9 Tricks to add spookiness, moodiness, & mystery to your photosTrick #1: Shadows, shadows, and more shadows. ... Trick #2: Find the brightest spot in the room/yard. ... Trick #3: Skew your white balance. ... Trick #4: Block the eyes. ... Trick #5: Add a little tilt. ... Trick #6: Have the subject look out of the frame.