Jerome, Arizona’s Best Ghost Hunting

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JEROME GHOST HUNTING PHOTOGRAPHY LOCATIONS

Jerome, Arizona, is a small town with a long history. Once a booming mining town, it’s a popular tourist destination for its ghost town vibe and scenic views. If you’re interested in ghost hunting or photography, Jerome is the perfect place to explore!

If you’re looking for a ghost-hunting adventure, Jerome, Arizona, is a very haunted place! This historic mining town is said to be home to many spirits, and there are plenty of opportunities for ghost-hunting photography.

Remember a few things if you’re planning on ghost hunting in Jerome. First, always respect the property and its owners—no one wants to wake up to find a bunch of strangers snooping around their home! Second, be aware of your surroundings and take safety precautions—some places can be dangerous.

Here are some of the best spots in Jerome for ghost-hunting photography:

THE OLD HOSPITAL

This abandoned hospital is said to be one of the most haunted locations in Jerome. It’s not for the faint of heart, but it’s worth exploring if you’re up for a challenge.

THE BIRD CAGE THEATER

This former brothel is now a popular tourist attraction, but it’s also said to be haunted by the ghosts of its former occupants. If you’re feeling brave, tour the theater after dark – you might get lucky and capture a ghost on film!

THE GHOST TOWN CEMETARY

This is one of the ghost-hunting spots to bring your gear and capture apparitions.

GOLD KING MINE AND GHOST TOWN

This former mining town is haunted by the ghosts of miners who died in accidents. Visitors have reported seeing strange lights and hearing weird noises coming from the mine shafts. PLEASE READ OUR FULL ARTICLE

THE JEROME GRAND HOTEL

This hotel is haunted by the ghost of a woman who died in a fire in 1898. Guests have reported seeing her ghost roaming the halls and corridors of the hotel. In 1988, the Jerome Grand Hotel became the Verde Hospital. It is said that 9,000 people died here. We are pretty convinced this is why it is so haunted. This is a stop on our tour where we will ghost hunt in the night hours to connect to those whose souls remain or visit us on this side. In 1950, United Verde Hospital was abandoned. Its caretaker took his own life sometime in the 1980s. In 1996, the hospital was renovated into the Jerome Grand Hotel, one of the most haunted hotels in the United States, if not the world. The town once had 15,000 residents and earned the nickname “The Wickedest City in the West” from people dying in gunfights, mining accidents, drug overdoses and other oddities. This may be another reason why the city is filled with apparitions. With its four hundred or so residents, Jerome is currently an artist/tourist community well known for celebrating the apparitions who reside here.

THE UNITARIAN UNIVERSAL CHURCH

This church is haunted by the ghost of a man who died in a car accident outside the church back in 1925. His ghost is said to haunt the church grounds and has been seen by many people over

BASIC GHOST HUNTING

PRIVATE PROPERTY

Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned pro, there are a few basics that you should never forget when ghost hunting. First and foremost, always be respectful when entering any haunted location. Remember that these are real people’s homes or businesses, not ghosts.

HAVE THE RIGHT GEAR

Second, always be prepared for the unexpected. Bring a flashlight, camera, and other equipment in case something happens. See below for a complete list, but I ALWAYS have two flashlights! Can you imagine ghost hunting in one of the darkest places in the country, and your flashlight goes out? Don’t rely on your cell phone flashlight. But use it only as a backup for emergencies. It also drains your battery quite a bit. And if you’re not fully charged, you don’t want to run out of light.

BE CAREFUL

Finally, always use common sense. If something doesn’t feel right or if you feel unsafe, leave the area immediately. Now that you know the basics, it’s time to go ghost-hunting! Read below for instructions on photographing apparitions in Jerome, Arizona.

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PLACES TO STAY AND EAT

Jerome Arizona Ghost Hunting Photography – Book your room at The Ghost City Inn for a fabulously haunted stay. The entities that call this bed and breakfast home are playful and have a sense of humor.

Prepare for the ultimate ghost-hunting adventure at The Ghost City Inn in Jerome, Arizona. This haunted bed and breakfast is home to mischievous spirits with wicked humor. Don’t be afraid to book your stay – this playful town has nothing but thrills in store.

Explore the town center on foot and stop by the Haunted Hamburger for otherworldly dining. But beware – objects may mysteriously move or disappear in your presence. Our own pockets were not spared from the pranks of the mischievous apparitions!

