You needn't join in, but please treat the ritual and people with respect during this important holiday. DON'T bring the 'special effects' gear. Witches are not Hollywood character actors, they are engaging in spiritual worship or traditions. If that fog machine generated spooky atmosphere is the 'look' that your publication is trying to project, there is probably a Halloween bash going on at a local bar in town that you can film. DON'T forget to bring an open mind.
Witches come from all walks of life.
We practice our religions and belief systems, celebrate our holidays with festivals and continue to study and explore our past while contemplating our futures. Some pagan beliefs may seem strange to those who have not heard much about them before. Pagans, on the other hand, are usually very well versed in the beliefs of other religions. They find the various religious systems interesting and often encourage their own children to learn about these other religions. Pagans believe in free will and free choice and that an educated choice is always better than blind obedience to any religion or dogma.