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There are many superstitions and signs associated with photographs. Knowing what or who not to photograph can help you avoid serious problems in the future. Don't put yourself and your loved ones in danger.

We recently wrote about... You might think that these signs have no power and no rational explanation, but this is not at all the case. There are things that are dangerous to your energy, and if your protection is weak, they can harm your health, well-being and luck. With photographs the situation is absolutely similar.

Why photos can be dangerous

Many of you have probably watched horror films or documentaries about how ghosts are depicted in photographs. There are many theories of scientists about this. The main one says that at the moment of photographing, for a split second, the world of the dead and the world of the living lose their border. It is not completely known whether ghosts can influence us in this way.

Here the opinions of experts are divided: some say that ghosts in photographs are just a reflection of the invisible, otherworldly, and some argue that this is the very moment when evil spirits can burst into our world. This moment is enough to get sick or bind negative energy to yourself.

Church ministers and esotericists had a negative attitude towards photography immediately after the appearance of cameras. People thought it was strange that some kind of box was making an instant picture of what was happening. After some time, strange photographs with strange faces and figures began to appear. Then people realized that they had invented a kind of bridge between the worlds of good and the world of evil.

Of course, today few people are ready to give up memorable photographs because of simple superstition. However, there are some things that are better to be aware of before picking up a camera.

Signs with photographs

Always remember who and what you cannot photograph, so as not to bring trouble to yourself and your loved ones:

You can't take pictures of sleeping people. This is especially true for infants and young children in general, as they are the most vulnerable. Their souls are pure and immaculate, therefore they will be the best place for the refuge of evil spirits. Open eyes can always protect you from demons, because you can see them, and they are almost powerless if you look at them. It is better for these entities to remain in the shadows, to be unnoticed, so they live next to sleeping people, but cannot influence them. At the moment of photographing, you blur the line, giving demons and ghosts access to human energy. Of course, few of them are aggressive, but why take the risk?
You can't take pictures of your reflection in the mirror.. In most cultures and religious teachings, a mirror is described as a magnet for evil spirits. This is a kind of negative reservoir, a portal between us and ghosts. This is especially true for two mirrors that create an endless reflection. Under no circumstances should you photograph this, since at this moment you are in close proximity to everything connected with spirits and their world. It is important to remember here that not only the moment itself is dangerous, but also the photograph, since this portal between worlds can be transferred. It retains its power, so throw away such photos without a second thought.
You cannot take photographs of the dead. This is a very common sign, which suggests that this can make the soul of the deceased lose peace forever. His spirit will live in the place where the body was. If it was an angry soul, then strange things will happen in the house. If you do take such a photo, then store it separately from other photos.
You can't take pictures of black cats. Yes, cats cleanse the energy of the house. They are our friends and very sweet creatures, but they can easily become possessed. Photographing sleeping black cats and cats is doubly dangerous, because, as we have already explained, demons interact better with the sleeping body during photography. Cats are not protected, so they are easily influenced by otherworldly forces.
You cannot take pictures against the backdrop of ruins, ruins and abandoned houses.. The energy there is negative. It is transmitted in the photo and infects the whole house with failures. It is advisable not to take such photos, but if you do decide, then store them in a non-residential area such as a garage, attic and do not place them in plain sight.

Finally, remember a few important rules: do not give your photographs to those who are on bad terms with you, or to those who are connected with these people, so that they do not damage you. In this regard, it is better to hide your photos on social networks, giving access only to family and friends. Also, do not have photos of those who hate you or whom you hate in your home. Your enemies will take your spirits away.

Everyone has seen photographs in which someone comes out blurry. This may indicate that the person is sick or suffering from excess negative energy. This sign is relevant not only for older people, but also for young people. You can be cured of diseases and increase your energy with the power of thought. We told you about this earlier. Don’t forget about the signs associated with photographs so as not to deprive yourself of positivity and good health, attracting goodness and driving away adversity. Good luck and don't forget to press the buttons and

13.06.2016 06:11

A person has a strong energetic connection with his image, so it is easiest to cast the evil eye through it...

