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Meet the People Behind the Scenes

The Maine Paranormal and Horror Convention is the brainchild of Jeff Witham, owner of Jeff’s Traveling Boards of Wonders. Standing beside him—and often keeping him grounded and his expectations realistic—is his wife, Ashley.

While Jeff dreams up the big ideas, Ashley is the one who brings order to the chaos, organizing and executing the vision to perfection.

Michael handles the design and marketing. His creative eye, paired with extensive experience in large-scale events and logistics, has been instrumental in building the excitement and success surrounding the Maine Paranormal and Horror Convention.

JEFF WITHAM

OWNER

ASHLEY MERRILL

OWNER | ORGANIZER

MICHAEL CASTRO

MEDIA DIRECTOR
INTRODUCING OUR 2026

OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPHERS

MICHAEL CASTRO

CELEBRITY PHOTOGRAPHER

known to most as Danger—is a seasoned photographer and visual designer whose work merges bold creativity with razor-sharp execution. With a background forged in the military and a mindset rooted in grit and precision, Michael brings a no-BS approach to every project. His lens has captured everything from intimate portraits to full-scale event chaos, all with the same signature: clean, cinematic, and unapologetically bold.

As the founder of Danger Designs, Michael has built a name for himself not only through his photography, but through powerful branding, large-format visuals, and immersive design work that transforms events into experiences. He’s worked with celebrities, national brands, conventions, and creators across the country—always delivering visuals that hit hard and leave an impression.

When he’s not behind the camera or deep in Adobe layers, he’s helping shape the visual identity of streaming platforms like BeaconTV and elevating events through his creative agency Convention Creative. Every image, every design, every detail—he makes it count.

DREW BABINEAU

EVENT & VIP PHOTOGRAPHER

Though many of you know me as The Haunted Raven. For the past six years, photography has been more than just a creative outlet for me — it’s been my life’s passion. Based in New England, I’ve traveled across the U.S. capturing art, emotion, and stories through my lens.

My work isn’t just about taking photos; it’s about telling stories. Whether it’s freezing a fleeting moment in time, capturing the pulse of a crowded room, or giving a voice to the forgotten spirits that linger in some of the nation’s most haunted locations.

This isn’t just a hobby. This is who I am. The Haunted Raven, Photography.

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