But don’t worry; we had a blast playing with these lively specters and capturing their antics on camera. You’ll be entertained and amazed by our images of this vibrant town with endless paranormal activity.

So pack your bags and prepare for a perfect time at The Ghost City Inn. Just be warned: After encountering all the excitement and charm this small country town offers, you might start talking like an 80s California surfer dude. Not to disclose Pamela Goodyer’s age, but she is an eighties girl. Her nickname is “Faraway Facuette,” she still uses a curling iron! Please don’t email her and rat us out that we put this here. Don’t forget ghost hunting is always super fun!

Ghost Hunting Camera Gear and Settings

DSLR CAMERA LENS:

This area is a wide-angle lens event, but you ideally need a lens with an open aperture, such as 2.8 or below. The higher-end cameras will allow you to go to a very high ISO with less noise, which is also ideal. If you don’t have a high camera, any camera will do. After all, we are not going for super high-quality images here. We are going for a lot of paranormal activity that we can document. As long as we get evidence, it doesn’t always have to look pretty. Some of our lower-end camera images above are grain-filled, but we got what we were after.

GEAR:

Bring your tripod, infrared filter, infrared illuminating light, and shutter release. Also, bring your driver’s license in case the police question you. Be prepared for that.

GHOST HUNTING PHOTOGRAPHY BASICS

WHEN TO GO:

Any time is sufficient, but traditionally, the best results have been documented after 9 p.m. This is a tourist town!! Midweek at any time of year is best. Summer can get very hot. We like Halloween time the best for this location.

CAMERAS:

A basic DSLR Can be used for night photography but cannot see in absolute darkness. You must bring a light source of some kind for focusing and lighting.

FULL SPECTRUM DIGITAL CAMERA:

This camera takes quality Full-Spectrum photos and video. It has been professionally modified to accept deeper Ultraviolet (UV) and Infrared (IR) light, allowing pictures to penetrate the usually unseen light spectrum. It features an easy-to-use interface with plenty of features to make your job easier and capture evidence more effectively.

As with all cameras, this is best used with an external light source such as UV, IR, or Full-Spectrum (white) light.

INFRA RED (IR) DIGITAL CAMERA:

Takes quality IR photos and video with the convenience and ease of a compact digital camera

CAMERA SETTINGS:

For basic DSLR photography, our goal is capturing activity, not high-quality images, so that we will do a few things a little out of the ordinary. Set your ISO as high as you can for very dark locations. You cannot shoot a DSLR in total darkness. You will need light sources like a flashlight, church lights, or a full moon. Use your tripod and set your camera to manual mode. Set your ISO very high, depending on how much light you have. You can go much higher on your higher-end cameras, but the higher you go, the more grain you will get. Again, it’s not always about avoiding grain or digital noise here. Set your aperture to the lowest f-number, then scroll your shutter speed until the meter reads center zero. Now you are set. It would be best if you were about several seconds on your shutter speed. You can light things up with a flashlight if you do not have enough light.

EMF METERS:

Measure fluctuations in electromagnet fields (or EM fields). These fields are a direct result of electrical appliances in a home, cell phones, power lines outside, and even solar activity and weather fluctuations. Beyond that, a primary theory in the paranormal world is that entities can manipulate these fields to manifest themselves or interact with our world. When your meter goes off, do a long exposure on your tripod.

JEROME IS ALSO DARK SKY MILKY WAY TERRITORY

As you embark on your spooky ghost hunting adventures, don’t forget to capture the mystical beauty of the Milky Way. Imagine a hauntingly gorgeous photograph with the eerie glow of the Milky Way as your backdrop. With Pamela Goodyer’s expert guidance over Zoom, you can master the art of capturing this celestial phenomenon on nights and weekends…just beware of any otherworldly beings photobombing your shot.

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CAMERA:

You will need a camera to manually control your ISO, shutter speed, and aperture.

LENS:

A fast, wide-angle lens of 1.4 – 2.8 is ideal. If you use a 3.5 or higher (slower lens), you must increase the ISO. The higher the ISO, the more grain or digital noise or grain will appear in your photos.

TRIOPD:

A good, sturdy tripod is essential for night photography. If it gets windy, you will need a sturdy one. Remember that when you buy one, it should be sturdy enough to withstand the wind but small enough to fit in your suitcase.

