13 Creative Pumpkin Head Photoshoot Ideas (2025)

Hoping to be inspired by unique and fun pumpkin head photoshoot ideas? Doing a photoshoot while wearing a pumpkin head is a unique, interesting, and potentially hilarious concept! This is especially the case during October and for any Halloween-themed photoshoots. The “pumpkin head photoshoot challenge” began on TikTok in 2021 and has since spread across the internet to inspire countless incredible photoshoots of all kinds.

Not sure where to begin? Peerspace is here to provide you with inspiration in terms of pumpkin head photoshoot concepts and venues. As the largest online marketplace for hourly venue rentals, creatives use our platform to connect with and book unique spaces that bring their projects to life. More on that ahead alongside our 13 creative pumpkin head photoshoot ideas to get you started.

1. Understand how to do a pumpkin head photoshoot

Before you get started brainstorming pumpkin head photoshoot ideas, it’s a good idea to make sure you understand how to recreate the pumpkin head trend. Take a look at this guide from In the Know for a step-by-step explanation.

2. Use a fake pumpkin head for less hassle and mess

If you don’t feel like going through the trouble of carving your own pumpkin head, you can buy wearable pumpkin head masks online to create a similar effect. It’ll also last longer, so you can recreate your photoshoot on multiple occasions without much extra effort. There are tons of options out there, such as this mask from the Creepy Party Store on Amazon.

3. Go sweet with a pumpkin head maternity photoshoot

Let’s say you happen to be visibly pregnant around Halloween. A super creative and fun pumpkin head photoshoot idea would be to do a maternity photoshoot like this one by Calabrese Photography on TikTok! Ideally, you and your partner would both don your respective pumpkin heads and take some traditional maternity photos with a hilarious and adorable twist.

For a fun and on-theme setting for a pumpkin head maternity photoshoot, check out this professional photo and video studio in Richmond, TX. It boasts multiple sets, all of which are an adorable option for a maternity shoot, especially the one with the actual pumpkin heads, shown above!

Also check out our Halloween baby shower ideas to keep the sweet and spooky theme going!

4. Create a Jack-o-lantern creation photo or video shoot

One creative pumpkin head photoshoot idea is to take photos of the entire process of carving the pumpkin heads and then putting them on. You’re effectively documenting the transformation from regular people into otherwordly pumpkin beings. You can also document the carving process by video by kicking into a pumpkin head photoshoot to delight your viewers.

5. Go spooky and create a woodland pumpkin head photoshoot

One of the best locations for a pumpkin head photoshoot has to be in the woods, where it’ll look like you simply emerged from the wilderness like a cryptid! Ensure to take some photos peeking out from behind tree trunks for maximum spookiness. If possible, we’d recommend taking these photos during the golden hour before sunset to amplify the autumnal vibes as much as possible.

In need of a rustic cabin in the woods to bring this idea to life? Consider booking this timber frame cabin set in aptly named Spirit Lake, ID!

6. Plan an atmospheric abandoned location photoshoot

Here’s an especially spooky pumpkin head photoshoot idea. Find some sort of abandoned location or haunted-looking house near you and use it as the backdrop for your photos! It’ll look like you’re some sort of strange Halloween creature that’s been haunting the place.

Just make sure to pick a spot you’re allowed to visit so you don’t end up getting in trouble or getting injured because some abandoned places can be dangerous. For instance, you can use Peerspace to book an abandoned venue that’s available for productions, like this abandoned vintage apartment from the 1970s in Alhambra, CA. It’s nearly 1,200-square-foot of eerie empty rooms with minimal 70s furnishings and decor. In other words, a space to let your creative vision soar!

7. Celebrate the season with a beautiful autumn leaves backdrop

Assuming you’re holding your pumpkin head photoshoot in the fall, you’ll probably have lots of beautiful fiery-colored leaves to choose from as the backdrop for your photoshoot. These brightly colored leaves will beautifully complement the orange hue of the pumpkins.

8. Go the unexpected route with a cozy indoor photoshoot

You can use the power of unexpected juxtaposition for an extra creative pumpkin head photoshoot. This might mean taking the usual photos of cozy indoor activities, like getting curled up on the couch under a blanket, reading a book, and sipping a mug of tea, but doing all this while wearing a pumpkin head. And if you share the resulting photos without acknowledging the unexpected elephant in the room, the finished product will be that much funnier.

9. Use the power of Photoshop to make some (pumpkin) heads roll

If you know how to use Photoshop or similar photo editing software (GIMP is a great alternative that does a lot of the same stuff but also happens to be free), use it! Take some photos of yourself or your subject holding their pumpkin head. Then, edit their head out of the final product, so it really looks like they’re holding their own head. Spooky!

10. Get active with a horseback riding photoshoot

Know how to ride horses or have a friend with a calm, patient horse who’d let you take some photos on horseback? Emulate the classic image of the headless horseman, who is often depicted with a pumpkin for a head, by doing your pumpkin head photoshoot while horseback riding. Just be sure to be as safe as possible while doing so. You should always wear a helmet while riding horses, so it might make more sense to edit the pumpkin head into the photos later.

For instance, you can photograph yourself holding the pumpkin head while wearing a helmet and then edit out your head after the fact.

Love Halloween? Then you also need to check out our Halloween party decoration ideas to enhance your space!

11. Grab your partner and make it a cute couple’s photoshoot

Lots of couples have hopped on the pumpkin head trend, and we love the results! For instance, check out this anniversary shoot that WBKR shared on their website.

So grab your partner and book a Halloween-themed Peerspace photoshoot location, like this horror scary demonic cellar in Woodland Park, NJ. This is a great anniversary photoshoot idea if you and your partner have your anniversary near Halloween, you have a great sense of humor.

12. Head outdoors for a cornfield photoshoot

One of our favorite pumpkin head photoshoot ideas involves finding a picturesque cornfield and using it as the setting for your photos. If you don’t have a cornfield near you that you can easily access, finding one to rent for an hour or two on Peerspace might be your best option.

For example, this historic lavender farm in Farmington, MN borders a cornfield, providing you with multiple outdoor photoshoot options. It’s perfect for photoshoots, and that will make your pumpkin head photos especially spooky and thematically appropriate.

13. Or go classic with a pumpkin patch photoshoot

What pumpkin head photoshoot idea could be more suitable than wearing your pumpkin head among a field of pumpkins?! You can make it look like the pumpkins were magically animated and sprouted a jack-o-lantern face and a human body! It’s possible to rent a private location with a pumpkin field included in the rental, thereby ensuring there won’t be any strangers in the background of your photos.

Pumpkin head photoshoot ideas: conclusion

We hope these pumpkin head photoshoot ideas have inspired you to put a fun twist on this ever-trendy content creation project. Be sure to make your photos the best they can be by booking a photoshoot location through Peerspace. You can easily find a space that suits your style, amenities, budget, and more!

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