Today, a camera is available to everyone, not to mention a budget smartphone, which is also equipped with a camera. We cannot imagine life without photography, because it is everywhere: on the cover of a magazine, on a page on social networks, in PC archives and on the phone. We photograph everything we see: food, houses, nature, animals, ourselves, loved ones and children. However, few people know that there are signs according to which it is undesirable to photograph sleeping people.

Signs and superstitions

At the beginning of the 19th century, post-mortem photographs were popular in Europe. The dead were photographed as if they were sleeping. In those days, the services of a photographer were expensive, and only a few could afford this luxury. To perpetuate the memory of deceased loved ones, they were washed, dressed up and seated at the table among the gathered relatives. A distinctive feature of such photos - dead man's closed eyes. After some time, people realized that such photographs were not needed in the family archive, and this strange fashion fell into oblivion.

It was because of the above that the superstition was born: the person depicted in the photo with his eyes closed is dead to this world. Nowadays, few people believe in these signs. A more common version is that such images can bring misfortune, the evil eye, fear, or suck life out of a person. According to magicians and sorcerers, the photograph of a person itself depicts not only the body, but also his aura and soul.

Reasons why you shouldn't photograph sleeping people

Mystical explanations:

According to magicians, bioenergy therapists and psychics, photographs of people contain information about their energy. Since the energy field weakens when a person sleeps, it is easier for a sorcerer to use such a photograph to cast a spell or cast the evil eye. To avoid accidentally causing damage to a person, it is better not to show such pictures to anyone.
During sleep, the human soul leaves the body, and after awakening it returns. So it turns out that if a person wakes up due to a sharp click of a camera, the soul will not have time to return, and after such an awakening the person can quickly weaken or even die.
If people look at such a photograph, they can “pump” energy out of a person, because the bioenergy that a portrait contains tends to flow to another.
A photograph of a sleeping person is similar to a photograph of a dead person. Therefore, by photographing sleeping people, you can predict a difficult death for them, or even death.
As for babies, energy therapists not only forbid taking pictures of sleeping children, but also for a long time admiring such photos, as mothers like to do. They also prohibit showing a child to adults until 40 days after birth. The explanation is simple: up to 40 days, and it is during this period that baptism occurs, the child does not have a guardian angel and almost anyone can feast on the unprotected energetic power of the baby.
You should not photograph a sleeping pregnant woman, as the baby may not be born. Scientists have not yet figured out the origin of this superstition, and there is no evidence of its veracity.

Scientific point of view

Biologists say that the outbreak can harm the body, since during sleep it produces melanin, which requires darkness. Melanin is known to be responsible for sound sleep, promotes recovery of the body and protects against stress. A flash from a camera can startle a sleeping person, causing, for example, stuttering. Logical. Is not it?

Religious reasons:

Islam categorically prohibits the reproduction of images of humans and even animals. According to the beliefs of adherents of this religion, photographing a sleeping person is also a portrait of a person, and this is prohibited by Sharia law.
Christian teachings also oppose it, but they have different arguments. They believe that a photograph can frighten the guardian angel who protects a person during sleep. And he will leave the body, leaving it without protection.

Psychologists about the ban on photographing people in their sleep

Ask several psychologists whether it is possible to photograph sleeping people. Don't expect a definite answer. They do not categorically prohibit it, but they warn that taking photographs in a dream is dangerous. Their arguments are as follows:

A person awakened by a flash or shutter click may be startled.
The presence of a stranger, the sound of his footsteps or the sound of a camera shutter definitely interfere with a sound sleep.
A photograph of a sleeping person rarely turns out well. More often it is done by friends to capture a comical situation. This is contrary to aesthetic norms and puts a person in an awkward situation.
Every person has the right to personal space. Therefore, it is impossible to take such a photograph without the person’s knowledge.

Sleeping children and photography

Photography websites provide information on how to photograph babies and children. Authors often advise waiting until the baby is asleep. But what about the arguments of psychologists, believers, and scientists? Is it really possible that an innocent photograph, as many believe, will do no harm?

