Today is Halloween. In just a few hours, the streets will be filled with children in adorable, gorey, clever and/or entertaining costumes. Quite a spectrum there…not dissimilar from the stock images that you find when you search “Halloween” in Shutterstock.
A few months ago, we were inspired by a HubSpot blog showing examples of ridiculous 4th of July stock photography. We loved the idea and decided to run with it for Halloween. After all, imitation is the sincerest form of flattery isn’t it?
Warning: the following 13 (appropriate huh?) examples are sure to entertain and these are only examples from the first few pages of search results. Don’t get us wrong, we love stock photography and use it often but that doesn’t change the fact that these are certainly worth a second look. Don't worry, we kept the image number on there for anyone who would like to use these images for a Halloween party invite, email, poster, etc. :)
1. The Dangers of Bobbing for Apples (Back in the Day)
Your friends may try to drown you.
2. Halloween Meets High Fashion
There are some strange photo shoots in high fashion magazines but at least this one is strange AND festive. Move aside (insert famous supermodel), Halloween is coming to take your job.
3. Candid Shot
Those photo shoots can certainly be tiring. Pause for a dance break.
4. "Do we get candy yet?"
Said that kid on the far right. He's truly mesmerized by the candy/treats on the table. Say "Cheese"? No. Say "Do we get candy yet?".
5. Dracula in the 21st Century
6. Every Kid Wants Bananas and Oranges for Halloween
7. I usually sit in the woods by myself on Halloween with a pumpkin on my head too. No worries, you're not alone.
8. Play that Funky Music Pumpkin
9. First of all, what are they dressed as? Second of all, Halloween sure has changed...
I can't even remember the last time I saw kids crowded up on Halloween to bite apples off of a clothes line. Ah, the old days. Does this remind anyone else of Ellen Degeneres' Marshmallow game?
10. Who gives out cupcakes for Halloween?
Follow up question: who would let their child eat a cupcake from a stranger on Halloween? People just aren't that trusting. Sad, but true.
11. The title of this one is: "Painted finger concept love between vampire and human".
Not sure what else to say.
12. Who says starfish don't celebrate Halloween!?
13. Cast Away meets Halloween
It appears we have a theme...pumpkins are so yesterday. Carve a pineapple.
Have a safe and enjoyable Halloween everyone!
