# Ghost Photoshoot Trend (Sheet Ghost)

> A white sheet, sunglasses and visible shoes turn an ordinary outdoor portrait into a casually posing ghost.

Updated Oct 26, 2026 · first seen Sep 10, 2020 · #20 on the latest board · on TikTok and Instagram.
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Search terms: ghost photoshoot, ghost photoshoot trend, sheet ghost trend, ghost photoshoot tiktok, ghost with sunglasses trend, ghost sheet photoshoot and dog ghost photoshoot.
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## See the source

Reference post: [Thought ide try this trend](https://www.tiktok.com/@thebotanicalgay/video/6871756199407160581)
Creator: [@thebotanicalgay](https://www.tiktok.com/@thebotanicalgay)
Checked 2026-10-25.

Sound: ["Oh Klahoma" by Jack Stauber](https://www.tiktok.com/music/oh-klahoma-6820104231995919109)

## Short answer

The ghost photoshoot trend dresses a person in a white bedsheet, often with sunglasses, for posed outdoor photos. It became a recurring autumn format in 2020 and is often edited to Jack Stauber’s “Oh Klahoma.” The sheet, visible shoes and ordinary poses create the recognizable casual-ghost look.

## What does Ghost Photoshoot Trend (Sheet Ghost) mean?

The sheet-ghost photoshoot gives an ordinary portrait a playful Halloween disguise. Sunglasses, shoes and everyday poses make the ghost look like a person with a style; it is a photo setup that can be filmed without an AI generator.

The joke is the contrast between the cheap costume and the serious photography. The more polished the angles, the light and the edit, the funnier and cuter the result.

Because the sheet hides your face, it is also an easy way to join Halloween posting without a selfie. It reads as a seasonal "hello, it's fall" post that anyone can make.

## Why did Ghost Photoshoot Trend (Sheet Ghost) take off?

It costs almost nothing. A flat sheet, scissors and a friend with a phone are enough, so anyone can join the same afternoon they see it.

Everyone wears the same costume, so creativity goes into the location, poses and edit. That makes each version feel different while still being instantly recognizable.

The autumn setting gives it a reason to return. Know Your Meme covered its 2023 revival, and New Engen included it in its October 2026 Halloween guide.

It stretches easily. Friends do group shoots, couples do matching ghosts, and owners put small sheets on their dogs, which pulls in pet accounts too.

## Where did it come from?

On September 10, 2020, TikToker jackjanson88 posted still photos of himself dressed as a sheet ghost on empty pathways, set to the 2017 song "Oh Klahoma" by Jack Stauber. According to Know Your Meme, the post earned more than 272,000 likes and 977,000 views in six days. He named the ghost on the cover of Phoebe Bridgers' album "Stranger in the Alps" as his inspiration.

Copies followed within days. On September 13, 2020, katyya posted a version with sunglasses that passed 1.3 million views in three days, and the sunglasses became part of the look. By September 16, 2020, videos under #GhostPhotoshoot had been viewed more than 523 million times. The trend also drew debate that month over which creators were being highlighted.

It returned in October 2023, when popular creators posted friend-group versions that reached millions of views. In October 2026, agency trend guides such as New Engen's listed it first among the season's Halloween formats, alongside a new twist where sheet ghosts hold up signs naming things they are "ghosting."

- **Sep 10, 2020:** jackjanson88 posts the first sheet ghost photoshoot to "Oh Klahoma."
- **Sep 13, 2020:** katyya adds sunglasses; her version passes 1.3 million views in three days.
- **Sep 16, 2020:** #GhostPhotoshoot passes 523 million views and gets a Know Your Meme entry.
- **Oct 2023:** The trend returns with friend-group shoots that reach millions of views.
- **Oct 14, 2026:** New Engen lists ghost photoshoots among the top Halloween TikTok and Reels trends of 2026.

## Popular versions of Ghost Photoshoot Trend (Sheet Ghost)

### Sunglasses ghost

The classic: a white sheet, dark sunglasses, everyday shoes and an autumn backdrop such as fallen leaves or a pumpkin patch.

### Friends and couples

Two or more ghosts posing together, holding hands, sharing a coffee or walking in step. Group shoots make room for coordinated poses and matching props.

### Dog ghost photoshoot

A small sheet with eye holes on a dog, sometimes in tiny sunglasses, posed on a porch or in a field. The sheet-and-sunglasses look also works as a pet portrait.

### Things we're ghosting

Sheet ghosts hold handwritten signs naming habits, trends or annoyances they are leaving behind, from bad dating habits to fashion mistakes.