The opinions of ophthalmologists are divided on this issue. Some say that the flash does not affect the development of vision in a child. The latter argue that there is a risk of damaging the retina. It is worth remembering that infants’ vision is not fully developed: large pupils, lack of protection from bright light, poor accommodation. So who should we believe? Perhaps we need to listen to both.

The fact is that almost from the first second of birth, the camera, like a faithful friend, is next to us. On the one hand, when leaving the maternity hospital, they often invite a professional photographer who uses a built-in flash - bright and powerful. And he does this while being close to the baby, sometimes near the baby’s eyes, without worrying that he may harm the baby’s health. On the other hand, if it were harmful, then doctors would not allow photographers to enter the maternity hospital.

With the arrival of a baby, you can often hear that he should not be photographed while sleeping. Looking at the sleeping miracle, it is difficult to resist, because the newborn sleeps almost constantly. But it's easier to take a good photo while you're sleeping. But what about the advice of magicians and psychics who recommend refraining from photographing sleeping people? Please note the following:

First, from a medical point of view, children are afraid of flashes and shutter clicks, which is more pronounced during sleep or when their eyes are closed. Frightened by harsh light or noise, the child may wake up and cry. This kind of fear can leave serious consequences for life. Therefore, it is not recommended to photograph sleeping children.

Secondly, from the point of view of magic, children have a weak soul and an unprotected biofield. The smaller the child, the weaker his energy, which means he is more easily susceptible to the evil eye, damage and other negative influences.

Is it possible to photograph sleeping people?

Thus, it is possible to photograph sleeping people, but it is better not to do it unless necessary. Approach the process responsibly. If you decide to take a photo of a sleeping child, make sure that the flash is turned off and there is no click so as not to injure the child. It is better if the photographer is a person familiar to the child, so that he is not afraid of someone else’s uncle.

If you think about it, you can find some advantages in photographing babies in their sleep:

You can get a lot of beautiful photos that are nice to look through with your grown-up student.
Photos of babies in the first months of life are tender and beautiful.
If you approach the issue creatively, you can capture original scenes with your little one.

And how to treat beliefs, everyone decides for themselves. Superstitions say that photographs of a sleeping person bring the evil eye, damage and illness, although in fact photographs bring joy. But just in case: take care of yourself and try not to show anyone pictures of a sleeping person.

The creative impulses of a photographer can be limited not only by his own imagination, but also by social and legislative norms.

There are many prohibitions on photography in museums, subways, theaters, cinemas, shops, restaurants and other public places. But most of them are imaginary. and other countries of the world, read our material about government bans on photography.

However, many of the prohibitions are dictated not by law, but by human customs and prejudices. Every photographer should take into account that the people who fall into his lens may have their own cockroaches about photography in various situations. Here we list the main signs, superstitions and prejudices that directly affect the work of a photographer.

Why can't you take pictures of sleeping people?

It is believed that you should not photograph people in their sleep because:

There is a superstition that photographs retain a person’s energy.It is believed that if a photo of a sleeping person falls into the hands of a psychic or a person with black magic, it can lead to the evil eye, illness or even death.
According to some religious beliefs, the soul leaves the body during sleep.At this time, a person becomes defenseless and vulnerable to otherworldly forces. These beliefs have a medical explanation. As you know, human sleep consists of phases of deep and shallow sleep. And if he is woken up by a sudden flash or the click of a camera at the wrong stage of sleep, this can greatly frighten him or even cause a heart attack.
There is a historical explanation for this prejudice.In the 19th century, when the first photographs first appeared, they were very expensive and took quite a long time to produce. Among the rich and famous there was a tradition of taking photographs of the deceased person as a keepsake - so-called post mortem photographs. The deceased was seated among the living, seated in a chair with a newspaper, or photographed lying in bed - that is, “sleeping.” The tradition of photographing the dead continued until the 60s of the twentieth century. Based on this, a sign was formed: taking photographs of a sleeping person means early death.
There is also an ethical aspect to this prejudice.The fact is that in a dream a person does not control his facial expressions, gestures and postures. It just might look bad in a photograph. This is why you should not take photographs of sleeping people unless they have given permission.

