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If you want to capture photos on your digital camera of your kids in all their Halloween glory—or should I say gory?—check out these photography tips to makes your shots memorable ones.

Consider the light. Most kids start trick-or-treating in the afternoon. For photographers, the golden, late-afternoon sunlight can be great for portraits, since the light is warm and soft. It may also produce some long shadows on the ground, which can add a haunting effect to your shots. Around dusk, crouch down and shoot up at your subjects in order to capture them as silhouettes against the sky.

To capture jack-o-lanterns, you’ll also want to shoot in natural light. Be sure to turn off your flash. Since you’ll be shooting in low light, use a tripod or set your camera on a stable surface. Also, use the self-timer to avoid shaking the camera and blurring your photo.