# DIY Ghost Photography Scare your Friends, Be Awesome By Cowbag | Published 2008-07-13 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-ghosts-easy-way-to-scare-your-friends References: [cowshedproductions](http://www.cowshedproductions.co.uk/) This ghastly and fun [photo trick](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joycapture) ranks as one of my favorite galleries ever. In short, these pictures show how to make a [DIY ghost to scare your friends](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scratch-reveal) and strangers... (why the heck not?) The concept is playful and simple. All you need to do is follow the photographs: Get some chicken wire, gloves, a plastic bag and your ready to ROCK! **Implications** - With the abundance of advanced technology readily available in the marketplace, customers are now equipped with tools that were previously only accessible to professionals. Consumers are creating [professional-grade artwork using computer programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/funpix-ai) and high-quality equipment. Companies should encourage this creativity, and appeal to this DIY demographic by supplying them with current technologies. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 88% | Activity: 49% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Bizarre](https://www.trendhunter.com/bizarre) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **DIY Art:** DIY consumers are creating professional-grade artwork using high-quality equipment - inspiring companies to supply current technologies. - **Playful Technology:** The abundance of advanced technology readily available in the marketplace inspires playful and cost-effective DIY projects. - **Customized Creativity:** DIY Ghost Photography reflects the growing trend of consumers wanting to customize their experiences and products. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Photography:** The DIY Ghost Photography trend is an opportunity for camera and equipment companies to market to playful and creative DIY customers. - **Arts and Crafts:** DIY art trends, like DIY Ghost Photography, create an opportunity for craft companies to supply highly specialized and customizable products. - **Education and Training:** DIY art and technology trends create an opportunity for education and training companies to teach DIY-focused courses and workshops. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Witty Toy-Brand Horror Posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/horror-poster.md) - [Family-Friendly Halloween Essentials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oriental-trading.md) - [AI-Generated Selfies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dreambooth.md) - [Paranormal Mapping Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ghost-town1.md) - [Imaginative Fantasy-Inspired Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canva-spotlights.md) - [Imperfect Photography Celebrations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nonnas-cam.md) - [Product-Inspired Halloween Looks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aldi-and-elladoesfx.md) - [Ghost-Themed Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holiday-spirit.md) - [Smarthome Camera Router Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/geist.md)