To reject superstitions or be at the mercy of prejudices is everyone’s business. But the photographer must respect the beliefs of his subjects.

Of course, most photos of supposedly sleeping people were not taken while they were asleep. If you want to shoot a scene with a sleeping person in the frame, simply recreate it with your model: ask him or her to take the necessary pose and close his eyes - in this case, you are guaranteed to get successful shots in which the model will look photogenic. Of course, if your task is not to put a person in a bad light for the sake of laughter or likes on social networks.

Why can't you photograph newborns?

Why not? Can! We even teach how to do this at a newborn photography workshop as part of our children's and family photography course. These are very valuable photographs as a keepsake, because children grow up so quickly!

But the older generation often has its own opinion on this matter. The fact is that many parents and grandparents are against filming newborns up to 40 days old.

What is the reason for the traditional ban on photographing newborns? Of course, with religious beliefs. In Christianity, this is associated with the rite of baptism. The fact is that a young mother cannot visit the temple for 40 days after giving birth, so it is recommended to baptize the baby immediately after this period has expired. It is believed that before baptism the baby is defenseless and vulnerable to evil forces, and after the baptism ceremony he finds his guardian angel. But in our time this is not so relevant, since children are not always baptized at birth: this ceremony is often postponed until 3 months, a year, 7 years, or even the child’s adulthood.

Newborn photographers believe that it is better to photograph babies in the first 10-14 days of life, when they are sound asleep and easily fit into various positions. You can shoot with natural light at home or with pulsed light in the studio. It all depends on the professionalism of the photographer, the wishes of the parents and the individual characteristics of the child. If the baby flinches during sleep from sharp sounds or changes in lighting, then it is better to take photographs without a flash so as not to injure the baby. But if the child’s neurology is fine, then the baby can be photographed in his sleep without any restrictions.

Posting photos publicly or saving them for family use is up to parents. But to post photographs of babies in a portfolio and sell them on stock photo sites, the photographer must have written permission from their parents.

Why can't you photograph children under one year old?

Professional children's photographers, of course, do not observe this ban, since it is rooted in the deep past. But there are several versions of the explanation for why you should not photograph sleeping babies and older, awake children:

1. Mysticism:It is believed that the child has not yet formed a biofield, which protects the baby from the influence of other people’s energy. Some people think that by photographing a child, you can steal his destiny or health. Superstitious fears are gradually receding in the face of modern photo trends, so it is worth weighing all the risks: the mystical risk of depriving a child of his destiny or the real risk of depriving a child of his childhood photographs.

2. Medicine:Doctors do not recommend photographing small children with flash, as this can damage the retina and frighten the baby. If you value your child’s health and vision, master the technique of shooting without flash:

Shoot children's scenes on the street: for this there is enough light outside both in sunny and cloudy weather.
Turn off the flash when shooting indoorsby increasing the shutter speed and ISO. However, in this case, due to the long flash, moving children may turn out to be blurred, and if the photosensitivity is increased, the photo may be spoiled by digital noise. But if you don’t have high-quality photographic equipment, but you really want to capture a memorable moment, don’t miss this opportunity.
Use a fast lens for indoor photography. The 50 mm f/1.8 portrait lens is ideal for photographing children and their parents indoors.

True, the famous pediatrician Evgeny Komarovsky clearly says in his publications: “A child of any age can be photographed using a flash without any restrictions.” According to him, there is not a single scientific study showing that camera flash causes any harm to children's health.

3. Ethics: Some sites and social networks prohibit the publication of photographs of naked children, since there are people with mental disabilities who can use these photos for inhumane purposes or pour out negativity in the comments under the photo. The ban on naked butts on the Internet gave rise to a flash mob, in which parents posted online photos of their babies with a peach instead of a butt.

Many mothers on maternity leave complete photo projects. For example, Adele Enerson photographed her daughter Mila during her nap, creating fabulous pictures using ordinary blankets, towels and tights. These photos were then issued in the form of calendars in different countries of the world.

