The Do's & Don'ts

Do:

• Be respectful to potential spirits and other participants
• Know the location you are going to before you get there
• Have at least one other person with you at all times, especially in the dark
• Understand the equipment you are responsible for before use
• Be prepared with extra power supplies, snacks, and first aid kits
• Note down location, time, and participants at the beginning of recording session
• Try to debunk possible evidence like noises and moved objects
• Keep an open mind, but be rational
• Share personal experiences after a brief moment
• Act professional throughout an investigation
• Be conscious of the noises and smells you make; step away if necessary
• Help your team members with setup tasks or experiments
• Be thankful to potential spirits and site personnel at all times

Don't:

• Expect anything paranormal to happen; some locations (or objects) are less active than others.
• Blindly navigate around in the dark without a flashlight or illumination device; safety first!
• Whisper during EVP sessions; most EVPs are quiet enough already.
• Trespass where you should not belong; get permission!
• Keep your feelings to yourself; if you feel ill in any way, let your team know and relocate.
• Antagonize, provoke, or instigate spirits; we don't fully understand the dangerous sides of the phenomena!
• Invite potential entities to follow you to different spots or even home with you.
• Offer layman's help to or usher spirits that may be in need; save that for the professionals.
• Immediately discuss evidence with clients. Take the time to review and evaluate before reconvening.