There are guidelines that should be followed before, during and after conducting any investigation.  Keep in mind, these are merely our suggestions and recommendations - we urge anyone to research, read and formulate procedures that present you and your group in a sincere, professional manner.

Before the investigation, research the site you plan to visit. View the internet for any history to the area. Visit your local library, county records or tax assessors office or meet with a local historian or personal contact(s) to get as much information about the site. Check out the area during the day just to familiarize yourself with the area. Make sure you have legal access to any site you plan to investigate to avoid trespassing. Determine who will operate each piece of equipment.

Items to take on the investigation include personal identification, 35 mm camera with at least 400 speed film, digital camera, spare batteries, a flashlight, spare batteries, a first aid kit – you never know when you might need one, notebooks with pens and/or pencils to log EMF readings and other pertinent information, a watch to log arrival and departure times and times of events, video camera with unopened blank tapes, tripod, spare batteries, tape recorder with unopened blank tapes, spare batteries, digital audio recorder, EMF detector – where there are ghosts there are usually disruptions in the electronic field, thermometer or thermal scanner to detect changes in temperature, cellular phone (in case of emergency), hand held radios for communicating with others in your group, a compass can be used in place of an EMF detector as it will notice any disruptions in the electronic field – also important in navigation, and oh yes, spare batteries. Batteries seem to drain rather quickly during paranormal investigations. 

Standards and protocols, smoking, alcohol, Ouija boards, and séances are not recommended.  In our humble opinion, it is a good idea to say a prayer both before and after an investigation.  Keep an open mind and a positive attitude, a negative attitude may draw negative energy.  Let  Spirit know of your intentions, ask its permission before taking any pictures.  Always conduct the investigation in a professional manner, no horseplay, be reverent.  Do not take pictures if it is raining, snowing or foggy.  Do not trespass on private property.  Don’t whisper as it could taint your recording results.  Clean your camera lenses regularly.  Remove or tether camera straps. Keep long hair and fingers away from camera lens during operation.  Always use fresh tapes for both audio and video.  Never go alone.  Never wear perfumes or colognes as spirits often use scents to get our attention.  Take notes and record all occurrences during an investigation.  

The investigation, GHG chooses that once we enter the site we ask for blessing for protection during the investigation. Some people will tell you that by doing this in the name of God, you will keep away evil spirits.   This is our personal choice, we believe that each person or team has the right to chose their own form of protection and higher being.

Walk around the area for 15-20 minutes before beginning the hunt to get used to the area and to let the spirits get used to you.  Set up your equipment and log your start time. 

Make note of any areas that may cause false positive pictures such as light sources that could be mistaken for orbs or false readings (breaker/fuse boxes, large appliances, etc). 

Open film and tape and load the cameras and recorders. Start investigating, take pictures, use the video cameras, recorders and detectors. 

Make notes of temperature and meter readings, strange sounds, smells out of the ordinary and any strange feelings or emotions you have and the location you were when you had the feelings. 

After the investigation, we say prayer and ask that the spirits remain and not follow you home, again in the name of God.

After the investigation, make no conclusions or opinions until all reports, tapes and pictures have been reviewed.