Orbs.
Those floating balls of light that show up in photos.
Some appear to hover. Others look like they’re zipping across the image. And if you stare long enough, you might even convince yourself you see a face—Aunt Minnie, Grandpa, someone familiar.
After decades of doing live mediumship events, I can tell you this:
👉 Almost every event, someone brings me a photo and asks,
“Is this a spirit?”
And my answer is always the same.
And it’s not always what people want to hear.
Let’s Be Clear (Before We Go Any Further)
Some people will agree with what I’m about to say.
Some will laugh.
Some will get upset.
That’s okay.
My job is not to tell people what they want to hear.
👉 My job is to tell the truth.
Because if we start calling everything a “sign”…
we lose sight of what’s actually real.
What Are Orbs in Photos?
Orbs in photos are dust. Period.
They are:
dust particles
moisture droplets
pollen
tiny debris in the air
And they show up most often when a camera flash is used.
Here’s what’s happening:
The flash hits a particle close to the lens.
The camera is focused on something farther away.
That particle becomes out of focus.
👉 Result: a glowing circle. An orb.
That’s it.
Don’t Take My Word For It — Test It
If you want proof, try this:
Go outside at night.
Take a photo without flash
Take the same photo with flash
You’ll notice something immediately:
👉 No flash = no orbs
👉 Flash = orbs everywhere
That’s not spirit.
That’s physics.
The Question You Should Be Asking
Let’s think about this logically for a moment.
If your loved ones are around you—and I firmly believe they are— why would they go to the effort of appearing as:
👉 a blurry speck in a photograph?
Why not something clear? Recognizable? Meaningful?
The idea doesn’t hold up.
The Real Problem With Orb Photos
Here’s the issue.
When people start believing that every orb is a spirit:
👉 they begin chasing false signs
And in doing that, they miss the real connection that’s already happening.
Because real connection with spirit doesn’t come through your camera.
👉 It comes through your awareness.
👉 Your feelings.
👉 Your experiences.
Orbs Are a Distraction
This might sound blunt, but it needs to be said:
👉 Orbs in photos are a distraction.
They pull your attention away from:
feeling your loved one’s presence
recognizing meaningful signs
building a real connection
Instead, you end up staring at photos trying to prove something that isn’t there.
A Quick Note on History
This isn’t new.
Since the early days of photography, people have tried to capture spirits in images.
And time after time, those images have been explained by:
double exposures
lens artifacts
environmental particles
There’s always been a physical explanation.
Want to Create Orbs on Demand?
Try this:
Take a dusty cloth. Shake it into the air.
Turn your flash on. Take a photo.
👉 You’ll get orbs instantly.
No spirits required.
Important Clarification (This Matters)
I am not saying spirit cannot appear visually.
But if a loved one were to show up in a photo?
👉 I’d expect something far clearer than a floating dot.
Something recognizable. Something undeniable.
Not a speck of light.
What About Orbs Seen With the Naked Eye?
This is different.
Very different.
👉 Seeing an orb with your own eyes—without a camera—is not the same as a photograph artifact.
That kind of experience deserves attention.
But that’s not what most people are talking about.
Most people are looking at pictures.
And pictures can be misleading.
You Be the Judge
At the end of the day, you can believe what you want.
Some people will continue to believe every orb is a loved one.
That’s their choice.
But my goal is simple:
👉 To help you focus on what’s real.
Because your loved ones are not trapped inside your photos.
They are around you.
Right now.
Final Thought
If you truly want to connect with your loved ones:
Stop looking at pictures.
Start paying attention to what you feel.
To the moments that stand out.
To the experiences that carry meaning.
That’s where the connection is.
Not in a speck of dust illuminated by a flash.
If you want to better understand the real ways your loved ones communicate—through signs, feelings, and meaningful experiences—I share that regularly.
Because one thing I know for certain:
Love never dies.
But distraction can make you miss it.
Related:
• Why You're Not Seeing Signs From Deceased Loved Ones
• 5 Common Signs From Our Deceased Loved Ones
• Can Our Deceased Loved Ones Still Hear Us?