### Behind the scenes

Creators film the shoot itself, the friend on the ground with a phone, the sheet blowing in the wind, then reveal the finished photos.

## How to post Ghost Photoshoot Trend (Sheet Ghost)

1. Cut two eye holes in a plain white flat sheet, then try it on and trim the length so you can walk without tripping.
2. Add sunglasses and your own shoes; they make the ghost look like a person with a style.
3. Shoot outside at golden hour: a leafy path, a porch with pumpkins or an empty street.
4. Take a mix of wide shots and close-ups, and pose like a model: walking, sitting, looking back.
5. Post the photos as a slideshow or a beat-synced edit with "Oh Klahoma" or another fall sound, and caption it with #ghostphotoshoot.

## Sound

["Oh Klahoma" by Jack Stauber](https://www.tiktok.com/music/oh-klahoma-6820104231995919109)

## Tips

- Use a light-colored, thin sheet so it moves in the wind, and wash it first so the folds do not show.
- Mark the eye holes with chalk while wearing the sheet; cut small first and widen later.
- Wear a cap under the sheet to keep its shape and the eye holes in place.
- For dogs, use a lightweight fabric, keep the eye holes large and never cover the nose; stop if your pet seems stressed.
- A behind-the-scenes clip at the start of the video makes people watch until the reveal.

## Questions

### What is the song in the sheet ghost photoshoot trend?

“Oh Klahoma” by Jack Stauber is closely associated with the sheet-ghost photoshoot. Other edits use different autumn sounds, so check the audio on the particular reference you want to match.

### What is the ghost photoshoot trend?

It is a TikTok and Instagram format where people wear a white bedsheet with eye holes, often with sunglasses, and pose for an autumn photo shoot shown as a slideshow. It started in 2020 and returned in 2023 and 2026.

### Who started the ghost photoshoot trend?

TikToker jackjanson88 posted the first one on September 10, 2020, and said the ghost on the cover of Phoebe Bridgers' album "Stranger in the Alps" inspired it.

### Why do the ghosts wear sunglasses?

An early copy by TikToker katyya in September 2020 added sunglasses, it went viral, and the look stuck. The sunglasses make the ghost look stylish rather than spooky.

### How do you make a ghost photoshoot costume?

Take a plain white flat sheet, put it on, mark where your eyes are, and cut two small holes. Trim the bottom so it clears your shoes, and add sunglasses.

### Can I do a ghost photoshoot with my dog?

Yes. You can adapt the sheet-ghost look for a dog. Use a small, light sheet with large eye holes, keep the nose uncovered and keep the shoot short.

### What is the "things we're ghosting" trend?

A 2026 twist where people in sheet ghost costumes hold signs naming things they are leaving behind, such as bad dating habits or questionable fashion choices.

### Where should I take ghost photoshoot pictures?

Anywhere with autumn mood: a park path with fallen leaves, a pumpkin patch, a porch with decorations or an empty street. Try golden hour for softer light.

### Is the ghost photoshoot trend still popular in 2026?

Yes. New Engen included ghost photoshoots in its October 2026 Halloween trend guide, alongside a twist where the ghosts hold signs naming things they are leaving behind.

## Rights

The linked human photoshoot is a credited reference, not the verified first upload. Use your own photos and permitted music; obtain permission for footage you reuse. Source attribution does not grant a licence to copy, edit or republish the source media.

## Sources

- [@thebotanicalgay: Thought ide try this trend](https://www.tiktok.com/@thebotanicalgay/video/6871756199407160581)
- [Know Your Meme: Ghost Photoshoot](https://knowyourmeme.com/memes/ghost-photoshoot)
- [Know Your Meme: What is the ghost photoshoot TikTok trend? (2023)](https://knowyourmeme.com/editorials/guides/what-is-the-ghost-photoshoot-tiktok-trend-people-dressing-up-as-ghosts-using-white-sheets-explained)
- [New Engen: Halloween TikTok and Instagram Reels trends 2026](https://newengen.com/insights/halloween-tiktok-reels-trends/)
- [TikTok: "Oh Klahoma" by Jack Stauber](https://www.tiktok.com/music/oh-klahoma-6820104231995919109)

## What changed on this page

Last updated Oct 26, 2026.

- **Oct 26, 2026:** Clarified the definition, source references, key questions and practical making steps.
- **Oct 25, 2026:** Replaced the synthetic primary image with a credited platform reference post.
- **Oct 24, 2026:** Updated the explanation and checked the linked sources. Specified the 2023 and 2026 revivals. Added an illustration for the cover.
- **Oct 23, 2026:** Page published with the 2020 origin and the 2026 versions.
