The pumpkin head photoshoot, as a video of you
The pumpkin head shoot, a carved jack-o'-lantern held over the head against a dark backdrop, is a Halloween favorite. This template makes it move: a slow studio shot with the glowing pumpkin, then you lower it and look into the camera, with the face from your own photos.
5 s · 9:16 · silent
Sign in, add your subject, and the studio opens with this template filled in. Your first 3-second clip is free: this template’s first shot.
Made from these photos
What you get
- You, from 1–5 photos of yourself
- 2 shots, 5 seconds, vertical 9:16
- Moody studio light and candle glow
- No watermark; your first clip is free
Who it’s for
For anyone doing the pumpkin head photoshoot trend without carving a pumpkin or setting up studio lights, for couples who want a matching pair, and for photographers showing clients the look before a real shoot.
The prompt
What the studio fills in for you. Your subject takes the place in brackets; you can change any of it.
- Shot 1In a dark studio with a deep orange backdrop, a person in a black turtleneck holds a glowing carved jack-o'-lantern in front of their face, candle flicker inside. Slow push-in, moody low-key light.
- Shot 2[you] lowers the pumpkin to chest height and looks straight into the camera with a slight smile, the candle glow lighting the face from below. Close-up, cinematic.
Make it yours
Change the outfit
Describe a flannel shirt, a cream knit or a velvet suit instead of the black turtleneck; the pumpkin and light stay the same.
Carve a different face
Write a cat face, a simple smile or a star pattern for the jack-o’-lantern’s carving.
Try another backdrop
Swap the orange studio for a dark forest, a hay field at dusk or a black backdrop with falling leaves.
Photos that work best
People: 1–5 photos with the face clearly visible and evenly lit — a straight-on portrait first, then a three-quarter angle and a profile. Skip sunglasses, heavy filters and group shots; if a photo shows more than one person, the studio can’t tell who you mean.
How it works
- Sign in and add you from 1–5 photos. Each subject is saved once, so every later template takes one tap.
- The studio opens with this template filled in: both shots, 5 seconds, 9:16. Change any word you like.
- Press Generate. The clip is ready in a few minutes, without a watermark, and the same subject is there for the next one.
Questions
- What is the pumpkin head photoshoot?
- A Halloween photo style where someone holds or wears a carved pumpkin over their head against a dark, moody backdrop. RefVid's template turns it into a short video ending on your own face.
- Can I wear a different outfit in the pumpkin head video?
- Yes. The template opens in the RefVid studio with the prompt filled in; describe the outfit you want, such as a black turtleneck or a flannel shirt, before you press Generate.
- How much does the pumpkin head video cost?
- A new RefVid account’s free credits cover one 3-second clip. The full template is 5 seconds: buy it as a single video, with no plan, or use credits from a pack or plan. Current prices are on the pricing page.
- Is the pumpkin head trend still popular?
- It comes back every October. A video version stands out from the stills most people post, and it takes no carving.