SKY MAP:

Sky Guide is available through the iTunes Store for $1.99. It has a 5 out of 5-star rating on both the current (3.2) version (1200+ ratings) and all previous versions (8600+ ratings).

FLASHLIGHT:

Our choice is Coast brand for flashlights. The ideal flashlight will have high lumens, and you can zoom in and out on the light emitting from the flashlight. Get the HP7, PX45, or the G50. Ideally, go with the HP7.

MOON PHAZE MAP:

The best time to go is during a new moon; you want to be in the darkest area possible. The week before the new moon, when the moon has not risen, is a perfect time to go, so be sure to check the moonrise chart to see when the moon will be up.

REMOTE SHUTTER RELEASE:

When painting with light and over a 30-second exposure, you must have a shutter release to use your bulb mode. When exposing your pictures in general, you can use the remote release or use your camera’s built-in two-second timer.

CAMERA SETTINGS FOR MILKY WAY

ISO:

Start with ISO 1600 – 3200. This is just a common starting point, and you will adjust from here.

Shutter Speed – Remember, the earth is rotating. If you leave the shutter open for too long, you will see star trails that will not make for a crisp image. We want crisp, non-star trail images. Here is the formula to avoid star trails—the 500 rule – Divide 500 by the focal length of your lens. So, if you have a 24mm lens on a full-frame camera, you will set your shutter speed to 20 sec. (500/24 = 20.83). If you are using a crop sensor camera, first do the math of the crop sensor to find the focal length. Cannon is 1.6, Nikon is 1.5. Convert to full-frame focal length, then use the formula. Nikon 18mm x 1.5= 27mm – 500/27 = 18.51 seconds.

APERTURE:

Depth of field isn’t critical on these shots, but letting the light into the camera is; therefore, you should shoot wide open if. If the depth of field is essential to you, try not to go too high. (wide open =the lowest aperture your camera will allow). You will have to increase the ISO some, giving you digital noise.

SHUTTER SPEED:

Now that the ISO and aperture are set in manual mode, roll your shutter speed until your meter reads (0) zero. Take a test shot and adjust from there. Remember, the earth is rotating. If you leave the shutter open for too long, you will see star trails that will not make for a crisp image. You can make star trails specifically, but that’s not what we are going for here since we started with Milky Way photography. We want crisp, non-star trail images when doing this.

Here is the formula to avoid star trails—the 500 rule – Divide 500 by the focal length of your lens. So, if you have a 24mm lens on a full-frame camera, you will set your shutter speed to 20 sec. (500/24 = 20.83). If you are using a crop sensor camera, first do the math of the crop sensor to find the focal length. Cannon is 1.6, Nikon is 1.5. Convert to full-frame focal length, then use the formula. Nikon 18mm x 1.5= 27mm – 500/27 = 18.51 seconds.

WHITE BALANCE:

In live view mode, you can change your white balance settings and see what it will look like. You can shoot in shade or cloud mode as a standard setting and adjust things later when editing.

LIVE VIEW:

To focus in the dark, use your camera’s live view, hit the zoom button, and focus on a bright star. You can also use the infinity setting on your lens but do several test shots to determine accuracy. It can be off a little on some lenses. You can also light it up with a flashlight, focus, then gently, without touching the focus ring, put the camera in manual focus so it will not search for the focus. You must do this each time you move your camera to take your next angel.

WHEN TO VIEW THE MILKY WAY:

The best images are usually of the dense part of the Milky Way. We can see this part of the milk way in the southern sky. During March, April, and May, the Milky Way rises above the horizon in the pre-dawn hours. In June, at about 10:00 p.m., you will see the Milky Way. From July until October, you can see the Milky Way as soon as it sunsets, and it becomes dark enough to see about an hour after sunset. In November, the Milky Way no longer comes above the horizon. You will have to wait until March if you want to stay away really late or get up early to see her again.

See our Milky Way Hot Spot Locator and our Night Photography Information.

Location Information Jerome Arizona

Jerome Arizona Ghost Hunting Photography

Jerome, Arizona – Jerome is about 100 miles (160 km) north of Phoenix and 45 miles (72 km) southwest of Flagstaff along Arizona State Route 89A between Sedona to the east and Prescott to the west.

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