One of the things I love most about living in Stratford is how the community always shows up to celebrate. Whether it’s a local festival, parade, or holiday, there’s always this warm, small-town magic in the air — and Halloween is no exception!

This year, I wanted to do something fun and interactive for the neighborhood, so I set up a Halloween photo booth right outside my home. As trick-or-treaters made their way down the block, they stopped to pose in front of my spooky backdrop — and let me tell you, the creativity in those costumes did not disappoint!

Last year was my little “trial and error” phase. The winds were wild, and my backdrop stand just couldn’t keep up. But this year, I came prepared. I made a few upgrades, reinforced the setup, and learned a lot along the way. And now I’m already brainstorming how to make it even better for next year!

To all the trick-or-treaters who stopped by — and the parents who got just as excited about the photo booth as I did — thank you for making it such a fun night. Your photos are ready to download! You can find your spooky (or adorable) portraits here:

Can’t wait to do it all over again next year. Same place, new backdrop, same Stratford spirit. 💜