This analogue-style hybrid instant camera comes with 10 lens effects, 10 film effects, and a Degree Control Dial, so you can bring your spooky vision to life wherever you are.
Immortalise your Halloween smartphone snaps
More of a smartphone snapper? Grab all those eerie outfit shots on your phone, then use your instax™ smartphone printer to transform them into prints. Want to stay in the moment, all night long? Experiment with fun edits, freaky filters, and ghostly effects in your instax™ Link app when you get home. No need to do it mid-party.
Throwing a big Halloween bash? Why not set up a spooky static photo booth? Simply place your instax™ smartphone printer next to a tripod or phone stand and watch as guests pose, snap, and print their own fright-night frames on the spot. No tech hiccups. No missed moments.
Find an instax™ printer that fits your vibe:
The instax mini Link 3™: Produce pleasing pocket-sized prints in seconds. Freeze fun stills from videos, add cool, contemporary frames, a Click-to-Collage mode for an in-app photo booth, and shoot all your mates from a distance at the click of a button. The perfect compact pick.
instax SQUARE Link™: Your squad goals, SQUARED. Print classic SQUARE snaps with extra fun features. Use AR print mode to add special FX, playful doodles, or hidden ‘photos within photos’ and view them through the SQUARE Link app.
instax Link WIDE™: Fit everyone in the frame. Enjoy the WIDE shots you love with cool QR print modes for sounds, links, and hidden messages – easy to share with anyone, anywhere, even those without the instax Link WIDE™ app.
Top Tip: Planning a party photo booth? Use our instax Link™ printer apps to create cool collages for authentic-looking booth snaps. Need multiple copies? Reprint as many times as you like – everyone leaves with a creepy keepsake.
Lock in your Halloween party plans
Nothing scream-worthy in your schedule? Let’s change that. Play ‘Halloween host with the most’ with these immersive Halloween get-together ideas:
Ghostly games night: Ever seen two ghosts go head-to-head in a game of Uno? You have now. Go for a low-key games night with a haunting twist. Make imaginative ghost costumes mandatory (no basic sheets allowed) and ask your guests to arrive as famous phantoms. Capture each creepy costume in all its glory as guests enter, and don’t forget to snap everyone in the ‘competitive spirit’.
Classic Halloween house party: Bring all your mates together for a bewitching Halloween bash. You know the drill: messy apple bobbing, fun throwback tunes, blood-red beverages, and loads of spooky snacks. Why not do a fancy dress comp? Snap shots of all the frightful ‘fits, lay them on a table, and create creepy categories before picking the ultimate winner. Need competition board inspo? Check out the Bowling Hall of Fame we did for our mini 41™ pre-launch party.
Horror movie marathon: Prefer to ditch the big bash for popcorn and poltergeists? Invite your besties to come as classic horror film characters (iconic group shots, guaranteed). Pick something ultra-spooky so you can snap candid shots during those hilarious jump scares. Genuine ‘scream face’ reactions are gold.
Top tips for nailing those fright-filled snaps
Ready to grab your freakiest Halloween shots yet? Try these top tips:
Find cool ways to capture costumes
Don’t just shoot the ‘fits in full. Get cool close-ups of costume and makeup details. Snap creepy cobweb tights, smeared red lipstick, and all those OTT monster masks. Use close-up mode on the mini 12™ or mini 41™ to get crisp, clean detail as you zoom like a pro.
Create killer backdrops
For iconic shots, prioritise plenty of spooky stuff in the background. Set up a witches’ corner with a large cauldron, purple or green mood lights, fake candelabras, and bats nestled in broken cobwebs. Or, transform your kitchen into a mad scientist’s lab. Think: bubbling bottles, fake steam, and chalkboard formulas. It’s science, but make it spooky.
Must-try eerie FX
Love experimenting? Use in-built filters and effects on the WIDE Evo or head into your Link printer app to add custom creative touches. For instant Halloween hues, try sepia scenes for an aged, cursed-photo warmth, or play with cooler colours to get a moonlit, ghostly chill – a must for outdoor night shots or foggy atmospheres. Love adding movement? Try double exposure to summon ghostly doubles, or add motion blur and light leaks to hint at spirits in movement. Seriously creepy.
Bonus Tip: Go for a fresh take on trick or treat. Attach mini prints to Halloween goody bags and fill them with surprises. We’ll leave it up to you to decide whether you fill them with tricks or treats…
Turn your Halloween highlights into post-party gifts
Your Halloween highlights are too good to ghost. Hold onto the glow of candlelit faces, the shimmer of spooky makeup under strobe lights, or the way your friends looked when they laughed way too hard at a jump scare. With instax™ cameras and printers, you’re bottling the atmosphere, and that deserves to be shared.
Why not let your best Halloween haunts live on as gifts? Create a mini DIY flipbook, a spook-tacular snap-filled scrapbook, or some freakish photo-themed mementos. When the party’s over, the night doesn't vanish. The spirit stays alive with instax™.