When Mila grew up, Adele gave birth to a son, Vincent, and based on his photo, she published the children's book “Vincent and the Night”:

If you decide to deprive your baby of childhood photographs, remember that you already took the first photo during the ultrasound.

Why can't you take pictures of pregnant women?

Photography is about capturing a moment. There used to be a superstition that you should not photograph or draw pregnant women, as this could stop the development of the child and lead to miscarriage. The sign was caused by the fact that previously only rich women who were not in good health were painted or, moreover, photographed. Since medicine was poorly developed, pregnancies were often interrupted by miscarriage or even death of women. Now obstetric care in European countries is well established, so there is no longer any basis for such a prejudice.

On the contrary, photographing pregnant women is now a separate area of children's and family photography. Many women strive to photograph themselves while expecting a baby, so that later it will be easier to explain to the child where he came from. And preserving the magical moments of pregnancy as a souvenir is also worth a lot!

Why can't you take pictures in front of a mirror?

"How?! – you will be surprised. “How can it be impossible if half of the selfies were taken using a mirror?”

That's right, in the modern world only the lazy did not take pictures of themselves in the mirror. All these elevator and toilet bows, it turns out, contradict superstitions.

Photos taken in the mirror rank second after the cemetery in terms of the number of silhouettes, ghosts, plasmoids and other unexplained phenomena captured. Mirrors have a reflective surface in which light bends, producing unexpected effects that photographers love so much. This is a real source of inspiration for many photography masters.

Ghosts are often depicted in photographs in various horror films. But where did the directors get this idea? Are pictures really more powerful than we think? Let's find out!

Why photos can be dangerous:
Many of you have probably watched horror films or documentaries about how ghosts are depicted in photographs. There are many theories of scientists about this. The main one says that at the moment of photographing, for a split second, the world of the dead and the world of the living lose their border. It is not completely known whether ghosts can influence us in this way.

Here the opinions of experts are divided: some say that ghosts in photographs are just a reflection of the invisible, otherworldly, while others argue that this is the very moment when evil spirits can burst into our world. This moment is enough to get sick or bind negative energy to yourself.

Of course, today few people are ready to give up memorable photographs because of simple superstition. However, there are some things that are best known before picking up a camera.

So, what should not be photographed:

You can't take pictures of sleeping people. This is especially true for infants and young children in general, as they are the most vulnerable. Their souls are pure and immaculate, therefore they will be the best place for the refuge of evil spirits. Open eyes can always protect you from demons, because you can see them, and they are almost powerless if you look at them. It is better for these entities to remain in the shadows, to be unnoticed, so they live next to sleeping people, but cannot influence them. At the moment of photographing, you blur the line, giving demons and ghosts access to human energy. Of course, few of them are aggressive, but why take the risk?

You can't take pictures of your reflection in a mirror. In most cultures and religious teachings, a mirror is described as a magnet for evil spirits. This is a kind of negative reservoir, a portal between us and ghosts. This is especially true for two mirrors that create an endless reflection. Under no circumstances should you photograph this, since at this moment you are in close proximity to everything connected with spirits and their world. It is important to remember here that not only the moment itself is dangerous, but also the photograph, since this portal between worlds can be transferred. It retains its power, so throw away such photos without a second thought.

You cannot take photographs of the dead. This is a very common sign, which suggests that this can make the soul of the deceased lose peace forever. His spirit will live in the place where the body was. If it was an angry soul, then strange things will happen in the house. If you do take such a photo, then store it separately from other photos.

You can't take pictures of black cats. Yes, cats cleanse the energy of the house. They are our friends and very sweet creatures, but they can easily become possessed. Photographing sleeping black cats and cats is doubly dangerous, because, as we have already explained, demons interact better with the sleeping body during photography. Cats are not protected, so they are easily influenced by otherworldly forces.

You cannot take pictures against the backdrop of ruins, ruins and abandoned houses. The energy there is negative. It is transmitted in the photo and infects the whole house with failures. It is advisable not to take such photos, but if you do decide, then store them in a non-residential area such as a garage, attic and do not place them in plain sight.

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