Paranormal Tips!

So if you want some tips to be a successful paranormal group, well here ya go!

Do not charge for investigations! Why are we charging? We are here to help. I just feel that if you have to charge, you would just be taking advantage of someone in need.

Learn the equipment that you use! I wish I had a dollar for every photo I saw that could be explained as shutter speed or moisture. You do not have to be some great photographer to take great pictures, but you must know how YOUR camera works!

Do not come into this field thinking you are better than anyone else. You are not! We are all here working towards the same goal and we should really be working together. I have seen so many groups who think their shit doesn't stink and let me tell you, you are wrong!

Be open to what other people have to say. They may say something of importance. If you put your self out there you have to be open for criticism as well. That goes for your evidence too. Just because you do not know what it is, does not mean it is paranormal.

Those are just a few of my rants! Enjoy!

Hannah House Meet & Greet

I know it has been a week, but I have been busy! So the Hannah House Meet & Greet was a huge success! More than 600 people in attendance! This year by far was the best! Hats off to Danielle Garrison and all she does. She truly is Wonder Woman!

I met a lot of new people and a lot of people I have written about were there. Finally getting to actually meet them was awesome! So now comes the waiting game for next year.

If I have not written about your group and you would like me to, let me know. I would love to do it!

Basic Ghost Hunting Class

Starting August 9, 2011 Indy Ghost Hunters will be giving its Basic Ghost Hunting Class again. The class will be held at Inner Path in Greenwood, IN. Class will be from 6:30 - 7:30pm every Tuesday for 7 weeks.

This will be a fun thing to do if you are interested in learning more about ghost hunting. For more info check out Inner Path.

Paranormal Meet & Greet

Saturday August 13, 2011 is the annual paranormal meet & greet at the Historic Hannah House! I have been waiting all year for this. This is one event that I look forward to every year. Big huge thanks to Danielle Pitcher-Garrison, for all the hard work she does throughout the year getting this together!

So there are gonna be some great guest there this year. This event is FREE!!! Come out and meet some great people!

Proof of Paranormal Existence.

So, how many people have actually gotten proof that the paranormal does exist? How many of you have thought you had proof, until your evidence was shot down by someone else?

I am not an expert on anything, but I have learned a lot by talking with other groups and looking at tons of photos. I would like to think that I know what shutter speed is. Shutter speed or exposure time, refers to the amount of time the camera's shutter is open. When this happens you can see some things that look out of place and could be mistaken as paranormal. People mistake shutter speed for light anomalies all the time.

Cigarette smoke and your breath get mistaken for mists and other things as well. I am a smoker, but know better than to take a picture of cigarette smoke. I also know that when it is cooler outside, hold your breath while taking a picture. Same with the exhaust of a car. When it is cold outside you can see it and it will show up in your photos.

What about taking pictures in mirrors and windows. Are we really gonna do that? Don't we all know what a reflection is? I was once told that it is never a good idea to take a picture into a mirror or window. You have to worry about the reflection. I have seen some pretty cool pics that are said to be paranormal, but really were a reflection in a mirror.

So next we have the camera strap and for some our hair. Always pull tour hair back, take off camera straps also. When a photo is taken and you catch one of these it is often mistaken for something paranormal.

I am not perfect and had to learn this on my own. Yeah it is exciting to think you have caught something cool, but always have someone else look at it. Get that second and third opinion. Don't just assume you know what it is!

The above pictures are examples. Look closely. Cigarette smoke is first. Then we have an example of breath, although it does appear to have the shape of a face. We have moisture and finally 2 with shutter speed.

Paranormacon 2011

Paranormacon 2011 will be held at the Historic Fort Wayne Masonic Temple on November 4th & 5th.

Friday November 4th, 2011 events are 6pm - 9pm doors open to allow for booth set up and 7pm - 11pm will be an adult costume party. Come out and join Nomine Paranormal as they throw one of the biggest paranormal parties in the Midwest! Costumes, adult beverages, costume contest, live DJ and cash bar. Awards will be given for best costume, most creative costume, and sexiest costume.

Saturday November 5th, 2011 events are 8am doors open for vendor and team set up, 10am conference begins, 11am - 7pm presentations & demonstrations on Mezzanine above Ball Room, 8pm conference ends, 8pm -9pm tear down booths and get everything out of the building, 10pm - 12am ghost hunt 1(must purchase ticket), 10pm - 2am ghost hunt 2 (must purchase ticket), and 10pm - 2am extreme ghost hunt (must purchase ticket).

Ticket prices: General Admission $25.00 each. Ghost Hunt 1 $25.00 each. Ghost Hunt 2 $40.00 each. Extreme Ghost Hunt $75.00 each (only 10 available). You can also rent booth space or vendor space, for more info please click here.

Napoleon, IN Investigation

Paranormal 911 investigations is taking reservations for a 4 hour and an 8 hour investigation. The investigations will take place in Napoleon, IN at the Central House. This is an 1838 Federal-style building located across the public square. It has rich history and went from a residence to a restaurant. It is most known for being a former Drover’s Inn and tavern that was situated on a stagecoach route from Cincinnati to Indianapolis. It is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. The other is at Bonaparte’s Retreat is located in a building that was built in the early to mid 1800’s. The building has undergone extensive renovation. The building has had a long, colorful history as a livery, hotel and is currently a restaurant. The building has a double dug basement with a secret room that was used as a stop on the Underground Railroad.

Dates currently available are August 26 for an overnight. September 9 & 10. More dates will be added later. For more info visit Paranormal 911 or email them at info@paranormal911.net.